Diana Ross Is Now 80 How She Lives Is Sad

Diana Ross is now 80 and how she lives is sad Diana Ross is a world-renowned singer actress and public figure who's been active in the entertainment industry for over five decades she Rose to fame as the lead singer of the Motown girl group The Supremes in the 1960s and has since had a successful solo career releasing numerous hit songs and albums some of Ross's most popular and memorable songs include I'm coming out Ain't No Mountain High Enough Endless Love and upside down she's won numerous Awards and accolades throughout her career including a Grammy award and an American Music Award Ross is known not only for her music but also for her influence on fashion and popular culture she's been recognized as a fashion icon known for her bold and stylish fashion choices and has inspired many with her distinctive look and fashion sense in addition to her career as a singer and actress Ross is also a public figure and humanitarian get involved in various charitable organizations and causes and has used her platform to raise awareness and support for issues such as AIDS research and civil rights Ross's motivations and personal life have also been the subject of public interest she's been open about her struggles and challenges including her battles with addiction and depression and is used her experience to inspire and Empower others interpersonal life Ross has been married twice and has five children she's also been in relationships with notable figures such as Barry Gordy the founder of Motown and Robert Ellis Silverstein her former manager overall Diana Ross is a highly respected and influential figure in the entertainment industry known for her powerful voice enduring talent and enduring impact on popular culture despite the ups and downs of her personal and professional life she remains a beloved and enduring figure in the world of music and entertainment in today's episode of Diana Ross is now 80 and how she lives is said we feature her ups and downs as a musical star and movie star inspiration early life Diana Ross was born into a hard-working African-American family in Detroit where she was raised to believe that anything was possible through hard work and determination from a young age Ross showed a strong work ethic and a love for ironing which she viewed as a form of meditation she attended Cass Technical School and studied fashion design while also choral background vocals on Motown records recordings it was this Dedication that eventually led to her success as the lead singer of The Supremes with hit songs such as where did our love go baby love and Reflections Ross's voice with its silky sulky quality and ability to convey both coolness and energy was a key aspect of the group's popular appeal across all divisions of race class and gender in fact writer Susan Sontag even compared the feeling of a rauschenberg painting to a supreme song stating that both were forms of discipline for the feelings and programming of Sensations The Secret of sparrows inner Memoir published by Villard Diana Ross reveals a shocking secret in the final line of one of her many poems she's written throughout the book the secret is there are no secrets Ross writes in person Ross emphasizes this point stating that she doesn't believe in keeping secrets and that she doesn't think of certain aspects of her life as secrets to be revealed Ross discusses her life and career in Show Business in her Memoir but she clarifies that it's not a tell-all book as she's always declined offers the right one after an agent saw Ross on the cover of Lear last year Ross decided to write a more dignified Memoir over experiences as a pop diva Ross ultimately took over the writing process herself after hiring and then firing a collaborator and she delivered the finished manuscript complete with her own poems in just six months chapter 1 of Diana Ross's Memoir opens with a vivid recollection of her rained out Central Park concert in 1983 where she writes about feeling a connection with the rain Reign and women were one she wrote from there Ross delves into her early life in Detroit including her family her relationship with her loving mother and distant father and her start at Motown as a secretary at the age of 16. she also shares stories of her time as the lead singer of the iconic girl group The Supremes hamar touches on moments from her life that have been previously discussed in other books such as Mary Wilson's Dream Girls My Life as a supreme and J Randy tarabelli's unauthorized biography call her Miss Ross she insists that her intention was not to seek revenge or dwell on negative experiences rather Ross looks back on her life as a Sentimental Journey and she wants to focus on the positive 49 years old and dressed in a black cat suit high-heeled black suede boots and with her signature black Mane and lacquered talents Ross exudes confidence and strength as she passionately shares her story Ross's acting career Diana Ross's films showcase a range of themes and story lines but one film that stands out is the Wiz in this film Ross plays a young black woman teacher who's afraid of taking on new experiences and responsibilities as she embarks on a journey of Enlightenment and Liberation the invites viewers to consider their own fears and how they might overcome them however the whiz faced resistance upon its release it's possible that this was due to its Aesthetics which presented a broad and epic story that overshadowed the more intimate themes as its core it's also possible that the film's emphasis on empowering a black woman was met with resistance from society that often does not affirm such ideas and values as artists we're often given the opportunity to break new ground and challenge the status quo but Society may try to recuperate these losses and erase the triumphs of those who dare to be different The Wiz asks us to consider how we can appreciate and understand a film that affirms ideas that are not always accepted by the larger society marriage criticism Diana