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Legendary entertainer discusses her rise to fame, sans big screen
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If you want to see Diana Ross discuss her rise out of the Detroit projects to become one of the top female entertainers in American history, you may want to bring binoculars (unless you have front row seats). For the first time ever, the love child of soul will take the stage to talk about her life, but if it’s anything like her singing performances, don’t count on her being larger than life. TMZ.com reported Ross was booed by 400,000 fans at the 2008 Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival for refusing to be broadcast on monitors next to the stage. But, hey, she’s a diva, what did they expect? We doubt she’ll bring this up at today’s lecture, which will focus on her struggles, triumphs and charity work. 7:30 p.m. Hobby Center, 800 Bagby. For tickets and information, call 713-974-1335 or visit www.brilliantlectures.com. $18 to $75
Tue., Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m., 2008
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John Petti 02/29/2008 3:32:56 PM
As a writer, you must at some point want to rise above trash such as this. Diana Ross has achieved such wonderful events in my lifetime. She needs no negativity in the reporting of her accomplishments. I only know I couldn't possibly show up everyday to my job and please millions. Yet, she has done just that, year after year, decade after decade. A few bad days here and there are always allowed. Otherwise, none of us would have a job. Class, Style, Beauty, and an unbelievable work ethic are what I admire of Miss Ross. Take Us Higher, Lady Di......