Michael Jackson tribute concert coming? Jul 2, 2009
The longtime Jackson collaborator is the choreographer-director behind such hits as "Dirty Dancing," "High School Musical" and "Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour." Ortega said that he was "only imagining," but outlined a broad idea for a creative collaboration modeled on "We Are the World," the 1985 song written by Jackson and Lionel Richie to benefit African charities that enlisted pop superstars including Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Diana Ross.... (FOX61, CT)
Jackson's Will Details Jul 2, 2009
The will names singer Diana Ross as a successor guardian to 79-year-old Katherine Jackson if necessary. The will, dated July 7, 2002, estimated his estate at that time at more than $500 million. (Fox News)
Plan to bury Michael Jackson at Neverland fizzles Jul 2, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A plan to bury Michael Jackson at his sprawling Neverland ranch fizzled Wednesday, leaving details about his funeral undecided as another mystery was solved: His newly unveiled will says his mother should raise his children, or failing her, Diana Ross. The investigation into the singer's death, meanwhile, deepened late Wednesday when the. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Jackson leaves estate to family Jul 2, 2009
Long-time friend and singer Diana Ross is also named as guardian for Jackson's children in the event that his mother was unable to fulfil her duties. Katherine Jackson was granted temporary guardianship of Jackson's three children on Monday. (BBC News)
Jackson body 'won't go on display' Jul 2, 2009
The will - which when written in July 2002 estimated Jackson's estate at more than 300 million - also names his mother as the children's guardian and singer Diana Ross if Katherine is unable to take care of them. The will names Los Angeles-based attorney John Branca, a long-time Jackson counsel, and music industry executives John McClain and accountant Barry Siegel as co-executors, but Siegel resigned as a co-executor in 2003. (ITV news, UK -- News)
Papers focus on rail firm failure Jul 2, 2009
They say his will stated he wanted Diana Ross to look after his three children if his mother was not able to. The Express leads with details of a which may be more successful than surgery or radiotherapy. (BBC News -- UK)
No Neverland Memorial for Jackson Jul 2, 2009
In the will Jackson specified that if his mother died before he did, then singer and longtime Jackson friend Diana Ross would gain custody of the children. Related. (ABC News)
Ex-Wife Cut Out of Will, Katherine Gets Kids Jul 2, 2009
Jackson Left His Entire Estate to Family Trust; Diana Ross Gets Kids After Grandma Katherine ... In the will Jackson specified that if his mother died before he did, then singer and longtime Jackson friend Diana Ross would gain custody of the children. (ABC News)
DEA Joins Jackson Death Probe Jul 2, 2009
A plan to bury Michael Jackson at his sprawling Neverland ranch fizzled Wednesday, leaving details about his funeral undecided as another mystery was solved: His newly unveiled will says his mother should raise his children, or failing her, Diana Ross ... Katherine Jackson was appointed their guardian, with entertainer Diana Ross, a longtime friend of Michael Jackson, named successor guardian if something happens to his mother. (Fox News)
Even with a will, questions remain about Jackson's estate Jul 2, 2009
Diana Ross was named successor guardian ... Singer Diana Ross was named a successor guardian for the children and their estates. (USA Today -- Life)
Jackson Will Includes Motown Icon, Not Ex Jul 2, 2009
Pop Star Names Mother As Trustee For Kids And Taps Diana Ross To Succeed Her; No Provision For Former Wife Debbie Rowe ... It also names entertainer Diana Ross as a successor guardian for the children and their estates if something happens to Katherine Jackson ... "When he first moved to Los Angeles, he moved into Diana Ross' mansion and lived with her and she helped raise Michael Jackson," said CBS News consultant J. Randy Taraborelli, a Jackson biographer. (CBS News)
Last Pictures: Rehearsing for comeback London show two days before he died... Jun 30, 2009
A tribute show is planned for September with Diana Ross, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder and Barbra Streisand said to be in talks to appear. Explore more. (The Drudge Report)
Michael Jackson's top 10 albums Jun 30, 2009
"Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5" (1969, The Jackson 5). Just 11 years old when he made his recording debut alongside his brothers, Jackson's powerhouse voice shimmers on everything from Smokey Robinson's "Who's Loving You" to Sly and the Family Stone's "Stand!" Better yet, "I Want You Back" still sounds like a slap upside the head. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The King of Pop is dead - who is the heir? Jun 29, 2009
You hear that Lady Gaga is the new Madonna, or Beyonc is the next Diana Ross. These artists are performing in a different context than their predecessors, but they have that star power that could propel them to legendary status. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
