Diana Ross to Perform at 2019 Grammy Awards

[jack020]

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/grammys/8495881/diana-ross-performing-2019-grammy-awards

The Recording Academy announced on Thursday [[Jan. 31) that Diana Ross [[https://www.billboard.com/music/diana-ross) will give a "very special performance" at the upcoming Grammy Awards.
The music icon joins an already packed list of performers for the 61st annual awards show, which will be hosted by Alicia Keys [[https://www.billboard.com/music/alicia-keys/chart-history) and will be broadcast on CBS on Feb. 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT from Los Angeles' Staples Center.
Ross, who has roacked up more than 100 in sales and streams over the course of her career, received the Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012.

[Jimi LaLumia]

"roacked up"..meaning?
and 100 of what???
Gil Kaufman, I love Miss Ross but this looks like its in code of some kind.. re do if you would..thanks

[marybrewster]

That's great. Diana sure has a packed 75th year coming up. Wishing her health and happiness!

[khansperac]

Official statement from the Recording Academy:

The Recording Academy has announced a very special performance by Diana Ross during this year's 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards. In what is sure to be an unforgettable GRAMMY moment, the Recording Academy will honor the icon and celebrate the rich history of her greatest musical accomplishments.

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https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/diana-ross-set-perform-2019-grammy-awards

[jobeterob]

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/diana-ross-2019-grammy-performance-787437/

[vgalindo]

How exciting. So happy for her. She is starting the year off big. I also can't wait for her birthday showing of Central Park on the big screen. Love it!!

[midnightman]

At almost 75 and celebrating her 60th anniversary in show business... amazing!

[jobeterob]

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The Recording Academy™ Honors Diana Ross and Her Landmark Career and Contributions to Music with a Special 75th Diamond Diana Birthday Performance on the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards®
January 31, 2019 09:30 AM Eastern Standard Time
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--[[BUSINESS WIRE)--The Recording Academy™ has announced a very special performance by Diana Ross during this year's 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards®. In what is sure to be an unforgettable GRAMMY® moment, the Recording Academy will honor the icon and celebrate the rich history of her greatest musical accomplishments. Live from STAPLES Center, and hosted by Alicia Keys, the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network, Sunday, Feb. 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.
One of the most influential artists and greatest entertainers of all time, Ms. Ross has without a doubt made a profound impact in the world of music. Considered a trailblazer in entertainment, she was the leader of the most successful female group of all time and launched a timeless global solo career resulting in milestone chart successes and accolades, film soundtracks, and live concert box office records around the world. Her magical journey, to date, includes charting an astounding 42 No. 1 songs, 91 singles, and 59 albums, and she has amassed more than 100 million sales and streams with her historic recordings. In 2012, Ms. Ross was recognized by the Recording Academy as the recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
The 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards are produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures for the Recording Academy. Ken Ehrlich is executive producer, Ben Winston is executive producer, Louis J. Horvitz is director, Chantel Sausedo is the producer, and David Wild and Ehrlich are the writers.
ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY
The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum®, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares®, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards—music's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.
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[bradsupremes]

It should be noted the Grammys Motown tribute special is being taped two days later on the 12th. With her appearance at the Grammys, I think there's a good chance she'll be on the Grammys Motown tribute special.

[jobeterob]

It should be noted the Grammys Motown tribute special is being taped two days later on the 12th. With her appearance at the Grammys, I think there's a good chance she'll be on the Grammys Motown tribute special.

That makes sense; maybe they can end up with Diana and Stevie and Smokey and Lionel on the special. That would be sweet. Here's hoping.

[Diana Ross Fan Club]

It would be great if Diana and Mary get together during the Grammys Motown tribute!

[PeaceNHarmony]

It would be great if Diana and Mary get together during the Grammys Motown tribute!
No. Just ... no. It wouldn't. Would just be another hot, back-stabbin' mess by MISS Mare-UH Wil-SUN SOOPA-STAH! Don't know if your comment is a joke or not. But ... no.

[PeaceNHarmony]

That makes sense; maybe they can end up with Diana and Stevie and Smokey and Lionel on the special. That would be sweet. Here's hoping.
That could be nice.

[Levi Stubbs Tears]

42 number one songs?

[jobeterob]

42 number one songs?

