There is another woman who claims to be the firstborn twin daughter of the late Supreme Florence Ballard as well and her name is also Nichole Rosalyn Elaine (Rene) Ballard-Jones aka VARIETY Chenevert who is the original creator of the hit films Set It Off and Booty Call.Florence Ballard and her daughter NICHOLE Rene Ballard. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Ballard's string of bad luck began to turn in 1975 when her former attorney's office settled an insurance dispute with her. The whole scam didnt even embarrass me that much. I hung a framed copy of that picture in my Manhattan apartment and prayed to it daily. [10] Her father was born Jesse Lambert in Bessemer, Alabama; [10] after his grandmother was shot and killed, he was adopted by the Ballard family. In 1995 Variety Chenevert aka NICHOLE Ballard released her first film with her producer Takashi Bufford in Los Angeles and said this is why she has come forward to correct false media details that the Nicole Ballard Chapman in Detroit is not her Nichole Rene Ballard the firstborn daughter of Florence Ballard now known as Variety Chenevert. With this, she died earlier than expected. This was really far from the original Motown headquarters. I know what youre thinking. But her contribution to music, especially as a member of The Supremes, brought joy to fans around the world. Try again later. Summoning up my most neutral tone of voice, I asked Spencer to send me her proposal in writing and I would send it on to Chicago Review Press. Ballard sang lead on several songs on Supremes' albums, including a cover of Sam Cooke's "(Ain't That) Good News". Despite the many inaccuracies, Maxine believes Florence would have. How did Spencer lure seasoned movie industry professionals into her web? Anyone who knows the story of the legendary girl group, the Supremes, have always the right to know how crucial it is to pay tribute to the biggest stars of Motown. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Chappellbelieved that the person in question eventuallyrealized that Spencerwas a fraud, but for some reason didnt tell anyone else. She thinks she would have had a different mind set. Ballard had always wanted to be a singer and auditioned for the creation of a sister group of The Primes (later known as The Temptations). She sang on 16 different Top 40 hits but left the group in 1967 after a dispute with Motown Records. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. She died in Detroit from coronary thrombosis . In an e-mail to me, Coolidge wrote, I am no longer directing this movie. Nichole Ballard-Jones aka Variety Chenevert half sister Nichelle Jones and their father Lawrence Jones sister Carmen Jones and Variety's daughter Kristian on Nichelle's prom day. Our Cousin Gary "Charlie Brown " Madison Sr. An Columbus, OH Radio Personality. Although Spencer and the others had promised that the money would be returned with interest, they had not done so. | But my publisher and I didnt lose any money by signing these agreements, and the small amount promised us under the second agreement was duly paid. [37] Shortly afterwards, Ballard and her husband separated following domestic disputes, and Ballard's home was foreclosed. My name is Karen Spencer, a sultry female voice cooed into the phone of my Providence, Rhode Island, motel room. In 1988, Ballard was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Supremes alongside Diana Ross and Mary Wilson. In fact, Florence Ballard was found dead in 1976, killed by a heart attack caused by a blood clot in her pulmonary artery. Age 45 worked as a chauffeur for Berry Gordy Jr. founder of the Motown Record Corporation in Detroit Michigan Tommy was the husband of the late Florence Glenda Ballard singer an original member of the Motown group The Supremes she sang with Diana Ross and Mary Wilson) father of three children three daughters Lisa Michelle and Nicole Chapman, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. By the time she turned 15, her family moved to the Brewster-Douglas housing project, and Florence attended Northeastern High School, where she met and became friends with Mary Wilson.Ballard had always wanted to be a singer and auditioned for the creation of a sister group of The Primes (later known as The Temptations). Coolidge told me recently that the only reason she had become involved with the project in the first place was because it came to me through a friend of mine. That friend was Aleta Chappelle, a casting director who has worked on 17 legitimate films, including The Godfather: Part III. Florence Glenda Chapman ( ne Ballard; June 30, 1943 - February 22, 1976) was an American singer and a founding member of the Motown vocal female group the Supremes. I am incurably superstitious, however, and believe, along with millions of others, that the third time is always the charm. NICHOLE Rosalyn Elaine ( Rene) Ballard aka Variety Chenevert sister. I found it difficult to believe that this was a screenplay produced by professionals who were