These pop stars lent their voices to cartoons. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for pop stars who appeared as animated versions of themselves in cartoon shows.
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00:00Welcome to MsMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for pop stars who
00:09appeared as animated versions of themselves in cartoon shows.
00:13Yo, where am I?
00:14You're in a teachable moment, my man.
00:16Oh, okay. Dope.
00:18Number 10. NSYNC, The Simpsons
00:21During the late 1990s and early 2000s, NSYNC was taking the world of pop by storm.
00:27Why not dip their toes in cartoons as well?
00:33We heard what you said.
00:34Yeah, heard it old school.
00:35It's NSYNC!
00:37Can the chitchat, Milhouse. We've got just the song you need to defuse this whack attack.
00:42When an opportunity to appear on The Simpsons came forth, the band unhesitatingly accepted the chance to get Simpsonized.
00:49In the 2001 episode, New Kids on the Blair, of course their animated selves are NSYNC as they make a stylish entrance.
00:57Timberlake seems to enjoy one word in particular in this scene.
01:01What brings you to Springfield?
01:02We saw your band formation notice in the paper.
01:04Really? You saw our BFN?
01:06I can't believe I'm meeting Milhouse. Word.
01:09The group helps out Bart's boy band twice, first in style, then in thwarting a naval attack by their manager.
01:16It's never long before NSYNC say bye bye bye, but behind-the-scenes footage of them recording their performances plays over the episode's credits.
01:28Woohoo!
01:30Word.
01:32Number 9. One Direction.
01:34Family Guy.
01:35What boy band from the 2010s was more popular than One Direction?
01:39Over the course of the decade, they earned several Brit Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, all while selling tens of millions of records worldwide.
01:49Why not add on an appearance of Family Guy for good measure?
01:52Simon, are they tagged? They're tagged, right?
01:55Oh, they're tagged.
01:56Good.
01:56Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Liam Payne all got animated in the 2016 episode, Run Chris Run.
02:04However, only Payne and Tomlinson voiced their characters for a flashback camping scene with Stewie, where they parody their strong feelings about skinny jeans.
02:13They looked in the wardrobe and discovered that the stylist had only brought non-skinny jeans!
02:19Do you mean like a Levi's 513 skinny straight?
02:22No, just regular pants that fit normal!
02:25Along with the awesome animation, the pop star's lines and reaction to Stewie's campfire story are what make it beautiful.
02:33That's not real, right? Those aren't real.
02:35Of course not, Louis, it's just a story.
02:37Well, I guess that means these aren't real!
02:40Number 8. Kelly Clarkson.
02:42Phineas and Ferb.
02:43You're standing on my hand!
02:45Oh, sorry!
02:46No, no, it was a huge honor! And since you're here, you wanna sing a song?
02:50You know, I would love to!
02:52Even the villainous Dr. Doofenshmirtz shows some respect and admits his love for your musical work, you've probably done something right.
02:59That's what happens in 2011's A Phineas and Ferb Family Christmas, in which pop singer Kelly Clarkson guest stars.
03:06Happy holidays, everyone!
03:08Oh, Kelly Clarkson, can you sing us a song?
03:10Oh, you guys don't wanna hear me sing!
03:12The animated version of the multi-Grammy Award winner interacts with both the show's main antagonist and protagonists.
03:19Clarkson uses her voice to talk as her animated self, but not sing.
03:23Are you guys sure? Because it wouldn't be...
03:25No, we wouldn't want you to have to work on Christmas Eve.
03:28Oh, okay.
03:30How many people can truthfully say they appeared hand-gliding as a cartoon version of themselves on a popular kids' show, though?
03:38Well, Clarkson can.
03:40Number 7. Mariah Carey.
03:42The Proud Family.
03:44She's been ranked by Billboard as the most successful artist of the 1990s, and dubbed the Songbird Supreme,
03:50Mariah Carey brought her iconic voice and her likeness to the animated series The Proud Family for the Season 3 episode, Monkey Business.
03:58Cartoon Carey shows up with a passed-out monkey to see veterinarian Trudy Proud.
04:04I found him passed out in my hotel room next to an empty bag of these horrid Proud snacks.
