Gladys Knight Finally Reveals Diana Ross’ DARKEST Side Off-Cameras (Abuses, Insults, Violence..)

you're not try to be nice but you can only tell the truth okay and I'll tell you just how it happened we've heard stories that Diana would make the other Supremes change gowns at the last I've never heard that before forcing them to perform in mismatch nail P I heard this I heard that you used to on the shows you would spread your hands over the other Supreme's faces Diana Ross an unparalleled voice of the late 20th century stood as a beacon of musical greatness from her early days with the Supremes to her solo career Ross seemed to effortlessly command the stage achieving unprecedented success yet behind the glitz and glamour it appears the singer has a dark side that we never knew existed and glattus Knight was quick to show us just how little we actually knew of the singer so what exactly did she say in her tell all book glattus spilled the tea about her beef with Diana Ross back in their mtown Days Tour night spilled that Diana wasn't exactly a fan of her singing The Midnight Train to Georgia singer shared that mtown big shot Barry Gordy and Diana invited glattus KN and the Pips to open for The Supremes but things got messy when Barry hinted that Diana wasn't vibing with glattus we got a call from Mr Gordy saying well I hear you're spoiling my ACT The Supremes glattus revealed well Mr Gordy that's not what we're about you know we're just doing our show then glattus says Barry gave her and the Pips the boot from the tour without warning he said well I think you guys should just come on back home tomorrow so we went back home and that was the name of that game recalled Gladis Knight when asked if Diana Ross was ever mean to her glattus replied well I'm not a liar I know that she wasn't the happiest with me let me put it like that for context Diana Ross was born in the bustling city of Detroit Michigan on the vibrant spring day of March 26th 1944 born as the second child among six siblings to Ernestine neoen and Fred Ross senior Diana's early life unfolded in a nurturing household despite her mother originally naming her Diane a clerical mishap on the birth certificate inadvertently bestowed upon her the moniker Diana unbeknownst to her parents this twist of fate would shape the trajectory of her legendary life growing up in the bustling cityscape of Detroit Diana Ross was not only surrounded by the love of her family but also by the rich cultural tapestry that would later influence her musical Journey her formative years were marked by the close-knit bonds she shared with her siblings two sisters Barbara and and three brothers Arthur Fred Jr and Wilbert affectionately known as Chico the Ross family's initial Abode was situated at 635 Belmont Street in the North End section of Detroit a neighborhood that would become the backdrop for Diana's early years coincidentally her neighbor on Belmont Saint was none other than Smokey Robinson a Prelude to the musical connections that would shape her future however life took an unexpected turn when Diana was 7 years old as her mother Ernestine fell Gravely ill with tuberculosis in the face of adversity the Ross family made the difficult decision to send the children to live with ernestine's parents the Reverend and Mrs William Moten in besser Alabama it was a time of Separation a period marked by the challenges of distance and the uncertainty of Health ernestine's eventual recovery allowed for the joyous reunion of the Ross family marking a poignant chapter in Diana's early life as Diana matured her family underwent a series of relocations within Detroit at the age of 14 in 1958 the Ross family settled in the workingclass Brewster Douglas housing projects marking a shift in their socioeconomic landscape their new home on St Antoine Street became a crucible for Diana's dreams and aspirations enrolling in cast Technical High School Diana embarked on a journey of self-discovery and artistic exploration her passion for fashion led her to take classes in clothing design milliner pattern making and tailoring a young dreamer with aspirations of becoming a fashion designer Diana immersed herself in the world of creativity evenings and weekends found Diana Ross extending her Pursuits beyond the classroom modeling and cosmetology classes became part of her routine driven by an innate desire to explore every facet of her creative potential notably it was during this period that she developed skills in hairdressing providing services to her neighbors for additional income in 1960 the downtown Detroit store of Hudsons played a pivotal role in Diana's life she secured a position as its first African-American bus girl marking a significant step into the workforce however Diana's entrepreneurial Spirit didn't end there she also ventured into providing hairdressing services to her neighbors showcasing her determination to carve out a place for herself in the world the year 1962 witnessed a milestone in Diana's academic Journey as she graduated from