Just like the motto of our sister company, Gritty Soul, “Pay Homage or Pay The Price”, should Wendy Williams have paid homage to old school icon Dionne Warwick, or did she just pay the price for booking Mrs. Warwick!? Lol!!!
A few weeks ago, Dionne Warwick stopped by The Wendy Williams show with Don Cornelius’s son, Tony Cornelius to announce that Wendy Williams would host the Soul Train Awards. But as reported by Wendy Williams, Mrs. Warwick repeatedly asked her to stand up, but she didn’t know why? Wendy Williams said she was told, “You’re supposed to stand for legends.” (We didn’t see Dionne ask her repeatedly, we saw Dionne ask her to stand up once, and she did).
Dumbfounded, Williams said in her recap, “Who knew that Mrs. Warwick” She also said, “Who knew that you are to stand in the presence of legends?”
Williams seemed annoyed and somewhat offended that she was asked to stand. It was a bit funny to us, but what do you think? Should Wendy Williams have made it a big deal and just stood up when asked, or was Mrs. Warwick being a bit extra after she demanded that she stand?
We might be a bit partial to Dionne Warwick, because she put in some WORK as an artist for over 40 years, selling millions of albums, bouncing back after bankruptcy, and she’s broke down barriers in entertainment, so if she asked to stand, just stand!!! That’s our take on it, what’s yours? Here’s the video:
Ms Dionne should not have to have asked at all!! It is out of respect to any artist who graces your stage who deserves that kind if respect! Especially a legend! Shame on you, Wendy!!
I have never heard of that, and I will not stand up for a legend.
Ms Dionne should not have to have asked at all!! It is out of respect to any artist who graces your stage who deserves that kind if respect! Especially a legend! Shame on you, Wendy!!
I have never heard of that, and I will not stand up for a legend.
Every talk show host that I have watched stands up for mostly all of their guests when they enter on stage. Respect and the guests agree to come on to their shows and it’s a normal and most proper greeting.
Its not like she the queen of England or the President!
Every talk show host that I have watched stands up for mostly all of their guests when they enter on stage. Respect and the guests agree to come on to their shows and it’s a normal and most proper greeting.
Its not like she the queen of England or the President!
Back in the sixties I went to see Dionne Warwick in performance and she was extremely hostile to the audience. She was at the height of her career and she was very nasty. She refused to sing a song all the way through but simply sang a medley of her hits. If she performed 20 minutes, that was it. She walked off and refused to do an encore. I have seen many of the greats, including Aretha in her prime but no performer has come anywhere near the disdain I have for Ms, Warwick. After that experience I stopped buying her records and refused to see her again in concert. Her reputation suffered because of her ridiculous attitudes and she wound up on the Psychic Hotline Show. A big downfall that was well deserved!
I am sorry you just another artist get over yourself Dionne.. Wendy it’s your show you should have told her to calm down or go.. Her ego should not be so big especially after all those drunk pictures of her on the internet.. I don’t like stars with huge heads you fell from the top once so you would think you would be more humble.. Please catch several clues Dionne
A little humility goes a long way
Back in the sixties I went to see Dionne Warwick in performance and she was extremely hostile to the audience. She was at the height of her career and she was very nasty. She refused to sing a song all the way through but simply sang a medley of her hits. If she performed 20 minutes, that was it. She walked off and refused to do an encore. I have seen many of the greats, including Aretha in her prime but no performer has come anywhere near the disdain I have for Ms, Warwick. After that experience I stopped buying her records and refused to see her again in concert. Her reputation suffered because of her ridiculous attitudes and she wound up on the Psychic Hotline Show. A big downfall that was well deserved!
I am sorry you just another artist get over yourself Dionne.. Wendy it’s your show you should have told her to calm down or go.. Her ego should not be so big especially after all those drunk pictures of her on the internet.. I don’t like stars with huge heads you fell from the top once so you would think you would be more humble.. Please catch several clues Dionne
A little humility goes a long way
t was very low class and disrespectful of Wendy not to stand up and great Miss Warwick. If Wendy stands up to greet rachet reality show celebs then she can get off her big azz and greet Dionne !
