Diana Ross Pisses Off Her Audience
Diana Ross pulled the diva act at the 2008 Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival. Just before her set, concert goers were told that "to honor Miss Ross’ wishes, she will not be shown on the monitors." Unfortunately that meant no one beyond the first row could see Diana perform. "It was at the eleventh hour that her manager said she wouldn’t allow us to IMAG (In Vivo Imaging) her performance," said a concert promoter, "and, if any cameras were present, she would not go on stage."
Diana Ross so pissed off the concert goers they booed and hissed through the entire performance. The Festival Spokesman pulled no punches in a statement made after the show. "The much anticipated performance of Diana Ross on Saturday proved somewhat disappointing to many patrons who expected a very interactive set." he said. "Miss Ross’ request to have a restricted display of her performance however, inconvenienced patrons who were left feeling distanced from the stage and her performance."
It’s being reported that Diana was paid $300,000 for the appearance and concert goers paid from $80 to $307 to sit in attendance. Other headliners included Mary, Mary, Billy Ocean, and Koko Taylor. You know I’d be requesting a refund. She probably didn’t want anyone to put her on YouTube.
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