Diana Ross is doing Tom Joyner's Boat Cruise 2016

[REDHOT]

Diana Ross is doing,Tom Joyner's Boat Cruise 2016,this is great news,all the former Supremes has done a Boat Cruise,go Diana

[marv2]

This is great news, a bit surprising but great all the same. Diana is proving that she, just like many other performers is willing to perform on cruise ships. I understand not long ago she did a county fair out in Fresno and was the 3rd most popular entertainment act! It's great that she is now performing for folks that don't necessarily fit in with the fancy casino showroom crowds. Good for her.

[Mark Desjardines]

Last February while at the airport waiting for my flight to Ft. Lauderdale I noticed their fellow madly rushing to my departure gate. As fate had it, he sat next to me. He pulled out his laptop and glancing over, I noticed photos of bands. Being a music hound, I quickly learned he had been on a waiting list for a Vintage Rock Band Boat Cruise and he told all about what transpires on such an event. Band concerts for sure, signing sessions, meet and greet, etc. War was the only band I could really relate to, but the concept fascinated me. Later I discovered there are R&B Cruises, and now I see Diana Ross is going to be featured in one. What fun! Where do I sign up? Word up, these events are NOT cheap and if you go solo, you get teamed up with a stranger, two to a room. As the cheaper inside rooms go fast, the way more expensive state rooms are the last to sell. Marv2?

[marv2]

Here Mark, here is the link:

http://fantasticvoyage.blackamericaweb.com/a-night-under-the-stars-with-diana-ross/

[TheMotownManiac]

I'm not surprised as for decades Diana has donated her money and effort to many organizations which provide funding for black education programs and homeless/foodless youth. Her work for A Better Chance is legendary and not only sat on the Board of Directors, but champions their graduates by assisting them with employment networking including hiring her longtime assistant Judith Service. Lending her name to this cruise will ensure a big success.

I wish this meant she would be doing cruises regularly, but that is doubtful. My partner and I cruise once or twice a year and would love to see her on one. We are big fans and used to see her 1-20 times each year until her set list became set in cement. Now we go once in the spring and once in the fall and with the money we save, we bought a time share in Clearwater FL and another in Palm Springs CA. She is still so very wonderful, but even her stage patter is the same. ........ smh.
She does a lot of varying venues. In the last year she has sold out major arenas on three continents, casino show rooms, theaters and outdoor sheds. She appeals to all ages, races, nationalities all over the world. What confounds me is how she remains so populat decades after her last hit.
This is great news, a bit surprising but great all the same. Diana is proving that she, just like many other performers is willing to perform on cruise ships. I understand not long ago she did a county fair out in Fresno and was the 3rd most popular entertainment act! It's great that she is now performing for folks that don't necessarily fit in with the fancy casino showroom crowds. Good for her.

[drlorne]

Looks like Patti Labelle and Johnny Gill as well

[marv2]

Looks like Patti Labelle and Johnny Gill as well


Don't forget Charlie Wilson and Faith Evans! New Edition is listed as well.

[jobeterob]

I'm not surprised as for decades Diana has donated her money and effort to many organizations which provide funding for black education programs and homeless/foodless youth. Her work for A Better Chance is legendary and not only sat on the Board of Directors, but champions their graduates by assisting them with employment networking including hiring her longtime assistant Judith Service. Lending her name to this cruise will ensure a big success.

I wish this meant she would be doing cruises regularly, but that is doubtful. My partner and I cruise once or twice a year and would love to see her on one. We are big fans and used to see her 1-20 times each year until her set list became set in cement. Now we go once in the spring and once in the fall and with the money we save, we bought a time share in Clearwater FL and another in Palm Springs CA. She is still so very wonderful, but even her stage patter is the same. ........ smh.
She does a lot of varying venues. In the last year she has sold out major arenas on three continents, casino show rooms, theaters and outdoor sheds. She appeals to all ages, races, nationalities all over the world. What confounds me is how she remains so populat decades after her last hit.

This is charity work they are doing?

[TheMotownManiac]

The cruise is to benefit Tom's Foundation. Diana is donating her fee, I don't know about the others. 99% of all benefit concerts are with the act being hired at their regular rate. This includes Diana, Mary, Patti, Aretha, Lionel, Elton John and everyone else benefiting cancer, AIDS, homeless, political and cultural benefits. Exceptions to this rule are benefit concerts where there are many acts each performing a very short set or perhaps just one song like Farm AID, Live AID, Jerry Lewis and the like. There will be a Diana Ross Champagne & Dessert Meet n Greet for 20 people at $5,000 each after the concert.