Sure she had 2 #1 dance songs this year! Top 109, R And B, adult contemporary, dance; there were 19 on the Hot 100 alone

[midnightman]

It should be noted the Grammys Motown tribute special is being taped two days later on the 12th. With her appearance at the Grammys, I think there's a good chance she'll be on the Grammys Motown tribute special.

Almost forgot about that. :)

[midnightman]

42 number one songs?

They're possibly counting all the Supremes number ones and then the solo songs' peaks on each Billboard chart.

[PeaceNHarmony]

How exciting. So happy for her. She is starting the year off big. I also can't wait for her birthday showing of Central Park on the big screen. Love it!!
The Central Park big-screen event will be great fun -

[jobeterob]

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/music/diana-ross-nearly-75-continues-building-on-divine-legacy-1587370/amp/

[midnightman]

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/music/diana-ross-nearly-75-continues-building-on-divine-legacy-1587370/amp/

Good article except RATC was originally performed by a white act before Bill Haley lol

[milven]

Good article except RATC was originally performed by a white act before Bill Haley lol

Good trivia. I always thought that RATC was an original song and Bill Haley's version was the original. Did not know that another white artist did it first.

Perhaps the writer meant Shake Rattle & Roll, which was a cover of Joe Turner's R&B song.

I was around during this era, and never knew that some of the songs that I was enjoying were covers of R&B songs. It was only years later that I heard the original versions of SINCERLY, TWEEDLE DEE, GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART, TUTTI FRUTI and so many others

[midnightman]

Good trivia. I always thought that RATC was an original song and Bill Haley's version was the original. Did not know that another white artist did it first.

Perhaps the writer meant Shake Rattle & Roll, which was a cover of Joe Turner's R&B song.


I was around during this era, and never knew that some of the songs that I was enjoying were covers of R&B songs. It was only years later that I heard the original versions of SINCERLY, TWEEDLE DEE, GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART, TUTTI FRUTI and so many others

Yeah I believe so. But hey I'll forgive the writer for that simple mistake because otherwise he was right.

But yeah the original versions of these songs were overlooked for a long time. Unless you were Chuck Berry, Sam Cooke or Ray Charles, it was easy to profit from black songs. Motown and all of the star artists like Diana definitely broke a barrier.

[jobeterob]

Raif is going to introduce Diana

[bradsupremes]

Raif is going to introduce Diana

And the reason is...?

I get she loves her family and they are incredibly important to her, but does she have to incorporate them into everything now?

[midnightman]

And the reason is...?

I get she loves her family and they are incredibly important to her, but does she have to incorporate them into everything now?

How old is Raif now? 10?

[carlo]

I thought it was interesting that Rhonda created an Instagram account today for Raif. Perhaps they're thinking he will soon have a career in show biz? He definitely seems like he's made for the stage. I saw a video of him dancing on stage the other night with a friend of his, while Ms Ross was singing Upside Down. He's got the moves.

[Roberta75]

And the reason is...?

I get she loves her family and they are incredibly important to her, but does she have to incorporate them into everything now?

Shes almost 75 and a global legend and icon so she can do what she likes. Id be happy if Minnie Mouse introduces her as long as shes still performing thats all that should matter imo.

[jobeterob]

Interesting because Stu says you cooperate with the Grammy organization or you are off the show! Raif seems like a special talent already

[Roberta75]

Interesting because Stu says you cooperate with the Grammy organization or you are off the show! Raif seems like a special talent already

Hes got some real good dance moves and his Grandmas charisma.

[sansradio]

She looked and sounded FABULOUS AS USUAL. The haters are beside themselves!

[Roberta75]

She looked and sounded FABULOUS AS USUAL. The haters are beside themselves!

Shes getting rave reviews all over twitter. What a star and real noice to see Dionne and Berry and Smokey and Valerie Simpson all beaming and smiling with pride as Diana made her fabulouys entrance.

