Billboard has named 25 greatest pop stars of the 21st century: how the magazine justified the choice of the best one

The American magazine Billboard has named the greatest pop stars of the 21st century who have made an invaluable contribution to the music industry. Despite the fact that Taylor Swift is the most successful artist in many respects, including the number of albums sold, streams and tours, Beyoncé was chosen as the winner of the honorary title of the best artist, as she has had a strong influence on the industry.

It is noted that over the course of her long career, the 43-year-old celebrity has created many cult hits, becoming a symbol of innovation. In addition, the singer is the winner of the largest number of Grammy Awards - 32 statuettes. She has also nominated for an Oscar 99 times.

The artist gained fame as a member of Destiny's Child, and later launched a successful solo career. Her first viral album was Dangerously in Love, which helped her to become firmly established on the scene.

"The greatness of Beyoncé as a pop star is both immediately obvious on its surface and worthy of extensive exploration in its vastness. You can watch her on stage for half a minute and instantly recognize that she’s an all-timer; her inherent combination of dazzling beauty, impeccable fashion, captivating staging, otherworldly physicality and simultaneously earthy and skyscraping vocals all speaks for itself," the magazine noted.

Billboard’s 25 Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century:

Beyoncé

Taylor Swift

Rihanna

Drake

Lady Gaga

Britney Spears

Kanye West

Justin Bieber

Ariana Grande

Adele

Usher

Eminem

Nicki Minaj

Justin Timberlake

Miley Cyrus

Jay Z

Shakira

The Weeknd

BTS

Bruno Mars

Lil Wayne

One Direction

Bad Bunny

Ed Sheeran

Katy Perry

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