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Post by mpn1jco on Jan 20, 2017 22:33:17 GMT
Ross was earning big money from her shows in the 80s, but nothing compared to what artists like Madonna or Tina Turner see.
In those days, Ross could get 100,000 to 200,000 per show and she did about 50 per year in those days. You do the math to calculate what she saw after expenses were deducted. Ross had two big pay days that made her a millionaire in the 80s - the RCA contract and filling in on the Sinatra/Lewis/Davis show; she received 10 million. However, Ross' spending was out of control.
The Workin Overtime tour and the Here and Now ( early 90s Europe ) tour were very successful tours.
1985 marked the end of her US recording career. 1995 marked the end of her global recording career. Take Me Higher was a fan favorite and considered her best effort since The Boss/Diana. Unfortunately, it didn't sell. Take Me Higher was never certified in the UK. Take into consideration Workin Overtime received a Silver certification in the UK! Every Day is A New Day and I Love You have not received UK certifications.
1995 also saw the beginning of her decline as a touring act.
Ross' decline should have come sooner. Her product is mediocre. She has had the same concert set list since 1985. I don't think it is fair to the fans who seem to rabidly support her.
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Post by mpn1jco on Jan 22, 2017 12:07:39 GMT
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Post by hector on Jan 23, 2017 6:15:39 GMT
Qhich Even when the Supremes were relegated to the background, Ross' competitiveness did not diminish. On the contrary, when the trio had usually worn matching gowns, Diana would check ahead of time on what Florence and Mary were wearing so she could wear something contrasting.
"I'd lent her clothes of mine, often," said Mary, "but she began to refuse to lend me any of hers." The two resented that the woman that they thought of as a lifelong friend was behaving like a superior. It took time for Mary to become aware that "our friendship was a means to an end, a license for Diane to behave exactly like she choose."
Which is why Diana Ross does not have ANY friends today. Not even the Gordys!
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Post by JaiLovesHooch on Jan 23, 2017 14:12:47 GMT
I read this stuff you post which is pure bullshit. Heck you must be drinkin more hooch than me, and you are hullucinating big time Marv-Hector. You need to sped less time on Diana Ross and more time washing down that nasty old stinking Cuban sissy TWTR4EVER you sleep with. He stinks out every plane his 70 year old ass pushes a cart up and down. Give him a shower once a week and not the Golden ones that you and he like.
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Post by mpn1jco on Jan 24, 2017 17:33:04 GMT
I read this stuff you post which is pure bullshit. Heck you must be drinkin more hooch than me, and you are hullucinating big time Marv-Hector. You need to sped less time on Diana Ross and more time washing down that nasty old stinking Cuban sissy TWTR4EVER you sleep with. He stinks out every plane his 70 year old ass pushes a cart up and down. Give him a shower once a week and not the Golden ones that you and he like. I clearly stated from the outset with this forum I would dissect the 50 or so expose books about Ross page by page, paragraph by paragraph, and sentence by sentence in this forum. Have Ross get her team of lawyers to sue for libel and defamation if it is false.
Mary Wilson and Randy T. have sold more books than Ross has sold with a record ( solo that is ).
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Post by supremeboy on Jan 26, 2017 3:52:07 GMT
Diana Ross rocks second annual "Diamond Dreams" gala at Minute Maid Park
The Astros Foundation and New Hope Housing hit the field for star-studded gala By Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle Updated 3:57 pm, Monday, January 23, 2017
Friday's late-afternoon rainstorm hardly dampened the Astros Foundation's second annual Diamond Dreams gala. A sartorial departure from the usual ball cap fanfare, nearly 1,000 party-goers flooded Minute Maid Park, cocktail-style, for the star-studded soiree in partnership with New Hope Housing.
MVPs Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa traded in their uniforms for debonair suiting separates during the extended cocktail reception to schmooze with both 'Stros diehards and team mates. Among the tony VIP minglers, team owner Jim Crane and Mayor Sylvester Turner paused for on-camera interviews and posed for an onslaught of Instagram stories and Facebook live videos.
Around 7 p.m., the crowd migrated from Union Station onto the field for a starry feast of melon salad, wagyu filet and seabass, and a chocolate mousse disco ball. Some never savored the latter two courses, however.
The reason? A disco of another sort quickly thundered the dance floor once Grammy Award-winning artist Diana Ross took the stage. The Supremes lead singer and recent Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient performed a slew of hits including "Stop! In the Name of Love," "Come See About Me," "You Can't Hurry Love," and "Someday We'll Be Together."
For New Hope Housing and the Astros Foundation, securing the legendary diva was an absolute coup. A representative from the non-profit confirmed that in addition to a private contribution from Crane, both agencies will split 50 percent of the proceeds from each annual Diamond Dreams gala during their 10-year partnership. Last year's inaugural feat raised more than $600,000; numbers from the 2017 effort have yet to be released.
"We build affordable housing and provide services that (the homeless) need to succeed," explained Mark Fowler, New Hope Housing's executive chairman, before introducing a poignant video presentation. "While you watch this, I would like you to imagine yourself trying to organize your life, dealing with your challenges while living on the street, in a park or even car."
