Lawd, every other time I see this thread, I keep seeing "Dianna Ross avoiding STEVEN TYLER (of Aerosmith) "

KingBAD said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

She always had very beautiful eyes even before all the work she had done to herself..

i always thought she had a thyroid prollum... go figure.

U funny!

I don't blame her. T.P. has the wherewithall ($$ and connections, crew, etc.) to make or help develop films that have a deeper meaning in the community but he doesn't.

TD3 said:

Terrib3Towel said:

Just curious. Didn't Motown screw all their artists by not paying them properly? How did Diana get so wealthy? I know homegirl sittin' on millions..

Call me Ms. Ross, left Motown. Ms. Ross will be forever be known in part in signing one of the biggest recording contracts (at the time) in history, 20 million from RCA. That 20 million wasn't for recording, it wasn't given as a stipulation for recording a set number of albums... it was a start up signing bonus. If you figure in the numerous US/World tours and merchandise for which artist get all profits, she was able to make millions.

The story goes when Ms. Ross was offered 20 million by RCA, she told Motown she would stay with them if they matched the offer, Motown demurred. Call me Ms. Ross walked... good for her.

Smart move on her part

If she doesn't want to work with Tyler Perry,that's fine but it would be great if she could start doing movies again.She's a good actress.

SoulAlive said:

If she doesn't want to work with Tyler Perry,that's fine but it would be great if she could start doing movies again.She's a good actress.

We just need a different director

SoulAlive said:

TD3 said:

Call me Ms. Ross, left Motown. Ms. Ross will be forever be known in part in signing one of the biggest recording contracts (at the time) in history, 20 million from RCA. That 20 million wasn't for recording, it wasn't given as a stipulation for recording a set number of albums... it was a start up signing bonus. If you figure in the numerous US/World tours and merchandise for which artist get all profits, she was able to make millions.

The story goes when Ms. Ross was offered 20 million by RCA, she told Motown she would stay with them if they matched the offer, Motown demurred. Call me Ms. Ross walked... good for her.

Smart move on her part

She knows she's the talent. I am so lucky I got to see Diana in concert.

imago said:

Lawd, every other time I see this thread, I keep seeing "Dianna Ross avoiding STEVEN TYLER (of Aerosmith) "

Diana Ross Can’t Stand Tyler Perry And His Movies, Calls Madea “Lowbrow” With No Substance

Diana Ross Is Not A Fan Of Tyler Perry

Well she’s entitled to her own opinion…isn’t she???

DIANA ROSS hates Tyler Perry – she considers his “Madea” money making machine “lowbrow” and WORSE! The 68-year-old Mo­town icon has flatly refused repeated requests to co-star with the “House of Payne” creator because she regards his body of work as too low­brow, say insiders.

“Diana feels Tyler’s mov­ies, TV shows and especially his main character ‘Madea’ have no substance,” an insider said. The acclaimed actor/director/ producer has been trying to work with his idol Diana for years, “but she refuses to even discuss the prospect with him,” according to the insider.

The 42-year-old creative ge­nius is devastated by Diana’s slap in the face and told a reporter: “She’s the only person that I have dreamed of working with that will not return my phone calls.” Tyler found out that the for­mer lead singer of The Supremes thinks his plays, movies and TV shows exploit African-American stereotypes, said the source.

“Diana is all about her enter­tainment legacy,” the insider ex­plained. “The last thing she wants is to co-star in a cheesy comedy starring a black man in a fat suit playing a half-cocked, angry old woman waving a gun.

Pure comedy.

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KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Diana Ross Can’t Stand Tyler Perry And His Movies, Calls Madea “Lowbrow” With No Substance

Posted on July 6th, 2012

Diana Ross Is Not A Fan Of Tyler Perry

Well she’s entitled to her own opinion…isn’t she???

DIANA ROSS hates Tyler Perry – she considers his “Madea” money making machine “lowbrow” and WORSE! The 68-year-old Mo­town icon has flatly refused repeated requests to co-star with the “House of Payne” creator because she regards his body of work as too low­brow, say insiders.