[midnightman]

Hmm, Tom usually records the performances and puts it on his radio show [[he had a TV show on TV One but it was yanked years ago, I saw Gerald Levert on there a few years before he died). Don't know if this cruise would be in it. It's odd because you never think you see the name "Diana Ross" and "Tom Joyner" in the same sentence so this is really good for them both. I do wish she did more cruises, I'm sure they paid well.

[REDHOT]

Some body is making things up lol

[midnightman]

^ Yeah... something is fishy indeed, Red lol

[marv2]

^ Yeah... something is fishy indeed, Red lol

Ahemmmmm..................

[REDHOT]

I just wish people would keep it real,at this late in the game,a job is a job,yes Diana is doing a boat cruise 2016.it's a paying job.Mary Wilson is on the Billboard dance chart,the both of them are 71,the fact that they are still working is AMAZING.

[marv2]

I just wish people would keep it real,at this late in the game,a job is a job,yes Diana is doing a boat cruise 2016.it's a paying job.Mary Wilson is on the Billboard dance chart,the both of them are 71,the fact that they are still working is AMAZING.

I agree. As long as Diane is getting opportunities to work, I wouldn't care where it was.

[jobeterob]

This has nothing to do with Mary Wilson.

But if you want to know fact, Diana Ross has 1.8 million people liking her Facebook page as does her daughter. Smokey Robinson has 900,000 people.

The "today" stars have 70,000,000.

Mary Wilson has 6,000!

That puts things in perspective if we need to put to us.

[REDHOT]

Lol you are too funny Joebeterob,you really care about,who has the most facebook friends,we all like who we like,that facebook number mean's nothing to me ,i like Thelma Houston,she could have only 1 facebook friend,that still wouldn't change they way i feel about her.And this has nothing to do with Mary Wilson?you are so right.Back to the topic,Diana doing The Tom Joyners Boat Cruise,is a paying job,this don't make Diana different from any other singer,from back in the day,the fact that shes still singing today,at 71,is a great thing, Diana could be singing at The Tom Joyner Boat Cruise,or where ever,i'm just loving that Diana and others,from back in the day are still singing,Today.

[marv2]

Lol you are too funny Joebeterob,you really care about,who has the most facebook friends,we all like who we like,that facebook number mean's nothing to me ,i like Thelma Houston,she could have only 1 facebook friend,that still wouldn't change they way i feel about her.And this has nothing to do with Mary Wilson?you are so right.Back to the topic,Diana doing The Tom Joyners Boat Cruise,is a paying job,this don't make Diana different from any other singer,from back in the day,the fact that shes still singing today,at 71,is a great thing, Diana could be singing at The Tom Joyner Boat Cruise,or where ever,i'm just loving that Diana and others,from back in the day are still singing,Today.


Truth be told, Charlie Wilson is going to be the most popular artist on that cruise.

[marv2]

I just noticed Russell Thompkins and the New Stylistics are in the line-up. They are worth sitting through some these others.

[midnightman]

I just wish people would keep it real,at this late in the game,a job is a job,yes Diana is doing a boat cruise 2016.it's a paying job.Mary Wilson is on the Billboard dance chart,the both of them are 71,the fact that they are still working is AMAZING.

Exactly. But some folks like to pit other against the other. It's like "there's GOT to be a reason why XXX is doing this, they're supposed to above that!" Above what? It's still good money, shit lol

Diana shouldn't be ashamed of performing at a cruise lol

[vgalindo]

Diana is not being paid! This is a charity event that she is headlining.

DALLAS, Dec. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Diana Ross will be a featured headliner on the Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage® presented by Ford cruise with a special "Evening Under the Stars with Diana Ross." The original Party with a Purpose® that sells out annually will also feature Charlie Wilson, Patti LaBelle, New Edition, and Jazmine Sullivan as it sets sail to support students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The Fantastic Voyage will take place on the Carnival Breeze departing from Miami April 23, 2016. The customized eight-day itinerary includes visits to St Thomas, St. Maarten and Grand Turk includes guest activities, empowering seminars, theme nights, and day parties.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/diana-ross-featured-on-the-biggest-music-cruise----the-tom-joyner-foundation-fantastic-voyage-presented-by-ford-300187776.html

[marv2]

Exactly. But some folks like to pit other against the other. It's like "there's GOT to be a reason why XXX is doing this, they're supposed to above that!" Above what? It's still good money, shit lol

Diana shouldn't be ashamed of performing at a cruise lol


She shouldn't be ashamed at all. It's not like she is a current artist. Heck, give me several thousand dollars and I will sing "Baby Love" for them. LOL!

