The Evolution of Diana Ross

Happy birthday to a true music icon!

The Evolution of Diana Ross - The Supremes had their first No. 1 with 1964's "Where Did Our Love Go," setting off an unprecedented run of hits: Between August 1964 and May 1967, Diana and the Supremes had 10 chart-toppers.(Photo: Motown Records)
Diana Ross, Diana Ross - After years of leading the Supremes during their record-breaking run of hits through the 1960s, Diana Ross finally struck out on her own on this 1970 LP, one of her best and most beautiful, propelled by Ashford and Simpson's songwriting powers at their peak.   (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)
Diana Ross in Lady Sings the Blues - The pressure was on for superstar Diana Ross when she made her long-anticipated feature film debut in this biopic about jazz great Billie Holliday. But the singer far exceeded expecations, earning herself an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe for the role.(Photo: Courtesy Paramount Pictures)
The Evolution of Diana Ross\r  - Diana once again starred opposite Billy Dee Williams in 1975's Mahogany. The film was a box-office success, but a critical flop — though the striking images of Ross as a fashion muse are timeless, as is her No. 1 hit from the film's soundtrack, "The Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To?)".\r The Wiz\r - A Black musical rendition of The Wizard of Oz, this performance marked Jackson's first appearance in a film. Despite the poor critical reception to the film in the 70s, the film has gone on to become a cult classic and a favorite amongst movie buffs to this day.\r \r(Photo: Universal Studios)

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The Evolution of Diana Ross\r - After years of rumors and record-label maneuvers, Ross finally did the expected, going solo with her self-titled 1970 debut. The album's second single, a cover of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," gave Diana her first No. 1 on her own.\r\r\r(Photo: Motown Records)

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