In the 1980s, Billy Dee Williams boasted about being able to read women’s body language in a commercial for Colt 45 malt liquor. In real life, too, he prided himself on being an expert.

Billy Dee Williams did not date his 'Lady Sings the Blues' and 'Mahogany' costar Diana Ross, he tells PEOPLE exclusively. But Williams and Ross' on-screen chemistry did inspire jealousy in her ...

When it comes to his onscreen paramour Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams isn’t afraid to kiss and tell. Ahead of the Feb. 13 release of his upcoming memoir, What Have We Here?: Portraits of a Life ...

Clockwise from left: Billy Dee Williams with Diana Ross in "Lady Sings the Blues"; as activist Brian Walker in "Mahogany"; as a federal agent out for revenge in "Hit!"; as a barnstorming ...

Lady Sings The Blues, lobbycard, Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, 1972. (Photo by LMPC via Getty Images) Before the movie, there was the book; but before the book was the album the started it all.

For me, the love for Diana Ross — the Motown legend and O.G. pop diva who turned 80 on Tuesday — has been an endless one.

The legendary actor opens up about his life and many loves ahead of new memoir 'What Have We Here,' out Feb. 13 ...

Billy Dee Williams might be best known as Lando Calrissian in the Star Wars franchise. He's an actor with eight decades under his belt and a man of many talents. He's a painter, a singer, and ...

For instance, Diana Ross (playing singer Billie Holiday) first glimpses Williams (portraying her future lover, Louis McKay) in the 1972 hit movie “Lady Sings the Blues.” ...

Although Williams also is known for several other iconic projects (including 1972's "Lady Sings the Blues" with Diana Ross and 1971's "Brian's Song" with James Caan), he has made a lasting mark in ...

Billy Dee Williams is in town Thursday, promoting his new memoir called "What Have We Here? Portraits of a Life." 24/7 Live Chicago & Suburban Cook Co. North Suburbs West Suburbs South Suburbs NW ...