“Diana feels Tyler’s mov­ies, TV shows and especially his main character ‘Madea’ have no substance,” an insider said. The acclaimed actor/director/ producer has been trying to work with his idol Diana for years, “but she refuses to even discuss the prospect with him,” according to the insider.

The 42-year-old creative ge­nius is devastated by Diana’s slap in the face and told a reporter: “She’s the only person that I have dreamed of working with that will not return my phone calls.” Tyler found out that the for­mer lead singer of The Supremes thinks his plays, movies and TV shows exploit African-American stereotypes, said the source.

“Diana is all about her enter­tainment legacy,” the insider ex­plained. “The last thing she wants is to co-star in a cheesy comedy starring a black man in a fat suit playing a half-cocked, angry old woman waving a gun.

Pure comedy.

Diana Ross go have several seats...now you are the "spokesperson" for that which is good, decent and holy? Whatever.....you spent years upon years backstabbing your fellow band members for the sake of your career, spent years being jealous of other females in the industry (Barbra Striesand and Whitney Houston just to name a few), you spent years messing around with someone else's husband (Berry Gordy) AND you had one of your ex husband thinking that your oldest daughter was his when you knew all along it was Berry's. So don't try to come at Tyler Perry....at least he has tried to help the careers of blacks struggling in Hollywood. I ask you Diana Ross...who have you helped with all your star power? Who's career have you helped launch with your celebrity status? Who have you mentored? NO ONE...that's the answer...NO ONE. I respect the fact that you are a legend and rightfully so, but you are in no way, shape or form someone I would want to mark my career after. Having "class" isn't just about wearing the right clothes, having your hair and makeup perfect and speaking properly...it's about your mindset, your attitude and you have had the most nastiest attitude of all female divas in that industry!! And you still do!!

While most of this ^ is most likely true (given the things folks have been saying about Ms. Ross for years) it still does not abdicate T.P. from doing the right thing.

His fillms are kind of "low brow" and he could do more/better films and plays--can't he? Certainly if he doesn't have the range, he has the $ to sponsor someone who can.

Diana has already worked with trannies before so working with Tyler shouldn't be a stretch!

ScissorsRockPaper said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Diana Ross Can’t Stand Tyler Perry And His Movies, Calls Madea “Lowbrow” With No Substance

Posted on July 6th, 2012

Diana Ross Is Not A Fan Of Tyler Perry

Well she’s entitled to her own opinion…isn’t she???

Pure comedy.

Diana Ross go have several seats...now you are the "spokesperson" for that which is good, decent and holy? Whatever.....you spent years upon years backstabbing your fellow band members for the sake of your career, spent years being jealous of other females in the industry (Barbra Striesand and Whitney Houston just to name a few), you spent years messing around with someone else's husband (Berry Gordy) AND you had one of your ex husband thinking that your oldest daughter was his when you knew all along it was Berry's. So don't try to come at Tyler Perry....at least he has tried to help the careers of blacks struggling in Hollywood. I ask you Diana Ross...who have you helped with all your star power? Who's career have you helped launch with your celebrity status? Who have you mentored? NO ONE...that's the answer...NO ONE. I respect the fact that you are a legend and rightfully so, but you are in no way, shape or form someone I would want to mark my career after. Having "class" isn't just about wearing the right clothes, having your hair and makeup perfect and speaking properly...it's about your mindset, your attitude and you have had the most nastiest attitude of all female divas in that industry!! And you still do!!

While most of this ^ is most likely true (given the things folks have been saying about Ms. Ross for years) it still does not abdicate T.P. from doing the right thing.

His fillms are kind of "low brow" and he could do more/better films and plays--can't he? Certainly if he doesn't have the range, he has the $ to sponsor someone who can.

.

