Diana Ross turned 70 on Wednesday. In celebration of her birthday, we looked back on the history of the Supreme queen and one of her favorite people — Michael Jackson.
Ross introduced Michael and the Jackson 5 to the world in 1969. Their chemistry and love for each other was evident from their first televised moment. Here is that classic meeting and nine other significant times they shared the spotlight.
1. Diana introduces the Jackson 5 on “The Hollywood Palace” (1969).
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When hosting “The Hollywood Palace” variety show on Oct. 18, 1969, Ross introduces the Jackson 5 to perform, and then a 10-year-old Michael participates in comedic skits with Ross and Sammy Davis Jr. In one bit, she begins to announce a special guest and Michael walks on stage before she says his name. When she teases him, saying that he isn’t the person she was referring to, Michael replies, “Well, who else do you think makes the stage come to real life besides me and Ed Sullivan?”
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2. “Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5″ (1969).
Ross, Motown’s superstar recording artist, adds her name to their debut album, “Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5.” In her liner notes for the album, released Dec.18, 1969, she sings the praises of the family act from Gary, Indiana. “The Jackson 5 sing honest. Straight out. No tricks. No gimmicks. But good. Very, very, very good,” she writes.
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3. Diana and Michael co-star in “The Wiz” (1978).
One of Diana and Michael’s best collaborations is their “Ease on Down the Road” duet from “The Wiz,” an African-American adaptation of “The Wizard of Oz.” As Dorothy and the Scarecrow, the two become a pair of giddy school children when they get together. Here, they sing and dance as they skip down the yellow brick road.
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4. Diana and Michael go on a date (1980).
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Diana and Michael arrive on the red carpet of the Academy Awards, hand-in-hand. When Regis Philbin asks if Michael is her escort, Diana teases, “Absolutely. This is my date, look.” Then she kisses Michael.
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5. Michael joins Diana on stage (1981).
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MJ is without a doubt the king. Every time i listen his songs i feel like he is still alive. Absolutely one of the best music superstars ever been born!