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CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Diana Ross-Touch Me in the Morning
... to jazz vocalists. Ross' intonation, timbre and roots all come from a completely different place. Her Lady Sings the Blues (1972) drew praise from jazz circles, and it was a big seller. But to me, Ross as Billie Holiday always felt inconceivable and ... Comment?
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As lead singer of The Supremes, Diana Ross was an integral part of the Sound of Young America in the '60s. As a solo artist, she was a critically acclaimed Billie Holiday in Lady Sings the Blues in the early '70s, and multi-platinum dance diva at the dawn of the '80s. A pretty good run when you think of it. Comment?
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In Their Words: Middletown painter thankful despite poor health
... Christ is on it and so is Martin Luther King. And Diana Ross is also on it, as is Billie Holiday from "Lady Sings the Blues." I'm going to keep painting until I can't hold a brush anymore or the Lord comes to get me - whichever comes first. Right ... Comment?
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Why are actors - at least famous ones - rarely portrayed on screen?
The latest star to get the transfer is Richard Pryor, the outrageously talented 1970s standup who appeared on screen in films such as Stir Crazy, Lady Sings the Blues and Superman III. Comment?
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... to figure who's the killer among them. The movie stars Billy Dee Williams ('The Empire Strikes Back,' 'Lady Sings The Blues'), Charles Durning ('The Sting,' 'Dog Day Afternoon'), Gabrielle Anwar ('Body Snatchers'), Tony Todd ('Candyman') and ... Comment?
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Scotch Plains resident makes directorial debut with 'iMurders'
... to figure who's the killer among them. The movie stars Billy Dee Williams ('The Empire Strikes Back,' 'Lady Sings The Blues'), Charles Durning ('The Sting,' 'Dog Day Afternoon'), Gabrielle Anwar ('Body Snatchers'), Tony Todd ('Candyman') and ... Comment?
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... Love , Stop In the Name of Love and Love Child , and her portrayal of jazz singer Billie Holiday in Lady Sings the Blues (1972) won her a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination for best actress. Ross, 63, is a member of both the Rock & Roll Hall of ... Comment?
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Philadelphia Charitable Concert Tribute to Billie Holiday: October 4,...
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... Rights Movement through her recording of the song, "Strange Fruit." The academy award nominated film Lady Sings the Blues starring Diana Ross commemorated her often stormy life. "Sounds of Sinatra" disc jockey Sid Mark met Billie Holiday and has ... Comment?
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... It Isn't So". My dad is a huge jazz guy. He had 78's and he had albums. I remember seeing the movie Lady Sings the Blues , right, and thinking Diana Ross did such a good job. And my Dad saying, "Oh boy, you've got a lot to learn" and then him ... Comment?
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Chris Clark: Motown's great white hope
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... an Academy Award nomination for co-scripting the 1972 Diana Ross-starring Billie Holiday biopic "Lady Sings the Blues." "I was up in Big Sur when Berry called, saying, 'We're gonna make a movie about your girl' -- 'cause he knew I was a big Billie ... Comment?
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... Ross's solo career was greatly aided by starring roles in films financed by her longtime mentor, Gordy. Lady Sings the Blues (1972), Mahogany (1975), and The Wiz (1978) and their soundtrack albums kept Ross in the public eye and ear for most of the ... Comment?
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