Diana Ross turns to her children for "advice" on a lot of things.

The 81-year-old music legend is mother to Rhonda, 53, Tracee, 52, Chudney, 49, Ross, 37, as well as 36-year-old Evan from various relationships, and admitted that these days, she is the one who is more likely to be in need of help and support.

Asked if her children still ask her for advice, she told People: "Yes, and no. I ask their advice on many things. Rhonda travels with me on tour. Evan is always there for important events that I may attend. My five children really take care of their mom."

The Chain Reaction hitmaker also has eight grandchildren, and when asked what "type of grandma" she is, she admitted that she just wants to be in their "presence" and does not hesitate to offer herself as a babysitter.

She said: "That's a very sweet question. I just want to be in their presence. I want them to see me, and I want to be able to see them. If I'm needed, for sure I will babysit. Being with my grandkids means everything to me. If spoiling them means loving them - Yes! I do that, I do a lot of that.

"When I recently arrived at Evan's house, Ziggy ran to me with his arms open to give me a hug and a kiss; that meant the world to me. And when I visit Everlee, she piles all her stuffed animals on me, and she has names for every one of them. That stays in my heart."

The former Supremes star is heading back on the road this summer for a UK tour and is looking forward to have her entire family come along on the journey with her.

She said: "I am very passionate about performing live. I love looking out at the audience and seeing faces and singing directly to them. My daughter Rhonda will accompany me on stage to sing the song that she wrote for me called "Count on Me." My entire family, my children and grandchildren will travel with me on this tour."