A circus of mourning diverts. Meanwhile ... Jun 29, 2009
A photo retrospective aired last week showed his evolution from dark-skinned, broad-nosed, Afro-wearing teen idol, to lighter-skinned, small-nosed Diana Ross look-alike in his 30s, to little more than a big-eyed, tip-nosed anime figure at his death. Fame devoured him. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
DEATH OF THE POP STARDrugs? An unethical doctor? No mystery thriller likely; legendary singer died of heart attack, source confides Jun 28, 2009
And Diana Ross, the former lead singer of the Supremes who introduced the Jackson 5 at their debut on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in 1969, said she could not stop crying. "I am unable to imagine this," she said. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Pop icon's Atlanta impact Jun 28, 2009
The discovery of Michael and his brothers was often credited to Diana Ross. But it was actually Knight who first mentioned the act to Motown owner Berry Gordy two years earlier after the group won the legendary amateur night at Harlem s Apollo Theater. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Michael Jackson's legacy: music and scandal Jun 28, 2009
(Another fabrication: The J5 were discovered by Diana Ross. In fact, at least two other Motown artists, Gladys Knight and Bobby Taylor, hipped the label to the boys. (San Francisco Chronicle)
President Obama Sends Condolences To Michael Jackson's Family, Fans Jun 28, 2009
"The president joins a very long list of notable figures paying tribute to the singer, including longtime friends like Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson and Madonna. "I can't stop crying; this is too sudden and shocking," Jackson's longtime friend and co-star in "The Wiz," in a statement. "I am unable to imagine this. My heart is hurting. (VHI.com -- Music News)
A Little Boy Takes Charge of His Family's Band, Then Leaves It Far Behind Jun 28, 2009
He studied the singing of Jackie Wilson, Diana Ross, Sam Cooke, Stevie Wonder. At an age when most kids are learning the basics of do-re-mi, he was self-administering an advance course in the Godfather of Soul. (Time.com)
Doctor's car towed from Jackson's home Jun 28, 2009
This is too sudden and shocking, said Diana Ross, who helped launch Jacksons career. I am unable to imagine this. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Was Michael Jackson the greatest music icon ever? Jun 27, 2009
He got the plum Scarecrow role in the 1978 movie musical ``The Wiz,'' a pop-Rion of ``The Wizard of Oz,'' that starred Diana Ross as Dorothy. During production of a 1984 Pepsi commercial, Jackson's scalp sustains burns when an explosion sets his hair on fire. (India Times, India)
BREAKING: Pop icon Michael Jackson dies at 50 Jun 27, 2009
" The audience stood and roared. Jackson raised his fist. By then he had cemented his place in pop culture. He got the plum Scarecrow role in the 1978 movie musical "The Wiz," a pop-R&B version of "The Wizard of Oz," that starred Diana Ross as Dorothy. During production of a 1984 Pepsi commercial, Jackson's scalp sustains burns when an explosion sets his hair on fire. He had strong follow-up albums with 1987's "Bad" and 1991's "Dangerous," but his career began to collapse in 1993 after he was... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Police tow car, seek clues in Jackson death Jun 27, 2009
As medical examiners prepared to begin an autopsy for Jackson, police towed a BMW from rented home because it may contain medications or other evidence that may assist the coroner in determining the cause of death, police spokeswoman Karen Rayner said (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Jackson: From ABC to King of Shock Jun 27, 2009
got their big break in 1968 when they signed a record deal with Motown and one of the label's superstars, Diana Ross, took them under her wing. "The appeal was the whole package of the five boys," said Newman. (Fox News)
Africa: Shock, Sorrow As Continent Mourns Michael Jackson Jun 27, 2009
Diana Ross who starred with him in The Wiz and had a close relationship with the singer, said: "I can't stop crying; this is too sudden and shocking. I am unable to imagine this. My heart is hurting. I am in prayer for his kids and the family.". "I am shocked. I am overwhelmed by this tragedy. Michael Jackson has been an idol for me all my life," remarked Celine Dion. (allAfrica.com)
Details of Jackson death still unclear Jun 27, 2009
And Diana Ross, the former lead singer of the Supremes who introduced the Jackson 5 at their debut on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in 1969, said she could not stop crying ... "Music 1973."Forever, Michael," 1975."Off The Wall," 1979."Thriller," 1982."Bad," 1987."Dangerous," 1991."Invincible," 2001.Albums by "The Jackson 5," the family Rtet that launched Jackson to fame:"Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5," 1969."ABC," 1970."Third Album," 1970."The Jackson 5 Christmas Album," 1970."Goin' Back to... (Florida Today)
An appreciation: Memories of Michael Jun 27, 2009
