Diana Ross has announced ‘A Symphonic Celebration’ UK Tour is heading seven arenas in Birmingham, Nottingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool throughout June 2025.

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Diana Ross is an American singer, actress, and cultural icon who rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the legendary Motown group The Supremes in the 1960s. After leaving The Supremes in 1970, she launched a solo career that produced numerous chart-topping hits, such as ‘I’m Coming Out‘ and ‘Upside Down‘. Ross has a long history of successful tours in the UK, frequently selling out venues such as The O2 Arena in London and the Royal Albert Hall. The singer also received the Special Recognition Award at the BRIT Awards in 1994 and was named a Guinness World Record holder as the most successful female artist in music history. Ross also performed at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, further cementing her iconic status.

Diana Ross’s biggest hit on the UK Singles Chart is ‘I’m Still Waiting’. Released in 1971, the song reached No. 1, marking her first solo chart-topping single in the UK. It became one of her most beloved tracks, and its success helped solidify her place as a major solo artist after leaving The Supremes.

Ross’s ‘Symphonic Celebration’ is designed to offer a fresh and elegant take on her catalogue of hits, blending the soul and pop magic of her music with the emotional depth of orchestral arrangements. The announcement has already stirred excitement among fans, who can secure tickets through pre-sale starting January 30 at 10am, with general sales opening on January 31 at 10am. Tickets will be available to purchase through Ticketmaster. For the latest updates and additional information, visit Diana Ross’s official website.

The group took to their Instagram to share the news to their fans.

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Through the announcement of the Singles Chart, the ‘Shout Out To My Ex’ singers record-breaking achievement was revealed. The group have made UK chart records by having releases stay within the top 10 longer than any other girl group. The group’s single ‘Heartbreak Anthem’ which was released on 20th May 2021 remained within the top 10 this week when the song charted at number 7, the single’s position sees it chart within the top 10 for 100 weeks. The single saw the group collaborate with Swedish DJ duo, Galantis and French DJ and producer David Guetta and has been certified silver by the BPI.

Bandmember, Leigh- Anne Pinnock has spoken out in celebration of this record and thanks to the group’s fans for their support. “Wow! It’s amazing, and we wouldn’t have done this without you guys. You never fail to blow us away – you’re just incredible and we wouldn’t be here without you. Thank you.”

Despite the departure of their fourth member Jesy Nelson, this year has been a fruitful experience for Little Mix. The group have been breaking records and collecting accolades, their most recent award was at this year’s Brit awards for their 2021 studio album, ‘Confetti’. The band were the first girl group to win the Best British Group award, within their acceptance speech the group dedicated the award to ex-member Jesy Nelson and their creative and production teams, “Thank you to everyone who’s supported us over the last 10 years. Thank you to our incredible team, and everyone who worked with us on Confetti.” The trio, Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock, also thanked the efforts of the key workers within the current pandemic. “And of course, to the key workers who continue to work for the health of the nation”

The trio also addressed issues in which were important to them, “It’s not easy being a female in the UK pop industry. We’ve seen the white male dominance, misogyny, sexism, and lack of diversity. We’re proud of how we’ve stuck together, stood our ground, surrounded ourselves with strong women, and are now using our voices more than ever.” The hitmakers then continued to dedicate the award to the girl groups who came before them. “The fact that a girl band has never won this award really does speak volumes. So this award isn’t just for us, it’s for Spice Girls, Sugababes, All Saints, Girls Aloud, all of the incredible, incredible female bands … this one’s for you. So thank you BRITs, and we hope you have an amazing night.”

Previous girl bands who have come close to Little Mix’s achievement include Girls Aloud, the fivesome once spent 61 weeks within the charts. The group was made popular by the historic talent show ‘Popstars: The Rivals’ in 2002 and also spent a total of 8 weeks in the number one position. The next record is 59 weeks within the top 10, set by Motown icons The Supremes. The ‘You Can’t Hurry Love’ singers are known to be one of America’s most successful girl groups and rivalled the Beatles popularity within the 1960s. The Sugababes take the bronze position with a total of 57 weeks within the top 10, despite the group’s many line-ups changes the ‘Overload’ singers have had four albums certified platinum and have won a Brit Award for Best British Dance Act in 2003. Lastly one of music’s most iconic girl groups, Spice Girls, take fourth place with 50 weeks within the charts. Responsible for popularizing the phrase ‘Girl Power’, Spice Girls have remained a favourite of any music fan and sparked Britain’s love for girl groups in the 1990s.

In other news, the group’s waxwork figures at Madame Tussauds have now been unveiled to the public. The band’s waxworks include ex-member Nelson and depict the group in the outfits and aesthetics featured in their music video for the 2019 single ‘Bounce Back’. The work on the group’s entry started in early 2020, which may account for the look chosen and inclusion of Nelson. Fans will be able to see the real thing live when the trio hit the road next year for their UK tour.

