MUMBAI: Madonna is still the reigning Queen of Pop, according to a poll of the 100 greatest women in music by VH1. She is followed by Mariah Carey and Beyonce, who take the second and third spots respectively.

The honour for Madonna comes just before the release of her album MDNA.

The late Whitney Houston came in at sixth position while Lady Gaga, Adele, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Mary J Blige and Pink rounded off the top 10.

Rihanna, Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez and Britney Spears ranked among the top 20 on the list.

The countdown is a part of VH1’s ‘The Greatest Series’ with five one-hour specials focusing on the last twenty years of music history. The poll features some of the greatest female artistes like PJ Harvey, Sheryl Crow, the Spice Girls, Cher and more.