Play 90 Diana Ross trivia questions about the Supremes, Motown, solo hits, film roles, disco, and family. Questions name the relevant song, album, film, or person.
Detroit, Motown & the Supremes
Q: What is Diana Ross's full birth name?
A: Diana Ernestine Earle Ross.
Q: When was Diana Ross born?
A: March 26, 1944.
Q: In what city was she born?
A: Detroit.
Q: Which Detroit housing development is associated with Diana Ross’s childhood?
A: Brewster-Douglass Housing Projects.
Q: What group did Diana join as a teenager?
A: The Primettes.
Q: Which male group were the Primettes linked with?
A: The Primes.
Q: What did the Primettes become?
A: The Supremes.
Q: Which label signed the Supremes?
A: Motown.
Q: Who founded Motown?
A: Berry Gordy.
Q: Who were the classic three Supremes in their biggest era?
A: Diana Ross, Florence Ballard, and Mary Wilson.
Q: Which singing role did Diana Ross increasingly take in the Supremes?
A: Lead singer.
Q: Which songwriting and production team created many Supremes hits?
A: Holland-Dozier-Holland.
Q: Who were the members of Holland–Dozier–Holland?
A: Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland.
Q: What 1964 hit became the Supremes' first No. 1?
A: “Where Did Our Love Go.”
Q: What song asks listeners to stop in the name of love?
A: “Stop! In the Name of Love.”
Q: What hand gesture became part of its choreography?
A: One hand extended like a stop sign.
Q: What song says love cannot be hurried?
A: “You Can't Hurry Love.”
Q: What song says “Baby Love”?
A: “Baby Love.”
Q: What song asks someone to come see about her?
A: “Come See About Me.”
Q: What commercial distinction did the Supremes achieve at Motown?
A: Motown's most successful female group and one of the most successful vocal groups ever.
Q: How many U.S. No. 1 singles did the Supremes score in their classic Motown run?
A: Twelve.
Q: What stage image did Motown cultivate for the Supremes?
A: Elegant gowns, wigs, coordinated choreography, polished interviews, and crossover sophistication.
Q: What happened to Florence Ballard?
A: She was removed from the group in 1967 amid personal and professional conflict.
Q: Who replaced Florence Ballard in the Supremes?
A: Cindy Birdsong.
Q: What was the Supremes’ later billing with Diana Ross as lead singer?
A: Diana Ross & the Supremes.
Q: What was Diana's final Supremes No. 1 before departure?
A: “Someday We'll Be Together.”
Q: Was “Someday We’ll Be Together” recorded by the classic Supremes trio?
A: No. Diana's vocal is central with session backing; the title nevertheless became a farewell anthem.
Solo Diana, Ain't No Mountain & Film Stardom
Q: In what year did Diana launch her solo career?
A: 1970.
Q: What is her debut solo album called?
A: Diana Ross.
Q: What Ashford & Simpson-produced song became a solo signature?
A: “Ain't No Mountain High Enough.”
Q: Which duo first recorded “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” as a hit duet?
A: Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.
Q: How did Diana Ross’s “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” arrangement differ from the earlier duet?
A: It used spoken passages, orchestral drama, gospel buildup, and a longer cinematic arrangement.
Q: What U.S. Hot 100 position did Diana Ross’s “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” reach?
A: Reached No. 1.
Q: Who are Ashford & Simpson?
A: Songwriting and production duo Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson.
Q: What 1972 film cast Diana as Billie Holiday?
A: Lady Sings the Blues.
Q: Who was Billie Holiday?
A: Legendary jazz singer.
Q: Which Academy Award nomination did Diana Ross receive for Lady Sings the Blues?
A: Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
Q: Was Lady Sings the Blues Diana Ross’s first major film role?
A: Yes.
Q: Whose songs did Diana Ross perform in Lady Sings the Blues?
A: Billie Holiday repertoire.
Q: What 1975 film stars Diana as a fashion designer?
A: Mahogany.
Q: What is Diana Ross’s character’s name in Mahogany?
A: Tracy Chambers.
Q: What theme song came from Mahogany?
A: “Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To).”
Q: What U.S. chart position did the Theme from Mahogany reach?
