What a treat for us viewers to see some "Baby Love" when daughter honours mom!
It's a family affair.
Kind of last minute isn't it? Who pulled out??
who cares? It's an all night Ross-a-thon on ABC and I couldn't be more pleased!!!
According to her Instagram, Rhonda will be presenting the award to her mom Diana, so it's certainly a family affair, it always is, whenever Diana receives a big award, I am sure Chudney, Ross and Evan will be there as well.
Ross family rules.
is Tracee a big enough name to bring in the ratings? I think not. There is a huge NFL game opposite this show.
The AMAs run every year since the 70's during football season..pop music fans couldn't care less about the NFL and vice versa
show some empathy for the haters...their butts have to be on fire right now as this event gets closer
But these guys aren’t haters, they are just commenting
The haters have gone dead silent in distress
Diana loves her kids. I'm sure she would love nothing more than to have them there, presenting her with the award. I wouldn't think of them as clingy, as they have been carving out their own successful careers, unlike the children of most stars. Gotta give her and them some huge props. Tracee is also a huge break out star now and she is everywhere these days in the mainstream media. It's no surprise she's hosting the AMA's, regardless of her mother being honoured. She is a star on one of the network's biggest shows. She's worked hard for that.
I'd like to think everyone loves their kids , I'm sure the major percentage of them do , so I'm not sure why that's being suggested as something special here. Sure, loving family - attend and support , but stay out of the way. This ain't about you! [[I'm still wondering how Evan will figure a way to cop some air time. ) I also think it's kind of amusing to refer to them as kids as though they're still teenagers living at home , when age-wise both of these gals are comfortably within grandmother range.
When I said "clingy" to describe them , I forgot to add "and opportunistic". I've no doubt that Diana Ross' being chosen for recognition this night, followed by Tracee Ross then being chosen to host it , is no coincidence. Otherwise, Tracee might've decided , "Thanks for the offer , but you know what, this really is my Mom's night to shine . I don't want to step on that in any way. I'll still be this giant star this same time next year , why don't we slate me for doing it then."
And as far as Rhonda , Diana's endless opening act at her performances, well . As Circa 1824 points out , who is waiting in anticipation to see Rhonda hand her Mom this prestigious award. Most are going to ask, "Who is that??" If I were Diana, as Rhonda hands me my trophy I'd be thinking "Gee, aren't you the same person who handed me a ham sandwich at home this afternoon?" Kind of anti -climatic. Where's Berry Gordy ? Or Smokey? Lionel? Patti? Etc.
And OF COURSE what would really become an iconic moment is if Mary Wilson presented it to her. A moment for the ages. After all the acknowledging applause dies down , who better to say "Good going girl, you deserve this." [[Heart felt hugs , tears)
OK so instead it will be .... Rhonda.
Close second.
I won't to be around to watch this show , I've 0 interest in today's "music" scene, and the crowd that occupies it, but I look forward to the thread appearing here that will describe Diana's segment , and her performance there , which will undoubtedly be on target. BTW since Diana is the one receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award, why is Beyonce [[ or whichever ) doing a focused tribute on Whitney Houston??
And
I'll be particularity interested to learn if Diana bounces one of Rhonda's boobs.
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I think it’s Selena doing a Bodyguard tribute - 25 years since release
Smokey and Berry are invited and will likely be there.
Not many people would know Mary if she were there and Diana and her don’t even know each other anymore either
I don’t know any of the new people either
Wow Boogiedown...are you suffering from diarrhea of the keyboard. So sad you wasted a good portion of your life typing and then posting that crap. SMDH. SAD!
Is "crap" your go to word?
Well at least be happy for me that I won't be wasting a good portion of my life watching that sh*
I mean crap.
I’m sure it was an innocent mistake. A lot of media outlets are talking about Selena’s performance. He was talking about Selena Gomez.
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Boogie I'm guessing right about now you're appreciating our lengthy discussion in the other thread. LOL I never understand why some folks get so bothered by someone else having a different opinion. Sad world. But let the games begin!