[midnightman]

She's the legendary Miss Ross. Of course she's gonna get her props as she deserves to. :cool:

[Roberta75]

https://www.ajc.com/entertainment/the-latest-diana-ross-wows-grammys-performance/ARWeSBRCa23mAjH80DnjcI/

https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/ny-ent-diana-ross-grammy-awards-20190210-story.html

http://time.com/5526089/2019-grammys-diana-ross/

https://hollywoodlife.com/2019/02/10/diana-ross-performance-grammys-2019-grammy-awards-reach-out-and-touch/

https://people.com/style/grammys-2019-diana-ross-red-gown-performance/

https://www.etonline.com/2019-grammys-watch-pre-post-show-live-stream-red-carpets-61st-annual-grammy-awards-today-2019-02-10-live-updates

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/grammys-2019-diana-ross-75th-birthday-classics-792244/

[Circa 1824]

I thought Raif did a great job. But, why oh why does this 75-year-old woman in a long gown use so many stairs? And, if she insists on stairs, why didn't she have escorts already in place to help her up and down the steps?

She was strong vocally. I thought those two songs were appropriate. But, she did seem to get lost when singing Reach Out, and did not realize the song was over. Thus, the ending was a tad awkward.

I was not blown away by the performance. It was all planned out, but I question if she really rehearsed it. I give her 3 stars out of 5. I think she is used to performing in settings where people pay to see her, and she controls everything via a directive look at the band leader. This grammy performance is in contrast to the Ed Sullivan days where everything was rehearsed and executed perfectly, and there was no room for laziness.

It was nice to see Valerie, and Berry's loving and proud reactions.

[bradsupremes]

She looked good. She still has the power to captivate a room. That’s something special she has that a lot of others don’t have. However did she not rehearse going up and down the stairs in that dress? She certainly had difficulty with it. Overall it was rather lackluster. I don’t know if it was the key, but she wasn’t in her best voice.

[reese]

I thought she did great. It's still nice to see how she can captivate a room with just her voice and presence. No effects, no smoke bombs going off. Just her. I would hope she does some touring for her 75th because I can't wait to see her again.

[marybrewster]

Diana LOOKED great. Her voice? Meh. But. It's freaking Diana Ross. She could scream the phone book and she'd still be fabulous.

[jobeterob]

The message was good the voice was strong

I wish it had ended with Ain’t No Mountain High Enough

[midnightman]

"Happy birthday to me!"

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/28/a4/a028a468a78e34abaa65a50d14d3996f.gif

[reese]

The message was good the voice was strong

I wish it had ended with Ain’t No Mountain High Enough

I was sure that would be her finale but no such luck. :-[[

[khansperac]

I understand her singing “Best years” it was appropriate. If she would have sung “mountain”, it would have been too similar to her AMA performance. With today’s division and political climate, “reach out” was the perfect song. She is truly music royalty and she looked like it. That woman is gorgeous.

[midnightman]

"Reach Out" definitely was the best song she could do for the exact reason khansperac mentioned. It is as appropriate in 2019 as it was in 1970 [[when race relations were arguably uglier at the time).

[vgalindo]

She looked and sounded amazing in IMO. She is still so beautiful.

[vgalindo]

https://www.ajc.com/entertainment/the-latest-diana-ross-wows-grammys-performance/ARWeSBRCa23mAjH80DnjcI/

https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/ny-ent-diana-ross-grammy-awards-20190210-story.html

http://time.com/5526089/2019-grammys-diana-ross/

https://hollywoodlife.com/2019/02/10/diana-ross-performance-grammys-2019-grammy-awards-reach-out-and-touch/

https://people.com/style/grammys-2019-diana-ross-red-gown-performance/

https://www.etonline.com/2019-grammys-watch-pre-post-show-live-stream-red-carpets-61st-annual-grammy-awards-today-2019-02-10-live-updates

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/grammys-2019-diana-ross-75th-birthday-classics-792244/

Thanks Roberta. I enjoyed all these wonderful reviews

[milven]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ37e1LDsmE

[khansperac]

Diana performed concerts 2 nights in a row plus rehearsals this morning for the Grammys. I think she sounded just fine. At this point it’s not about notes, it’s about the life she brings to the lyrics. She was fantastic.

[jack020]

looking great!15016

[Circa 1824]

Diana LOOKED great. Her voice? Meh. But. It's freaking Diana Ross. She could scream the phone book and she'd still be fabulous.

NOT TRUE. When one goes on stage, regardless of who they are, are expected to be the best they can be, and will be judged on that performance. No one gets a pass.

I just read a published list of best to worst performances of the Grammys. Dolly's was the best. Diana's was second to the worst. There were sooooo many little things wrong with Diana's performance that it all culminated in a forgettable 10 minutes that did little to enhance her legacy.

