In that show, Ross introduced Jackson as "the talent, " and "my baby Michael Jackson" before the two sang "Ease on Down the Road, " and other songs.

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"I knew you were going to be a star, I really did, " Ross said to Jackson during the special.

CNN: Jackson shared bond with 'very dear friend Diana Ross'

If Katherine Jackson were to die, "I nominate Diana Ross as guardian, " Jackson said in the will, written July 7, 2002.

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Diana Ross, whom Michael Jackson named as a backup guardian in his will, visited with the children Wednesday and agreed with the plan, according to the lawyer who represents the children.

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That friendship was something of a motherly love on Ross' part and an idolization from Jackson, according to Wilbekin.

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Singer Ross, 65, was a lifelong friend of Jackson's.

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Over the years, Temperley has played with stars such as Frank Sinatra, Woody Herman, Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, Diana Ross, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin and a young Michael Jackson.

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Jesse Jackson also did well in the state, as did Reform Party founder Ross Perot.

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Jackson also starred in "Diana, " produced in 1981 by Diana Ross Productions -- her first TV special not produced by Motown Productions.

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