The “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul” Mary J. Blige is back in the studio!  The nine time Grammy award-winning singer is working with super-producer Swizz Beatz and is promising fans yet another classic album.

Mary has had a long successful music career, but many people liked the “sad” Mary a lot better than “happy” Mary.  With successful albums like “411”, “My Life”, and “Share My World”, fans enjoyed Mary’s heartfelt and honest lyrics much more than her recent work.  She is now ready to go back in the past and recreate Read the rest of this entry »

Mary J. Blige partnered with the popular beauty company Carol’s Daughter and HSN (Home Shopping Network) to release her new fragrance “My Life”.  Mary sold 50,000 bottles in just the first day of sales, which is remarkable considering the fragrance could only be purchased online or on TV (HSN).

My Life is a combination of pear, jasmine, walnut, tuberose, sesame, and wood, creating a soft, yet pungent aroma.  Mary personally describes Read the rest of this entry »

Making her eighth appearance, the undisputed “Queen of Hip/Hop Soul” did the damn thing at the 2010 Essence Music Festival.  Besides performing on the main stage, the nine-time Grammy award-winner also unveiled her new fragrance line and handled dealings for release of her new eye-wear line called “Melodies”.  “I’m in New Orleans at essence Festival, about 2 go 2 the Convention Center.  First stop Melodies Eyewear counter!,” Mary tweets.

Titled after her 1994 classic album “My Life”, Read the rest of this entry »

R&B diva Mary J. Blige has signed on to play “The High Priestess of Soul” Nina Simone in a biopic on the legendary singer. The film, titled “Nina,” will concentrate on the latter years of Simone’s life and her relationship with assistant Clifton Henderson, played by David Oyelowo.

Oyelowo’s past credits include “The Last King of Scotland,” “A Raisin in the Sun” and “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency,” starring Jill Scott. Oyelowo is also signed on to play Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Lee Daniels‘ upcoming civil rights film “Selma,” which is currently Read the rest of this entry »

The figures are in from last week’s charitable event, “Idol Gives Back,” in which celebrity performers graced the stage of American Idol in an effort to raise funds for several different charities.  According to AI, this year’s fundraising event raised more than $45 million for beneficiaries, which include: Children’s Health Fund, Feeding America, Malaria No More, Save The Children’s U.S. Programs and the United Nations Foundation.

Queen Latifah emceed the event. Performers  and appearances also included Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Black Eyed Peas, Elton John, Common, Wanda Sykes and Joss Stone, just to name a few.

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Here’s the official video for Mary J. Blige’s single “Each Tear” featuring Jay Sean. The track appears on Blige’s international edition of her “Stronger with Each Tear” album.

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Hey BGG readers, Soul here with my latest installment of Soul Wants To Know…Just some thoughts on everything and everybody.

As the King of Pop MJ would say, with LOVE, L-O-V-E… Read the rest of this entry »

It’s that time of year again — American Idol auditions. So, you already know what to expect. On last night’s episode, R&B singer Mary J. Blige sat in as a judge for the Atlanta leg of auditions and was unexpectedly cursed out by Idol hopeful Lamar Royal of North Carolina.

Lamar came before the judges to sing his rendition of Seal’s “Kiss From A Rose,” and you guessed it, bombed. Blige attempted to offer the Idol wannabe some pearls of wisdom: “You have to find some humility in order to do this and pull back. Stop trying to exalt yourself. And that’s what you’re doing, you’re running. So, just relax.”

Unfortunately, not only was Lamar a bad singer, he also proved to be a bad listener, as he continued to sing over the judges’ feedback before cursing them out. “Just f*ck the whole damn American Idol show,” said Lamar as he was being escorted out of the building by security. “F*ck Mary J. Blige, all dat. That b*tch Read the rest of this entry »