For me, it started with the dress. I hated that shade of red. I hated the style. I would have preferred a simple gown with a long train so she could see the damn stairs she had to climb.

I would have preferred she sing songs she never sang before such as Some Things You Never Get Used To and Surrender, which with a celebrity rocking band and celebrity chorus [[including Valerie) could have been a rocking much-talked about event. Her voice issues would have been hidden in this type of number. Maybe she could have ended with Remember Me. That would have been fun !!

I watched the performance with a friend. When Diana was finished, we both silently went back to our computers. :[[

[milven]

I just read a published list of best to worst performances of the Grammys. Dolly's was the best. Diana's was second to the worst.


Well, there are all kinds of lists and opinions. After reading here that she was second to worst, I kind of disagreed. I will say that her AMA tribute performance was much better than this, but she did well, the audience loved her and she loved the audience.

The Music Bible, BILLBOARD, also made a list of worst to first. She ranked a bit higher and this was what they said of her and her performance:

14. Diana Ross, "The Best Years of My Life" / "Reach Out and Touch [[Somebody's Hand)"

Never a bad time to celebrate the great Diana Ross, and it's understandable if the Grammys saw the ceremonies near enough to her 75th birthday as an opportunity they couldn't pass up. But while Ross' performance was strong, it didn't feel like it really captured her greatness or introduced any new side of it, and her lifetime achievement medley at the 2017 American Music Awards -- a short 15 months ago -- towers over this two-song medley a little.

It is nice to see Diana still performing and getting awards and tributes while she is still with us. And she looks amazing, trim and healthy. So she will be with us a long time. To quote Diana, "It took me a lifetime to get here, I'm not going anywhere," ...

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/grammys/8497559/grammys-2019-performances-ranked

[copley]

Looking great, sounding awful.

[Circa 1824]

Of course, what I proposed above would have cost a lot of money for arrangements and musicians and singer, and would have required many weeks of planning and rehearsal. And, hiring a team to put it all together. It would have required her willingness to share the stage with other known performers. None is found in the Diana Ross playbook. By the looks of things, her planning and rehearsal for this huge event took very very little time and effort.

This reminds of a great speaker who has to give a huge speech, and instead of spending countless hours writing a new speech from scratch, rehashes an old speech everyone has heard a million times, while the young speakers trying to make a name for themselves totally blow him out of the water. And, he is too foolish to care.

[blackguy69]

She sounded ok at best. I would’ve picked In Coming Out or something more high energy

[midnightman]

She sounded ok at best. I would’ve picked In Coming Out or something more high energy

Someone at another forum suggested Upside Down with Nile Rodgers.

[Boogiedown]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr3I7sxyzyY

The Boss showed up. Bossy and preachy.
She's at risk of becoming a caricature of herself with her exploding hair and oversized dresses and predictable lines like, "turn on the lights , I want to see your faces."
The unseen "Supremes" assisting her in the background were essential.
Watching her working her way through a dangerous staging was distracting. The two songs did not fit together as a package.
Don't see footage of the "cute" grandson introduction so can't comment.....[[ Why not from Berry , who was there!!)


All this and yet I give her a thumbs up because regardless , I'd rather she be there than not .

[marv2]

It was like watching a live, action version of the film "Sunset Boulevard". LOL!!!!!

[marv2]

I thought that thing she did last night looked familiar. Here she is in 1994 honoring NFL players......LOL!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmNjShw-3A0

[Ollie9]

She looks fantastic but.......bad choice of songs. I really think she needs to drop "Best Years" now. This was not a good performance of the song.
If it was to be only two songs i think she would have done better with "He Lives In You" and "Ain't No Mountain"

[Roberta75]

I thought that thing she did last night looked familiar. Here she is in 1994 honoring NFL players......LOL!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmNjShw-3A0

Well if anyone would know you would considering youve been obsessing over Diane for 50 years. hehehehehehehehehehehehe

[lakeside]

It was like watching a live, action version of the film "Sunset Boulevard". LOL!!!!!

All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up!

http://www.monologuedb.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Gloria-Swanson-Norma-Desmond-Sunset-Boulevard.jpg

[Ollie9]

It was like watching a live, action version of the film "Sunset Boulevard". LOL!!!!!

You are naughty.