A: Reached No. 1.
Q: What question does its title ask?
A: Whether you know where your life is going.
Q: What 1978 musical film cast Diana as Dorothy?
A: The Wiz.
Q: What story does The Wiz reinterpret?
A: The Wizard of Oz.
Q: Who plays the Scarecrow?
A: Michael Jackson.
Q: What song does Diana sing as Dorothy?
A: “Home.”
Q: Who directed The Wiz?
A: Sidney Lumet.
Q: Was The Wiz a major box-office success on its initial release?
A: No, though it later developed cult affection.
Upside Down, Endless Love & Diva Legacy
Q: What 1980 album is simply titled Diana?
A: Diana.
Q: Who produced Diana Ross’s 1980 album Diana?
A: Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards of Chic.
Q: What No. 1 single says her world is upside down?
A: “Upside Down.”
Q: What sound defines it?
A: Chic-style disco-funk bass, guitar, and rhythm.
Q: What empowerment hit appears on the same album?
A: “I'm Coming Out.”
Q: What cultural role did Diana Ross’s “I’m Coming Out” later take on?
A: LGBTQ+ anthem and broader song of self-declaration.
Q: What inspired Nile Rodgers to write it?
A: Seeing multiple drag performers dressed as Diana at a club.
Q: What famous rap song sampled “I'm Coming Out”?
A: The Notorious B.I.G.'s “Mo Money Mo Problems.”
Q: Who appears with the Notorious B.I.G. on “Mo Money Mo Problems”?
A: Puff Daddy and Mase among collaborators.
Q: What 1981 duet paired Diana with Lionel Richie?
A: “Endless Love.”
Q: What film shares the title?
A: Endless Love.
Q: Who wrote Diana Ross and Lionel Richie’s “Endless Love”?
A: Lionel Richie.
Q: What U.S. chart position did “Endless Love” reach?
A: Became a massive No. 1 duet.
Q: What label did Diana leave after decades?
A: Motown.
Q: What label did she join in the early 1980s?
A: RCA in the U.S., with EMI internationally.
Q: What Central Park concerts did Diana perform in 1983?
A: Massive free concerts in New York.
Q: What happened during the first night?
A: Severe weather forced an early end.
Q: What did Diana Ross do after bad weather interrupted her first 1983 Central Park concert?
A: Returned the next day and performed again.
Q: What long hairstyle is strongly associated with Diana?
A: Voluminous glamorous hair and changing high-fashion styles.
Family, Honors, Touring & Hard Diana Ross Trivia
Q: How many children does Diana Ross have?
A: Five.
Q: What actress daughter stars in Black-ish?
A: Tracee Ellis Ross.
Q: What is Tracee Ellis Ross’s character in Black-ish?
A: Rainbow Johnson.
Q: What other daughter is an actress and singer?
A: Rhonda Ross Kendrick.
Q: What son is an actor and musician?
A: Evan Ross.
Q: Whom is Diana Ross’s son Evan married to?
A: Ashlee Simpson.
Q: What Kennedy Center honor did Diana receive?
A: Kennedy Center Honors.
Q: What Presidential Medal did she receive?
A: Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Q: Which U.S. president awarded Diana Ross the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
A: Barack Obama.
Q: What Grammy lifetime recognition did Diana receive?
A: Lifetime Achievement Award.
Q: Did Diana Ross continue touring in later life?
A: No. She continued performing internationally.
Q: What 2021 album marked her first studio album of original material in years?
A: Thank You.
Q: What is Diana's signature Motown group?
A: The Supremes.
Q: What was the Supremes’ first U.S. No. 1?
A: “Where Did Our Love Go.”
Q: What was Diana Ross’s first solo U.S. No. 1?
A: “Ain't No Mountain High Enough.”
Q: What film earned her an Oscar nomination?
A: Lady Sings the Blues.
Q: What 1980 song was produced by Chic members?
A: “Upside Down.”
Q: What LGBTQ+ anthem appears on the same album?
A: “I'm Coming Out.”
Q: What duet features Lionel Richie?
A: “Endless Love.”
Q: What city hosted the giant 1983 free concerts?
A: New York City.
Q: What park?
A: Central Park.
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