Yes Wendy should have stood up and gave her the respect that is due.Miss Warwick is a legend!!!!!! And is still beloved by the 60s generation.
It is polite to stand up when greeting a guest legend or not. Good manners 101.
She is a legend and she should of stood up just out of respect.
t was very low class and disrespectful of Wendy not to stand up and great Miss Warwick. If Wendy stands up to greet rachet reality show celebs then she can get off her big azz and greet Dionne !
Yes Wendy should have stood up and gave her the respect that is due.Miss Warwick is a legend!!!!!! And is still beloved by the 60s generation.
It is polite to stand up when greeting a guest legend or not. Good manners 101.
She is a legend and she should of stood up just out of respect.
Wendy should have done that automatically.
Wendy should have done that automatically.
Out of common courtesy with only one chair on the set, she should have remained standing with her guest.
Out of common courtesy with only one chair on the set, she should have remained standing with her guest.
WENDY, WENDY……geeeeeeezuz……….She was a GUEST on your show….of course you should have stood up and greeted her! She not only was a GUEST on your show but a super star with AGE……..OF COURSE you should have stood up! Like that famous singer once said…….R E S P E C T!…..JUST A LITTLE R E S P E C T!
Regardless how long she been in the business if she didnt stand whats the big deal
Never liked W.W. anyway
WENDY, WENDY……geeeeeeezuz……….She was a GUEST on your show….of course you should have stood up and greeted her! She not only was a GUEST on your show but a super star with AGE……..OF COURSE you should have stood up! Like that famous singer once said…….R E S P E C T!…..JUST A LITTLE R E S P E C T!
Regardless how long she been in the business if she didnt stand whats the big deal
Never liked W.W. anyway
Barry st john, you were very disrespectful and rude to Latanya. We all have our own opinions and you don’t know what her parents taught her. In fact you don’t even know if her parents are still alive.
Barry st john, you were very disrespectful and rude to Latanya. We all have our own opinions and you don’t know what her parents taught her. In fact you don’t even know if her parents are still alive.
Famous are not you suppoise yo standas guess enter a room
Yes,,you stand out of respect…
Famous are not you suppoise yo standas guess enter a room
Yes,,you stand out of respect…
Yeah you should stand in the presence of legends. Little kids know that by rote Wendy. And Dionne is as legendary as it gets. A star never shines brighter than Dionne Warwick. Stand and be in awe.
Yeah you should stand in the presence of legends. Little kids know that by rote Wendy. And Dionne is as legendary as it gets. A star never shines brighter than Dionne Warwick. Stand and be in awe.
We should be honored to honor our legends…these are not fly by night artists!!! She and others have earned their strips and paved a road that often lead them through blatant racism..having to enter venues through back doors, not being able to eat or drink much less sit at the same places they played.
We should be honored to honor our legends…these are not fly by night artists!!! She and others have earned their strips and paved a road that often lead them through blatant racism..having to enter venues through back doors, not being able to eat or drink much less sit at the same places they played.
that audience was a bunch of yes people besides those 3.
that audience was a bunch of yes people besides those 3.
Let us not forget, talk shows are venues for artist to promote themselves. Who’s doing who the favor? Wendy’s on everyday doing her thing, and has a job that keeps her current, Dionne is obviously looking for press.
Let us not forget, talk shows are venues for artist to promote themselves. Who’s doing who the favor? Wendy’s on everyday doing her thing, and has a job that keeps her current, Dionne is obviously looking for press.
Respect your elders if nothing else.
Respect your elders if nothing else.
Didn’t her “psychic friends network” let her know in advance?
Didn’t her “psychic friends network” let her know in advance?
She ABSOLUTELY should have “stood up” for a number of reasons: 1) Show respect to your elders. 2) Show respect to an elder who is also a legend. 3) She’s a guest on your show!
What does Willams mean, “Who knew you should stand for legends?” I would think that in her line of work she would’ve learned that a long time ago. To not stand without being asked was very disrespectful.
