Why not, but also maybe your sense of observation is eroded by personal issues or by the frustration of backing the wrong horse for so long :[[Quote:
Originally Posted by marv2
Why not, but also maybe your sense of observation is eroded by personal issues or by the frustration of backing the wrong horse for so long :[[Quote:
Originally Posted by marv2
This has got to be the most ridiculous thread I've ever seen on Soulful Detroit. How can anyone get their panties in a bunch and argue back and forth over a supposed "news" story printed in the National Enquirer?
I just read that John Legend performed “Mercy Me” and Ne-Yo sang The Jackson 5′s “I’ll Be There.” So Michael wasn't totally erased from the show. But it would have been nice to have the surviving brothers on, especially Jermaine, who also had solo hits. Ciara, in a Rick James-like wig sang“Give It to Me Baby,”
Did not read of any kind of Supremes or Tempts tribute. Were the non performing Motown artists that were sitting in the audience at least shown and identified with their names on the screen? Info is coming out in bits and pieces, much like the era of Motown 25 at the time.
Diana Ross brought attendees to their feet when she opened her set singing “My Man” to Berry Gordy while sitting next to him.
“This is your legacy,” she told Gordy. “I want you to know that you have been a gift to all of us.”
No, what I am saying is on the money. Could you imagine Levi Stubbs telling a producer that the only way he would appear and sing is if Lawrence, Duke and Obie are banned from stepping foot on the stage? Heck no! Diana Ross is a creep and has always been one!Quote:
Originally Posted by Albator
I also don't think a normal person could truly admire someone with her personal characteristics. Her music is not all that great either.Quote:
Originally Posted by Albator
i checked with my friend who worked the event. He sniffed around and he didn’t know if it was true - all he said was that Ross had things they way she wanted- including a seat in front with her family so she could watch John Legend, taping her set out of sequence so she could leave early . Perhaps she felt working 6 out of 7 nights was wearing her out, who knows? They could have said no. They could have paraded Mary up on the stage after Ross left if they wanted.Quote:
Originally Posted by marv2
if one of The Tops was a psychotic nut case who just did what she wanted in high profile situations to the horror and distraction of the planned program, I’m sure he would. Thankfully, none of The Tops has Mary’s issues and past record of misbehaving. Diana didn’t gave her banned from the stage. She said she would not appear if Marybwere on stage. The Grammys could easily have said, “OK, we’ll go with Mary - thanks anyway” but they didn’t. You don’t seem to understand that Diana appears to not want anything to do with Mary. She doesn’t have Mary banned from Supremes honors, she just chooses not to attend. What’s the big deal? Ross’ history with Mary in public is one of unpleasantness and turmoil - why shake the devil by the tail yet again? I’ve not attended things in the past because of not wanting to be in the company of a certain individual. IF this is partly true, it’s totally understandable.
‘If Diana and Mary are indeed closer than people think, as Mary says, and they are “in touch” she should have rung her up to discuss it.
There are fantastic videos and photos of this event all over Facebook - Suzanne, Marvin Gaye the 3rd, dozens of Gordys, former wives
There were pictures of the Supremes
If they didn’t really want Mary, they didn’t want her
Am I buying this? No. Can you read? I said it could all be hype and frankly don't care. Take your obsessive Ross crap and shove it. I saw a post and simply responded with my opinion. Some of you have mental disorders and for crissake don't blow a jugular over it. You are one of a few as to why people leave this forum with your Supremes hysteria. Get over it.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheMotownManiac
If you think all this bad about her, it must be hurtful for you to see how much she is acclaimed, worshipped. Especially between 2018 and 2019. You must think that others would deserve to have everything that Diana Ross receives, and has received in her life. Your frustration may explain the stubbornness you put into trying to get her off her pedestal. Putting so much energy and consistency into your hatred of Diana Ross shows, on the contrary, that she must be very important, because otherwise, she would have fallen long ago and you would no longer have to do it.Quote:
Originally Posted by marv2
Stupid fake news story - I cannot see how she would have any power to demand anything anyway - surely they would just say don't take part then to any demands - it's not like she's a major star with diva demands that they have to give in to.Quote:
Originally Posted by Albator
Maybe she isQuote:
Originally Posted by paul_nixon
And pray tell, do you regard yourself as a "normal person"? I cannot wait for this response. It should be a corker!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by marv2
i doubt that Diana would say Mary cant be there but,.. probably said no to a Supremes reunion. no biggie after Mary has screwed up every chance of reunion. sad but at this point no one cares really. i think we now know the deal and who the problem is. we all know its never going to happen. but I am sure they could have had Mary sing with the other ladies of the 70s.
Its fascinating and real real disturbing that this sad person spends all of his time day after day trashing a woman he clearly despises. Im not a fan of Gladys Knight. In my opinion shes phony but I rarely ever go into Gladys Knight threads. The only time shes ever bothered me is when she trashed Colin Kaepernick over his brave stance on the National anthem. Other than that im not interested in her phony you know what. LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by Bluebrock
Good pointQuote:
Originally Posted by daviddh
But maybe they wouldn’t sing with her
The Grammys told Ariana Grande to kiss their keister meister and I’m sure they wouldn’t bother that much with Motown stars of the past
Marv is a plant to keep the Forum flourishing; a weed type of plant though
He simply behaves like a little child who believed that the mother of his dream, Mary Wilson, was the most beautiful, the best and unlucky, it is Diana that everyone sees and wants... Even Wilson would like to be Diana. It would be less painful for him if Wilson got a little bit of recognition or if she had a hit or two by herself.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roberta75
If he cared about Ms. Wilson he would go see her in concert. He repeatedly says "Im gonna try to go" but never ever makes it. Hes only interested in Diane Diane Diane Diane Diane Diane. HeheheheheheheheheheheheheQuote:
Originally Posted by Albator
Of course, Ross had demands. All big stars have demands and they are honored.