04:10Do you think you can help him? I'm sorry, I didn't catch you mean, Doctor...
04:15Uh, Doctor Trudy!
04:17At first, Carey's shades help her stay incognito, but when she takes them off, the kids realize they're dealing with someone famous.
04:24Hey, I know you! I saw you on Oprah Winfrey the other day!
04:28You're Oprah!
04:30And you're cute, but, uh, wrong.
04:34Later in the episode, Carey is shown comforting and talking to her now-healthy pet monkey,
04:39as well as driving in a car with it.
04:41The way they interact, you'd think that all she wants for Christmas is Francois, and vice versa.
04:47I love you too, Francois.
04:49My, you look shaggy. Someone's having a bad hair day.
04:53Come on, sweetie.
04:54Number 6. Justin Bieber, The Simpsons
04:57In 2013, Beliebers got a chance to see the young pop star in an animated form.
05:03He was just 19 years old and had already been skyrocketing up the music charts.
05:08Jay Beebs voiced a Simpsons animated version of himself in season 24's The Fabulous Faker Boy.
05:14Lisa, I suspect you fainted because you thought Justin Bieber was in the audience.
05:19Well, once again, laughter is the worst medicine.
05:22Young lady, you're not getting enough iron.
05:24This is a random, and consequently funny, appearance as he shows up for a talent show,
05:30in which Bart is set to put his piano-playing ability on display.
05:34Gulp? Was that a gulp? Are you getting a sore throat?
05:37Let me give you some castor oil.
05:44You'll need your voice to say thanks, Mom, after your next recital.
05:48Who knew Bieber would be interested in attending such an event?
05:52Unfortunately for him, he's not admitted.
05:54First of all, you're over 10 years old. Second, you're clearly Justin Bieber.
05:58That's another 25 bucks we'll never see. Gosh!
06:01He's just trying to support some young talent.
06:04Not cool of that guy not to let Bieber in. Not cool at all.
06:08Number 5. Backstreet Boys – Arthur
06:18In the 2002 It's Only Rock and Roll special of the children's show Arthur,
06:23the Backstreet Boys put on an animated show.
06:26That was a year after the release of their Greatest Hits album.
06:29This guest star appearance incorporates the real band members' voices
06:32with the unique Arthur animation style.
06:35The scene consists of an uplifting moment,
06:37in which Brian gives Francine an on-stage pep talk.
06:41I felt the same way when I first got on the big stage.
06:43So don't look, just focus on the drum set, think about the song,
06:47and keep the music in your head at all times. You'll be fine.
06:50When the rest of the band joins the party on stage, the vibes become immaculate.
06:54They really do let their music shine through in this animated performance.
06:58As the crowd goes wild.
07:08Number 4. The Weeknd – American Dad
07:11Sometimes a compliment doesn't always sound like a compliment.
07:15In his appearance in the animated sitcom American Dad,
07:18star boy The Weeknd shows that when he makes a comment about lasagna
07:23during a Smith family dinner.
07:24When my lame-ass chefs make lasagna, it's all the same temperature.
07:27I never get to crack a tooth on a frozen noodle while burning my tongue on beef sauce.
07:32Oh, Weeknd.
07:34Oh yeah, and let's not forget this happens after getting kidnapped by Stan.
07:38He took that surprisingly well.
07:40Co-writing the episode A Starboy is Born,
07:43The Weeknd's word choices are as awesome as his animated funny interactions with Roger and Hayley.
07:49I'm gonna make you completely clean in the pants region.
07:53Because I really like lasagna.
07:57You call this clean?
07:58In an interview with Variety, the real-life Weeknd discussed his admiration of the animated series
08:04and the opportunity to show people a more humorous side of himself.
08:08Mission accomplished.
08:09Wow, his last words were a joke. Guy nailed it.
08:13Keep it 100, y'all.
08:14Ah, he blew it.
08:15Number 3. Britney Spears – The Simpsons
08:19The annual Springfield Pride Awards brought a megastar to the stage as a host in 2000.
08:25That would be none other than Britney Spears.
08:28Tonight, we'll be recognizing outstanding members of the Springfield community.
