International Diana Ross Website

The Brilliant Lecture Series Presents A Conversation with Miss Diana Ross

 
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 - 7:30 pm Sarofim Hall

Tickets: $18 to $200 (for VIP Patrons)
For Groups of 10 or More and Students (with ID) receive 10% Discount

VIP Patrons are invited to attend a pre-show reception at 6:30 pm, will receive a copy of her bestselling book, Diana Ross: Going Back and front Orchestra seating.


For tickets please call 713.315.2525

Diana Ross is a singer and songwriter whose musical repertoire spans pop, R&B, soul, disco and jazz. She first gained prominence as lead singer with The Supremes, before establishing a successful solo career in 1970. Over the course of her career, Ms. Ross has collected a Tony Award for the music special An Evening with Diana Ross, seven American Music Awards, and a special Golden Globe Award for her leading role in the Billie Holiday biographical film Lady Sings the Blues. She has been nominated for twelve Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for Best Actress.
 

On December 1, 2007, the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors Committee, which recognizes career excellence and cultural influence, named Diana Ross as one of the honorees.

Diana Ross to performance at Dubai Airshow Gala Dinner

Legendary singer Diana Ross produced a memorable performance at the Dubai Airshow Gala Dinner entertained over 4,000 guests. The event was jointly organised by Emirates Airline, Dubai Duty Free and the Dubai Airports Company.

Ross was in Dubai to perform exclusively at the event. The audience included heads of state, government representatives, Airshow exhibitors, business representatives and media.

The Dubai Airshow Gala Dinner, which was one of the highlights of the Airshow’s 10th anniversary celebrations, was staged outdoors at the majestic Dubai International Marine Club.

During the evening, Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Airports Company and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, presented the Dubai Airshow exhibitor awards.

Paul Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Airports, also provided guests a detailed update on the historic week at the 10th Dubai Airshow.

Following the speeches and award presentations, Ross, who looked stunning dressed in a shimmering white gown and boa took centre stage and opened the concert with the Motown classic ‘I’m coming out’. Guests flocked to the stage and were captivated by Ross’ impeccable voice, dynamic dancing and stage presence.

Ross also performed hits including ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’, ‘Do You Know Where You’re Going To’, the theme song from her 1976 film ‘Mahogany’, and songs from her days in the Supremes. The legendary artist entertained guestsfor over an hour and ended the spectacular concert with a mesmerizing performance of ‘I will survive’.

Diana Ross - Whole Lotta Diva Love for Diana - Artice from the Bottom Line

Whole Lotta Diva Love for Diana - By PJ Maytag
Diana. There is no bigger Motown icon than the incomparable Diana Ross. Diana defined the term Diva. Her achievements after nearly five decades in the entertainment business are truly incredible. The singer, songwriter and actress named Diane Ernestine Earl Ross has accumulated some outstanding accolades during her career. She has seven American Music Awards, a Golden Globe for her screen debut as Billie Holiday in Lady Sings the Blues, which also earned her an Academy Award nomination as Best Actress, though she lost to Liza Minnelli for her performance in Cabaret. Oscar isn’t the only elusive award for this superstar. Although she has had 18 American number-one hit singles (12 while as part of the Supremes), and she has sold over 100 million records worldwide, the 12-times nominated singer has yet to take home a Grammy. She may sing a lot about love, but the Grammy’s have never shown her too much love in return.

Despite this deficit, Diana has received an honor this year which may assuage all those years of being snubbed. This September she was named as one of the honorees for the Kennedy Center’s 30th annual Honors Gala in Washington, D.C. According to Kennedy Center Chairman Stephen A. Schwarzman, “Diana Ross’ singular, instantly recognizable voice has spread romance and joy throughout the world.” Diana has some heady company, among this year’s honorees are Beach Boy Brian Wilson, pianist Leon Fleischer, actor and writer Steve Martin and film director Martin Scorsese. Diana will be breaking bread with President and Laura Bush and getting the recognition she so richly deserves for her contributions to American music, both as a Supreme and as a solo artist.
Her five years as lead singer of the Supremes, recording such classics as “Stop In the Name of Love”, “Where Did Our Love Go?” “You can’t Hurry Love” and “You Keep me Hanging On,” her soprano voice defined a whole new sound—Motown. The Supremes are inarguably one of the most successful musical groups of the ’60s. And Diana’s success as a solo act showed her resiliency and staying power as a legendary performer who always gave her love wholeheartedly to the music and the people sitting in the audience. It’s a love you can feel when you are part of the audience while she’s singing one of her hit songs. It’s what makes attending one of her concerts a singular experience.