[milven]

She [Diana] shouldn't be ashamed at all. It's not like she is a current artist. Heck, give me several thousand dollars and I will sing "Baby Love" for them. LOL!

According to the post above yours, Diana is not being paid several thousand dollars. She is being paid nothing. Looking at the grosses of her concerts for the last few years, I think she is still a few years away from doing anything for several thousand dollars.


Diana is not being paid! This is a charity event that she is headlining.

[StuBass1]

I DJ'd on a luxury cruise ship out of Los Angeles in the 80's. I'm sure that Diana Ross is not going on board as a "cruise ship entertainer" like those who sign up for the entire cruise to entertain on a nightly basis. This is apparently a charity benefit excursion I would suspect that she will be flown in to one port, perhaps stay on the ship for a day or two for her benefit performance, and get off at the next stop and fly back home. From the sound of it, she will not be paid for her performance...

[jobeterob]

Diana Ross Featured on the Biggest Music Cruise -- The Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage® presented by Ford
The Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage® is presented by Ford. Ford goes further in our community.


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Diana Ross performs and exclusive "Night Under the Stars" on the 2016 Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage presented by Ford
The Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage[[R) is presented by Ford. Ford goes further in our community.
Diana Ross performs and exclusive "Night Under the Stars" on the 2016 Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage presented by Ford
DALLAS, Dec. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Diana Ross will be a featured headliner on the Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage® presented by Ford cruise with a special "Evening Under the Stars with Diana Ross." The original Party with a Purpose® that sells out annually will also feature Charlie Wilson, Patti LaBelle, New Edition, and Jazmine Sullivan as it sets sail to support students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The Fantastic Voyage will take place on the Carnival Breeze departing from Miami April 23, 2016. The customized eight-day itinerary includes visits to St Thomas, St. Maarten and Grand Turk includes guest activities, empowering seminars, theme nights, and day parties.

The Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage® presented by Ford is hosted by renowned radio personality and philanthropist Tom Joyner and is the longest standing music themed and empowerment cruise. The exciting line-up, that generally books over 60 entertainers, includes the aforementioned Diana Ross, Charlie Wilson, New Edition and Patti LaBelle; as well as Johnny Gill, Angie Stone, Jazmine Sullivan, Faith Evans, Total, 112, Carl Thomas, The Bar-Kays, Con Funk Shun, Switch, Brick, Steve Arrington, Tony Terry, Glenn Jones, Michael Cooper, Jon B, Case, Christopher Williams, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, DJ Quick, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Rob Base, Black Sheep, Dana Dane, Kwame, DJ Kool, Joeski Love, Positive K, Mr. Cheeks, Whodini, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, Eddie Holman, Blue Magic featuring Ted Mills and Russell Thomkins Jr. & The New Stylistics.

Returning as the title sponsor of the cruise is Ford. Ford's sponsorship of the Fantastic Voyage is part of Ford Motor Company's overall support of education in the African American Community. Each year, Ford invests millions of dollars in educational programs that include scholarships, innovative elementary, middle and high school programs, STEM initiatives and other opportunities. Since the company was founded more than a century ago, Ford has remained strongly committed to providing pathways to success in the African American community.

The Tom Joyner Foundation started its annual voyage to raise money for HBCUs in 1999 as the first to ever charter and program an entire ship. Now in its 17th year, The Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage presented by Ford is the only charter that promotes philanthropy in an environment that is fun and uplifting.

For more information on The Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage® and a full list of entertainment visit BlackAmericaWeb.com. Itinerary, schedule and performances subject to change.

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Kelly.Harrington@REACHMediaInc.com

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SOURCE Tom Joyner Foundation

[jobeterob]

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/diana-ross-featured-on-the-biggest-music-cruise----the-tom-joyner-foundation-fantastic-voyage-presented-by-ford-300187776.html

[REDHOT]

I still don't get it,why is it so hard for Diana Ross fans,to believe Diana is doing The Tom Joyner Boat Cruise,and gettin' payed for it,it don't make her less then who she is,again it's a paying job.

