Well what do u all think? Is Diana Ross a better actress or recording artist?
Make your case.

I'm actually not a fan of her voice.

I love a lot of the Supremes' stuff, but that's mostly because the material is so excellent, I'd love it even if I were singing it.

I realized that I didn't like her voice when I tried to listen to the Lady Sings The Blues soundtrack, and the sound of her thin-ass voice doing Billie Holiday songs made me go "Gaaaahh!"

That said, though, her fabulousness factor is not to be fucked with.

Better actress. She was brilliant in "Lady Sings The Blues." That was Oscar worthy.

blackguitaristz said:

Harleopolis in 3....2....1....

See the tv movie Out Of Darkness. Then you make the call.

There isnt a film that shes ever done where her performance wasnt great IMO. Shes a compelling actress and I cant figure out why she hasnt done more films in recent years. Id buy a ticket to see her in a film anyday. Shes done some really good tv movies too. I want more films from the Diva. Im not as excited about new music from Diana Ross as I am abnout new films. Besides, there isnt much more that she can do to top her Motown and early RCA days. She kicks ass in that department. Shes recorded some of the most memorable songs ever. More films though, please!

TheMistress said:

Yeah, I agree with the thin ass voice. But I thought she did a great job with the acting. The bathroom scene alone.

WhamBamGlamSlam said:

i JUST seent that movie..i thought it wuz pretty good-btw her voice is weak-mediocre at best

blackguitaristz said:

ooohhh...i like the scene where piano man (richard pryor) od's....done extremely well

what the fuckity? since when is Diana Ross not a great singer?

CinisterCee said:

Im not sure why some of these Orgers are dissin' Diana's singing ability. Everyonez a critic.

singer. i took my ex or whatever they are these days to her concert. it was good .

i think her voice is iconic, but her acting? i'm sorry. she reminds me of a caffeinated chihuahua in her movies. it works in 'the wiz', but she was absolutely the LAST person who should have played billie holiday.

i dont think she can sing...not even a lil' bit-her voice is like nonfat milk to me

sweet said:

Yeah, but she's recorded great songs (say will you will about Madonna's voice, although I like it, but she has also recorded great songs). I haven't seen her in that many movies but of those I have seen and remember ("Mahogony", "The Wiz" and "Double Platinum") I'd definately say acting but I'll catch "Lady Sings the Blues" sooner or later.

VinnyM27 said:

You have got 2 see Out of Darkness. Its one of her finest films! Rent it!

WhamBamGlamSlam said:

What a nice photo of her...

She was excellent in this movie. I thought she was going to seriously return to acting after this but nothing really transpired other than Double Platinum.
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dreamfactory313 said:

Are you being fun or is it actually good?

VinnyM27 said:

Yes! Im dead serious. Is a really intense movie. A must see!

dreamfactory313 said:

I've never heard of it so I'll be shocked if I can find it but I'll look. Thanks for the recommendation.

dreamfactory313 said:

It's a TV movie and Amazon doesn't list (and they at least list just about everything...). Where in the hell did you rent it?

blackguitaristz said:

I still don't understand why that one is not on DVD yet

VinnyM27 said:

Anytime! Heres a picture of her while in character for the film.



Diana Ross portrays a paranoid-schizophrenic who struggles with her mental illness and her fight to get well. This was a made-for-TV movie on ABC.


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VinnyM27 said:

I didnt rent it. I borrowed it from the library and made a VHS copy. Ive been looking around online and I dont know if its for commercial sale on VHS or DVD right now. Good luck finding it.

She was nominated for a Golden Globe for this TV movie. I wonder if she would still consider acting.

dreamfactory313 said:

I guess you were lucky. I doubt I'll find it...

Fantastic in "Lady Sings", mediocre in other stuff. Never been a big fan of her voice but if she launched into "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" I'd cry like a bitch

I prefer her acting to her singing. I actually like the films I've seen her in and I don't like her (nasal) singing much at all.

NewPowerSista said:

Seeing her in concert last year really made me appreciate her more. She still sounds as fresh as any time you play one of her records.

GO DIANA BABY GIRRRL!

Trivia: In the late 70s,Diana Ross was dating actor Ryan O'Neal.The two of them were gonna star in a film called 'The Bodyguard'.Yes,this is the same movie that Whitney Houston later made with Kevin Costner.For some reason,Diana and Ryan never made the movie,and the script floated around for years.Finally,in 1992,it was made into a (very successful) movie.I wonder if Diana regrets not making it first?