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*In a strange turn of casting events, Zoe Saldana is taking over the Nina Simone role for singer Mary J. Blige. Not that the original choice was great, but this one hardly makes sense. The film was set to begin production last year at the end of May. But that didn’t happen even after being [...]
*The Mary J. Blige Burger King chicken wraps ad that’s got black folks on the net buzzin’ has been pulled. That’s news most of you may already know. But what you may not suspect is why it was pulled. Conventional wisdom says it was because of the negative reaction from black folks, it’s intended audience. [...]
*Hey Mary J. Blige fans! Miss Mary is set to be featured on tonight (Sunday, 07-24-11) on VH1′s “Behind the Music.” She’ll be discussing her bout with alcoholism, her rise to fame and her struggle to find a loving, healthy romantic relationship. “When I stopped drinking, it was will power. It was prayer. It was [...]
*In 2003, McDonald’s developed the 365Black Awards to annually recognize individuals who make significant contributions to the African American community. The awards program is an extension of the company’s 365Black marketing campaign which recognizes and celebrates African American culture, history and achievements all year round. McDonald’s supports and encourages ongoing investment in the growth, development [...]
*Continuing its long-standing support and connection to the African-American community, McDonald’s recognized a distinguished list of five prominent African-Americans who influence and inspire greatness through outstanding community service at its annual 365Black Awards. This year’s 365Black Awards was co-hosted by nationally syndicated radio personality Tom Joyner and Academy Award nominated actress Angela Bassett. It was [...]
*Once again I was honored with access to cover the BET Awards this year, held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, as well as an invite to cover BET’s CEO/President Debra Lee’s Pre-BET Awards Invitation Only Dinner. This years’ event highlights – for me – included the opening performance by Mary J Blige looking [...]
*Even though the 2011 BET Awards gave props to Patti LaBelle and Steve Harvey, as well as emotional tributes to several stars who passed away, Sunday night’s show belonged to Chris Brown. The dancer/singer dominated the show with 4 awards and performed twice during the telecast from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. It was [...]
*Mary J. Blige has written and recorded an original song for the soundtrack of DreamWorks Pictures and Participant Media’s “The Help,” a film based on the New York Times best-selling novel of the same name, opening in theaters August 12, 2011. “The Help” soundtrack – music from the Motion picture, will feature the original song [...]
*Tonight (May 22) Beyonce will receive an all-star tribute when she is honored with the Billboard Millennium Award at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards on ABC at 8-11pm ET/PT from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Among the notables giving Beyonce her props are First Lady Michelle Obama, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga; U2′s [...]
*EURweb.com tries its best to be on top of all the most happening entertainment issues as they pertain to our urban readership. With that in mind, it was our pleasure to have spoken with Simone about her covering her legendary mother’s classic song “Four Women,” along with Ledesi, Laura Izibor and of course vocals from [...]
*El DeBarge has released his new single, “Lay With You featuring Faith Evans,” from ‘Second Chance,’ his highly anticipated first album in 16 years out November 30 on Geffen Records. Listen to “Lay With You”: This week, El DeBarge will support Mary J. Blige on three West Coast dates before wrapping up a headlining tour [...]
*As far as how Earth, Wind & Fire did replacing Frankie Beverly and Maze in the closing slot at the Essence Festival Sunday night, Times-Picayune music reviewer Keith Spera says they never had a chance: First sign they faced an uphill battle? The video retrospective that immediately preceded their arrival on stage was met with [...]
*R&B artist, Mary J. Blige has finally decided to market her signature look, sunglasses. Since her debut in 1991, the singer has changed her hair, dress, make-up, and dance, but she always stayed true to wearing some saucy shades. In collaboration with premium eyewear company, Orange 21, she has developed a sunglasses line called Melodies [...]
*Mary J. Blige is stepping up her acting resume after staring in Tyler Perry’s “I Can Do Bad All by Myself,” and will be capturing the essence of Nina Simone’s biopic. The multitalented heroine of a singer will play the legendary jazz pioneer in Cynthia Mort’s “Nina,” according to reports. The biopic will focus on [...]
*Mary J. Blige has launched her new perfume under the title “My Life.” The fragrance has a nice feminine touch with ingredients including gardenia, freesia, pear, jasmine, and lily. The soul singer has partnered with brand Carol’s Daughter to create the scent and was in Palm Beach to launch it at the Women’s Wear Daily [...]
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