[midnightman]

Like I said earlier, they expect her to be this "prima donna" forever. It's not beneath her to do something like this, especially if it's for a good cause. It's silly to argue about why she's doing it. We're like 30 years removed from when Diana could be seen as a megastar. She's a permanent A-lister, yes, but doesn't mean she's too good for anything "low rate", which a boat cruise is, well not "low rate" at all.

[marv2]

I still don't get it,why is it so hard for Diana Ross fans,to believe Diana is doing The Tom Joyner Boat Cruise,and gettin' payed for it,it don't make her less then who she is,again it's a paying job.

She travels heavy, she is getting paid.

[marv2]

Like I said earlier, they expect her to be this "prima donna" forever. It's not beneath her to do something like this, especially if it's for a good cause. It's silly to argue about why she's doing it. We're like 30 years removed from when Diana could be seen as a megastar. She's a permanent A-lister, yes, but doesn't mean she's too good for anything "low rate", which a boat cruise is, well not "low rate" at all.

She has done house parties for the wealthy in Jersey and other places so this should not be beneath her. Coming in 3rd place for ticket sales at the Fresno County Fair is another thing all together.

[midnightman]

Yeah pretty much, she gets bank. She knew after a while, especially if you sign just a simple artist contract, you don't get paid as much as you would do performing so she's smart to do it.

[StuBass1]

There are plenty of Billionaires who have hired elite performers ranging from The Rolling Stones, P-Diddy, Stevie Wonder, The Eagles, Chaka Khan, Santana, Diana Ross, and even Michael Jackson, etc, etc for their lavish private parties. Sounds like a great gig to me...

[marv2]

There are plenty of Billionaires who have hired elite performers ranging from The Rolling Stones, P-Diddy, Stevie Wonder, The Eagles, Chaka Khan, Santana, Diana Ross, and even Michael Jackson, etc, etc for their lavish private parties. Sounds like a great gig to me...


I know what you mean Stu. I've hired a few myself! LOL!

[marv2]

All kidding aside. I know Aretha Franklin does that every year for her birthday party she has at her house.

[StuBass1]

I've seen stories about multi million dollar sweet 16 parties...A close relative threw a party a few years ago and brought in Clint Holmes and his backup musicians from Vegas to perform...Not Ross, Wonder, or Jagger money...but I know it's wasn't cheap...

[marv2]

I've seen stories about multi million dollar sweet 16 parties...A close relative threw a party a few years ago and brought in Clint Holmes and his backup musicians from Vegas to perform...Not Ross, Wonder, or Jagger money...but I know it's wasn't cheap...


I would love to hire Alicia Keys......................for whateva! LOL!

[arr&bee]

Heck i remember when the[singin bunny rabbits]wanted to perform for[mr.howell]on a three hour cruise for only a few carrots,but howell wouldn't come up with the lettuce so they didn't perform...lucky for them.

[StuBass1]

If I did a party, I'd bring in Tower of Power and funk for hours...

[marv2]

heck i remember when the[singin bunny rabbits]wanted to perform for[mr.howell]on a three hour cruise for only a few carrots,but howell wouldn't come up with the lettuce so they didn't perform...lucky for them.

hahaha........... Lol!!!!

[marv2]

If I did a party, I'd bring in Tower of Power and funk for hours...

For me it would be the O'Jays and Anita Baker.

[marv2]

Tom Joyner reportedly booted from Radio One against his will: What happened?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCeA6oogQF8

[REDHOT]

Thanks for postin' this Marv,this is deep smh

[marv2]

Thanks for postin' this Marv,this is deep smh

You are welcome. This is very deep. I wonder if this will mean his last boat cruise event?

[sansradio]

You are welcome. This is very deep. I wonder if this will mean his last boat cruise event?

marv2, Joyner has recently disavowed all this chatter and says that his contract is in no danger. Wish I could provide a link.

[marv2]

marv2, Joyner has recently disavowed all this chatter and says that his contract is in no danger. Wish I could provide a link.

That's great because I know show has been popular for years with a lot of people.

[sansradio]

That's great because I know show has been popular for years with a lot of people.

Absolutely, myself included.

[marv2]

Here is a clip of Diana Ross performing on the boat cruise. It is interesting to note that she does not have her band with her and is performing to a pre-recorded track. Maybe the rumors that she was not to be paid for this "charity" gig are true and she wanted to keep her costs down in every way possible.


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