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Diana Ross album cover

Diana album cover

"Ain't No Moutain High Enough" Album cover

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Diana Ross Accomplishments:
The start of Diana Ross’s professional musical career began with being the lead singer of The Supremes. Her charisma made her more unique then the other members and they were often overlooked because of Diana’s special qualities. As one of the most successful girl groups of all time, The Supremes broke music charts and gave male counterparts a run for their money. //Billboard// magazine ranked them the third biggest pop act of the 1960s. This position was located right behind the Beatles and Elvis. Other awards from The Guinness Book of World Records including the most successful female ever also honored Miss Ross. Numerous songs from Diana Ross reached musical charts. She even notched an unheard of 18 number one singles. Six of these were accomplished as a solo artist while the rest where from her days as a Supreme. Among these included “Love Hangover.” This was Diana Ross’s breakthrough R&B number one single. One of Diana’s most famous songs was “I’m Coming Out.” The song instantly became a gay anthem and Diana immediately became an icon for the gay community.

 Not only did Miss Ross have multiple hit songs, she also was an extremely popular actress as well. “Lady Sings The Blues” was about the singer Billie Holiday. This was a controversial role for Diana because many critics felt she was under qualified and did not match Billie Holiday’s style. In 1978 Diana starred in “The Wiz” with Michael Jackson and Richard Pryor. The musical not only displayed her acting skills, but also once again showed “the diva” had amazing vocals. During the 1990s, Ross made several appearances on the small screen. She starred in the television movie “Out of Darkness” by playing a woman with schizophrenia.  Brandy Norwood and Miss Ross acted as mother and daughter is the movie “Double Platinum.” The plot revolved around a singer who meets up with her daughter after abandoning her as a child. In the movie Diana Ross left her daughter to pursuer her career. Many of the songs featured in this movie popped up on Ross’s album. Every Day Is a New Day also had other hits from Diana along with the movie’s songs.

Though Diana Ross was completely capable of selling millions of albums on her own, she often incorporated other artists into her music with duets. Soul musician Marvin Gaye combined musical talents with Miss Ross to create the album “Diana and Marvin.” She also recorded a duet with Lionel Richie, “Endless Love.” This became the biggest hit of her career nearly selling two million copies. During 2004 Diana Ross tried touring again, but because of her age and addictions, found it hard to keep up with all the hassle. When 2005 came around MAC decided to choose Diana to be the new face of their “Icon” make-up range. After launching the MAC line, there has been little buzz about Diana Ross. But, it has been speculated that she is currently in the process of creating a brand new album.

$ 75,000 to Covenant House in New York (Diana Ross donates $75,000 to Covenant House New York) || * Diana Ross is nominated as Michael Jackson’s children guardian in his will if Catherin Jackson is incapable (Michael Jackson: Diana Ross in named as children’s guardian) || ( The 1993 President Inaugural) ||
 * ** Social ** || ** Economic ** || ** Political ** ||
 * * The hit “I’m Coming Out” made Diana Ross a gay and lesbian icon (Yuddy, LLC) || * Diana Ross donated
 * * Ross and Supremes performed for the Cancer Society in 1968 to help raise money (youtube.com) || * “We Are the World” raised over 60 million dollars for the famine relief fund for children (Diana Ross Biography 1944-) || * Ross is awarded with the Kennedy Center honor and recognized by George Bush. (Margena A. Christian) ||
 * * Diana Ross headlined for the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony (Diana Ross to headline Nobel Peace Prize concert) || * Diana Ross netted 1.4 million dollars for OCPAC with the Centers arts-in-education program (Jim Hoogendorp) || * Diana Ross played Mahogany in “Mahogany” which highlighted the tension between upper and middle class blacks (Jill Tubman) ||
 * * Diana Ross was booed and heckled at Blues Festival for refusal to be recorded and showed the being a Diva is not always beneficial (Janet Shan) || * “We are the World 25” was used to help raised money for the Haiti disasters (We Are the World 25 for Haiti) || * Diana Ross supported Obama along with many other celebrities in the 2008 elections (Jill Tubman) ||
 * *Diana Ross is currently walking and raising money for the American Cancer Society and breast cancer ( || * Diana Ross along with USA for Africa raise funds for famine in Ethiopia (We are –Still- the World ) || * Diana Ross sang at Clinton’s first inaugural

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=ANSWERS:= 1. The Primettes 2. The Wiz 3. Icon 4.Double Platinum 5. Billie Holiday 6.Endless Love 7. Gays and Lesbians 8.3rd biggest pop act of the 60's 9. Most sucessful female ever 10. Part of the Supremes

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