I agree with your thought about Rhonda. I was disappointed to learn she was presenting this award. I think the award would better be served by being presented by another legend, [[I like your suggestion of Patti Labelle and found your suggestion of Mary Wilson to be hilarious, though there's still a itty bity part of me that is hoping that we get a surprise Supremes reunion for the performance) or at least one of the big names in the current crop of today's stars. But for me I always love when the legends are allowed to show Diana Ross love, number one, because it's just good to see one of my favorites getting love at all, and number two, it pisses the haters off!
No doubt Diana requested Rhonda present the award. I wish the producers had said no. I hardly doubt Diana would miss out on being honored simply because Rhonda wasn't allowed to participate. On the other hand, it's Diana's honor and if she wants her daughter to present it to her then I think she's earned the right to have her request honored. After all she is DIANA ROSS.
As far as watching goes, I will not be sitting through this crap of an awards show. I never sit through award shows. I think the last awards show I watched all the way through was in 2006 or 2007. I'm not a fan of award shows. So I'll dvr the AMAs, watch The Walking Dead and Talking Dead, and then FF through the AMAs until it gets to Diana's part.
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Me too. Used to love all the Music Award Shows, and even attended a few in person. But, as I aged, I turned into my parents. I remember when they told me my generation's music was too loud, and not understandable. Now I say it about today's music.
Now, like you, I DVR and stop when there is a legend like Diana, Gladys, Smokey, Bette, Stevie etc. present.
I'll DVR tonight and fast forward to watch Diana's tribute
is There going to be a televised red carpet show?
"Please my darling, let it be me."
The American Music Awards used to be my favorite awards show. I haven't watched it in years. I guess I am too old. Don't know anyone no more. Lol. This will be the first time watching it in many years. I hope I can get through it waiting for Diana.
Smokey and Berry are there along with Rhonda and grandaughter of Berry and Diana. Diana is in black including black hat, and check out her slender waist.
My bad. Didn't remember if she had son or daughter and quickly identified her son Raif as a girl.
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Tracee is a joy to watch. A real natural as a delightful host.
loved it..great fun..AND..well it was an award for DIANA ROSS not The Supremes and she tailored the set for hardcore DR fans.."Take Me Higher" and "Best Years Of My Life" are not known to the general public and the video clips favored her RCA years, SOLO years, not a Supremes tune in sight..so be it!
Taped message from Taylor Swift and shout out from D J Khalid for singing All We Do Is win at her concerts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KsPi1CvFHU
Diana Ross Receiving AMA Lifetime Achievement Award 2017
It was wonderful to see and long overdue as former President Obama said, "Doesn't she have that already ?" In the video clip Diana is walking through the Brewster projects -- when was this taken and for what event ?
I was afraid this kind of moment was going to be after death like Michael Jackson. It is great to see all this DR love while she is still here.
What a wonderful moment in time. Diana looked and sounded superb and the energy and enthusiasm from the audience were so genuine. This is why Ross has achieved the heights of success she has. She simply has no equivalent peer.
The best thing about Diana's portion of the show was simply Diana herself. [[And her grandson!) It's always good when she's being seen and being honored. I'm real glad about that. But that montage sucked. I'm already on record as naming her version of "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" as one of the worst things she's ever done, if not the worst thing she's ever done, so you can imagine my horror when that song became so prominently featured in her tribute. And then her performance...I'm a big fan of "Take Me Higher" and "Best Years" has grown on me so much over the last couple of years, but really? Those two songs over the HUGE hits she's had? And the vocals...I really wish she'd play into her lower register at this point in her career. When she was going up into "young" Diana range she sounded like an old woman who has lost it. [[Although not completely. There were a few upper notes I was surprised she handled pretty well. It just wasn't consistent.) Her lower register these days is actually very nice. I was hoping she would choose songs that showcased it or at least chose songs that she could tailor to it. She didn't and I was left disappointed. But all of that is second to how great it was to watch Diana being honored at all. She's the Boss and I hope to see a few more of these life time achievements coming her way in the near future.
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