[jobeterob]

Well if anyone would know you would considering youve been obsessing over Diane for 50 years. hehehehehehehehehehehehe

Well I have to admit I do not know this kind of detail about What Miss Ross did where and when

So I guess obsession is a fair word

I don’t have any of her perfume either but I’ve heard it grossed several million dollars

[Roberta75]

Well I have to admit I do not know this kind of detail about What Miss Ross did where and when

So I guess obsession is a fair word

I don’t have any of her perfume either but I’ve heard it grossed several million dollars

I hear marv2 douses himself in Diamond Diane every morning.

[mowsville]

I thought that thing she did last night looked familiar. Here she is in 1994 honoring NFL players......LOL!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmNjShw-3A0
WOW...great find marv..thanks for posting..she looks not a day older and just as beautiful...we would all appreciate it if you keep on posting videos of Diana that we may not have seen in a while.

[marv2]

You are naughty.

Imma sorry. I couldn't help it especially when they cut to a shot of Berry Gordy aka "Max" in audience looking up at Diana like she is the greatest star in her prime or something. LOL!

[marv2]

All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up!

http://www.monologuedb.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Gloria-Swanson-Norma-Desmond-Sunset-Boulevard.jpg

LAKESIDE!!!! hehehehehehehehehe........!

[marv2]

WOW...great find marv..thanks for posting..she looks not a day older and just as beautiful...we would all appreciate it if you keep on posting videos of Diana that we may not have seen in a while.

You are most welcome Mowsville!

[vgalindo]

She looks fantastic but.......bad choice of songs. I really think she needs to drop "Best Years" now. This was not a good performance of the song.
If it was to be only two songs i think she would have done better with "He Lives In You" and "Ain't No Mountain"
Everyone has their own opinions of what they wanted her to sing and no matter what she chose to sing someone would not be happy with her choices. I for one loved her selection and would have been upset if she did "He Lives in you" a song I really don't care for.

[daviddh]

bottom line i am happy her sales are up and she is getting her props. hope she feels the love from all of us.

[vgalindo]

bottom line i am happy her sales are up and she is getting her props. hope she feels the love from all of us.
So true. Everyone is talking about her performance and how good she looked. I am so happy for her.

[captainjames]

Diana looked good and sounded good last night. Everyone will never agree on which songs they would have liked her to sing. I like "Reach Out" and I could see the expression on Valerie Simpson's face as Diana began singing it. The Stairs and the walk to the other side of the stage is why she is Diana Ross. Good performance, good night, glad she is still going strong.

[vgalindo]

Diana looked good and sounded good last night. Everyone will never agree on which songs they would have liked her to sing. I like "Reach Out" and I could see the expression on Valerie Simpson's face as Diana began singing it. The Stairs and the walk to the other side of the stage is why she is Diana Ross. Good performance, good night, glad she is still going strong.
I agree 💯. I thought she sounded good on both songs. And loved how she handled the stairs like a true diva.

[Ollie9]

Everyone has their own opinions of what they wanted her to sing and no matter what she chose to sing someone would not be happy with her choices. I for one loved her selection and would have been upset if she did "He Lives in you" a song I really don't care for.

I agree with you vgalindo, we all have our own ideas as to which songs we would like to hear Diana sing and which ones we feel she still performs well.
IMO the two songs she chose to perform for the grammys did not mesh well. There was no energy. To my ears "Best Years" sounded a little strained with quite a few bum notes. "Reach Out" was a whole lot better. She lowered the key and her voice sounded strong and full bodied.
Yes yes yes, i know she is 75 and we are all grateful that Diana is in good health and still performing. This just happens to be my opinion. At the end of the day we are all fans.

[PeaceNHarmony]

It was a wonderful performance by an American treasure. Would be interesting to know who of today's crop will be able to sound, look, and be remembered and loved at 75 in the way that Diana Ross is now! As always being a Diana fan is a joyous thing.

[PeaceNHarmony]

You are naughty.
He was probably watching SOOPA-STA MISS MAR-uh Wil-SUN sing at a free neighborhood show by a ditch somewhere.

[Bluebrock]

He was probably watching SOOPA-STA MISS MAR-uh Wil-SUN sing at a free neighborhood show by a ditch somewhere.

Yes indeed. I can only imagine how green with envy that woman would have been watching her former leader basking in all the adulation.

