May 23, 2013

Mary J. Blige Joins Rolling Stones at Barclays Center Gig (Video)

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  *A couple of MJs got together and brought the house down at Brooklyn’s new Barclays Center on Saturday. Mary J. Blige was one of two special guests who joined Mick Jagger on stage during the Rolling Stones’ first of three area shows marking the band’s 50th anniversary. Reprising her role from the “50 & [...]




Marsha Hunt, Mick Jagger’s ‘Brown Sugar,’ Puts Love Letters Up for Sale

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*Yes, we all know that Mick Jagger, the Rolling Stones front man, was singing about a sista in his 1971 hit “Brown Sugar.” Specifically he was telling the tale of his affection for Marsha Hunt. In fact, Jagger’s handwritten letters to his former lover Marsha Hunt will be auctioned in London next month. Hunt is an [...]




Mick Jagger, ‘The Help’ Director Team for James Brown Biopic

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*Director Tate Taylor, who adapted and made his helming debut on “The Help,” is in negotiations to direct an untitled biopic on James Brown – with Imagine Entertainment‘s Brian Grazer and fellow musical icon Mick Jagger serving as producers. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] According to Deadline.com, the film will be a co-production between Imagine [...]




Mick Jagger Impressed with the President’s Blues Skills

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*When President Barack Obama picked up that microphone and sang ta few bars of a blues song earlier this week, Mick Jagger, who was also present at the White House affair, called the move “courageous.” Bluesman Buddy Guy encouraged Obama during a concert at the East Room to join in on a verse of “Sweet [...]




Video: Obama Sings Again; This Time ‘Sweet Home Chicago’

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*When Mick Jagger held out his mic to the President of the United States  during a Black History Month blues jam at the White House last night, the audience in the East Room got another dose of Barack Obama carrying a tune. Obama’s surprise performance came at the end of the playlist when the concert [...]




Damian Marley Collaborates with Mick Jagger

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*Damian Marley is known for his unique collaborations with different artists. His latest project involves Mick Jagger for a super group called Super Heavy. Also involved is singer Joss Stone, Eurthymics member Dave Stewart and producer A.R. Rahman. According to Rolling Stone, the group has been recording for at least 18 months and plan to [...]