The New York Times bestselling biographer provides "the dish on Motown's most famous songstress" in this newly updated edition (The Dallas Morning News).

Drawn from hundreds of interviews conducted over four decades, Diana Ross paints an unforgettable picture of an extraordinary and often controversial legend—a pop music goddess, acclaimed actress, loving mother, Civil Rights trailblazer, and consummate...

"The untold story of the woman whose music and afro inspired a generation, whose voice provided a soundtrack for the unfolding civil rights movement of the 1950s and '60s"-- Provided by publisher.

Since Houston's death in 2012 Crawford has stayed out of the limelight and held the great joys, wild adventures, and hard truths of her life with the artist close to her heart. Crawford breaks her silence to share the moving and often complicated story of her life and relationship with the singer and actress.

"From Turner Classic Movies and Donald Bogle, the award-winning author and leading authority on Black cinema history, this is a comprehensive and lavish biography of Hollywood's first African American movie goddess"-- Provided by publisher.

Rosetta could sing and play guitar like no one had ever before. From her church's stage to Carnegie Hall, she brought her incredible gift of music to the world. With it, she also helped invent rock and roll!

"Legendary singer Roberta Flack reflects on her early childhood and her love of music"-- Provided by publisher.

"This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of H.E.R., covering her early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes. With striking photographs and interesting sidebars, the book relays H.E.R.'s childhood achievements as Gabi Wilson, her disappearance from the music scene, and her reemergence as the thrilling artist known as H.E.R. Features include a timeline, glossary, online resources, source notes, and an index." -- Amazon.com....

"Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton is best-known for two songs covered by white rock 'n' roll stars (Elvis Presley, "Hound Dog"; Janis Joplin, "Ball 'n' Chain") but she is unquestionably one of the great blueswomen of her generation. She embodies some of the clichés of the blues, too: Born in the South, raised in the church, appropriated by white performers, hard drinking, relatively early death, big nickname, buried in an indigent's grave. Lynnée...

"By twenty-two years old, Aaliyah had already accomplished a staggering amount: hit records, acclaimed acting roles, and fame that was just about to cross over into superstardom. Like her song, she was already "more than a woman" but her shocking death in a plane crash prevented her from fully growing into one. Now, two decades later, the full story of Aaliyah's life and cultural impact is finally and lovingly explored. Baby Girl features never-before-told...