Diana Ross: A Biography
by J. Randy Taraborrelli
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There is only one Diana Ross. This is her story. Drawn from hundreds of interviews conducted over four decades, Diana Ross paints an unforgettable picture of an extraordinary and often controversial legend-a pop music goddess, acclaimed actress, loving mother, Civil Rights trailblazer, and consummate entertainer. Beautiful and fascinating, she is her own invention-the definition of a superstar. First-time revelations abound, from the tough decisions she made while having Berry Gordy's baby show more and the real reasons behind the break-up of the Supremes to her triumphant recovery after a surprising DUI driving arrest and her gala appearance at the Kennedy Center Honors. Bestselling biographer J. Randy Taraborrelli boldly explores Diana Ross's troubled relationships and the heartbreak she feels compelled to hide, bringing into focus a complex personality too often obscured by the bright lights of fame. Rich with detail and personal anecdotes, and fully up-to-date, Diana Ross is both definitive and delightful--the ultimate biography that Miss Ross so richly deserves. show lessTags
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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
Common Knowledge
- Original publication date
- 2007
- People/Characters
- Diana Ross; Mary Wilson; Florence Ballard; Cindy Birdsong; Berry Gordy
- Important places
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Publisher's editor
- Connell, Ingrid (Macmillan); Hamilton, Michaela (Kensington Publishing Corp.)
Classifications
- Genres
- Music, Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, Sexuality and Gender Studies
- DDC/MDS
- 782.421644 — Arts & recreation Music Vocal music [formerly: Dramatic music and production of musical drama] Secular forms of vocal music Songs General principles and musical forms Traditions of secular songs {genres} Western popular songs Motown
- LCC
- ML420 .R879 .T42 — Music Literature on music Literature on music History and criticism Biography
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- Members
- 55
- Popularity
- 553,242
- Rating
- (4.33)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 10
- UPCs
- 1
- ASINs
- 3