In fact that’s what her current music tour and album is all about, love. Her latest CD release earlier this year, I Love You, is full of classic love songs along with the new song, “I Love You.” If you don’t have this CD yet on your rack, get it, her cover of “You Are So Beautiful” alone makes this a must-have. According to Diana’s co-executive producer on I Love You, Marylata Jacob, “We wanted to create the quintessential album to be played at celebrations of love and life: weddings, family gatherings, intimate moments. I Love You is Diana’s personal offering to honor these celebrations of love, from the glance of your first true love, through the joy of children, and love everlasting.”

Hopefully you’ve already got your tickets for her Coachella Valley appearance on November 16th at 8 pm at Fantasy Springs Special Event Center, as of press time they’re selling like hotcakes. You don’t want to miss out on the chance to see the living legend that is Diana Ross, and show her some of your love—it promises to be a legendary night.

Diana Ross  - Qatar Airways - Fly the friendly Skies to NYC - 30/06/2007 -

No expense was spared Thursday night when Qatar Airways threw a bash to promote its new nonstop route from New York City. A lively 45-minute performance by Diana Ross complete with costume change and some of her Hit Songs .

The night ended with a performance by Diana Ross, whom Cowie himself suggested because she rarely does private events and she fit the age group and target audience attending. Cowie clearly knew what he was talking about: She killed.

Opening with "I'm Coming Out" and finishing with "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" (with plenty of her classics in between), the diva had the crowd enthusiastically getting down in the aisles and spontaneously throwing those urgundy peonies and calla lilies onto the stage as she took her final bow.

Ms. Diana Ross Performs to Packed House at Jazz at Lincoln Center Celebrity Style Guru Colin Cowie Designs Exclusive Gala Dinner Event NEW YORK, June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Qatar Airways hosted a star-studded gala dinner last evening in New York to celebrate the launch earlier this week of scheduled flights to the United States.

A glam coincidence? Perhaps. Ross changed midset into a lime-green number with more sequins and chiffon. She was in fine voice, earthy and electric with the joy of performing. The best sight? An audience of sophisticated New Yorkers throwing the aforementioned blooms at Ross' feet as she took her final bows. She exited like a goddess, gliding across a petal-covered stage. HBO or Showtime ought to film Miss Ross in her current show. And after that, I think it's time for this legend to try her hand at movies again.

No expense was spared Thursday night when Qatar Airways threw a bash to promote its new nonstop route from New York City. A lively 45-minute performance by Diana Ross complete with costume change and some of her Hit Songs .

Diana Ross at Qatar Airways Qatar Airways Hosts Star-Studded Launch Party to Celebrate New York Flights
Exquisitely-gowned Diana Ross, who hardly ever sings at private parties, gave a one-hour concert and belted out some of her hit songs such as "Baby Love”, “Ain't No Mountain High Enough,” “I'm Coming Out,” and “Stop in the Name of Love” to icons of NY business, Steve Schwartzman and Donald Trump, and actresses, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Chloe Sevigny. Many of the audience danced as they listened to Ms Ross.

Diana Ross  - Diana Ross to Be Recognized for Lifetime Achievement / 26/05/2007

Black Entertainment Television (BET) announced that they will recognize former Supremes lead singer and real life diva, singer/actress Diana Ross as the seventh recipient of the Lifetime
Diana Ross to Be Recognized for Lifetime Achievement
Achievement Award.

During the fifty-year span of her career, Ross has received seven American Music awards and a Tony Award for her music special, An Evening with Diana Ross in 1977. She has also been nominated for twelve Grammy Awards and an Academy Award.

As the lead singer of the most influential girl group of all time, Ross and the Supremes garnered twelve number one hits including, Stop! In the Name of Love; Baby Love; You Can't Hurry Love; I Hear a Symphony and Somebody We'll Be Together.

Throughout the course of Ross' career, she has worked with many great artists, such as the late Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie and Rod Stewart.

