Ruling the hearts of millions of fans, with hit singles
including 'Get the Part Started', 'Raise Your Glass', 'Blow Me' and 'Give Me a
Reason' among several other songs, Pink is an award-winning artist, who
continues to deliver her unique pop-punk flavor to masses.
Ever wonder how Pink became Alecia Beth Moore's stage name?
Various interviews have revealed the factors that led to this stage name that
has become a sensation in the music world. It is said that an embarrassing
class prank made her blush bright pink, however, Alecia Beth Moore says, that
she wanted to reclaim it as a power color, especially since she was a tomboy
and "token white girl". Another interview reveals that she was picked
by her friends as the Quentin Tarantino character, Mr. Pink, in the 1992 crime
drama, "Reservoir Dog".
Other than rocking on the stage, and ruling the music lovers
with hit numbers, the multi-talented artist Pink has also appeared in the films
including, "Get Him to the Greek", "Happy Feet Two",
"Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle", "Rollerball",
"Catacombs" and "Thanks for Sharing". Her songs have been
featured in a wide variety of TV shows and films including "New Year's Eve",
"Glee", "One Tree Hill", "Mean Girls",
"Smallville" and "Happy Feet Two". Pink earned a power rank
of No. 27 by Forbes on the Celebrity 100 List in 2012. Since then, various
sites have put her net worth at around $70 million.
Pink is also known for her work as an Activist and being involved
in Human Rights Campaign. She has been voted Choice USA's "Top 30 Under
30" activists for reproductive freedom in 2004. The positive energy spread
through the messages in her voice, Pink is loved and admired by all. She has
been praised by many contemporary artists, as stated by Adele in an interview
with 'Spinner' in 2010. According to Adele, watching Pink's live performance
while she was younger, was one of the 'most defining moments of her life'.