[Ollie9]

It was a wonderful performance by an American treasure. Would be interesting to know who of today's crop will be able to sound, look, and be remembered and loved at 75 in the way that Diana Ross is now! As always being a Diana fan is a joyous thing.

Speaking as a huge Diana fan the first song for me was anything but wonderful.
Diana is indeed loved by her fans and has endured in the fickle and ever shifting trends of the music scene.
It would be really nice if at motown 60 she suprised us all and did something totally unexpected. I doubt she will, but it would be rather nice.
If she doesn't i will still love her, but one hopes.

[marv2]

So true. Everyone is talking about her performance and how good she looked. I am so happy for her.

She did not sound good at all. Her voice.

[Roberta75]

She did not sound good at all. Her voice.

And when Mary Wilsons sounding real bad like at Westbury Dr Marv coveniently diagnosis a bad head cold. Hehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehe.

[khansperac]

She sounded just fine considering she was performing in Vegas that Friday and Saturday leading up to her Grammy appearance on Sunday. Regarding her Grammy performance, she knocked it out the park. Every thing about it was majestic. I especially loved her speech at the beginning of “Best years” when she talked about being a little girl and how she loved singing and how it made her and her family happy. Then when she moved to the stage in the middle of the audience while singing “Reach out” and said “together we have no limits, there’s only success ahead. You can lead the way. Learn, dream, unlock new doors, all is possible....lead the way”. That was powerful stuff, and she looked like a queen. She was featured on every news, and entertainment show the next day, even my local news.

[blackguy69]

As usual the kids can’t play together

[vgalindo]

She did not sound good at all. Her voice.
That's your opinion Marv but it differs from million of other viewers who are raving about her performance. You love to criticize Diana Ross so this is no surprise and is expected of you. When we all know how much it is killing you that Diana Ross is still getting all this attention and wonderful reviews. Don't be so jealous of her and maybe you can live a happier life.

[PeaceNHarmony]

That's your opinion Marv but it differs from million of other viewers who are raving about her performance. You love to criticize Diana Ross so this is no surprise and is expected of you. When we all know how much it is killing you that Diana Ross is still getting all this attention and wonderful reviews. Don't be so jealous of her and maybe you can live a happier life.
So true. More proof of how sublime Diana's appearance was is the amount of derangement it's caused among those who dislike Ross.

[Ollie9]

Perhaps there is a need for three Diana Ross & Supremes Forums... LOL

Forum 1. For Ross fans who like to give honest opinions and openly discuss anything Ross related, be it good or bad without fear of upsetting other fans.

Forum 2. Where fans are only allowed to comment how fabulous and perfect everything Diana Ross has ever done and might do in the future.

Forum 3. For the real Ross haters. A place where they can communicate only with each other, spewing vitriol to their hearts content. Hopefully no real fan would ever be tempted to visit such a dark and dismal place.

Just a thought.............

[marv2]

"Happy Birthday to ME!", "Happy Birthday to ME!" LOL!!!

[Roberta75]

Perhaps there is a need for three Diana Ross & Supremes Forums... LOL

Forum 1. For Ross fans who like to give honest opinions and openly discuss anything Ross related, be it good or bad without fear of upsetting other fans.

Forum 2. Where fans are only allowed to comment how fabulous and perfect everything Diana Ross has ever done and might do in the future.

Forum 3. For the real Ross haters. A place where they can communicate only with each other, spewing vitriol to their hearts content. Hopefully no real fan would ever be tempted to visit such a dark and dismal place.

Just a thought.............

An entire forum dedicatted to Marv and his FRIEND. LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL. Thats the best idea ever. They can carp on about Diane Diane Diane all day every day........wait a second, they already do that. Hehehehehehehehehehehehehehe.

[Roberta75]

"Happy Birthday to ME!", "Happy Birthday to ME!" LOL!!!

Its your birthday dearest? Happy Birthday Marv. Have a Dianamite day.

[Roberta75]

Real pretty photo of Diana and Alicia Keys.

[blackguy69]

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Perhaps there is a need for three Diana Ross & Supremes Forums... LOL

Forum 1. For Ross fans who like to give honest opinions and openly discuss anything Ross related, be it good or bad without fear of upsetting other fans.

Forum 2. Where fans are only allowed to comment how fabulous and perfect everything Diana Ross has ever done and might do in the future.