But from a safe distance, we could love and admire Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Roberto Clemente, etc. That distance evaporated when my mom took me to my first concert for my birthday: the Jackson 5 at the Civic Arena with my girlfriend Renee in 1974. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Jackson had 13 No. 1 hits here are the best Jun 27, 2009
It brought together one of the most staggering collection of great pop voices ever assembled that's Ray Charles, Cyndi Lauper, Willie Nelson, Steve Perry, Diana Ross and Bruce Springsteen all on one track and galvanized them into a great pop gospel choir dispensing the feel-good argument that global human crises could be resolved through little more than empathy. It wasn't an unproblematic sentiment by any stretch, but to borrow the title of one of his later songs, Jackson wanted nothing... (MSNBC -- Music)
PLOT THICKENS: Police focus on medical treatment... Jun 27, 2009
"I can't stop crying. This is too sudden and shocking," said Diana Ross, who helped launch Jackson's career. "I am unable to imagine this. My heart is hurting.". (The Drudge Report)
Michael Jackson's life was infused with fantasy and tragedy Jun 27, 2009
So did Diana Ross after sharing a stage with the quintet at a "Soul Weekend" in Gary ... Their first album, "Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5," was released in December 1969, and it yielded the No. 1 hit "I Want You Back," with 11-year-old Michael on the lead vocals. (FOX61, CT)
FINAL PHOTO... Jun 26, 2009
Jackson's talent was brought to the attention of producer Quincy Jones, who cast him in the role of Scarecrow in 'The Wiz' (1978), a musical based on 'The Wizard of Oz.' The film also featured Diana Ross and Richard Pryor. The rising pop star reunited with Jones in 1982 with the mega-hit album, Thriller. (The Drudge Report)
King of Pop leaves the legacy of a boy prince Jun 26, 2009
There was a time when soul and rhythm and blues ruled, when Motown was a dominant force in the record business, when acts such as Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross and the Temptations and the Four Tops and Marvin Gaye were as big in their world as the Beatles and Elvis Presley were in theirs. Michael Jackson, 1958-2009. (MSNBC -- Music)
A look at the career of Michael Jackson: Jun 26, 2009
-- 1970: Their first album, "Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5," includes the hit singles "I Want You Back" and "I'll Be There," which go to No. 1. -- 1972: While still singing with the Jackson 5, Michael Jackson puts out his first solo album, "Got to Be There.". (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Jackson Family Legacy Jun 26, 2009
Titled "Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5," the Gary, Ind. -based group featured Michael, Marlon, Jermaine, Tito and Jackie Jackson. (KCRA 3, CA)
Michael Jackson's artistic legacy spans the decades Jun 26, 2009
Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5 (1969). The band's first album on Motown introduced the big-voiced tyke and his singing brothers and included the hit I Want You Back and a soulful cover of Smokey Robinson's Who's Loving You. (USA Today -- Life)
Michael Jackson timeline Jun 26, 2009
1978: Played "The Scarecrow" in the movie "The Wiz," alongside Diana Ross, Richard Pryor and Nipsey Russell. 1979: "Off the Wall" solo album catapults Jackson to superstar status. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Selected Discrography for Michael Jackson: Jun 26, 2009
"Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5," 1969 ... It reached the top of the charts, featuring the voices of Jackson, Richie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Bruce Sprinsteen, Ray Charles and a host of others. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Divas by the dozen Jun 24, 2009
Imagine all these personalities in one place at the same time: Joan Crawford, Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, Madonna, and Diana Ross. Thanks to illustrator Robert de Michiell, these larger-than-life celebrities and many more have been caricatured in bright gouache paintings for A Dozen Divas: Artwork by Robert de Michiell. (Boston Globe)
Lionel Richie: Icon Courting Young Fans Jun 16, 2009
We've updated CBSNews. NEW YORK, June 12, 2009. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Diana Ross Returns to Broadway to Support the Homeless Youth at Covenant House Jun 2, 2009
NEW YORK, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- When twelve homeless youth striving to turn their lives around get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform on Broadway on Tuesday, June 2, lending support backstage at the Hudson Theatre will be one of the greatest entertainers of all time -- Tony-Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Diana Ross. (Photo: ). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Thousands at same-sex marriage rally in Fresno Jun 1, 2009
Many participants carried signs, such as one that said "Good Supremes," showing a picture of the old Motown band with Diana Ross, and "Bad Supremes," showing justices on the state court. Terry Vargas and her husband, Cesar Rios, came from Clovis with a sign reading, "Straights Against H8.". (Fresno Bee)
Katz as a museum Barbie! Jun 1, 2009
