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Ms. Wilson joined with Florence Ballard and Diana Ross — who later emerged as the lead singer — to form one of the biggest musical acts of the 1960s.
Mary Wilson, Motown legend and founding member of the Supremes, died Tuesday at age 76.
Over the course of her decadeslong career, Wilson, along with fellow Supremes Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, achieved huge success, fame and plenty of No. 1 hits ― and there was no shortage of photo-ops.
The Supremes often appeared in coordinated outfits, both on and off stage, wearing everything from sparkly gowns to tailored suits. After leaving the group in 1977, Wilson was often seen at the Kentucky Derby, where she showed off an impressive hat collection.
In honor of the legendary singer’s life, we’re looking back at Wilson’s style both as a Supreme and beyond.
Larry Flynt, the controversial founder of Hustler, died at his home in Los Angeles. He was 78. Flynt spent most of his life defying cultural norms and found himself embroiled in lawsuits and legal issues as he built a massive pornography empire worth $100 million. According to TMZ, he suffered from heart failure. Flynt started publishing Hustler in 1974 as a more crude and pornographic alternative to Playboy. Hustler featured […]
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