high school armed with a solid foundation in both academics and her burgeoning creative Pursuits she stood at the threshold of a future yet to unfold simultaneously Diana's journey into the realm of Music had commenced at the age of 15 she joined the primates a sister group to the primes under the management of Milton Jenkins introduced to the world of Music Diana's Talent caught the attention of Music Manager Milton Jenkins through Prime's member Paul Williams the primettes comprised of Florence Ballard Mary Wilson and Betty mcglown embarked on a path that would ultimately lead them to the hallowed Halls of mtown Records the year 1960 marked a turning point for the primettes when they won a talent competition in Windsor Ontario this Victory caught the attention of a anr executive and songwriter Robert baitman who extended an invitation for them to audition for mtown records however motown's founder Barry Gordy initially had reservations about signing the young and budding group it was during this critical juncture that fate intervened in the form of Diana Ross's voice as Barry Gordy recalled in his autobiography graphy to be loved the moment he heard Diana singing There Goes My Baby her voice stopped me in my tracks this chance encounter set in motion a series of events that would shape the destiny of not only Diana but the entire music industry mtown records the iconic label that would come to Define an era became the home for the prets who had now transformed into the Supremes their Journey at hitsville USA headquarters became a daily ritual as the group offered their assistance to motown's recordings providing hand claps and background vocals Diana's versatility was evident even in these early days as she not only served as the lead singer but also took on roles as the group's hair stylist makeup artist seamstress and costume designer in late 1960 the prets with a lineup change that included Barbara Martin replacing Betty mcglown were granted the opportunity to record their own songs at hitsville Studio these recordings featuring songs written by Smokey Robinson then vice president of mtown garnered Regional success but fell short of Nationwide recognition January 1961 brought a pivotal moment in the Supreme's Journey as Barry Gordy agreed to sign the group on the condition that they Chang their name Florence Bellard the only member present at the studio during this decision-making moment selected the name Supremes from a list ensuring a distinctive identity for the group thus on January 15th 1961 The Supremes were officially born a year later the group experienced a lineup change with Barbara Martin departure leaving Diana Ross Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson as a trio late 1963 witness The Supremes achieving their first hit with when the love light starts shining through his eyes a harbinger of the chart topping success that would follow in June 1964 while on tour with Dick Clark's Cavalcade of stars The Supremes scored their first number one hit with where did our love go this marked the beginning of an unparalleled era of success for the trio between august 19 64 and May 1967 Ross Wilson and Ballard sang on 10 number one hit singles all of which also made the UK Top 40 The Supremes became a cultural phenomenon captivating audiences domestically and abroad solidifying their status as motown's most successful vocal act throughout the 60s however success brought its own set of challenges from the beginning Florence Ballard and Diana Ross VI to be the group's lead singer Otis Williams of The Temptations has written that Florence's voice had a real depth of feeling and a strong churchy sound when she opened her mouth to sing you sat up in your chair Diana on the other hand had a small high-pitched voice and a girlish demeanor but Barry Gordy firmly believed that Diana would have a greater appeal to White audiences than Florence Ballard as Barry Gordy increasingly pushed Diana into the lead spot tensions mounted between the two women and the once high-spirited Florence became increasingly Sullen and testy Florence thought of Barry Gordy as a father figure and things seem to have started out that way Barry's relationship with the Supremes was that of a mentor but it didn't take long at all for Barry Gordy to become romantically attracted to Diana Ross and his attraction was very obvious to those inside and outside of the group Florence felt betrayed not by the Romantic relationship that Barry had with Diana but by the fact that she was being reduced to a backup singer of a group that she helped create Barry was pushing his lover to the Forefront but let's be honest that was a good business move for the label and Florence's friend Diana was so focused on her own ambition that she didn't stop to consider Florence's feelings eventually Florence Ballard who had initially been a leading force in The Supremes found herself gradually sidelined the incident in Las Vegas where Florence Bard pulled a knife on her husband during a domestic dispute marked a