She ABSOLUTELY should have “stood up” for a number of reasons: 1) Show respect to your elders. 2) Show respect to an elder who is also a legend. 3) She’s a guest on your show!
What does Willams mean, “Who knew you should stand for legends?” I would think that in her line of work she would’ve learned that a long time ago. To not stand without being asked was very disrespectful.
Wendy Williams be respectful.
U should stand. Why not
Wendy Williams be respectful.
U should stand. Why not
you will never be a Legend your to far up your own behind and rude so in your eyes whos a legend.
you will never be a Legend your to far up your own behind and rude so in your eyes whos a legend.
Basic Respect!
Basic Respect!
Narsasistic b#tch needs to get over herself..maybe that is what was wrong with Whitney too JS
Narsasistic b#tch needs to get over herself..maybe that is what was wrong with Whitney too JS
Think she should get up to respect an older person
Look at every host, they all stand up when any person enters
But a classy person would have just taken it as bad manners and moved on
Think she should get up to respect an older person
Look at every host, they all stand up when any person enters
But a classy person would have just taken it as bad manners and moved on
Is respect and manners not a two way street, not matter age, creed or gender!? I haven’t watched the clip but yes it’s good manners to stand and greet someone regardless. That being said do tell/remind/demand someone stand for you is neither well mannered or respectful and more than a little distasteful!!
Is respect and manners not a two way street, not matter age, creed or gender!? I haven’t watched the clip but yes it’s good manners to stand and greet someone regardless. That being said do tell/remind/demand someone stand for you is neither well mannered or respectful and more than a little distasteful!!
MIND YOU, I have every album Dionne has ever sang.. I love her dearly, but wrong is wrong.
MIND YOU, I have every album Dionne has ever sang.. I love her dearly, but wrong is wrong.
Last I heard about Dionne she was being arrested for carrying drugs thru the airport
She did stand up when she announced her
Some legend
Last I heard about Dionne she was being arrested for carrying drugs thru the airport
She did stand up when she announced her
Some legend
If somebody “tells” me to do something like they are the boss of me I’m certainly not gonna show them respect when they don’t show respect
If somebody “tells” me to do something like they are the boss of me I’m certainly not gonna show them respect when they don’t show respect
Yes out of respect. It happens all the time.Late night shows its appropriate to stand up common courtesy.
Yes out of respect. It happens all the time.Late night shows its appropriate to stand up common courtesy.
Ignorance is one thing..as we are only accountable for what we know. If Williams didn’t know better…she learned. However (comma) for her to rehash her ignorance and then fish for co-signers of her BS….proves who she is. I don’t get how it’s a surprise though…Wendy has shown who she was a LONG time ago…shouldn’t people start believing her by now/?
Ignorance is one thing..as we are only accountable for what we know. If Williams didn’t know better…she learned. However (comma) for her to rehash her ignorance and then fish for co-signers of her BS….proves who she is. I don’t get how it’s a surprise though…Wendy has shown who she was a LONG time ago…shouldn’t people start believing her by now/?
Ray Charles to me was a “legend” I’d stand up for him
Ray Charles to me was a “legend” I’d stand up for him
Yes Wendy should Have Stood Up
Yes Wendy should Have Stood Up
It was a drop by, not invited guest on the show and she didn’t recognize her either. That was tacky telling her to stand. The proper thing would have been to contact her BEFORE the show (correct protecol) and maybe she may have received the correct protecol of how to greet a legend..
It was a drop by, not invited guest on the show and she didn’t recognize her either. That was tacky telling her to stand. The proper thing would have been to contact her BEFORE the show (correct protecol) and maybe she may have received the correct protecol of how to greet a legend..
Wendy you better had of stood up or Dionne would have went back and read you your future! Lol… #ByeFelicia
Wendy you better had of stood up or Dionne would have went back and read you your future! Lol… #ByeFelicia
Those of you who are telling me to let it go regarding Dionne Warwick missed the point. Dionne treated Patt LaBelle very when she was on tour with her and Gladys Knight. Patti was very hurt at being told she sang too loudly right before she went on stage. Sometimes the Universe has a way of paying you back because of the awful way you treat other people. It’s called Karma. Wendy should have stood but it was also wrong of Dionne to demand she do so.