Mary Wilson is totally superfluous when Diana Ross is present. Wilson is not needed nor welcome when Ross is present. When Ross is not present, Wilson is "used" as a stand-in for the big star. Kookoo Wilson knows this perfectly well.
Kookoo Wilson's hostile and aggressive barging onto the Motown the Musical stage, and forcing an unplanned and unwelcome reunion with Ross in front of the world will never be forgiven. NEVER.
This unbelievable episode was preceded by many many years of Wilson scathingly bashing Ross during her book and RTL interviews. Kookoo is persona non grata in the big star's world, now and forever. Kookoo needs to stop the BS about their being friends.
Diane made him behave at her concert which hurtQuote:
Originally Posted by Roberta75
It would not be easy being a Supreme around Diana or even being another singer - lol for example, Gladys! I really think this is why fans like Andy and Brad give Mary the benefit of the doubt and speak kindly of her. Marv does her a terrible disservice and she says so.
But Martha Reeves and Claudette Robinson did fine around Diana
I was introduced to Miss Ross by the great Martha Reeves in Detroit in 2004 after her concert and she was real, happy to see Dr Reeves and was real sweet to me as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by jobeterob
How very cool!
Well Martha is on my Facebook as are some Contours and Miracles and Supremes
I bet some of us are jealous!
Cool story! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Roberta75
I was visiting family in the Highland Park are off Detroit and a cousin got me tickets to the Diana Ross at Detroit Opera House. I was so happy I cried and my other cousin Tatiana knew Miss Reeves and theyd been discussing Martha running for city council in the Spring of 2005. It was a real big surprise when we met Miss Reeves before and then just after Dianas fantastic concert. Id gushed about how I loved Martha nd she hugged me and Tati told Martha I also loved Miss Ross. Martha took my hand and walked me backstage with her. Miss Reeves amnd Miss Ross hugged and kissed each other and then Martha and Miss Ross went to a corner for a 10 minute private conversattion. When we left the opera House Miss reeves gave me a real big hug [[Dr Reeves gives great hugs) and told my cousin Tati she would talk to her next week. I didnt sleep a lick that night and have to say its one of the most memorable nights of my life.Quote:
Originally Posted by midnightman
Wonderful story! Thank you for sharing this with us. I love this forum.
Another great SD story!
I can think of someone around here who needs "mental and spiritual help",but it sure as hell ain't Diana!Quote:
Originally Posted by marv2
Lovely story Roberta.Glad you got to see the real Diana rather than the one portrayed on here by Marv and his boyfriend Luke.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roberta75
So we finally get the full story, and it was waiting for! What a wonderful experience for you to meet these 2 legendary ladies and actually see them together! I only wish I could have heard the personal conversation between Dr. Reeves and Diana as well! It seems that when true ladies treat each other wish well-deserved class and dignity they are able to maintain ongoing relationships! As always, best blessings to you, Ms. Roberta!Quote:
Originally Posted by Roberta75
... I'd like to joke that they dress up as Bette and Joan to bi@!h-fest together but that would insult two tribes of my own people. So I won't. Really. I won't. I never said it. At all.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluebrock
Thankl you everyone its a memory that stays with me and a highlight of my life. Have a blessed Sunday everyone.
I see Diana referred to as Auntie on Facebook bosoms of the Gordy’s who seem to have a high regard for her
Wow Roberta how exciting. What a wonderful experience. I would have died. I love these two ladies so much.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roberta75
The amount of shade being thrown in this thread is ridiculous, SOMEONE OPEN THE CURTAINS LOLOLOL
T-Tom. T-T-T-Tom. T-T-T. YOU have claimed to not be gay by yourself. Yet, you refer to thisQuote:
Originally Posted by TomatoTom123
'shade' whilst listening to BARBRA EFFIN' STREISAND AFTER MIDNIGHT ON A SUNDAY!!! How, I ask, am I to ... process??
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I have been saying this for 19 years now. Diana is not going on that stage with Mary and anyone with half a brain should know why. As far as any demands saying Mary and Cindy could not attend is BS.
AHHHH THIS MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD. LISTEN PNH, I will give you this: I can be, and often am, CAMP AF. Ok?Quote:
Originally Posted by PeaceNHarmony
And for the record MR PNH, this is the first time I have EVER listened to a Barbra Streisand album, and I only did so because of the Barry Gibb connection. So there. GAY, SHMAY!
Girl, this thread is re-donk-ulous. Better than an episode of Drag Race.Quote:
Originally Posted by TomatoTom123
Ha ha.I hear you, i hear you! This pair of old dames could have given Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon a run for their money in the Feud mini series!Quote:
Originally Posted by PeaceNHarmony
Drag Race would be better if they picked better winners than they do, gurl... LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by marybrewster
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