DIANA ROSS

The Super Bowl halftime show is the largest stage in the world, rocketing anyone who dares step onto its surface right to the front of the cultural conversation. Michael Jackson (Super Bowl XXVII, 1993): By the early 1990s, the Super Bowl halftime show had grown stale and silly, and needed a heavy dose of star power. Bruce Springsteen (Super Bowl XLIII, 2009): Everybody remembers the slide, where Bruce slid crotch-first right into your living room, but here's what accompanied it: simply the finest rock show ever to grace the Super Bowl. Beyoncé (Super Bowl XLVII, 2013): Every once in awhile, the best remind you why they're the best. Prince (Super Bowl XLI, 2007): The standard by which every halftime show will be judged, now and forever … and to date, nothing has ever come close.

A new production of “The Wiz” is heading out on a national tour next year before following the yellow brick road to Broadway.

The World Cup in Qatar will be the first to feature an Olympics-style opening ceremony when it begins on Sunday.

Bruce Springsteen is taking on the work of the Four Tops, Temptations, Supremes and other soul legends for a covers album that's coming out in November.

Motown songwriter-producer Lamont Dozier has died at age 81.

Rapper Kendrick Lamar has closed this year’s Glastonbury Festival with a powerful headline set that saw him chant “Godspeed for women’s rights” as fake blood poured down his face from a crown of thorns.

Paul McCartney has wowed fans at the Glastonbury Festival with a 2½-hour concert that included Beatles hits and big-name guest stars.

This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from Imagine Dragons, the reuniting of “Home Improvement” sitcom buddies Tim Allen and Richard Karn for “More Power” and the return of Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez as unlikely crime-solving New York City neighbors in Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building.”.

Thousands of people are returning to England’s Glastonbury Festival as the five-day music and performing arts event reopened for the first time in three years.

The U.S. split from Great Britain is history, but the monarchy still has a hold on its former colony’s heart.

The Party at the Palace Jubilee celebration was the talk of the town, with royals singing in their seats throughout the electric performances on Saturday.

Queen Elizabeth II has appeared at the balcony of Buckingham Palace, delighting fans who had hoped to catch a glimpse of her on the final day of festivities marking her 70 years on the throne.

Britain Platinum Jubilee Royal fans gather on the Mall near Buckingham Palace, London, Saturday June 4, 2022 ahead of the Platinum Jubilee concert, on the third of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. The events over a long holiday weekend in the U.K. are meant to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years of service. Rock band Queen and Adam Lambert kicked off the open-air show outside the palace, and Alicia Keys, Duran Duran, Rod Stewart and opera singer Andrea Bocelli will follow. The queen has had problems moving around lately, which the palace describes as “episodic mobility issues,” limiting her public appearances in recent months. On Friday, the queen skipped a special service of Thanksgiving in her honor at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.

The Platinum Jubilee is celebrating 70 years on the throne for Queen Elizabeth II.

The Platinum Jubilee is celebrating 70 years on the throne for Queen Elizabeth II.

Diana Ross will close the show with her first U.K. live performance in 15 years. The concert is also expected to feature a pre-recorded performance by Elton John.

Now we know what is in Queen Elizabeth II’s handbag.

Diana Ross, Alicia Keys, and George Ezra are among those performing

Queen Elizabeth II is marking 70 years on the throne, but recent years have been bumpy for the British monarchy. Public support for the institution has fallen, even as the queen remains popular.

In Britain, there are several traditional elements to a royal anniversary: pageants, street parties, the Sex Pistols.

LOS ANGELES — The final question on the episode of “Jeopardy!” that aired Monday stumped two contestants, who incorrectly guessed said that singer Diana Ross was 95 years old. She posted, “Deepest apologies to the iconic Diana Ross! Just glad we’re in this together hahahaha — Finn (@FinnJeopardy) March 22, 2022Finn Corrigan, who also guessed Ross, replied to Johnson’s tweet saying, “Me too! Tonight, two out of three contestants though Diana Ross was the answer to: In 2021, what 95-year-old singer released an album of new material? Tonight, two out of three contestants thought Diana Ross was the answer to: In 2021, what 95 year old singer released an album of new material?

Manfred Thierry Mugler, French fashion designer, dead at 73 In this October 1990 file photo, Thierry Mugler poses with Diana Ross in Paris. (ARNAL/GARCIA/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)Manfred Thierry Mugler, the iconic French fashion designer, has died at age 73. >> PHOTOS: Manfred Thierry Mugler through the yearsAccording to The Associated Press, Mugler’s social media accounts shared the news of his death Sunday. >> Read more trending news“It is with deep sadness that the House of Mugler announces the passing of Mr. Manfred Thierry Mugler,” read a post on the Mugler brand’s official Instagram page. RIP Thierry Mugler pic.twitter.com/sYaiwOkvrZ — Nina Garcia (@ninagarcia) January 23, 2022Rest in Power to the Master Mr Manfred Thierry Mugler ... thank you for inspiring to dream of beauty 💔 pic.twitter.com/ScU6Uitp7i — Miss Fame (@MissFameNYC) January 24, 2022Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 11 Photos: Manfred Thierry Mugler through the years Here are some memorable photos of French fashion designer Manfred Thierry Mugler through the years.

French fashion designer Manfred Thierry Mugler, whose dramatic designs were worn by celebrities like Madonna, Lady Gaga and Cardi B, has died.

