Talk:Diva (Beyoncé song)/GA1

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Reviewer: Novice7 (talk) 11:42, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Good work! Here are some minor issues:-

three on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The song received a gold certification.. — The song "also" received a gold certification. Done Jivesh boodhun (talk) 18:55, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
the song appeared on charts in Australia, Ireland, the Netherlands.. — the song appeared on "the" charts in.. Done Jivesh boodhun (talk) 18:55, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Its Melina-directed music video shows the singer and backup dancers in a warehouse, and it presents choreography similar to that of "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)." — confusing. Change to something like Its music video, directed by Melina, shows the singer and backup dancers in a warehouse, and it presents choreography similar to that of "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It).". Also, it presents "a" choreography.. Done Jivesh boodhun (talk) 18:55, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

an interview Bangladesh gave "at" Rap-Up — an interview Bangladesh gave "with" Rap-Up. Done Jivesh boodhun (talk) 18:55, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
he initially produced "Diva" to put it on a mixtape featuring a female artist on the song — whose mixtape? Done Jivesh boodhun (talk) 18:55, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
to urban radio on January 20, 2009 while "Halo" was sent — a comma is needed after 2009. Done Jivesh boodhun (talk) 18:55, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
The second paragraph has two "However", and some sentences are confusing like "However, its release was scrapped and "Diva" was released instead to urban radio on January 20, 2009 while "Halo" was sent for mainstream airplay on the same date. However, on the same date, "Diva" was sent to rhythmic radio alone." Done Jivesh boodhun (talk) 18:55, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Additionally, "Diva" was released as a B-side single in Germany with "Halo" as the A-side single. — reword to something like Additionally, in Germany, "Diva" was featured as the B-side to "Halo" single. Done Jivesh boodhun (talk) 18:55, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

There are many similarities between Knowles' "Diva" and the song "A Milli" by Lil Wayne. This is due to the fact that both are produced by Bangladesh — sounds too basic. Reword. Done Jivesh boodhun (talk) 18:55, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Knowles was asked whether she agrees that — she "agreed". Done Jivesh boodhun (talk) 18:55, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
In this way, the song became to be known as the feminine companion to Lil Wayne's "A Milli". — this also sounds basic. Reword. Done Jivesh boodhun (talk) 18:55, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
In terms of audacity — change link to "audacity". The current link goes to Audacity software. Done

Does "audacity" suit the situation? Done In this context, yes. You have to listen to "Ring The Alarm" and "Freakrum Dress" to know more about this. Jivesh boodhun (talk) 18:55, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Now Done

"praising or criticizing "it as" a female companion" — it "being" a.. Done Jivesh boodhun (talk) 18:55, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
"which can become a source of inspiration to drag queens" — which "could" become.. Done Jivesh boodhun (talk) 18:55, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Nick Levine of Digital Spy teased that "'Sasha'" — teased? Change the word. Done Jivesh boodhun (talk) 18:55, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
"Bill Lamb of About.com told "Diva" adopts a" — About.com commented or About.com wrote.. Done Jivesh boodhun (talk) 18:55, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
"PopMatters picked out the track as the highlight of the album" — track as "a" highlight. Done Jivesh boodhun (talk) 18:55, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

"The song was also successful on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart where it peaked at number three for five consecutive weeks in February and March." — February and March, both or together? Done Jivesh boodhun (talk) 18:55, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
"to number seventy-three on the UK Singles Chart on May 17, 2009 on downloads alone." "based on" downloads alone. Done Jivesh boodhun (talk) 18:55, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Diva" was never a single in the UK with "Sweet Dreams" being called the next UK single, following "Halo", however, it peaked at number seventy-two. — confusing. Rewrite. Done Jivesh boodhun (talk) 18:55, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not fixed. And, that sentence sounds trivial to me. Novice7 (talk) 07:42, 11 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Now Done

The screenshot has VEVO logo. Can you upload a one without the logo? ....... Done by Adabow
The opening definition of "diva" has been changed to feature the pronunciation of the word as "bē-yän-sá"; — if you mean "bē-yän-sá", it is the pronunciation of "Beyonce". Change the sentence. Done Jivesh boodhun (talk) 18:55, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Except for the screenshot, the media files are of fair quality and meets the standards.

Very well done! Needs fixes. Putting on Hold. Novice7 (talk) 16:56, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Last, is the link to Myspace needed? I say just Beyonce's official website link is enough. Novice7 (talk) 07:42, 11 December 2010 (UTC) Now

Done[reply]