The Detroit native made her movie debut in the 1972 classic, Lady Sings the Blues, a biographical movie about the life of legendary blues singer, Billie Holiday. The very next year, Ross won Most Promising Newcomer-Female at the Globe Globes.

This was not the end of her movie career but was just the beginning. She has since appeared in Mahogany (1975), The Wiz (1978), Out of Darkness (1978) and Double Platinum (1999).

According to BET, past recipients to receive this honor were Whitney Houston (2001), Earth, Wind & Fire (2002), James Brown (2003), the Isley Brothers (2004), Gladys Knight (2005) and Chaka Khan (2006).

Alongside Ms. Ross at the BET Awards this year, it was announced that actor Don Cheadle will receive the Humanitarian Award for his efforts to put an end to genocide in Darfur.

The BET Awards will take place at the historic Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California and will air June 26th at 8pm (ET).

Comedienne Monique will host the event.


Source  - Kia E. Jefferson, "Get Ready! BET Awards '07"     www.bet.com

Diana Ross Coaches Top 12 American Idols & Will Perform Tonight & Tomorrow  3/13/07

WORLD-RENOWNED ARTIST DIANA ROSS TO COACH TOP 12 AND PERFORM ON AMERICAN IDOL TUESDAY, MARCH 13, AND WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, ON FOX

World-renowned artist Diana Ross will work with the Top 12 finalists this week on AMERICAN IDOL Tuesday, March 13 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), and will perform on the results show Wednesday, March 14 (9:00-9:30 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The contestants will perform songs from the Diana Ross and the Supremes songbook.

In a remarkable career spanning four decades, Ross has proven to be the consummate music artist, as well as one of the iconic female singers of all time. Beginning in the 1960s as lead singer of the world-renowned group the Supremes, and later as a solo performer, Ross achieved the unprecedented feat of 18 No. 1 singles in the U.S., rivaled only by the Beatles for the position of the biggest hit group of that generation.

In 1970, Ross moved to a solo career and for over three decades has continued to produce chart singles and sell-out tours, at the same time showing herself to be a successful business woman. Her many accomplishments include an Oscar nomination for her first film role, an extraordinary performance as Billie Holiday in "Lady Sings the Blues." She recently returned to the U.S. charts with her highest-debuting album in two decades, "I Love You."

Twenty-two-time Emmy-nominated AMERICAN IDOL is created and executive-produced by Simon Fuller, founder of 19 Entertainment; and executive-produced by Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia North America, Inc.; Nigel Lythgoe, President, 19 Television; and Ken Warwick, Executive Producer, FremantleMedia North America, Inc.
 

Diana Ross concert announced
Journal Culture Staff, edmontonjournal.com - Published: Sunday, January 27

EDMONTON - Music legend Diana Ross is coming to Edmonton for a May 20 show at the Jubilee Auditorium.
The diva of R & B, pop and soul rose to fame in the '60s as lead singer of The Supremes, and went on to enjoy a hugely successful solo career in music and film. Her hits include classics like Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Endless Love, Stop In the Name of Love and Love Child, and her portrayal of jazz singer Billie Holiday in Lady Sings the Blues (1972) won her a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination for best actress.

Ross, 63, is a member of both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Grammy Hall of Fame.
 

Diana Ross to head star line-up at Air Jamaica's Jazz Festival

Kingston, Jamaica - Diana Ross will lead a star-studded line-up when the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival rocks Montego Bay January 24 through 26, 2008, at Rose Hall Resort & Country Club. Once named “Female Entertainer of the Century” by Billboard Magazine, this great icon of the music world will be joined by Anita Baker, Billy Ocean, Hugh Masekela, Beres Hammond, Marjorie Whylie, Ryan Shaw and Yerba Buena.

“The 2008 festival will present some of the most influential musicians of our time, plus a sensational line-up of hot new talent,” said Walter Elmore, executive producer of the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival and president of Turn Key Productions. “It’s an extraordinary program, and no doubt the performers will once again cross all generation gaps. This is going to be a thrilling time for everyone to celebrate in Jamaica.”

Director of Tourism Basil Smith commented: “The annual Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival is one of the most anticipated events on our calendar. Visitors from all continents come together with residents for an unforgettable experience. Great talent, warm Jamaican hospitality, and a beautiful setting … it’s the ideal way to kick off the new year.”