All funds from the decade-long joint venture are restricted to cover capital construction costs for New Hope Housing's current endeavor: the Harrisburg development, a mixed-use building in the East End near BBVA Stadium.
"We would not build a facility that we, ourselves, would not want to live in," Fowler said of the project, which will also house New Hope Housing's offices. The organization provides 24/7 staffing at each of its seven existing properties.
Festivities returned to Union Station post-concert for an after-party featuring rapper Slim Thug and several DJs. One lucky raffle winner snagged a brand-new Lexus – event organizers opted to forego the usual silent and live auction offerings – though all 900 patrons left with swag. Last year's frigid temperatures prompted planners to place navy "Diamond Dreams" blankets at each place setting; fortunately, the thoughtful gifts also make excellent rain shields.
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Post by hector on Jan 26, 2017 4:23:11 GMT
Diana Ross rocks second annual "Diamond Dreams" gala at Minute Maid Park
The Astros Foundation and New Hope Housing hit the field for star-studded gala By Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle Updated 3:57 pm, Monday, January 23, 2017
Friday's late-afternoon rainstorm hardly dampened the Astros Foundation's second annual Diamond Dreams gala. A sartorial departure from the usual ball cap fanfare, nearly 1,000 party-goers flooded Minute Maid Park, cocktail-style, for the star-studded soiree in partnership with New Hope Housing.
MVPs Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa traded in their uniforms for debonair suiting separates during the extended cocktail reception to schmooze with both 'Stros diehards and team mates. Among the tony VIP minglers, team owner Jim Crane and Mayor Sylvester Turner paused for on-camera interviews and posed for an onslaught of Instagram stories and Facebook live videos.
Around 7 p.m., the crowd migrated from Union Station onto the field for a starry feast of melon salad, wagyu filet and seabass, and a chocolate mousse disco ball. Some never savored the latter two courses, however.
The reason? A disco of another sort quickly thundered the dance floor once Grammy Award-winning artist Diana Ross took the stage. The Supremes lead singer and recent Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient performed a slew of hits including "Stop! In the Name of Love," "Come See About Me," "You Can't Hurry Love," and "Someday We'll Be Together."
For New Hope Housing and the Astros Foundation, securing the legendary diva was an absolute coup. A representative from the non-profit confirmed that in addition to a private contribution from Crane, both agencies will split 50 percent of the proceeds from each annual Diamond Dreams gala during their 10-year partnership. Last year's inaugural feat raised more than $600,000; numbers from the 2017 effort have yet to be released.
"We build affordable housing and provide services that (the homeless) need to succeed," explained Mark Fowler, New Hope Housing's executive chairman, before introducing a poignant video presentation. "While you watch this, I would like you to imagine yourself trying to organize your life, dealing with your challenges while living on the street, in a park or even car."
All funds from the decade-long joint venture are restricted to cover capital construction costs for New Hope Housing's current endeavor: the Harrisburg development, a mixed-use building in the East End near BBVA Stadium.
"We would not build a facility that we, ourselves, would not want to live in," Fowler said of the project, which will also house New Hope Housing's offices. The organization provides 24/7 staffing at each of its seven existing properties.
Festivities returned to Union Station post-concert for an after-party featuring rapper Slim Thug and several DJs. One lucky raffle winner snagged a brand-new Lexus – event organizers opted to forego the usual silent and live auction offerings – though all 900 patrons left with swag. Last year's frigid temperatures prompted planners to place navy "Diamond Dreams" blankets at each place setting; fortunately, the thoughtful gifts also make excellent rain shields. Why do they keep changing the attendance figure. In the other article it states 800 people attended . Maybe they are suffering from the Trump effect?
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Post by mpn1jco on Jan 29, 2017 19:51:35 GMT
As Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard left their dressing room, they passed Ross who had been joined by Berry, around whose neck she had her arms, while he clutched her by the waist. They heard him telling Miss Ross, "You're a star, baby. This is your night. Forget about the girls."
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Post by mpn1jco on Jan 29, 2017 20:06:07 GMT
Diana Ross rocks second annual "Diamond Dreams" gala at Minute Maid Park
The Astros Foundation and New Hope Housing hit the field for star-studded gala By Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle Updated 3:57 pm, Monday, January 23, 2017
Friday's late-afternoon rainstorm hardly dampened the Astros Foundation's second annual Diamond Dreams gala. A sartorial departure from the usual ball cap fanfare, nearly 1,000 party-goers flooded Minute Maid Park, cocktail-style, for the star-studded soiree in partnership with New Hope Housing.
MVPs Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa traded in their uniforms for debonair suiting separates during the extended cocktail reception to schmooze with both 'Stros diehards and team mates. Among the tony VIP minglers, team owner Jim Crane and Mayor Sylvester Turner paused for on-camera interviews and posed for an onslaught of Instagram stories and Facebook live videos.
Around 7 p.m., the crowd migrated from Union Station onto the field for a starry feast of melon salad, wagyu filet and seabass, and a chocolate mousse disco ball. Some never savored the latter two courses, however.