Forum 3. For the real Ross haters. A place where they can communicate only with each other, spewing vitriol to their hearts content. Hopefully no real fan would ever be tempted to visit such a dark and dismal place.

Just a thought.............
we can only hope

[daviddh]

maybe Universal was watching and saw her music jump on the charts on ITUNES.
they should have Ross 78 ready to go .

[PeaceNHarmony]

Real pretty photo of Diana and Alicia Keys.

That's beautiful, Ms. Roberta - thank you for finding this! What wonderful, talented women we have amongst us!

[PeaceNHarmony]

Perhaps there is a need for three Diana Ross & Supremes Forums... LOL

Forum 1. For Ross fans who like to give honest opinions and openly discuss anything Ross related, be it good or bad without fear of upsetting other fans.

Forum 2. Where fans are only allowed to comment how fabulous and perfect everything Diana Ross has ever done and might do in the future.

Forum 3. For the real Ross haters. A place where they can communicate only with each other, spewing vitriol to their hearts content. Hopefully no real fan would ever be tempted to visit such a dark and dismal place.

Just a thought.............
Not really needed as the first and second usually coexist in peace and harmony. It's the turd [[a typo, I meant 'third' but it's stayin') that's the problem.

[jobeterob]

I noticed many Diana songs and albums all over the ITunes Charts- and lots of other Motown singles and albums

The Best Years of My Life charted at #50!!

[midnightman]

All of y'all:

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[Roberta75]

All of y'all:

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LOL another great GIF.

[jobeterob]

All of y'all:

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Well done! Okay!

[Bluebrock]

WOW...great find marv..thanks for posting..she looks not a day older and just as beautiful...we would all appreciate it if you keep on posting videos of Diana that we may not have seen in a while.
He can be so thoughtful at times can't he? Bless him.

[Albator]

LAKESIDE!!!! hehehehehehehehehe........!
The comparison with Sunset Boulevard is funny but not relevant. In the film, Norma is a forgotten actress. In our case, Diana Ross is a star celebrated by everyone, in front of all, and many times. Her old hits were n°1 again in 2018 in the Billboard charts etc....If it were necessary to find a character closer to the Norma Desmond of the film, in Diana's entourage, therefore a fallen and forgotten star, who becomes hysterical as soon as there is a camera, it would rather be Mary Willson.

[jobeterob]

The comparison with Sunset Boulevard is funny but not relevant. In the film, Norma is a forgotten actress. In our case, Diana Ross is a star celebrated by everyone, in front of all, and many times. Her old hits were n°1 again in 2018 in the Billboard charts etc....If it were necessary to find a character closer to the Norma Desmond of the film, in Diana's entourage, therefore a fallen and forgotten star, who becomes hysterical as soon as there is a camera, it would rather be Mary Willson.

That’s very sad if it’s true

[jobucats]

He was probably watching SOOPA-STA MISS MAR-uh Wil-SUN sing at a free neighborhood show by a ditch somewhere.

Thank you for that 'spitting out coffee' while laughing' statement.

[vgalindo]

The comparison with Sunset Boulevard is funny but not relevant. In the film, Norma is a forgotten actress. In our case, Diana Ross is a star celebrated by everyone, in front of all, and many times. Her old hits were n°1 again in 2018 in the Billboard charts etc....If it were necessary to find a character closer to the Norma Desmond of the film, in Diana's entourage, therefore a fallen and forgotten star, who becomes hysterical as soon as there is a camera, it would rather be Mary Willson.
So true. I agree 100%

[Bluebrock]

The comparison with Sunset Boulevard is funny but not relevant. In the film, Norma is a forgotten actress. In our case, Diana Ross is a star celebrated by everyone, in front of all, and many times. Her old hits were n°1 again in 2018 in the Billboard charts etc....If it were necessary to find a character closer to the Norma Desmond of the film, in Diana's entourage, therefore a fallen and forgotten star, who becomes hysterical as soon as there is a camera, it would rather be Mary Willson.
Let's be honest here. Mary Wilson was never really famous enough in the first place to warrant being compared to Norma, who was allegedly a huge star in her younger days.Mary Wilson hardly fits that description does she?

[Albator]

Of course, you are right, but I didn’t want to go to far.
Honestly, I don’t know how famous she was.