Those of you who are telling me to let it go regarding Dionne Warwick missed the point. Dionne treated Patt LaBelle very when she was on tour with her and Gladys Knight. Patti was very hurt at being told she sang too loudly right before she went on stage. Sometimes the Universe has a way of paying you back because of the awful way you treat other people. It’s called Karma. Wendy should have stood but it was also wrong of Dionne to demand she do so.
Umm she stood once what did she want her to stand until she approved her to sit smh that’s doing the most just saying..
Umm she stood once what did she want her to stand until she approved her to sit smh that’s doing the most just saying..
You cannot buy class and culture. You cannot put a designer dress and a pair of red-bottoms on a ratchet broad like Wendy Williams and she all of sudden have some dignity and character. I thought ya’ll knew. :/
You cannot buy class and culture. You cannot put a designer dress and a pair of red-bottoms on a ratchet broad like Wendy Williams and she all of sudden have some dignity and character. I thought ya’ll knew. :/
Etiquitte .. stand up for anyone you are welcoming, that means for anyone unless it is impossible to do so or certain circumstances apply. This is something yo momma should have taught you Wendy Williams. Wendy is one of the most uncouth ,mean public personalities out there. To me anyway.
Etiquitte .. stand up for anyone you are welcoming, that means for anyone unless it is impossible to do so or certain circumstances apply. This is something yo momma should have taught you Wendy Williams. Wendy is one of the most uncouth ,mean public personalities out there. To me anyway.
First of all, Wendy’s chair was elevated and she would have bee towering over Dionne had she not sat down. The arrangement should have been set up with all parties comfort agreed upon which I believe us the producer or director’s job – right? Dionne is the elder and the most legendary so her wishes should be respected.
First of all, Wendy’s chair was elevated and she would have bee towering over Dionne had she not sat down. The arrangement should have been set up with all parties comfort agreed upon which I believe us the producer or director’s job – right? Dionne is the elder and the most legendary so her wishes should be respected.
Legend or not she was a guest on her show you should have stood and welcomed her to the stage.. Wendy is just plain rude and no class at all.. Put Queen Latifah in her spot and her
Show ugh…
Legend or not she was a guest on her show you should have stood and welcomed her to the stage.. Wendy is just plain rude and no class at all.. Put Queen Latifah in her spot and her
Show ugh…
I thought it was proper and polite for any “host/hostess” to stand and greet their guest? Most of the talk/variety shows I see, the host/hostess do that. Maybe Wendy W. has other training? I’ve seen her stand and greet other guests? Hummmmm…IJS…
I thought it was proper and polite for any “host/hostess” to stand and greet their guest? Most of the talk/variety shows I see, the host/hostess do that. Maybe Wendy W. has other training? I’ve seen her stand and greet other guests? Hummmmm…IJS…
Even if she were not a legend, she’s an elder. If she were my guest I would stand without being asked, because it seems to me that’s just what any sensible person would do.
Even if she were not a legend, she’s an elder. If she were my guest I would stand without being asked, because it seems to me that’s just what any sensible person would do.
Wendy – and I will call you Wendy – you have no class or you would stand in honor of any guest ~ most especially someone of her stature.
Wendy – and I will call you Wendy – you have no class or you would stand in honor of any guest ~ most especially someone of her stature.
I am not surprised that the gauche Wendy Williams did not show respect to music great Dionne Warwick. I have seen Wendy disrespect her own parents on her show, especially her elderly mother. I have cringed at Wendy’s offensive comments about her Mom. I think Wendy Williams needs psychiatric counseling. Maybe there are lingering problems from her years of substance abuse.
I am not surprised that the gauche Wendy Williams did not show respect to music great Dionne Warwick. I have seen Wendy disrespect her own parents on her show, especially her elderly mother. I have cringed at Wendy’s offensive comments about her Mom. I think Wendy Williams needs psychiatric counseling. Maybe there are lingering problems from her years of substance abuse.