The reason? A disco of another sort quickly thundered the dance floor once Grammy Award-winning artist Diana Ross took the stage. The Supremes lead singer and recent Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient performed a slew of hits including "Stop! In the Name of Love," "Come See About Me," "You Can't Hurry Love," and "Someday We'll Be Together."
For New Hope Housing and the Astros Foundation, securing the legendary diva was an absolute coup. A representative from the non-profit confirmed that in addition to a private contribution from Crane, both agencies will split 50 percent of the proceeds from each annual Diamond Dreams gala during their 10-year partnership. Last year's inaugural feat raised more than $600,000; numbers from the 2017 effort have yet to be released.
"We build affordable housing and provide services that (the homeless) need to succeed," explained Mark Fowler, New Hope Housing's executive chairman, before introducing a poignant video presentation. "While you watch this, I would like you to imagine yourself trying to organize your life, dealing with your challenges while living on the street, in a park or even car."
All funds from the decade-long joint venture are restricted to cover capital construction costs for New Hope Housing's current endeavor: the Harrisburg development, a mixed-use building in the East End near BBVA Stadium.
"We would not build a facility that we, ourselves, would not want to live in," Fowler said of the project, which will also house New Hope Housing's offices. The organization provides 24/7 staffing at each of its seven existing properties.
Festivities returned to Union Station post-concert for an after-party featuring rapper Slim Thug and several DJs. One lucky raffle winner snagged a brand-new Lexus – event organizers opted to forego the usual silent and live auction offerings – though all 900 patrons left with swag. Last year's frigid temperatures prompted planners to place navy "Diamond Dreams" blankets at each place setting; fortunately, the thoughtful gifts also make excellent rain shields. Why do they keep changing the attendance figure. In the other article it states 800 people attended . Maybe they are suffering from the Trump effect? DIANA ROSS MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR NEXT SPECIAL EVENT!
delafont.com/music_acts/diana-ross.htm
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Post by City Kitty on Jan 29, 2017 22:03:59 GMT
mary looks so pretty in the picture. diana looks like an addict.
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Post by Sailor Beware on Feb 2, 2017 18:07:16 GMT
Diana Ross was on "Inside The Actor's Studio" and it was quite interesting until she started singing. That part was rough. She even tried to sing “His Eye Is On the Sparrow [acapella]...it was terrible. Sorry, I used to like her, but, her singing leaves a lot to be desired. Maybe it’s age. A clip of her singing on "the Wiz" was also shown. It was atrocious. Even she had to wince.
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Post by hector on Feb 2, 2017 22:12:59 GMT
Diana Ross was on "Inside The Actor's Studio" and it was quite interesting until she started singing. That part was rough. She even tried to sing “His Eye Is On the Sparrow [acapella]...it was terrible. Sorry, I used to like her, but, her singing leaves a lot to be desired. Maybe it’s age. A clip of her singing on "the Wiz" was also shown. It was atrocious. Even she had to wince.
Diana Ross can no longer sing. Why some people attend her shows is a mystery to me.
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Post by vgalindo on Feb 3, 2017 3:10:07 GMT
Avril Lavigne's first album in 2002 sold more records than Ross did in her 46 year solo career. Her total albums sales are a few shy of the Supremes total album sales and she has sold almost as many singles as the Supremes did in the 60s. What difference does it make how many records Avril sold? Diana Ross is a legend no matter what. I love everything she has done, including her RCA recordings ( they are my favorites!).
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Post by hector on Feb 3, 2017 9:40:19 GMT
Avril Lavigne's first album in 2002 sold more records than Ross did in her 46 year solo career. Her total albums sales are a few shy of the Supremes total album sales and she has sold almost as many singles as the Supremes did in the 60s. What difference does it make how many records Avril sold? Diana Ross is a legend no matter what. I love everything she has done, including her RCA recordings ( they are my favorites!). The difference it makes is that the number of records sold puts things in perspective when Diana Ross fawn all over her and do what you just did. Claim that she is a legend no matter what. That she is the greatest of all time. That she is the most successful female artist of all time. That is simply not TRUE!
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Post by mpn1jco on Feb 7, 2017 8:17:20 GMT
Another prickly chapter was added to the Diana Ross & the Supremes saga in 1983, when Motown celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary with an all-star reunion TV special. Of course, the business of show is about perception, not reality, so most what happened the night of taping was never seen by TV viewers though it was written at length by Mary Wilson and others. It was the first time in thirteen years that Wilson would share a stage with Ross and Birdsong. Mary and Cindy had decided to stand up to Diana during the reunion, but she had her own plans for taking the center stage.While Britisher Adam Ant was singing his version of the Supremes' first number one 'Where Did Our Love Go', Diana slinked out onto the stage, doing a bump and grind, wowing the audience. The surprised Adam Ant was briefly caught off guard, but moved towards the superstar and danced along with her until she slinked off. Comments from the wing and audience included, " How could she just jump up there while someone else was performing?" and "I can't believe Diane would do that!" and "The Supremes were always so classy, why would she act like that?".
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