Ross to Serve as "Idol" Mentor

Diana RossDiana Ross told David Letterman that she is going to be on "American Idol" this season.

During a taping of "The Late Show" this afternoon, the legendary singer told Dave, "I'm going to do the 'American Idol,' as a mentor. And then I'll leave from there and I'll go on tour, March and April."

"Idol" producers were not immediately available for comment. The show premieres tonight at 8PM ET/PT on Fox.



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16. she is lying the stupid bitch.
american idol does not need her
she is just trying to get attention the friggin ho

Posted at 10:14PM on Jan 16th 2007 by d - man

17. The one and only Legend and Diva of the last fourty five/fifty years is BARBRA. Diana Ross is a homely old untalented performer. If it it wasn't for Bob Mackie dressing her in a DRAG QUEEN look of Rhinestones, Sequins, Feathers, and exagerrated wigs, nobody on the street would give her as single glance. She could never sing. Her claim to fame was strictly visual. Barbra doesn't need to wear all of that makeup, and crap, and Drag Queen gowns, because she has a God given talent. It used to be "Call Me Miss Ross", now it's "Call Me A Has Been"., and a mean & nasty one at that.

Posted at 10:33PM on Jan 16th 2007 by Larry Brescia

18. Total prima donna. Her imperial arrogance and outrageous temper and demands are legendary.

If it weren't for Berry Gordy's savvy and talent at finding a long line of great song writers we wouldn't know who Ms. Ross is. She's a fair entertainer and certainly successful beyond her dreams I'm sure, but she is not and has never been a truly great singer. And her weak soprano voice has not improved with age.

Posted at 10:22PM on Jan 16th 2007 by LThompson

19. DIANA ROSS WAS BORN IN THE DETROIT, MICHIGAN PROJECTS. THAT VOICELESS, NO TALENT, NASTY, ARROGANT POOR EXCUSE FOR A DRAG QUEEN SHOULD FORGET HER CAREER. ..........IT'S OVER. NOBODY IS GOING TO PAY TO HEAR HER SING OFF KEY.

Posted at 10:32PM on Jan 16th 2007 by Larry Brescia

20. L Thompson - you are a loon. She has one of the best catalog ever. She is one of the great perfomer who changed American Culture. An ICON. Though she doesn't have a big voice, she knows how to use it...Now...you may shut the f*** up.

Word!

Posted at 10:55PM on Jan 16th 2007 by Kimmie

21. I agree with L Thompson...

Who does she think she is charging $600 to see her in concert in Australia? HAHAHA!!! I didnt know anyone who went - we dont like her THAT much down here, well not as much as she likes herself anyway!

Posted at 10:37PM on Jan 16th 2007 by Dan

22. Michael Jacksons Transformation to the Bizzare began when this wench convinced him he really was the Scarecrow in Wiz.. Who is she going to mentor now, country bumpkins and inner city wanna be's on a show that does more to demean people than to build them up.

Quick, name her last song that was a hit, or the last movie she was in that was a hit, and dont go back more than 20 years...

Thats what I thought. You have to look it up

Quit living in the past, she was glorified than but shouldnt be now. She's more plastered than Paula

Posted at 12:00AM on Jan 17th 2007 by LoveChild

23. Michael Jacksons Transformation to the Bizzare began when this wench convinced him he really was the Scarecrow in Wiz.. Who is she going to mentor now, country bumpkins and inner city wanna be's on a show that does more to demean people than to build them up.

Quick, name her last song that was a hit, or the last movie she was in that was a hit, and dont go back more than 20 years...

Thats what I thought. You have to look it up

Quit living in the past, she was glorified than but shouldnt be now. She's more plastered than Paula

Posted at 12:12AM on Jan 17th 2007 by LoveChild

24. We here in , Detroit , refer to her as the pretender to the crown . Arethra has held that for as long as anybody knows . You have the arrogant factor confused . Thats ' Flint or St. Louis . Dickhead .We are the guys who invented Motown , House-trance , with guys like HArry Hodini , Lilly Tomlin , Iggy , kid rock , Eminem , foghat , plus Working while stoned , the diner , milkshakes and back seats in cars . I don't know about you but back seats alone have given me great memories .
Dickheads .

Posted at 1:25AM on Jan 17th 2007 by nASTY bOIL

25. Nasty Boil ... YOU ARE THE DICKHEAD.

Wanna step outside?

Posted at 1:36AM on Jan 17th 2007 by Big Boy

26. Still better than the tired bitches in the music business today. You have to respect a great performer, and great she is...I'm certain she is not thinking about any of the hater on this site. Count your money, sip your wine, and enjoy the children Miss One.

Posted at 1:36AM on Jan 17th 2007 by Kimmie

27. Kimmie STFU

Posted at 1:38AM on Jan 17th 2007 by Brea

28. :::"Idol" producers were not immediately available for comment.

This makes her sound desperate.

Posted at 5:37AM on Jan 17th 2007 by West Ham

29. Diana's new hit CD "I Love You" is terrific! I really enjoy her beautiful voice on The Look of Love, What About Love, You Are So Beautiful, I Want You, and Always and Forever. Billboard gave her CD an excellent review. The song I Love You has been the #1 Internet Radio hit for the last 2 weeks and it's selling fast at retailers and at amazon.com (#32 overall and #6 R&B this morning). Do yourself a favor and start enjoying this lovely CD today.

Posted at 8:39AM on Jan 17th 2007 by tony

30. Diana Ross? Oh god. She is the Queen Bitch of the universe.

Posted at 9:19AM on Jan 17th 2007 by X

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