The customised Barbie being made for the American museum will be just like me, confirmed the actress who will join those of the likes of international pop singers Beyonce Knowles and Diana Ross in the showcase. (Incidentally, Ashs waxwork stands alongside others from Bollywood and India, including Pa Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Sachin Tendulkar. (India Times, India)
King's Camp Notes: Rockin' May 30, 2009
If theres a media day, were voting for something from The Four Tops, Diana Ross and The Supremes and other prime Motown groups. Are ya listening, Coach. (BerniesInsiders.com)
Arise Africa Fashion Week ? A New Day Dawns in African Fashion May 23, 2009
Some of the biggest names in music and fashion have participated, many for the first time in Africa, including Jay-Z, Beyonc;, John Legend, Rihanna, Usher, Christina Aguilera, Shakira, Seal, P. Diddy, Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, Tyson Beckford, Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, Alek Wek, Liya Kebede and many more. For the past 14 years, THISDAY LIVE has produced the THISDAY Awards, which celebrates good governance in Nigerian business and politics, recognizing outstanding leadership in banking, oil,... (allAfrica.com)
Ashanti Is Rehearsing For NYC 'Wiz' Production 'In My Room' May 20, 2009
Ashanti Is Rehearsing For NYC 'Wiz' Production 'In My Room. Rer says performing the song 'Home' for a crowd 'makes it realistic. (VHI.com -- Music News)
All the right moves May 18, 2009
Here's KAK with Hugh Jackman, Diana Ross, Dolly Parton and Lionel Richie and, interestingly, there she is with Benazir Bhutto, whom she interviewed a little over a year before the Pakistan Peoples Party leader was assassinated. KAK, of course, can front up to anyone. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'American Idol' Third-Place Finishers Give Clues To Danny Gokey's Future May 15, 2009
" We'll wait and see. Success score: 1 out of 5 "Idol" stars Elliott Yamin, Season Five: Who doesn't love Elliott? The former pharmacy clerk blossomed on the "Idol" stage, going from awkward to awesome before our eyes. His went as high as #3 on the Billboard chart. The disc went gold, and his first single, "Wait for You," went platinum. However, his just-released sophomore album, Fight for Love, bowed at a disappointing #26 on the Billboard albums chart. Sad to say, but it seems like Elliott's... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Stevie Wonder as a Musical Icon May 6, 2009
Other Motown artists who performed at the Apollo that same year were Diana Ross and the Supremes, Martha and the Vandellas, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, the Temptations and the Contours. Harmonica in hand, he would awe and woo audiences until his talent and energy brought them to their collective feet and sent them into feverish rounds of applause. (Suite101.com)
Ashanti has lead role in musical 'The Wiz' in N.Y. May 5, 2009
Quincy Jones produced the movie's soundtrack, Michael Jackson played the Scarecrow and Diana Ross was Dorothy. The show is based on the book "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum. (Honolulu Advertiser)
The Struts blend vintage R&B with fiery punk May 1, 2009
Ancell says she's loved music for as long as she can remember and explains: "I didn't have a choice. My mom said when she was pregnant with me, she'd put headphones on her belly and blast her Diana Ross album!" The band's exuberant and energetic tunes, as Ancell tells it, are about "the only theme that's ever mattered: love lost and love gained, usually with subplots involving lust, regret, jealousy and, where possible, fast cars. That's all songs ever need to be about. It's timeless.". Lineup:... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Ashanti Studying Diana Ross' Performance To Prepare For 'The Wiz' May 1, 2009
Ashanti Studying Diana Ross' Performance To Prepare For 'The Wiz ... " Although she's had some experience in the role of Dorothy, the last time around she was acting alongside Muppets. She said she would jump at the chance to get Diana Ross' advice. "I actually saw her," Ashanti recalled. "I did a Cartier event last year, and she performed, and I was like, 'Oh, my God. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Monster Cable lowers prices during recession Apr 28, 2009
Monster works hard to keep retailers happy, throwing a big concert every year at the Consumer Electronics Show (artists have included Diana Ross, Rod Stewart, and Crosby, Stills and Nash) for 4,000 retailers, and awarding them prizes for salesmanship. Lee says the loss of Circuit City "affected us dramatically," though he declined to discuss specifics. (USA Today)
Taste of Palm Springs 40 restaurants to dazzle your taste buds Apr 10, 2009
The five-piece ensemble features energetic, electrifying live vocals that have provided support to such legendary artists as Stevie Wonder, The O Jays, Diana Ross and B.B. King. Their danceable sounds are sure to please the musical palette for people of all ages. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Obituaries for Thursday, April 9, 2009 Apr 9, 2009