Universal Orlando has now announced a number of new details for this year’s Mardi Gras festival.

They both carved out sterling reputations as military and political leaders over years of public service.

The author explains why she never blamed her mom for leaving the family and moving next door with three male college students.

When Bob Mackie was 11, his uncle asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up, and his response was a costume designer on Broadway.

Publicist Bobby Zarem has died at 84.

"Sunday Morning" samples some of the most hotly-anticipated new albums to be released this fall.

The Kennedy Center Honors is returning in December.

Since 1861 the venue has been haunted (in a good way) by its history, hosting artists from Rachmaninoff to The Rolling Stones. Now, after having cancelled nearly 500 shows due to the pandemic, the 6,000-seat hall is reopening, filling a hole in Britain's cultural life.

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday.

Keith Urban and Mickey Guyton will have a small audience at this year's Academy of Country Music Awards show on Sunday of vaccinated medical workers.

While the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is known for celebrating excellence in music history, it’s not know for celebrating musicians of a certain category: Women.

Mary Wilson, Diana Ross and Florence Ballard were three girls from the Detroit projects who rivaled four lads from Liverpool. There were three Black girls who had really succeeded at the American dream," said Wilson, who died at the age of 76 on Monday. Six decades after The Supremes signed with Motown, Wilson shared some big news. Mary Wilson of the Supremes in 1985. Wilson died unexpectedly at her home in Henderson, Nevada, according to her longtime friend and publicist, Jay Schwartz.

Mary Wilson, the legendary singer and founding member of The Supremes, has died. Wilson died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday evening, according to a statement from her longtime friend and publicist, Jay Schwartz. Wilson died at her home in Henderson, Nevada. November 2019 picture shows Mary Wilson arriving for the Ryan Gordy Foundation 60 Years of Motown Celebration at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. "I was extremely shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of a major member of the Motown family, Mary Wilson of the Supremes," Gordy said in a statement.

FILE - Mary Wilson, founding member of The Supremes, appears during a portrait session at Capitol Records in Los Angeles on June 12, 2014. Wilson died Monday night at her home in Nevada and the cause was not immediately clear, said publicist Jay Schwartz. Mary Wilson of the Supremes has died suddenly. Steven Van Zandt said he spoke to Wilson before the world went on lockdown because of the coronavirus, tweeting Tuesday: “RIP Mary Wilson. AdFollowing the Supremes' disbandment, Wilson released the New York Times best-selling book, “Dreamgirl: My Life as a Supreme," in 1986.

Mary Wilson, the legendary singer and founding member of The Supremes, has died. Wilson died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday evening, according to a statement from her longtime friend and publicist, Jay Schwartz. Wilson died at her home in Henderson, Nevada. November 2019 picture shows Mary Wilson arriving for the Ryan Gordy Foundation 60 Years of Motown Celebration at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. "I was extremely shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of a major member of the Motown family, Mary Wilson of the Supremes," Gordy said in a statement.

The three-time Grammy winner criticized the Recording Academy on Tuesday after he was severely snubbed after having one of the years biggest albums with After Hours and being tapped as the Super Bowl halftime headline performer. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)The Weeknd may be known for his graphic music videos and performances featuring blood and violence, but the three-time Grammy winner says he will tone down his act during the Super Bowl halftime show. The pop star said he will “keep it PG” during his headliner slot on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium as the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Florida. The 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show will be different this year due to the pandemic and The Weeknd said he will use different parts of the stadium, the field and a “little bit" of the famously massive pirate ship. AdWhen asked for his favorite Super Bowl halftime show, The Weeknd cited Diana Ross' 1996 performance.

That’s why we decided to round up a list of artists that are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but absolutely deserve to be one day. Tina TurnerThe legendary singer is already inducted in the Rock Hall of Fame, alongside her ex-husband Ike Turner, but Tina Turner hasn’t been inducted as a solo artist yet. The B-52′sIt’s a travesty that The B-52′s have never even been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. While the Rock Hall doesn’t have a ton of country artists inducted, legends Johnny Cash and Brenda Lee are in the Hall of Fame, so there really isn’t an excuse for Parton’s absence. OutKastRap artists have slowly but surely been getting recognized by the Rock Hall, so it’s only a matter of time before OutKast gets its due.

For more of the nitty-gritty details, check here. Consider supporting local journalism. Our small but mighty local team works tirelessly to bring you high-quality, uncensored news and cultural coverage of Central Florida. Unlike many newspapers, ours is free and we'd like to keep it that way, because we believe, now more than ever, everyone deserves access to accurate, independent coverage of their community. Whether it's a one-time acknowledgement of this article or an ongoing pledge, your support helps keep Orlandos true free press

Diana Ross performs onstage during the 61st Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Feb. 10, 2019, in Los Angeles. (CNN) - Diana Ross is to perform in the "legends slot" at Glastonbury 2020, it was announced Thursday, making the soul icon the first artist confirmed for the festival's 50th anniversary event. Previous acts who have taken this prestigious slot include Paul Simon, Lionel Richie, Dolly Parton and Kylie Minogue, who performed this year to a record-breaking audience. Glastonbury Festival announced the news on Twitter on Thursday morning. When Ross last performed live in the UK -- at Petworth Park in 2008 -- she famously reprimanded audience members for filming her on their cellphones.