The Pop Star: Burst onto the music scene in 2005 with debut album Music Of The Sun. She hit the big time on our shores with ‘Umbrella’ in 2007. The song was originally penned for Britney Spears, who decided against it (this was around the time she attacked a car with a brollie, after all).
According to Wikipedia, Rihanna has a mezzo-soprano vocal range, which means she’s able to navigate three octaves with no problem.
The Movie Star: After appearing as herself in 2006 cheerleading sequel Bring It On: All Or Nothing, Rihanna made her acting debut this year with Peter Berg’s so-daft-it’s-almost-good Battleship. She plays Petty Officer Cora Raikes, and gets to say “boom” a lot.
Stick To The Day Job? Alright, so Battleship wasn’t exactly earth-shattering (though, hell, it really tried). But Rihanna came away from Berg’s movie with fewer ego-bruises than the likes of Taylor Kitsch. There’s potential there, then – her acting future will no doubt depend on her next movie.
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FBSHarrigan
Apr 24th 2012, 7:22
Rihanna has chosen quite an odd film to give her career as an actress a kick start. Battleship is already a joke to most people; while there is a chance it may defy expectations and be an incredible movie, that would be a miracle. Perhaps Rihanna sees a connection to the board game that no one else is. The film makes no attempt to hide its insanity. She should certainly get a second chance at stardom despite this film. http://www.videodetective.com/movies/battleship/413886
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Jeffbiscuits
Apr 24th 2012, 7:39
Have I accidentally walked into Dalidab's wet dream?
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Heisenberg
Apr 24th 2012, 8:05
Smith has to be the King of the Music to Cinema stars.
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ChrisWootton
Apr 24th 2012, 9:10
I'd hardly call Britney and Bieber movie stars.. they've been in like 1 film. Thats depressing enough.
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Hadouken76
Apr 24th 2012, 10:42
I don't think Whitney Houston will be sticking to her day job anytime soon.
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Hadouken76
Apr 24th 2012, 10:44
BTW whats with all the messed up comments leaving just a numbers and letter? Is there some sort of Da vinci code going on?
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ChrisWootton
Apr 24th 2012, 11:07
I know, it's really weird.. everything seems to have 8 comments..
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MisterAmj
Apr 24th 2012, 12:48
No Eminem? Seriously?
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MisterAmj
Apr 24th 2012, 12:49
And Jamie Foxx?!?!?! HELLLLOOOOOOO?!?!?!?!
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MisterAmj
Apr 24th 2012, 12:51
*Bangs head on the wall*
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FBJRider
Apr 24th 2012, 17:22
Bieber was great in CSI, I loved the part where he got shot. If only it was a documentary.
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FBTNetto
Apr 24th 2012, 17:44
For me, there is a big difference in "trying be a actor/actress" and MOVIE STAR. Rihanna, Justin Bibier and Britney Spears are much away from the second term. They shouldn't be on this list.
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Hadouken76
Apr 24th 2012, 20:42
No Elvis?
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Jeffbiscuits
Apr 24th 2012, 21:44
Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't see Vanilla Ice anywhere in this list. What's the world coming to?
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marc96
Apr 24th 2012, 22:59
Luke goss (brilliant in blade 2 & hellboy 2), cliff richards, frank sinatra & i suppose ice cube
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writerdave87
Apr 24th 2012, 23:00
Dalidab this is one of those rare times we unite to face a common enemy. For the love of god total film, stop Josh Winning from writing lists!!!
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Igrayne
Apr 25th 2012, 7:47
Is it just me or do Total Film have a major chubby for anyone who was a pop star (particularly female) and attempted to make films. Bowie is the only one other than Debbie Harry that made an impact on film, and to say Battleship was "so bad it is almost good" what the f?
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Igrayne
Apr 25th 2012, 7:49
Will Smith at least has sorted hismelf out now after all thos pathetic early attempts.
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thedanieljson
Apr 25th 2012, 16:12
Justin Timberlake was undoubtedly the best thing about The Social Network. Cool, scary, intimidating and pathetic all at once, it was a great performance.
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cookie7991
Apr 26th 2012, 16:39
Really no Eminem? he has his own film? 8-mile never mind starring in others: The Wash, Freestyle the art of rhyme and southpaw!
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chrysler
Apr 29th 2012, 22:40
I dont know if Eminem qualifies as a pop star, same goes for Frank Sinatra, Kris Kristofferson, Tom Waits etc. Reckon this list has a limited range, much like the authors record collection I presume. Should have included Elvis, one of the first, if not the first pop star to actor.
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MrScary
Apr 30th 2012, 16:54
Good list, but wrong title for it. Should have been "Pop Stars That Tried to Become Movie Stars". Only Will Smith, Marky Mark, Cher, Whitney Houston, and (maybe) LL Cool J on the list have made it to "star" status. Vanity projects like Britney Spears' and Mariah Carey's don't count. The Village People once have a movie made as a film vehicle for them as well. Nobody's ever called them "movie stars".
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MrScary
Apr 30th 2012, 16:59
MisterAmjApr 24th 2012, 12:49 And Jamie Foxx?!?!?! HELLLLOOOOOOO?!?!?!?! ------------------- Actually, Eric Bishop (aka Jamie Foxx) did originally go to Hollywood to become a singer, but found success on the small and big screen well before he did as a singer.
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MrScary
Apr 30th 2012, 17:02
JeffbiscuitsApr 24th 2012, 21:44 Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't see Vanilla Ice anywhere in this list. What's the world coming to? HA HA HA HA!!! Cool As Ice. Good call. One of the worst lines in the history of movies - "Yo Kat! Drop that zero and get with the hero." LMAO!!
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