Ross reflects on her marriages to two white men and addresses criticism that she did not address the racial and social implications in her Memoir raw states that she simply fell in love with two really wonderful men and did not pay attention to the color of their skin Ross is currently married to Arn Nace a Norwegian shipping magnet but the couple lives apart with Ross based in Connecticut and Nace in London and Switzerland they see each other about once a month and have two young sons who live with their mother Ross also has three daughters all of whom are in or recently graduated from college while Ross enjoyed dancing at Studio 54 in the early 1980s she claims to have never had a romance with drugs and simply loved to dance Ross has not appeared in many theatrical movies since her role in The Wiz but she did film an upcoming ABC movie called out of Darkness about schizophrenia in August of this year Ross describes the process of writing her Memoir secrets of a sparrow as therapeutic and believes in personal growth now Ross wants to focus on the second half of her life and plans to write more poems as she considers herself a creator Diana's Life as a public figure Diana Ross a 78 year old icon known for her Soulful voice and stunning Beauty said a remarkable career in the music industry as a member of the Motown group The Supremes Ross helped the trio become one of the best-selling girl groups of all time with hit songs such as baby love and where did our love go in 1970 Ross decided to embark on a solo career releasing her debut album with the hit single Ain't No Mountain High Enough she went on to have numerous top 10 hits including My Endless Love and chain reaction and as over 70 top songs do her name the Guinness Book of World Records recognizes Ross as the greatest female artist in U.S and UK chart history showcasing her enduring success and popularity Ross is set to perform at the Queen's Jubilee at Glastonbury concerts reminding the world of her incredible Talent after leaving The Supremes Ross continued to have a successful solo career with hits such as Ain't No Mountain High Enough I'm coming out and Endless Love she also ventured into acting starring in films such as lady sings the blues and The Wiz in addition to her successful career Ross is also known for her philanthropic efforts and her work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador she's received numerous accolades for her contributions to the entertainment industry including the presidential medal of freedom and a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame despite the many challenges she's faced in her life Ross has remained a trailblazing and influential figure in the world of music and entertainment inspiring people around the world with her talent and determination family life Diana Ross is the proud mother of five children she has three daughters Tracy Ellis Ross and chudney Ross with her first husband Robert Ellis silberstein and Rhonda Ross Kendrick with record executive Barry Gordy Ross was married to Robert in 1971 before the couple divorced and she later married our Nace Jr with whom she shares Sons Evan Ross and Ross Nace the couple divorced in 2000. today Ross is a grandmother to eight grandchildren including her step-grandson Bronx the son of Evan's wife singer Ashley Simpson Evan and Ashley also share a daughter Jagger who was born in 2015. Ross is clearly delighted to be part of a large and growing family life outside Fame Diana Ross has earned the title of Diva through her hard work and dedication to her craft in high school Ross even attended Cosmetology School practicing hairstyles on herself and taking on neighbors as clients it was when she became the lead singer of The Supremes that her signature look including her beautiful bouncy hair and doe eyed lashes really took off Ross's daughter Tracy has even revealed that her mother does all her own hair and makeup including her own eyelashes 78 years old Ross looks decades younger than her age and when asked about her skincare secrets she famously said I never liked to think of myself as beautiful regardless of how she views herself it's clear that Ross is undeniably beautiful and only seems to get better with age in addition to her music and acting career Ross is also known for her fashion sense and style she's been described as a fashion icon and has often been seen on the red carpet and in public sporting bold and unique looks her fashion choices have been featured in magazines and on television and she's even launched her own fashion line throughout her career Ross has also faced challenges and controversies in the 1970s she was arrested for possession of marijuana and faced criticism for her romantic relationships and the way she raised her children despite these setbacks Ross has continued to persevere and has remained a beloved and respected figure in the entertainment industry today Ross continues to perform and tour internationally entertaining audiences with her powerful voice and Stage presence she's released numerous albums and singles and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the songwriters Hall of Fame Ross's impact on the music industry and unpopular culture is undeniable and she remains an inspiration to many aspiring artists and performers Ross has also been an advocate for social and political issues throughout her career she's used her platform to speak out on a variety of issues including civil rights women's rights and HIV and AIDS awareness she's participated in charity events and has donated her time and resources to various causes as Ross's career has progressed she has continued to evolve and reinvent herself she's remained relevant and popular with audiences of all ages and her music and performances continue to inspire and entertain people around the world Ross's Legacy is a performer Fashion Icon and social activist will undoubtedly continue to thrive for many years to come foreign [Music]

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Published: Mon Jan 02 2023