Diana Ross pens ‘special song’ for Brighton Pride weekend

Motown legend Diana Ross performed a “special song” at the 35th Brighton and Hove Pride over the weekend, which she said she had written especially for the occasion.

Appearing as Sunday’s headline act, the 82-year-old US soul star sang the track, which included lyrics like: “Joy, joy, joy, freedom, always be you”, after dedicating it to the audience.

Her set, which spanned her decades-long career, also featured hits such as Chain Reaction, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough and Stop! In the Name Of Love.

Ross, whose 1980 tune I’m Coming Out has become a LGBTQ+ anthem, was described as “iconic” by the event’s pride’s managing director Paul Kemp.

Kemp said that, alongside Saturday’s headliner Raye, the weekend’s line-up had “spanned a generation of divas”.

Ross showcased several glamorous outfits, first donning a silver sequinned gown and white feather boa, then a sparkly red dress with ruffles and, lastly, a neon yellow raincoat with black trousers and top.

Earlier in the evening, reunited British band Five hit the stage with their 1998 hit Everybody Get Up.