08:33At that time, Spears had been lighting up the pop world as a teen.
08:37The young Spears, who became commonly referred to as the Princess of Pop,
08:41voiced her animated character in this The Simpsons episode, The Mansion Family.
08:46If you were in the crowd, who would you be more excited to see?
08:49Kent Brockman or Britney Spears?
08:52Exactly.
08:53The two alternate words as they present awards to Springfield citizens.
08:57Just as her amazing voice shines through in her music,
09:00she showed her impressive voice acting talent as well.
09:03And now, Springfield's oldest citizen, he is, like, totally venerable, Cornelius Chapman.
09:10Number 2. Cher – The New Scooby-Doo Movies
09:18And Scooby-Doo, and guess who?
09:20By the time the 1970s rolled around, Cher had become a household name.
09:25In 1972, people got to hear her famous voice in a different capacity
09:30and see her in cartoon form alongside Sonny and the Scooby-Doo Gang.
09:34In The Secret of Shark Island, they all find themselves wrapped up in a fishy situation.
09:40Ow! Talk about crazy, mixed-up, seagoing egg beaters.
09:44Anybody got an aspirin?
09:46Cher contributes several humorous lines throughout the episode.
09:49About 48 years later, the renowned Goddess of Pop showed us
09:53she wasn't done with the Scooby Gang just yet.
09:56It's Cher!
09:58You guys don't have to say that every time I walk in the room.
10:01She returned to the legendary cartoon in Scooby-Doo, and guess who?
10:05And guess what?
10:06It's another ocean adventure titled Cher, Scooby, and the Sargasso Sea.
10:11It's the perfect birthday present for Scoob, even if the Sharkmen also return.
10:16Here's to Scooby-Doo's golden birthday party.
10:21Okay, like I always say, bird cakes the charm.
10:25Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
10:29Lizzo, The Proud Family, Louder and Prouder,
10:32The Soul Sensation Makes an Appearance at a Theme Park
10:35Child, if I had a penny for every time someone threw something at me on stage,
10:40well, I guess that's why I'm rich.
10:42Anyways, all I'm saying is don't give up on your dreams.
10:45You can't be afraid to be yourself.
10:47You gotta be strong, Penny.
10:49Alanis Morissette, The Great North,
10:52You Oughta Know, Judy's Imaginary Friend in the Stars,
10:55It's audition week for the Lone Moose School musical.
10:57The one time of year that people come together and break into song for no justifiable reason.
11:01That actually happened a lot when I did the Mammary Jamboree in 98.
11:04Whenever we'd have a great meal, Sarah McLachlan would point to her plate and sing,
11:07I will remember you.
11:10Davy Jones, The New Scooby-Doo Movies,
11:12The Scooby Gang Helps the Monkey Singer Solve a Mystery.
11:16What do we do?
11:17You beast the heck out of me.
11:19I've got it, Davy. You could sing for him.
11:22Sing him a song? He's a molt monster, not an agent.
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11:42Number 1. Lady Gaga, The Simpsons
11:45When Lisa and the city of Springfield in general could benefit from some Born This Way energy,
11:50Lady Gaga arrives to provide just that.
11:53In this 2012 episode, Lisa Goes Gaga,
11:56the pop icon helps Lisa and the whole city embrace their identities.
12:00All my monsters are beautiful.
12:04Disco stootiful, square rootiful, old cootiful.
12:09I love you, Lady Jah-Jah.
12:12The singing performance she puts on is awesome,
12:15mainly thanks to the great lyrics, her iconic voice, and her, how do we say, interesting outfit.
12:21The duet she does with Lisa is also quite memorable.
12:25You've got a great big heart, it's at the top of my chart.
12:30Lisa Simpson, Lisa Simpson, Lisa Simpson superstar.
12:37Lisa getting hyped up by a singer of the stature of Lady Gaga is pretty sweet.
12:42And if you're in that crowd, how could you not just dance?
12:46Wait!
12:50Can you help me with my self-esteem?
12:52I'm not that good.
12:53Right, gotcha.
12:54What singer would you like to see in a cartoon show? Let us know in the comments.
12:58To the bandana republic, word.
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