Call Her Miss Ross: The Unauthorized Biography of Diana Ross
by J. Randy Taraborrelli
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She was Motown's brightest star, the one with guts enough and ambition enough to make her dreams come true, no matter where they took her. Rules that apply to others have never applied to Diana Ross. She won't let them. CALL HER MISS ROSS goes behind the footlights and stage facade, behind the broad smile and beautiful voice, for an exclusive look at the real Diana. J. Randy Taraborrelli has interviewed over 400 people and uncovered stories that have never been told before. The ultimate show more control maven, she became the star of The Supremes without giving Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard a second throught, but also gave them both money when they ended up broke; self-centered, she dated newlywed Smokey Robinson on the sly in order to get more work at Motown; fiercely devoted mother of five, she gives her children anything they desire; impossible employer, she insists that everyone call her "Miss Ross"; insecure star, she demands complete control over every record, every movie, and every performance, no matter what the result. Her triumphs and tragedies, her virtues and vices, her lovers and enemies -- here's Miss Diana Ross as she's never been seen before. "Enjoyable . . . [A] marathon bitchfest." -- The Village Voice show lessTags
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A living legend, Diana Ross is an ambitious woman with unexceptional talent who managed to be part of and eventually take over as leader of the pioneering Supremes, one of the most significant R&B groups in music history.
Many people found her trying; others admired her persistence: a moving read and an admonitory tale. Once again, the reader learns there's no such thing as fame and celebrity without cost.
Many people found her trying; others admired her persistence: a moving read and an admonitory tale. Once again, the reader learns there's no such thing as fame and celebrity without cost.
Diana Ross is a legend. An ambitious young woman with mediocre talent managed to not only be part of, but lead the ground breaking Supremes, one of the greatest R&B groups in history.
People found her difficult, others admired her tenacity. An inspiring read, and a cautionary tale. There's no such thing as fame without cost.
People found her difficult, others admired her tenacity. An inspiring read, and a cautionary tale. There's no such thing as fame without cost.
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Bestselling author and news reporter J. Randy Taraborrelli was born on February 29, 1956. His biographies have focused on celebrities such as Cher, Carol Burnett, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Madonna, Elizabeth Taylor, and Marilyn Monroe. His biography called The Hiltons: The True Story of an American Dynasty, made it to the New show more York Times bestseller list in 2014. His latest book is Jackie, Janet & Lee: The Secret Lives of Janet Auchincloss and Her Daughters, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Lee Radziwill, published in January 2018. Taraborrelli has been a guest on television programs including Today, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Larry King Live, Entertainment Tonight, The Insider, and CNN. He also contributes entertainment articles internationally to Hello!, The Daily Mail and Sunday Mail, and Australia's Women's Weekly. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, Music, General Nonfiction
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- 782.421644 — Arts & recreation Music Vocal Music, Singing Secular forms of vocal music Songs General principles and musical forms Traditions of secular songs {genres} Western popular songs Motown
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- ML420 .R879 .T38 — Music Literature on music Literature on music History and criticism Biography
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