Queen Latifah, Common, and David Alan Grier are among the all star cast of the long awaited remake of the award-winning Broadway musical 'The Wiz' which airs live tonight on NBC. Starring newcomer Shanice Williams as Dorothy, the star-studded 3 hour live event promises to be a show stopping, eye popping new take on the Tony Award winning funky musical. And, it reintroduces … [Read more...]
The Wiz Returns – Guess Which Actors Will “Ease On Down The Road!”
The Wiz Live on NBC will be on and poppin as they revealed today they have blended the legendary talents of Queen Latifah, David Allen Grier and Mary J Blige with Newcomer and Musical Sensation Shanice Williams. Williams, who takes center stage as Dorothy in her first role ever, beat hundreds of open call candidates for the once in a life time opportunity. NBC reveals … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Have “Friends” of the Opposite Sex From a Male Perspective
A while back, Mary J. Blige's comment about not allowing each other to have friends of the opposite sex sparked a lot of water cooler discussion at work. To give proper context to her comment, the interviewer asked her what the benefits of marrying one’s manager are. MJB’s response was, “…If one of you don’t want to talk about something right now, you have to respect that. And … [Read more...]
Wives, Can Your Husband have Female Friends?
Does Having Friends of The Opposite Sex Ruin Marriages? Some tend to think so. You may have already read Mary J Blige’s recent comments about her 11-year marriage. In the Telegraph, Mary revealed she has all female friends and her husband Kendu has all male friends. She went on to share that there shouldn’t be any “that’s my female friend”, or “that’s my male friend” because … [Read more...]
What Mary J. Blige Told Me About Her New Album and Being Married
Last night, I attended a private screening of Mary J. Blige's documentary film that chronicles the making of her soon to be released album, The London Sessions. Mary traveled to London, looking for a new sound for her 13th studio album. She stayed there for a month. And in that month she wrote and recorded the entire album while working with some of London's hottest artists, … [Read more...]
Program Alert: Lifetime to Air Betty & Coretta Starring Mary J. Blige and Angela Bassett
It’s been said for years that behind every great man there is a great woman. Is there truth behind this saying? I would say so. Is it always true? I can’t argue that it is. But, I can argue that some of our greatest male leaders have been fortunate enough to lead with the strength of a good woman standing by their side. That’s one of the reasons why our nation is so in love … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Black Stars are Lighting Up the Airwaves this Winter
Lifetime is giving shine to many of Hollywood’s married leading ladies in February. “Betty and Coretta,” the new Lifetime original biopic starring Angela Bassett and Mary J. Blige, will premiere on the network during Black History Month. Bassett plays Coretta Scott King and Blige plays wife of Malcolm X, Betty Shabazz, in the film which focuses on the bond shared by the two … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige and Kelly Clarkson – VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul
Watch as Jennifer Hudson performs "Spotlight," Mary J. Blige performs "Real Love" and Kelly Clarkson performs "Since U Been Gone." The Bookends, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige & Kelly Clarkson Open VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul - Music Videos - Live Performances … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Mary J. Blige Performs Just Fine at Black Girls Rock 2011
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VIDEO: Mary J. Blige Performs My Life at Black Girls Rock 2011
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VIDEO: Mary J. Blige Gives Snippet Of New Single, “Need Someone”
Mary J. Blige was over in the UK promoting her upcoming album, My Life II: The Journey Continues and gave fans a taste of what to expect from the queen. "It's me singing to my younger self, who was hurting so bad," Mary said. "I'm so happy she has grown to love herself...I was thinking about how me and how hurt I was." Check out the song and tell us know what you … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Mary J. Blige, 25/8
Mary dropped her latest video for the song, "25/8" on Friday and she's definitely giving us an old-school Mary feel through the visuals. Her new album, My Life II: The Journey Continues, will be available on November 8. … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Mary J. Blige Talks Love and Drugs On Behind The Music
In her "Behind the Music" special, Mary opened up about the struggle she's endured throughout her life and how her love with Kendu Isaacs was literally a turning point in her struggle with drugs and alcohol. She also talked about the impact of her dad leaving the family and growing up in an environment where women weren't respected and relationships were often volatile. Mary … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Monica Prepares For New Album; First Lady Defends President Obama On Africa Trip
Tia Mowry and actor Cory Hardrict welcomed their first child, an eight-pound baby boy they named Cree Taylor Hardrict. A docu-series following the star's pregnancy, Tia and Tamera, debuts on the Style network in August. {US} The 2011 BET Awards brought out a few of our favorite Black celeb couples. Mary J. Blige, who performed a highly approved medley of her hits on the … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Forrest Whitaker Drops 70 Pounds, Mariah’s Baby Shower Is One For The Books
First Lady Michelle Obama is the "hottest" U.S. political figure and it's not because of her killer arms and fashion sense. According to the Quinnipiac University national thermometer poll where voters rank their feelings about political figures using a 100 degree thermometer scale, Mrs. Obama comes in at number one at a warm 60 degrees. President Barack Obama is in fourth … [Read more...]