Fact: An exhibition celebrating The Supremes is to open at The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on 25 June (15). The show will feature memorabilia from the private collection of bandmember Mary Wilson.
Quote: "Mum and mama and mummy, now grandmummy, I love it." The Supremes legend Diana Ross is embracing life as a grandmother and mum of five at the age of 66.
Fact: Pop legends The Supremes are set to be honoured by London's V+A museum in a new exhibition based on the Sixties soul group.
Quote: "Diana Ross so disliked the fact that we were doing the show that when I met her she was colder to me than a block of ice." Original DREAMGIRLS star Sheryl Lee Ralph on her first meeting with Ross, who contends the musical and movie is based on her own career with soul group The Supremes. Ralph portrayed the character Beyonce Knowles plays in the hit Dreamgirls film on Broadway.
Quote: "I tried, but I won't do that again." Diana Ross rules out a The Supremes reunion.
Fact: DREAMGIRLS star JENNIFER HUDSON started the Golden Globe Awards off on an emotional note last night (15JAN07) when she dedicated her Best Supporting Actress award - the first handed out - to The Supremes star FLORENCE BALLARD, calling her "a lady who never really got a fair chance," and adding, "You will never be forgotten."
Fact: DREAMGIRLS star JENNIFER HUDSON started the Golden Globe Awards off on an emotional note last night (15JAN07) when she dedicated her Best Supporting Actress award - the first handed out - to The Supremes star FLORENCE BALLARD, calling her "a lady who never really got a fair chance," and adding, "You will never be forgotten."
Quote: "I had a private screening and I'm crying... because it's closer to the truth than they even know... We did some great things and it needs to be known." The Supremes star Mary Wilson is touched by new movie musical DREAMGIRLS, which is inspired by the story of the soul trio.