8:45 pm on Wednesday 09 Jul 25
Diana Ross is a radiant icon, the ultimate entertainer who has blazed a trail of glory across the decades. Her unparalleled vocal artistry, genre-defying style, and unstoppable creative force continues to rewrite popular culture.
Born in Detroit’s North End neighborhood, she rose to notoriety as the leader of The Supremes, shattering records with hits like “Why Did Our Love Go” and “Stop! In the Name of Love, and “Can’t Hurray Love.”
As a solo artist, she continues to break boundaries with timeless classics like “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Touch Me in the Morning,” and “I’m Coming Out.” Her artistic essence transcends music, with a profound impact on fashion, stage, film, and TV. A recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors, Grammy Lifetime Achievement, American Music Awards Lifetime Achievement Award, and numerous accolades, Ms.Ross is a trailblazer in every sense. With over 100 million streams, downloads, and sales worldwide, her voice – described as “honey” and “angelic” – has etched a lasting legacy.
From her Golden Globe-winning portrayal of Billie Holiday in “Lady Sings the Blues” to designing her own wardrobe for “Mahogany,” Ross has helped set standards in cinema. Her Tony Award-winning one-woman show, “An Evening with Diana Ross,” cemented her status as a multidimensional talent. The ’80s and ‘90s she paved the way for the female artists of today. Her debut solo album was innovation and “diana” solidifying her Guinness World Record for most hit singles in the U.S. and U.K. What has been called one of the top live performances in history, her legendary Central Park concert in 1983 – over two days – drew a record-breaking audience of over 800,000 fans, and her Super Bowl XXX halftime show performance remains unforgettable.
In 2021, Ross released “Thank You,” a heartfelt tribute to her audiences. In 2022 she graced the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival, captivating the largest live audience in the festival’s history. An alchemist of music, vibration, and sound, weaving in a tapestry of her magic that will forever be threaded into the fabric of our cultural heritage. As a devoted mother, grandmother, philanthropist, and celebrated superstar, Diana Ross continues to share her voice and love with the world touching the hearts of captivated audiences around the world.