turning point while this incident was part of a broader pattern of personal struggles it intensified the strains within the group Florence's departure from The Supremes in 1967 marked the end of an era and Cindy bird song took her place the rest of Ballard's life was consumed by legal battles with mtown notorious for short changing its talent and various lawyers she hired to represent her when her attempts to launch a solo career fizzled she spiraled downward plagued by drinking and depression the mother of three young daughters Ballard died in 1976 the official cause of death was coronary artery thrombosis at the absurdly young age of 32 both Mary Wilson and Diana Ross attended the funeral which attracted some 5,000 fans according to benjaminson who was there himself but when Ross jumped out of her limo at the new bethl Baptist Church the fans actually booed her inside seated with Flo's family Ross grabbed Ballard's youngest daughter Lisa and placed the child on her lap photographers snapped away and the image of Ross and Little Lisa was published around the world the only image as it turned out that most people ever saw of Florence Ballard's funeral but when all this was happening Diana Ross's personal and professional Evolution continued to take place symbolizing her assertion of individuality within the group you see after Florence Ballard was dismissed from The Supremes by Barry Gordy Cindy bird song from Patty Lael and the bluebells was recruited as Ballard's replacement with this change Gordy decided to Rebrand the group as Diana Ross and The Supremes a strategic move aimed at commanding a higher performance fee for a solo star and a backing group aligning with the reen cling strategy employed for other mtown groups while Barry Gordy had initially contemplated Diana Ross's departure for a solo career in 1966 he reconsidered due to the enduring success of the Supremes Ross continued with the Supremes until early 1970 contributing to the group's Legacy as one of the most influential acts in music history throughout her tenure with the Supremes Diana Ross's impact extended Beyond her vocal prowess her multifaceted contributions included serving as the group hair stylist makeup artist seamstress and costume designer she played a pivotal role in shaping the Supreme's image and style ensuring that their visual presentation mirrored their musical Excellence renowned music critic Robert christow aptly captured Diana Ross's Essence in 1973 stating as the lead voice of The Supremes she was really only the soul or perhaps elen vital of a machine ready to plug into whatever Arrangement lyric or showdress Barry Gordy and the Motown organ ganization provided chrisa acknowledged Ross's ability to convey the pain of Love Without appearing to suffer emphasizing her vivacity as a defining gift the Supreme's artistic Evolution was not confined to the musical realm alone in a memorable 1968 episode of the popular NBC TV series Tarzan the group appeared as a trio of Singing Nuns showcasing their versatility and willingness to explore diverse creative Avenues as the late 1960s unfolded The Supremes underwent changes in their life lineup with Barbara Martin's departure in 1962 and Florence Ballard's exit in 1967 the trio persevered through these changes and continued to make significant contributions to the musical landscape despite the departure of key members Diana Ross Mary Wilson and Cindy bird song remained a formidable force between the release of their early 1968 single Forever Came Today and their final single with Ross someday we'll be together The Supremes retained their musical prowess Ross boss often took the lead accompanied by session singers such as the andantes or in specific cases Julia and Maxine Waters and Johnny Bristol Barry Gordy's influence loomed large over Diana Ross's career during this period his Relentless Drive LED Ross to Grapple with anxiety ultimately resulting in anorexia nervosa as revealed in her autobiography secrets of a sparrow the toll of Gordy's demands became evident during a performance in Boston in 1967 when Ross collapsed on stage necessitating hospitalization for exhaustion simultaneously Diana Ross began to spread her wings as a solo artist in 1968 she embarked on a solo career with appearances on television specials including those dedicated to the Supreme such as TCB and git on Broadway her solo performances showcased her ability to Captivate audiences foreshadowing the imminent transition from group dynamics to individual stardom by mid 1969 bar Gordy made the Strategic decision that Diana Ross would depart The Supremes by the end of the year Ross commenced recording her initial solo work in July 1969 marking the beginning of a new chapter one of the early plans to establish her solo career involved introducing a new mtown recording act although Diana Ross did not personally claim the discovery motown's publicity Department credited her with having discovered the Jackson 5 Ross played a prominent role in introducing the group during public