serious about making a movie. Who Is The REAL Daughter of Florence Ballard? A month later, Ballard returned to the group from what she thought was a temporary leave of absence. Taraji Henson grandfather Willie Ballard looks like Nichole Ballard's grandfather Jesse Ballard. Variety Chenevert aka Nichole Rosalyn Elaine (Rene) Ballard said as far as the lost trust fund goes. The Detroit Free Press reported that a soundtrack set to include performances by Evans, Lauryn Hill and others would accompany the film, which was budgeted at 7 million dollars. Florence Glenda Ballard was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 30, 1943 to Lurlee (ne Wilson) and Jesse Ballard, as the eighth[3][4] of thirteen children or ninth of fifteen children. Wilson believes that the incident heavily contributed to the self-destructive aspects of Ballard's adult personality, like cynicism, pessimism, and fear and distrust of others,[22] but the rape was never mentioned again. . Matt Gaetz Called Out for Citing Chinese Propaganda in Hearing Florence Ballard's story has been referenced in a number of works by other artists. She would also claim that their schedule had forced the group members to drift apart. [31] Marvin Gaye, for whom Ballard sang backing vocals on occasion, described her as "a hell of a singer, probably the strongest of the three girls. Granddaughter of Lurlee Wilson, and Jesse Ballard Sr., and Niece of Maxine Ballard, Bertie Ballard, Jesse Ballard Jr., Gilbert Ballard, Barbara Ballard, Calvin Ballard, Pat Ballard, Linda Ballard, and Roy Ballard. First, Evans quit, calling Spencera fraud without going into specifics. Apparently shocked by these sentences, Spencerasked the judge to give her two weeks prior to her own sentencing to tidy up her affairs. | Since the path of Florence became different, she struggled with alcoholism and depression. Evans, too, posed for a photo in which she held a hard-cover copy of the and smiled for the camera. On January 19, 1969, Ballard performed a show at Yorktown . Official Sites. Exact sum is $57000000. They began singing and recording as The Primettes in 1959, but when they signed with Motown Records a year later, Florence selected The Supremes as their new name. Our Cousin the Phenomenal Novelist Terry McMillan. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about Florence Ballard on MyHeritage, the world's family history network. based on information from your browser. She took the money and told her Aunt Helen Scott and her mother Florence Ballard first cousin Marlene Scott about her $16,000 stash cash and her aunt Helen Scott took her to the bank and opened her a trust fund bank account for minors in her name and Helen Scott as custodian and Marlene Scott at Manufacturer Bank in Detroit which years later became Comerica Bank. Id love to make it into a movie.. The Primettes with Diana Ross, Aunt Barbara on left, My mom Florence Ballard Right and Mary Wilson Center. At home, Maxine Ballard said Florence's marriage to former Motown chaffeur Thomas Chapman was a constant battle, as well. Her representative back then was Takashi Bufford. For the past few years on social media there has been some controversy on Nicole Renee Ballard who is the daughter of Florence Ballard in Detroit. American Singer Florence Ballard was born Florence Glenda Ballard on 30th June, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, USA and passed away on 22nd Feb 1976 Mt. She did, I did, and after some back and forth, we all signed on the dotted line, Editors picks Chicago Review Press finally published the book in 2008. Who's the REAL Daughter of Florence Ballard ? During the time Hudson was present to have her Golden Globe accepted, she had to make a special dedication directed to Ballad. The Supreme Florence Ballard is a 2001 release by Universal Music Group's Spectrum Music. Spencertold me that the exterior filming in Detroit had already been completed and that the interior filming would soon begin shortly at Tyler Perrys studio complex in Atlanta. Variety Chenevert aka Nichole Rosalyn Elaine (Rene) Ballard said growing up around all these successful legends that are "My People" made me want to be somebody and proud to acknowledge these are bloodline relatives. Entertainment Tonight in 1995 and in 2007. They had a younger sister in the name of Lisa. Spencer said that Adrien Brody had been hired to play me. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. According to its IMDB profile, "Blondie: The Florence Ballard Story" is currently in production with Michele Ballard-Chapman, Florence's daughter, co-producing the film. When her Motown settlement money was depleted by her lawyer, ABC also canceled her contract in 1970, after two unsuccessful singles and shelving an album, which was posthumously released in 2001. Nothing. There was an error deleting this problem. [27] The other members were displeased when they heard the new name. With Spencer now in prison, however, my movie ambitions have joined her there. Her attorney in the matter received a one-time payment of $139,804.94 in royalties and earnings from Motown. As author Luc Sante wrote in his introduction to the 1999 edition of David Maurers seminal study on confidence men and their scams,The Big Con, The best con artists possess a combination of superior intelligence, broad general knowledge, acting ability, resourcefulness, physical vigor and improvisational skills that would have propelled them to the top of any profession. He could certainly have been describing Spencer on the rise. Resend Activation Email. Florence lived in Mississippi. Lisa has her own home in Detroit now. Please enter your email and password to sign in. "), Although Ballard had a huge and soulful voice, she never sang lead again on another released 45 single for the group. She understands that Nicole Ballard has been in the media in Detroit with Mary Wilson and Michelle and Lisa however she is still not her Nichole Rene Ballard aka Variety Chenevert, Florence Ballard firstborn twin daughter. She begged her father to stay but he said he had to leave it was for the best. It always takes a while for the studio to pay you, she said, adding that casting directors especially are often asked to work for free for some time because studios dont green-light a film until the actors are attached. She also said, however, that as far as she knew, none of the other professionals on the Blondie project were paid at any time. Learn more about merges. For the next several weeks, Ballard secluded herself from public, even hiding from her bewildered band mates who knew nothing of the horrible event that had transpired. Angered, Gordy ordered her to return to Detroit, and Birdsong officially replaced her, abruptly ending her tenure with the Supremes. [1] Ballard's death was considered by one critic as "one of rock's greatest tragedies". For instance, wherever I had quoted Ballards Supremes singing partner Mary Wilson in the book, the screenplay had Wilson saying exactly the same thing at the same place in the screen narrative. Then I found out why. Just when Ballard's life finally seemed to be on an upward swing, tragedy struck. Shortly thereafter, Spencer appointed Martha Coolidge to helmBlondie. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Embed Save Fueled by a resurgence of energy, she began performing again with the female rock group The Deadly Nightshade. [17] Betty McGlown completed the original lineup and Jenkins named them "The Primettes". On the eve of filming, Spencerasked me by e-mail where I wanted my check sent and said shed also soon be sending me an airline ticket for my trip from New York to Atlanta so I could begin my consulting stint. Her guilty plea had followed four days of trial. Contribute Make sure that the file is a photo. Postman. Financial difficulties forced the Ballard family to move to different Detroit neighborhoods; by the time Florence turned 15 they had settled at Detroit's Brewster-Douglass housing projects, and the next year Jesse Lambert Ballard died of cancer. A week earlier, on February 22, Ballard and Motown negotiated for her release from the label. They spent a weekend touring Motown sites and meeting with Ballards three adult daughters, who were appointed co-producers. Oops, something didn't work. Set It Off was her first to be released in 1995 and Booty Call followed in 1996. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. I also knew that whether it did or not, media gossip about one of my books being filmed would hardly hurt my writing career It was the investors who lost money, while providing me with free publicity, although I was not paid a single penny for my participation in what I thought was a legitimate film project. But her mother Flo once told her along with their father Lawrence Jones Nichole is the oldest and she would lead her sisters in the right direction. Florence Ballard's Daughter's (Interview) - YouTube 0:00 / 3:52 Florence Ballard's Daughter's (Interview) VanessasRETROSOUL 11.3K subscribers 633K views 7 years ago In this 2007 Interview. Aug 17, 2021 - Florence Ballard - Flo's daughter, Michelle Ballard Chapman and Lost Supreme Author Peter Benjaminson visited Flo's grave on June 30, 2008 [2] Ballard was posthumously inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Supremes in 1988. Apart from her three daughters, Nicole Chapman, Lisa Chapman and Michelle Chapman, Ballard comes from a family which included her cousin Hank Ballard and his grand-nephew NFL player Christian Ballard. That would be followed by whatever scenic description from the book followed Wilsons quote, transferred perfectly intact to corresponding place in the screenplay. So when Spencer offered not only to arrange for the filming of the book, but to raise the money to finance the project and to pay $15,000 to my publisher and me on the first day of movie production and another $15,000 a year later, plus other sums on further down the line, neither my publisher nor I saw any reason to say no. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? In keeping with the scripts John-Boy characterization of me, Jon Heder, the actor whod broken out after his lead performance inNapoleon Dynamite, was, said Spencer, hired to replace Brody. Because she offered her piggy bank when her parents and sisters became homeless. This is very unlikely to occur or happen. Another woman in Georgia who knew about this became suspicious of Spencer, noticed her facial resemblance to a bank fraudster the Feds were looking for and alerted the appropriate authorities. The sisters were thrilled when they saw a clip of their mother performing. "I believe my sister was murdered. Very soon, I had an inkling that that might be true. Variety Chenevert aka NICHOLE Ballard-Jones who the family called Rosalyn grew up with The Primettes & The Supremes, The Jackson Five, Gary Madison Sr. "Charlie Brown", Hank Ballard, Novelist Terry McMillan because they are/were all blood related family. She also said she has been residing in California since 1993 two years prior the first homeless newscast of her sisters 1995 E! Ballard participated in the church choir from an early age. On February 21, 1976, she was checked into Detroit's Mt. Janie Bradford approached Ballard with a list of names to choose from before Ballard chose "Supremes". It is not a secret that Mary Wilson and Diana Ross both became successful with their solo ever careers. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Thanks for your help! After spending much of her post-Supreme life on welfare, Ballard died of coronary artery thrombosis at age 32 in 1976. Inspired by the financial success, Ballard decided to return to singing and reconciled with her husband. After leaving a sock hop at Detroit's Graystone Ballroom one warm summer night, Ballard was separated from her brother Billy and accepted a ride home from a young man whom she thought she recognized, a local high-school basketball player. Questions have arisen about the cause of Ballard's death over the years, with her sister Maxine Ballard Jenkins alleging that there was foul play. In early 1975, Florence received a monetary settlement from her former attorney's insurance company, reconciled with Chapman and decided to return to singing. Jennifer Hudson really succeeded with her performance in Dreamgirls. Florence Glenda Chapman (ne Ballard; June 30, 1943 - February 22, 1976) was an American singer. Oct 13, 2018 - This Pin was discovered by AKASHI MEDIA MAGAZINE. Nichole " Rosalyn" Elaine Ballard-Jones re-invented herself and gave herself a new name in 1992 and renamed herself as Variety Chenevert before she even left Detroit to pursue a film career in Hollywood. [15], Named "Blondie" and "Flo" by family and friends, Ballard attended Northeastern High School and was coached vocally by Abraham Silver. When I asked this woman to call me, she told me that she and her friends had loaned Spencer and her associates $3,000 for 14 days, after which the lenders were to receive $6,000 in return. After a couple years performing at sock hops and jubilees, the group signed with Motown Records as The Supremes, a name chosen by Ballard, on January 15, 1961. Following her return to the world of music, Ballard was booked for several television and magazine interviews and began exploring ways to revive her career. Florence Glenda Ballard was created in Rosetta, MS, June 30, 1943, the ninth of 15 siblings. We have set your language to Share this memorial using social media sites or email. I asked her if I could be a few days late to the filming and she said not only that it would cause no problem, but that shed send me the airline tickets and the check so theyd be waiting at my apartment when I returned. [34] It had been decided as early as May that Birdsong would replace Ballard once Birdsong's contract with the Bluebelles was bought out. She performed several times in 1975, but on February 22, 1976 she died from cardiac arrest caused by a coronary thrombosis, at the age of 32. That option was based not on the book but on the eight hours of interviews I had audiotaped with Ballard during the last year of her life. This was really far from the original Motown headquarters. Our Aunt Dee Dee Jenkins-Brown is the widow of the late Father of Soul James Brown. During that year, they kept pursuing a Motown contract and agreed to do anything that was required, including adding handclaps and vocal backgrounds. Her last performance with the legendary trio came in Las Vegas in June 1967, with Gordy bringing in vocalist Cindy Birdsong as a replacement. Ballard reportedly had several domestic disputes with her husband and . She had a third child, Lisa, in 1971. After the hit success of 1963's "When the Love Light Starts Shining Through His Eyes", Diana Ross became the group's lead singer.[30]. There is a problem with your email/password. Trending NICHOLE Rene Ballard (Rosalyn Elaine) aka Variety Chenevert Age 50 and age 7. However, they claimed that something went wrong because when they were in the right age, all the fund was no longer in sight. She sang on 16 different Top 40 hits. I called Spencer and left a message, but my call was not returned. Although I think I responded rationally, I was spending most of my energy trying not to drool audibly. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Someone Nicole Renee Ballard Chapman claims she doesn't know. While Spencerwas waiting to be sentenced, two of her associates were sent away for five and seven years each in the Federal slammer. 6.14K subscribers A tribute video to Florence Glenda Ballard Chapman, Born 30th June 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, nicknamed 'Flo' and 'Blondie' by her friends. Facing poverty and depression, Ballard became an alcoholic and shunned the spotlight. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Discrepancies of their birthdays Nicole Ballard born October 18, 1968 and Nichole Rene Ballard-Jones born December 17, 1967 both are supposed to be the twin of Michelle Ballard Chapman. She saved herself from a longer sentence by cooperating with authorities on yet another fraud with which she had been involved. [36] Ballard married her boyfriend, Thomas Chapman, on February 29, 1968. (sibling). And there was a bonus. This account has been disabled. Best Known For: Singer Florence Ballard formed The Supremes in 1961 with childhood friends Mary Wilson and Diana Ross. Back then when Nichole and Michelle were the same size and height as twins at age 7. Sister of Nicole Chapman, and Lisa Chapman. Spenceralso informed me that shed turned over all the necessary documentation to the attorney for the investors and had secured sufficient insurance to cover the filming. Federal marshals had arrested Spencer,whose real name was Jami McCoy and whose hometown was Humble, Texas, for jumping bail in Texas in 2009. Is this what you would do if you were hiding from Federal authorities? Ballard sang on 16 different Top 40 hits; she, Ross and Wilson dazzled the world with their talent and style, becoming role models to millions of people. Discover (and save!) When Martin also quit the group, Ballard, Wilson and Ross decided it would remain a trio.). The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Ballard met future singing partner Mary Wilson during a middle-school talent show and they became friends while attending Northeastern High. I had interviewed her for eight hours over several weeks in 1975 and then spent 32 years looking for a publisher to print the biography I wrote based on those interviews. We want to hear it. Summary. We strive for accuracy and fairness.If you see something that doesn't look right,contact us! Her films made over $80 million dollars worldwide in two years once she entered film school in 1994 at UCLA Extension a year later after she left Detroit in 1993. (Gladys Horton, lead singer of The Marvelettes, sought Ballard's advice before she famously recorded "Please Mr. Singer Florence Ballard became famous in the 1960s as a member of The Supremes, a group which she started with childhood friends Mary Wilson and Diana Ross. Jennifer Hudson won a Golden Globe Award and Academy Award for her portrayal of Effie White in the Dreamgirls film. Dreamgirls, a 1981 Broadway musical, chronicles a fictional group called "The Dreams", and a number of plot components parallel events in the Supremes' career. This was the juncture when Florence Ballard gained her so ever international fame as the founding member of the group, the Supremes. She sang as a teenager, entering the same 1958 talent show as her future groupmate Mary. After being removed from the Supremes in 1967, Ballard tried an unsuccessful solo career with ABC Records before she was dropped from the label at the end of the decade. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Children Nicole Chapman, Lisa Chapman, Michelle Chapman. Michelle Chapman, Nicole Chapman and Lisa Chapman. The 1980 song "Romeo's Tune", from Steve Forbert's album Jackrabbit Slim is "dedicated to the memory of Florence Ballard". Beyonce Knowles-Carter mother at Deborah's home in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Variety Chenevert aka NICHOLE Ballard-Jones has a novel coming out called Secrets Kept from Pinehurst to Havenhurst which is about her life story growing up as a child of a star and being around all the family members who were also Stars besides her mother Florence Ballard but her life with Florence Ballard first cousin Marlene Scott a fellow Primettes before the Supremes and her Aunt Barbara who was also a Primettes. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. But Spencertold me not to worry, since Jurnee Smollett, a fine actress perhaps best known for her role in the film Eves Bayou, had been selected to replace Faith. According to Spencer, Evansdid not fulfill her part of this bargain and was therefore dumped. Now there are family members in Detroit who claims that Variety Chenevert aka NICHOLE Ballard-Jones is not the real daughter of Florence Ballard but the one name Nicole Ballard is. 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