A few of the more notable people Mary met over the years were: Diana Ross, who kissed her on the cheek; Red Skelton, who signed a T-shirt for her and posed for a picture with her; Joe Montana, who signed his football card for her; and then-presidential candidate Barack Obama, who stopped to shake her hand on Pearl Street. Mary never had any children of her own but was always happy to hear of the achievements of her nephew Joe, niece Katie, and the children of her friends and relatives. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Detroit Sites Apr 4, 2009
Long before Eminem, Jack White, Ted Nugent, Bob Seger or MC5 put Detroit on the music map, the Motown sound was born there in a modest house at 2648 W. Grand Blvd. That's where Berry Gordy, Jr. opened Hitsville USA and introduced the world to Gladys Knight & The Pips, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson 5, Martha Reeves, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and many others. During the Final Four weekend you won't be able to get inside what is now called the -- it's only open in the summer -- but you... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Beasley couldn't say no to his mate's $1.8m punt Apr 3, 2009
McManus, whose horse Bhutane Dane won in Sydney at the weekend, has brought out musicians such as Diana Ross and Stevie Nicks and others to be part of the Melbourne racing carnival. He hosts a marquee at Flemington, and last year he sold his Toorak mansion for $13. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Board hears Victorian bookie kept bets a secret Apr 3, 2009
McManus, whose horse Bhutane Dane won in Sydney last month, has brought out Diana Ross, Stevie Nicks and others to be part of the Melbourne racing carnival. He said Beasley was a long-time friend and the deal had been arranged because "I just didn't want people to know the details of my punting". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Jazz Fest features trumpeters Scodwell, Yates, Wing Apr 2, 2009
He has also performed with Sinatra, Bennett, Davis, Jones, Diana Ross, Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret and Roy Clark. Yates is manager of the Heritage of America Band at Langley AFB in Virginia. (East Tennessean, TN)
Narada Michael Walden Foundation Presents Let the Sunshine In Concert Benefiting Christopher Rodriguez and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Mar 30, 2009
He is credited with launching the careers of Houston and Mariah Carey, and the list of his collaborators reads like a Who's Who of popular music - Sting, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Ray Charles, Al Jareau, Diana Ross, Steve Winwood, Clarence Clemons, Gladys Knight and Barbara Streisand. He also produced soundtracks for popular films including: The Bodyguard, James Bond: License to Kill, and 9 1/2 Weeks. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Rising punk-pop star Ida Maria is a party girl - and a deep thinker Mar 27, 2009
Her dad, a jazz musician, played Miles Davis and John Coltrane around the house, although Maria's favorite as a kid was "the pink Diana Ross" album. A local doctor she babysat for introduced her to Hendrix, and opened her up to the world of rock music. (Boston Globe)
Top 10 'American Idol' Finalists to Sing Motown's Greatest Hits with First-Time Access to Original Classic Instrumental Tracks Available Exclusively on iTunes Mar 26, 2009
It will be the first time in history that Motown has allowed anyone outside of their own classic roster to sing over the original tracks recorded by the respected cadre of Detroit musicians who backed legendary artists like Diana Ross and the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, the Temptations and Martha Reeves andellas ... "The 10 Motown hits performed by the American Idol finalists will be available for purchase and download exclusively on iTunes starting this Thursday. Motown has one of the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Up and up in Paris and London Mar 26, 2009
No one could understand her desire to go into the pop back-catalogue, to record songs made famous by Diana Ross, Dusty Springfield and R.E.M. and, for the second album, numbers by Alice Cooper, Nik Kershaw and Lulu. She says she knew it was the right thing, "to pay tribute, reacquaint people with great stories and great melodies". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'American Idol' Recap: Adam Lambert, Lil Rounds, Danny Gokey Live Up To Hype Mar 12, 2009
" Sounding a bit like Diana Ross with a frog in her throat, he brought a smiling, sunny vibe to the melancholy song of yearning. Randy said it was a bit too old-fashioned, and Simon agreed. Unlike so many of this year's performers, Megan Joy Corkrey said she'd never really sung in public before auditioning for the show. But you would have never guessed it from her throwback '50s, malt-shop take on the Jackson 5's "Rockin' Robin," during which she growled and squeaked adorably while adding a few... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Multi-school cast performs ‘The Wiz’ Mar 11, 2009
In 1978, the musical was made into a motion picture starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. In the hands of a talented CHS director and cast, it s as fresh as it was 30 years ago. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