Little Mix Uk Tour Dates

09/04/2022 – SSE Arena – Belfast
10/04 – SSE Arena – Belfast
12/04 – 3 Arena – Dublin
13/04 – 3 Arena – Dublin
15/04 – Utilita Arena – Newcastle
16/04 – Utilita Arena (Matinee Show) – Newcastle
16/04 – Utilita Arena – Newcastle
18/04 – M&S Bank Arena – Liverpool
19/04 – Flydsa Arena – Sheffield
21/04 – Resorts World Arena – Birmingham
22/04 – Resorts World Arena – Birmingham
23/04 – Resorts World Arena (Matinee Show) – Newcastle
23/04 – Resorts World Arena – Newcastle
26/04 – M&S Bank Arena – Liverpool
27/04 – The SSE Hydro – Glasgow
28/04 – The SSE Hydro – Glasgow
30/04 – First Direct Arena – Leeds
02/05 – Motorpoint Arena – Cardiff
03/05 – Motorpoint Arena – Cardiff
04/05 – Motorpoint Arena – Cardiff
06/05 – AO Arena – Manchester
07/05 – AO Arena (Matinee Show) – Manchester
07/05 – AO Arena – Manchester
09/05- Motorpoint Arena – Nottingham
10/05 – Motorpoint Arena – Nottingham
12/05 – The O2 – London
13/05 – The O2 – London
14/05 – O2 Arena – London

Mary Wilson along with Florence Ballard and Diana Ross changed the game permanently. Hit after hit after hit, on regular rotation to this day. A Supreme Titan may have left us but that legacy will never be surpassed. Rest in power #MaryWilson https://t.co/q54gUFLmcl pic.twitter.com/li8ndoy7yx

— Beverley Knight (@Beverleyknight) February 9, 2021

Posting on Twitter, Wolverhampton soul singer Beverley Knight said “Mary Wilson along with Florence Ballard and Diana Ross changed the game permanently. Hit after hit after hit, on regular rotation to this day. A Supreme Titan may have left us but that legacy will never be surpassed. Rest in power Mary Wilson.” 

Marc Almond of Soft Cell – whose 1981 hit Tainted Love was released as a double A-side alongside a cover of the Supremes classic Where Did Our Love Go – also paid homage to Wilson on his Instagram account. The Yorkshire vocalist wrote: “Farewell Mary Wilson and thank you for the songs . You may have not worn the main crown but you were a Queen non the less. A Supreme Queen . Musical royalty.”

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Elsewhere, legendary BBC DJ Tony Blackburn paid tribute to Wilson as “a very great singer and a very nice person”; while Lemar – who had interviewed The Supremes star for Magic.fm – called her a “lovely woman“, adding “RIP to another legend.”

Born in Greenville, Mississippi in 1944, Mary Wilson and her family later moved to Detroit, Michigan, where they worshipped at the same Baptist Church where Clarence Franklin (father of Aretha) was minister. Wilson’s first venture into the world of music came as part of group with Aretha Franklin’s sister, Carolyn, when she was still in junior school.

Aged 15, the fledgling singer would become the third member of The Primettes alongside schoolmate Florence Ballard and Betty McGlown. Wilson then recruited the group’s fourth member – Diana Ross. The quartet signed to Berry Gordy’s up-and-coming Motown Records in 1961, changing their names to The Supremes. The group was reduced from a four-piece to a trio over the next two years (with McGlown and her replacement Barbara Martin departing), and it was with this Ross-Wilson-Ballard trifecta that the soul-pop outfit would enjoy worldwide stardom. Their succession of classic mid-sixties hits are instantly evocative of the period and the Motown sound: Where Did Our Love Go; Baby Love (their first UK number #1); Come See About Me; Stop! In The Name of Love; I Hear A Symphony; Love Is Here And Now You’re Gone; The Happening; You Keep Me Hanging On; Reflections and the seismic You Can’t Hurry Love, which sold over 300,000 copies in Britain in 1966.

By this time Wilson and The Supremes had already done their bit for transatlantic pop relations with their third studio album, 1964’s A Bit Of Liverpool. This unabashed love letter to the so-called ‘British invasion’ (and its American influences) saw the girls cover a wide range of Beatles tracks (from I Want To Hold Your Hand and A Hard Day’s Night to Can’t Buy Me Love B-side You Can’t Do That), as well as hits by Gerry and The Pacemakers, The Dave Clark Five, Peter and Gordon, and The Animals.

The Supremes continued to enjoy commercial and critical success after Florence Ballard’s departure from the group, with new addition Cindy Birdsong featuring on further hits including I’m Gonna Make You Love Me, Love Child and Someday We’ll Be Together. Ross’ departure from the group in 1970 marked the start of a gradual decline in their commercial fortunes, but Mary Wilson – the only surviving member of the original line-up – stayed on board until the very end, and The Supremes’ farewell concert at London’s Drury Lane Theatre in 1977. Wilson would go on to release two solo albums, her eponymous LP Mary Wilson (1977) and Walk The Line (1992).

Scottish writer Stuart Cosgrove, author of the Motown social biography Detroit 67, called Wilson “remarkable“. In the book he speaks of both her personal magnetism and underrated vocal ability, referencing her ability to “imitate voices from jazz to soul to opera“. Wilson is survived by her daughter Turkessa and son Pedro Junior.