Mary J. Blige will take her recent triumphant hometown New York City show to the big screen with her upcoming concert film For My Fans, Live From Madison Square Garden. The singer’s first-ever concert movie was filmed in April during her sold-out gig at the World’s Most Famous Arena. The …
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Leading up tothe Grammy nominations on Nov. 7, Rolling Stone is breaking down 10 different categories. For each, we’re predicting the nominees, as well as who will (and who should) win on Grammy night. This past eligibility season saw young, hot stars like Leon Thomas, Givēon, and Coco Jones put …
Read More »Mary J. Blige Fighting Back After 'Meritless' Lawsuit From Sean Combs' Ex Misa Hylton
Any real love between superstar singer Mary J. Blige and her longtime friend and stylist Misa Hylton appears lost now that the two are facing off in an explosive legal battle over the management and music of Harlem rapper Vado. In new court filings obtained by Rolling Stone, Blige is …
Read More »Mary J. Blige-Produced 'Family Affair' Film and Gloria Gaynor, Lisa Lisa Biopics to Premiere on Lifetime
Some of music’s greatest artists will tell their stories in new Lifetime films, Rolling Stone can reveal. On Friday, Lifetime announced that it will release Mary J. Blige, Lisa Lisa, and Gloria Gaynor films for their Voices of a Lifetime series. The series of film releases will kick off with …
Read More »Mary J. Blige Dazzles in 2024 Rock Hall Performance
Mary J. Blige ushered in her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction with a medley of hits in Cleveland on Saturday featuring Ella Mai and Lucky Daye, with Dr. Dre and Method Man onstage to induct the singer. Dre and Method Man introduced Blige before she took the stage …
Read More »Mary J. Blige Gives Emotional Rock Hall Speech: 'The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul Is a Rock Star'
Mary J. Blige is one of the greatest singers of all time and the queen of hip-hop soul. After a seven-year wait since she first became eligible (and one nomination in 2021), she’s finally an inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Blige is no stranger to the …
Read More »Cher, Dave Matthews, Ozzy Osbourne Turn Back Time at Epic Rock Hall of Fame Ceremony
The clock was rapidly approaching midnight when Ozzy Osbourne first appeared on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony stage at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio Saturday night. Due to a variety of health ailments, including Parkinson’s Disease, Osbourne’s mobility is severely limited, and he rarely …
Read More »'Look At My Life Right Now': Mary J. Blige Announces 'For My Fans' Tour, New Album 'Gratitude'
Mary J. Blige is in a giving mood. During an appearance on Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show, Sherri on Monday, the singer announced both a new album, Gratitude, and an upcoming headlining tour. The album, out November 15, follows her 2022 record Good Morning Gorgeous. When asked about the significance …
Read More »Sam Smith Announces 'In the Lonely Hour 10 Year Anniversary Edition'
Sam Smith will release a 10th anniversary edition of their debut LP, In the Lonely Hour, later this summer. In The Lonely Hour 10 Year Anniversary Edition, out Aug. 2via Capitol Records, will feature the album’s original 10 songs along with a new track, “Little Sailor.” A collector’s edition of …
Read More »Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band, Mary J. Blige Lead Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024 Class
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has officially announced this year’s inductees: Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest will join the class of 2024 in the Performer category. Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick, and …
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