[Edited 7/6/12 19:54pm]

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Diana Ross Can’t Stand Tyler Perry And His Movies, Calls Madea “Lowbrow” With No Substance

Posted on July 6th, 2012

Diana Ross Is Not A Fan Of Tyler Perry

Well she’s entitled to her own opinion…isn’t she???

DIANA ROSS hates Tyler Perry – she considers his “Madea” money making machine “lowbrow” and WORSE! The 68-year-old Mo­town icon has flatly refused repeated requests to co-star with the “House of Payne” creator because she regards his body of work as too low­brow, say insiders.

“Diana feels Tyler’s mov­ies, TV shows and especially his main character ‘Madea’ have no substance,” an insider said. The acclaimed actor/director/ producer has been trying to work with his idol Diana for years, “but she refuses to even discuss the prospect with him,” according to the insider.

The 42-year-old creative ge­nius is devastated by Diana’s slap in the face and told a reporter: “She’s the only person that I have dreamed of working with that will not return my phone calls.” Tyler found out that the for­mer lead singer of The Supremes thinks his plays, movies and TV shows exploit African-American stereotypes, said the source.

“Diana is all about her enter­tainment legacy,” the insider ex­plained. “The last thing she wants is to co-star in a cheesy comedy starring a black man in a fat suit playing a half-cocked, angry old woman waving a gun.

Pure comedy.

Diana Ross go have several seats...now you are the "spokesperson" for that which is good, decent and holy? Whatever.....you spent years upon years backstabbing your fellow band members for the sake of your career, spent years being jealous of other females in the industry (Barbra Striesand and Whitney Houston just to name a few), you spent years messing around with someone else's husband (Berry Gordy) AND you had one of your ex husband thinking that your oldest daughter was his when you knew all along it was Berry's. So don't try to come at Tyler Perry....at least he has tried to help the careers of blacks struggling in Hollywood. I ask you Diana Ross...who have you helped with all your star power? Who's career have you helped launch with your celebrity status? Who have you mentored? NO ONE...that's the answer...NO ONE. I respect the fact that you are a legend and rightfully so, but you are in no way, shape or form someone I would want to mark my career after. Having "class" isn't just about wearing the right clothes, having your hair and makeup perfect and speaking properly...it's about your mindset, your attitude and you have had the most nastiest attitude of all female divas in that industry!! And you still do!!

Whose career has Tyler helped reach celebrity status?? Tyler's complete body of work is shit and insulting. I've tried to give him a chance, but he keeps doing the same thing and needs to seriously go to film school. I'm tired of his minstel shows.

Some of what you said was wrong. Diana's husband knew all along their oldest wasn't his. It was the daughter that didn't know

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The only status Tyler raised is his goddamn self. Janet didn't even need his help, he just used her to get all the money.

Diana's career been set. The fuck does she need Madea for? Fuck him.

"His films are kinda lowbrow..."

Kinda?

KINDA?!

How about they are. In fact most of them are lower than lowbrow.

His plays - least the play I saw from the DVD in my brother's car back in the day - were MUCH better.

[Edited 7/6/12 20:26pm]

Tyler still takes L's. He just needs to move on. Ain't he already making billions? Shit, Mary Wilson wouldn't even try to be in his films because those dresses she's been showing off is making her money too.

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

For whatever work either of the two are doing, the level of vitriol parading itself around this thread under the guise of righteous indignation is rather alarming.

He is a terrible, terrible director. Who could blame her?

Didn't Diana help launch the Jackson 5?

Only by name....

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Only by name....

Michael lived with her at one point, didn't he?

Yes he did. Which started his obsession with her..

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

U not going to get the MJ fammies attacking me on here. I have said enough...

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Yes he did. Which started his obsession with her..

So it wasn't simply by name then, was it?

Azz said:

Didn't Diana help launch the Jackson 5?

Nah Bobby Taylor did. Diana was told by Motown to promote them so her own solo career can get off the ground. Diana was then a diligent soldier for Motown's army and did whatever "master Gordy" told her.

Because he's Tyler Perry