Celebs Out & About: Mary J Bige, Monica, Jeezy, Devyne Stephens
Soul legend Mary J Blige performed an intimate concert at the sold out Tabernacle in support of her new album, My Life: The Journey Continues, in Atlanta last night. After the concert, she attended an after party at Luckie Lounge with her celebrity friends Monica, Jeezy, and Devyne Stephens.
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Mary J Blige ft. Beyonce – Love a Woman
The full version of the most talked about Mary J Blige track in recent memory hit the Internets yesterday. Love A Woman was originally recorded by Beyoncé, who decided she didn’t want it (for good reason) so she tossed it to Mary. It’s off her My Life II…The Journey Continues (Act I), which hits stores on November 21st.
“Love A Woman” is more disappointing drivel from an artist whose lengthy career is pretty much over. Even Beyonce couldn’t save this gloomy track. While the lyrics imploring men to love their women are meaningful, the track doesn’t quite hit the mark. Mary will always be considered a R&B legend, and she will remain in demand on the nightclub circuit, if that’s any consolation.
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In Case You missed It: 2011 Black Girls Rock Performance On BET
The 6th annual Black Girls Rock 2011! Awards in New York aired on BET last night. The show was hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross (‘Reed Between The Lines’) and Regina King. Beverly Bond (pictured above) is the creator and executive producer. The show is based on her non-profit organization titled BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc.
Since 2006, BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc. has been dedicated to the healthy development of young women and girls. BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc. seeks to build the self-esteem and self-worth of young women of color by changing their outlook on life, broadening their horizons, and helping them to empower themselves.
If you missed it, you can catch up on all of the videos from last night’s performances after the break!
Mary J. Blige – My Life
Celebs Out & About: Lindsay Lohan, Mary J Blige
As some of you may know, troubled actress Lindsay Lohan was just sentenced to 30 days in jail for violating the terms of her probation. The ‘Mean Girls’ star has until Nov. 9 to turn herself in. But due to extreme overcrowding conditions at the county jail, LiLo will likely serve only 7-10 days behind bars. Judge Stephanie Sautner revoked Lohan’s probation on October 19, and sentenced her today after Lohan was kicked out of the Downtown Woman’s center for repeatedly failing to appear for her community service. We have lost count just how many times Lindsay has been sent to jail for violating her probation over the past two years. Apparently, this is an amusing game to her.
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R&B Diva Mary J Blige wore all-white everything during a visit to BBC studios in London, England earlier today.
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Mary J Blige – “Why” (radio rip) and “Mr. Wrong”
R&B Diva Mary J Blige continues her trend of throwing music into the wind and hoping something sticks. We love Mary but she hasn’t put out a resonating album since What’s The 411 (1992) and My Life (1994).
Since her early, crack-fueled glory days Mary’s music has been mostly hit and miss. It’s clear that she’s one artist who requires a lot of drama in her life to influence her music. Things must really be going well for her at home.
Mary’s latest efforts, “Why” (radio rip) and “Mr. Wrong” also miss the mark completely. Both tracks are off her new album My Life II: The Journey Continues.
“Why” features Rick Ross and “Mr. Wrong”, an updated version of Billy Paul’s 1972 hit “Me and Mrs. Jones”, features rap aficionado Drake. I mean, how can you go wrong with Drake on your track?
“Mr. Wrong” ft. Drake
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“Why” ft. Rick Ross
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Celebs Out & About: Mary J Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Lala Vazquez, Michelle Rodriguez
All those stories you heard about R&B singer divorcing her hubby Kendu Isaacs were just that — stories. Don’t believe everything you read on the blogs. The happy couple attended a special concert honoring Mary J Blige and the FFAWN (Foundation For the Advancement of Women Now) scholarship fund at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC last night.
Media personality Lala Vazquez-Anthony attended the Foundation For the Advancement of Women Now (“FFAWN”) and Elle Magazine 2nd Annual Mary J. Blige Honors Concert to benefit FFAWN’s Scholarship Fund, held at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC last night.
Also attending the special event were singers Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, Corrine BaileyRae, Jill Scott, actresses Kerry Washington, Ellen Pomeo, and her husband Chris Ivey; actress Evan Rachel Wood (not pictured) and more.
Love comes in all shapes and sizes: Lesbian actress Michelle Rodriguez flagged a cab with her unidentified lover in downtown NYC today. Her girlfriend has never been fat, but she’s looking extra crackish in these pictures. I guess the toothpick look is in these days. Lindsay Lohan’s ex, Samantha Ronson, isn’t much bigger than this chick.
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Don’t you wish your grandmother looked this hawt?
Okay, Mary J Blige is not exactly a grandmother, but at age 40 she’s getting there. The music legend performed live at the Raggamuffin Music Festival at Parramatta Park in Sydney, Australia over the weekend.
Ciara and Keri Hilson can only hope to possess the kind of energy and gifted presence that Miss Mary brings to the stage every night!
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