Loosely based on jazz legend Billie Holiday’s memoir, LADY SINGS THE BLUES ('72) had a formidable cast, including Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, and former member of "The Supremes," Diana Ross. Critics were initially skeptical of Ross's lack of acting experience and her singing style which differed from Holiday's, but were proven wrong by her impressive performance. For her film debut, Ross received her first Oscar nomination. See it tonight at 11:45pm ET. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams meet in LADY SINGS THE BLUES ('72). The film was nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Actress for Ross' portrayal of legendary singer Billie Holiday | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

LADY SINGS THE BLUES ('72) brought Diana Ross an Oscar nomination for playing Billie Holiday in a film that recounts her career as a singer including the racial prejudice she faced. The soundtrack which rose to number 1 on the Billboard charts includes more than a dozen Holiday specials including: "Strange Fruit," "Them There Eyes," "What a Little Moonlight Can Do" and "Fine and Mellow." | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

51 years ago, 'Lady Sings The Blues' starring Diana Ross as Billie Holiday was released. https://ko-fi.com/blexmedia | Blex

Diana Ross (as Billie Holiday) singing “My Man” in “Lady Sings the Blues”, 1972 ————————————————————————- First African-American biopic to be nominated for the Academy Awards, earning five nominations, including Best Actress. Also Features Diana Ross's only Oscar nominated performance. ————————————————————————- #vintage #legend #moviestar #hollywoodgreats #1970s #silverscreen #goldenage #goldenageofhollywood #awarmdecember #retro #lettambulu #goodoldmovies #dianaross #billieholiday | Good Old Mo

LADY SINGS THE BLUES ('72) was nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Actress for Diana Ross' portrayal of legendary singer Billie Holiday. See it on the big screen 2/20 and 2/23. Tickets and showtimes here: https://myt.cm/LadySingsBlues50 | Turner Classic Movies: TCM