Diana Surprises And Dazzles At amFAR Inspiration Gala Last Night!

[Lulu]

Nice write-up about the event and some clips of Diana! Enjoy!

La Liz would be proud!

http://www.vogue.com/3620275/fifth-amfar-inspiration-gala-la/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38l9sZtk8-U

[Lulu]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7XC2J7GDGs

[Lulu]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBrB_56fun0

[Lulu]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkvQdmp8J9Y#t=44

[jobeterob]

She sounded great and Gwyneth gave her a glowing introduction.

Thanks for finding these.

[jobeterob]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38l9sZtk8-U

[Bokiluis]

Heaven knows Diana has been my muse, my inspiration for a half century. I gladly surrender my gay card if I never, ever have to hear her sing "I Will Survive" again. It was a respectable european hit. But how would she feel if some artist began to close every show with "Ain't No Mountain High Enough". I cannot imagine she would be too happy. It is Gloria's calling card. Though I have always hated the song....it belongs to Gloria. It was fine during the "Take Me Higher Tour".....but, I will not survive another time hearing it. I love you Diana. Heaven knows I do. But you're killing me....and not softly either. Its practically all that Gloria has.....it rightfully belongs to her.
it has become a cheap, insincere shot for applause. Most American audiences don't even know why she chooses to sing it.
if Aretha starts to close her shows with this one, I'm truly done. With a repertoire as vast as Diana's, I can only ask why?why?why?

[Jaap]

I totally agree, but I'm afraid that the audience doesn't care. Most people don't know [[or care) whether the song was Gloria Gaynor's or not. But yes, it is unnecessary. Ross have hits enough of her own... but as she said to MJ: "I want your hits" ... ;-)

[skooldem1]

Great to see Diana lending her support in the fight against AIDS. "I'm coming out" and "I will survive" are gay anthems. It was fitting that she sang these songs.

[midnightman]

"I Will Survive" is as much her hit as it is Gloria's. Plus she did release it as a single and a very iconic video with RuPaul in it. She made it her own for almost 20 years, why not? Lol

[Philles/Motown Gary]

Thanks, Lulu. Seeing Diana in action is always lots of fun!

[Lulu]

Thanks, Lulu. Seeing Diana in action is always lots of fun!

Sure thing. Unfortunately, the usual suspects on the forum are already dismissing this as non-newsworthy. So I'd be prepared for the backlash! Here's a great photo!!!

8609

[Bokiluis]

Sure thing. Unfortunately, the usual suspects on the forum are already dismissing this as non-newsworthy. So I'd be prepared for the backlash! Here's a great photo!!!

8609

No, no, no my friend. It is newsworthy. I just have issues with "I Will Survive".....I already said I am ready to forfeit my gay card.
And AIDS/HIV isn't and never was an exclusive gay disease. Unfortunately, it doesn't discriminate.
But I do agree that the audience doesn't care that is one reason "to me", it comes across as a cheap audience closer.
Please note the pronouns, I take full responsibility for what "I" say.
And I acknowledged that it was indeed a European hit. Those are my sentiments. Not looking for agreement....I just head for the exit doors at the first chord.

[Lulu]

No, no, no my friend. It is newsworthy. I just have issues with "I Will Survive".....I already said I am ready to forfeit my gay card.
And AIDS/HIV isn't and never was an exclusive gay disease. Unfortunately, it doesn't discriminate.
But I do agree that the audience doesn't care that is one reason "to me", it comes across as a cheap audience closer.
Please note the pronouns, I take full responsibility for what "I" say.
And I acknowledged that it was indeed a European hit. Those are my sentiments. Not looking for agreement....I just head for the exit doors at the first chord.

Oh honey, I wasn't saying it wasn't newsworthy...someone else we all know and love did! I feel the same way about IWS as you know!

[vgalindo]

Heaven knows Diana has been my muse, my inspiration for a half century. I gladly surrender my gay card if I never, ever have to hear her sing "I Will Survive" again. It was a respectable european hit. But how would she feel if some artist began to close every show with "Ain't No Mountain High Enough". I cannot imagine she would be too happy. It is Gloria's calling card. Though I have always hated the song....it belongs to Gloria. It was fine during the "Take Me Higher Tour".....but, I will not survive another time hearing it. I love you Diana. Heaven knows I do. But you're killing me....and not softly either. Its practically all that Gloria has.....it rightfully belongs to her.
it has become a cheap, insincere shot for applause. Most American audiences don't even know why she chooses to sing it.
if Aretha starts to close her shows with this one, I'm truly done. With a repertoire as vast as Diana's, I can only ask why?why?why?
I agree with you 100 % It was okay during the TMH tour. But enough is enough. I never did like Gloria's version. I like Diana's more but I am starting to cringe when she closes her shows with it.

[Lulu]

Was anyone able to find pictures of Evan and Ashlee at the event? I heard they were also in attendance.

[Methuselah2]

Evan and Ashlee at the event:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2814809/Diana-Ross-supremely-happy-son-Evan-wife-Ashlee-Simpson-share-kiss-cheer-diva-s-gala-performance.html

[Lulu]

Evan and Ashlee at the event:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2814809/Diana-Ross-supremely-happy-son-Evan-wife-Ashlee-Simpson-share-kiss-cheer-diva-s-gala-performance.html

Thank you dear. You always have the good finds!

BTW, here is the full documentary The Battle of amFAR I would highly recommend viewing it as it is a important look into the struggles the organization had to endure to get off the ground. I would also say it's timely given the whole Ebola hysteria.


http://youtu.be/IQG4ci8eHGU