Gransnet forums

News & politics

Why Diana Ross?

(93 Posts)
Sparklefizz Wed 18-May-22 09:07:15

Why is Diana Ross headlining the Platinum Jubilee Party and not a British singer as this is a very British event?

And I also thought it was odd to have Tom Cruise the other evening.

BlueBelle Wed 18-May-22 17:25:46

Isn’t Adele still trying to sort out her concert in US that she cancelled at short notice ?
I m with you ‘MissA’ annie Lennox would be great
I think the Queen liked Queen but then Freddy wasn’t English either so wouldn’t have suited the English only people and he’s busy rocking his harp anyway

Sparklefizz Wed 18-May-22 17:21:12

It was an American friend of mine who expressed surprise that in the UK we didn't think we had any suitable singers. She pointed out that in the US they don't have a British singer at the Super Bowl, for instance.

We could have had Ed Sheeran, Adele, Ellie Goulding, Jack Savoretti, Elton John to name just a few, even Tom Jones and Shirley Bassey whose voices have held up.

Katie59 Wed 18-May-22 17:19:27

I hadn’t seen Katherine Jenkins for a few years and was surprised how much weight she had lost, apparently she has liver problem, hope it improves.

timetogo2016 Wed 18-May-22 17:17:42

I went to Harrods once,never saw anyone famous,then again i didn`t look at people shorter than me.
It will be interesting to see Diane Ross,close up obviously.
I thought Ed Sheeran/Adele would have been a good choice.

GrannyGravy13 Wed 18-May-22 17:14:50

volver

BlueBelle I hope that's an autocorrect grin

Harrods was my treat when I used to visit London on business. Fortnum and Mason do fab afternoon teas, or they used to!

Fortnum and Mason are currently serving a very nice Jubilee themed afternoon tea.

vegansrock Wed 18-May-22 17:10:42

Well the ingredients of that pudding aren’t exactly British- Swiss Roll? Amaretti biscuits? Why not Bakewell tart and Eccles cakes???
Blimey some people are so narrow minded

volver Wed 18-May-22 17:10:16

Petera

volver

I saw her in Harrods once. She's tiny. (Diana Ross, not the Queen. And I don't often go to Harrods.)

I think that may even be a rule. Any time I see a famous person I think "s/he's tiny"

When it comes to "tiny", Kylie takes the biscuit.

I sat next to Dara O Briain on a plane once.

He is not tiny. grin

He was lovely though.

NotTooOld Wed 18-May-22 17:03:49

I used to go to Harrods when I lived near London. I always thought it was overcrowded and overpriced. The lifts were good though. Reminded me of 'Are You Being Served?'

Dinahmo Wed 18-May-22 16:58:27

volver

I saw her in Harrods once. She's tiny. (Diana Ross, not the Queen. And I don't often go to Harrods.)

I used to go to Harrods for the loos. somewhat less after they started charging. Free if you had refreshments.

I also used to buy scrag end of neck of lamb there because I figured it would be better quality than that available from most butchers. And it was.

A friend used to go and pretend that he wanted to buy a grand piano so that he could play them. They didn't stop people because they could have been pop stars.

kittylester Wed 18-May-22 16:57:56

I think it was The 3 Degrees that Prince Charles liked.

I also saw Diana Ross years ago - she was very good but it was years ago.

Petera Wed 18-May-22 16:57:09

volver

I saw her in Harrods once. She's tiny. (Diana Ross, not the Queen. And I don't often go to Harrods.)

I think that may even be a rule. Any time I see a famous person I think "s/he's tiny"

Polly73 Wed 18-May-22 16:30:19

Could have had Jane MacDonald and James Corden grin

MissAdventure Wed 18-May-22 16:03:37

That's a cue for a song...
I've been to Halfords, but I've never been to me.

Riverwalk Wed 18-May-22 16:02:36

My name is River and I've never been to Halfords, but I'm sure it's very nice!

MissAdventure Wed 18-May-22 16:00:18

Lulu makes me want to shout.
Annie Lennox would be my choice.

volver Wed 18-May-22 15:59:54

If you're like me you type the right thing and the PC has a mind of its own. Halfords is quite nice though!

paddyann54 Wed 18-May-22 15:59:09

bet you Lulu is gutted,she's very vocal about being British and a unionist ,you'd think Lizzie would have had a space for her .lol

Joseanne Wed 18-May-22 15:59:00

Just trying to think of British female singers.
Emeli Sandé?

Prince Harry headlines events in America. Maybe it's just a swap?

BlueBelle Wed 18-May-22 15:55:45

Haha yes I have been to Halfords ? volver it did say it right before I posted
Never been to any posh places in London though, my go to place was Camden market , and Shepherd’s Bush loved them both

Riverwalk Wed 18-May-22 15:52:57

Halfords! grin

Chestnut Wed 18-May-22 15:52:09

The only internationally high-profile female singer that springs to mind is Adele but she would have to sing some more suitable songs. The Queen would have to choose the songs.

We also have Annie Lennox and Alison Moyet but she may not be high enough profile. Katherine Jenkins and Charlotte Church the same. Just trying to think of British female singers.

volver Wed 18-May-22 15:47:42

BlueBelle I hope that's an autocorrect grin

Harrods was my treat when I used to visit London on business. Fortnum and Mason do fab afternoon teas, or they used to!

MissAdventure Wed 18-May-22 15:45:20

I like Burly Chassis...

BlueBelle Wed 18-May-22 15:44:58

Oh and I ve never even seen Halfords or Fortnum and mason but I have been in Red Square does that count ?

BlueBelle Wed 18-May-22 15:43:48

But why does it need to be an English singer or group she’s travelled the world and may have wide tastes in music I thought it was fir her not us !! Gosh what a small minded country we have become
She could have had Shirley Bassey but maybe she prefers Diana Ross s voice