events including the Hollywood Palace in November 1969 she confirmed her split from The Supremes and billboard signaling the end of an era someday we'll be together initially presumed to be Ross's first solo recording was eventually released as a Supreme's recording the song became the group's final number one hit on the Hot 100 and the concluding number one Billboard Hot 100 single of the 1960s Diana Ross made her final appearance with the Supremes at the frontier Hotel in Las Vegas Nevada on January 14th 1970 marking the symbolic end of an extraordinary chapter the departure from The Supremes marked the beginning of Diana ross' solo music career a journey that would redefine her Legacy and solidify her status as a global icon her aonomus debut solo album released in 1970 featured singles such as Ain't No Mountain High Enough marking her first solo Us number one hit the album was a testament to ross' ability to transcend the confines of a group and carve out her unique musical identity her second solo album Everything is Everything 1970 continued to showcase the diversity of ross' talent the album spawned her first UK number one single I'm still waiting a poignant ballad that resonated with audiences globally this period marked the beginning of a prolific solo career characterized by chart topping hits critically acclaimed albums and groundbreaking achievements Diana Ross's solo career unfolded with a series of record set worldwide concert tours highly watched Prime Time tv specials and a string of hit albums touch me in the morning 1973 Mahogany Diana Ross and Diana were among her solo albums that achieved both commercial success and critical Acclaim the 1981 duet Endless Love with Lionel Richie further solidified Ross's solo career making her the female solo act with the most number one songs in the United States at the time this collaboration showcased B Ross's enduring appeal and ability to seamlessly transition between genres Diana Ross's Commercial Success spam the 80s and 90s marked by global hits such as I'm coming out Why Do Fools Fall In Love All of You Chain Reaction If We Hold On Together and when you tell me that you love me her ability to connect with audiences across generations attested to the Timeless quality of her music Beyond her accomplishments as a recording artist Diana Ross ventured into acting with remarkable success uccess her first major role was the portrayal of Billy Holiday in the film lady sings the blues a performance that earned her a Golden Globe award and an Academy Award nomination Ross also recorded the film's soundtrack which became her only solo album to reach number one on the US billboard 200 chart Diana Ross's impact extended beyond the Realms of music and film in 1976 she was named the female Entertainer of the century by billboard underscoring her enduring influence since since the Inception of her solo career in 1970 Ross has released 25 Studio albums numerous singles and compilations collectively selling over 100 million records worldwide a testament to her unparalleled versatility Diana Ross holds the distinction of being the only woman artist to have had number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 as a solo artist as part of a duet as a member of a trio and as an ensemble member in 2021 billboard ranked her as the third 30th greatest Hot 100 artist of all time affirming her enduring impact on the music industry her chart topping success as both a supreme and a solo artist positioned Ross among the top five artists on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart from 1955 to 2018 in the UK she achieved a top 10 hit in every decade from the 1960s to the 1990s demonstrating her sustained relevance in international markets Diana Ross's illustrious career culminated in her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 as a member of The Supremes she remains one of the rare performers to have two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame her contributions to the Arts were further acknowledged with a special Tony Award in 1977 the Kennedy Center Honors in 2007 and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012 and 2023 the first woman to win the award twice the latter as a member of The Supremes in 2016 Diana Ross received the presidential medal of freedom the highest civilian award in the United States recognizing her extraordinary contributions to music entertainment and culture as an artist Diana Ross transcends mere musical genres she is a cultural icon a Trailblazer who shattered barriers and redefined the possibilities for women in the entertainment industry her enduring Legacy continues to inspire Generations solidifying her status as one of the greatest and most influential artists in the history of popular music however despite her many accolades Ross in fact fell far short of mastering the art of humanity anyway that's it for this video folks bye

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Length: 20min 8sec (1208 seconds)

Published: Wed Jan 17 2024