The film 'Moulin Rouge' was a hit for many reasons, but in an interesting departure from other movies, the soundtrack was one of the highlights. While stars like Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor were the main attraction on screen, Christina Aguilera, P!nk, Mýa, and Lil' Kim stole the show with 'Lady Marmalade.'
To be fair, they weren't the first group of ladies to record the song -- but they did make it their own in a big way. The music video is still a hit to this day, twenty years later, but fans would also like to see the song come back in a new way.
In short, fans already know who they want to star in an X-tina-free remake of 'Lady Marmalade.'
Christina Aguilera's 'Lady Marmalade' Was Epic
Christina has admitted that she's felt insecure in her career before, though it's tough to imagine why. So to be clear, fans aren't saying they didn't like the singer's contributions to 'Lady Marmalade.' Though they weren't really keen on the feud that followed, between Christina and P!nk.
What they are saying is that such an epic performance requires some type of follow-up or tribute.
And when it comes to choosing a star-powered lineup for a 'Lady Marmalade' part two, fans have their lists all set. While the cast of the movie 'Moulin Rouge' is different from the group of ladies that performed the hit track, fans are only focused on the song itself these days.
Who Should Remake 'Lady Marmalade' (Without Christina Aguilera)?
Fans say the one singer who tops their list for the remix is Ariana Grande. It's understandable, because she's a veritable powerhouse when it comes to hitting the high notes. Plus, her on-stage persona is just about right for the vibes that 'Lady Marmalade' puts off.
In fact, one fan told the rest that if their list didn't include Ari, they could "keep it."
Other fans agreed that Ari is tops, but that she's got to be flanked by Nicki Minaj because "whenever Ariana and Nicki collaborate magic happens." Fair enough. But to round out the act?
Jessie J receives high marks for songs similar to 'Lady Marmalade' -- including collaborations with Ari and Nicki like 'Bang, Bang.' Fans also suggest that expanding the central trio with artists like Miley Cyrus, Tinashe, and Charli XCX.
But other potential contenders could be Dua Lipa (fans say her voice is similar to P!nk's), Cardi B (her past as a 'Moulin Rouge'-esque performer fits, but so does her sound!), and Demi Lovato.
Please, Hollywood, take your pick from any of the above, but fans need a remake of 'Lady Marmalade,' like, stat.