'My five children really take care of their mum' – said by Diana Ross, opened up this time
No one can beat her when it comes to loud entrances. In the navy-blue carpet in an extraordinary, floor-grazing white gown, the star lit up the Met Gala last month. Even after 20 years of absence, she made a stunning entry in a feather-boa-trimmed cape and hat with several assistants carrying the train up the stairs.
In a rare, exclusive interview with 'Mirror,' Diana shared how fashion—and numerous dazzling costume changes—will be at the heart of the new dates. She explains it with 'I'm really looking forward to coming to the UK... I love the country and the British people have elegance.'
Her last series of shows
It includes the Queen's Platinum Jubilee concert and her unforgettable turn on Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage in 2022, as well as the Royal Albert Hall the following year.
She says, 'I'm bringing my live band and I've added an orchestra and a choir that will really make these shows special...it's almost two hours of memories, dancing, and dazzling costume changes.'
About her fashion
Her dresses are all custom-made, with Diana personally being involved in the whole process. She said, 'Fashion and music are both forms of self-expression—it's really a part of who I am and how I connect. On this tour, I want every gown and every song to reflect a spirit of being fun and elegant,' Further saying, 'Music and fashion go hand and hand - dressing up feels wonderful, and I want to inspire everyone coming to the shows - to do the same.
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Family means a lot to Diana; apart from fashion, she has five kids and eight grandchildren. She says, 'My family is really my greatest joy and blessing. [Eldest daughter] Rhonda travels with me on tour and will be at the shows. My five children really take care of their mum.'
Diana says she was determined to pay homage to all her kids by sewing all their names into her Met Gala gown. She explains with 'Fashion, like music, tells a story,' adding, 'The Met Gala was a special moment for me.
My son Evan and a young designer Ugo Mozie and I collaborated on the gown and cloak that I wore. We wanted something meaningful. The 18-foot train stretches across generations with the names of my adult children and grandchildren beautifully embroidered on it.
It's beaded and has crystals— the details celebrate my family, and our love.'
The Primettes, an all-girl singing group
Her life changed forever when she met Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson, and the three girls, along with Betty McGlown, started this girl group.
'My love for singing became my life and my passion...those moments really gave me hope. It was the beginning of this beautiful, incredibly blessed journey,' she said. In 1967, the band's name was changed to 'Diana Ross and the Supremes', before Diana started solo. She said, 'The audiences have requested songs that were big: I'm Still Waiting, Love Hangover and Chain Reaction.
UK, here I come,'
She shared how she felt while performing, saying, 'There is nothing more magical than performing. When I go out on stage, I feel alive. That's pure magic to me,' Further adding, 'Performing on stage brings me a lot of joy. It's fun for me as well as the audience. I can feel the exchange of energy with the audience as I perform. I love seeing the beautiful, happy faces from the stage. The audiences are such an important part of all my shows.
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Concluding with 'I want everyone to feel like they're part of something truly special. They are just as much a part of the shows as I am — each show is a night I hope they'll never forget. Music. Memories. And Dazzle,'
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