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    Teen Pop Star Chantel 'Chani ' Christie Wins 'Pop Artist of the Year' Award at the 19th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards and Signs to Renowned L.A. Talent Agency  Nov 18, 2009
    The campaign was spearheaded by recording artist SINEAD O'CONNOR who recorded the duet "This is To Mother You" which featured Grammy award winning recording artist/producer MARY J. BLIGE.. "Being a part of the video for such a beautiful song and worthy cause was amazing," states Chantel. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Astrology Moon in Cancer  Nov 14, 2009
    Astrology Moon in Cancer. Astrology Moon in Cancer. (Suite101.com)

    Sean Garrett Starts Over As An 'Underdog' For Solo Debut  Nov 13, 2009
    " Beyond that, he was not saying much. Garrett released a Japan-only solo disc, Turbo 919, last year, but he said the upcoming album will be his true solo debut after more than half a decade of toiling behind the scenes for everyone from Ashley Tisdale and Amerie to the Pussycat Dolls, Jesse McCartney, Mary J. Blige and Chris Brown. The first single from the album, the recently released Gucci Mane-featuring tune "Up in Your Heart," is a prime example of Garrett's skills: a hypnotic chorus over a... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Six-Time Grammy Award Winner John Legend to Perform at "Monster Retailer Awards and Concert" at CES 2010 in Las Vegas  Nov 11, 2009
    Past Monster concerts have featured music greats like Diana Ross, Mary J. Blige, Stevie Wonder, Rod Stewart, B.B. King, Ray Charles, Crosby, Stills and Nash and James Brown. Attendance for the 2010 Monster Retailer Awards and Concert is by invitation only. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Buy Tickets Now for the 2010 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL Taking Place July 2, 3 and 4 in New Orleans!  Nov 10, 2009
    In its 15-year history, the ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL has featured an array of performers including Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Destiny's Child, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gladys Knight, LL Cool J, Jamie Foxx, John Legend, Kanye West, The Isley Brothers, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, Mary J. Blige, The O'Jays, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Toni Braxton, Patti LaBelle and Yolanda Adams. The 2010 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL is executive produced by Essence Festivals LLC and produced by Rehage... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Comfortably dumb  Nov 10, 2009
    Instead, perhaps looking to distance itself from its hire the crazy image, will rotate a series of including Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Jonas, Neil Patrick Harris, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry and Shania Twain as temporary judges for the audition rounds before bringing in Ellen DeGeneres to sit beside Simon, Randy, and that other one no one cares about for the regular season. Her five-year deal with the show was announced yesterday. (Salon)

    Green Day, Shakira, Mary J. Blige To Perform At American Music Awards  Nov 7, 2009
    November 22 awards show lineup already includes Rihanna, Jay-Z, Eminem and more. "The night's other big performers include , Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry, Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Keys and the Black Eyed Peas. The awards show will feature an array of nominees determined by data from Nielsen SoundScan radio and retail figures, with Taylor Swift in the lead with six nominations 00003EE7 , followed by Eminem and the late Michael Jackson at five apiece. Though Jackson had... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    'Golden Girl' on mend after bypass  Nov 7, 2009
    Producer Larry Klein said Jay-Z, Shakira, Mary J. Blige, Adam Lambert, Kelly Clarkson and Alicia Keys also are slated to perform on the 37th annual show, to be held at the Nokia Theatre on Nov. 22 and broadcast live on ABC.. Calle 13 wins big at Latin Grammys. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Lionsgate Music, in Association With Matriarch/Geffen Records, Announces Release of Soundtrack to Lee Daniels' Highly Anticipated Film PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE  Nov 6, 2009
    Soundtrack Features Music By Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah and MoreFirst Single Is Soundtrack Co-Producer Mary J. Blige's 'I Can See In Color ... It was produced by Daniels along with Mary J. Blige, whose new song "I Can See In Color" will be the first single ... Courage and determination, passionately expressed by Mary J. Blige, Jean Carn, Donna Allen and others, are touchstones of Precious' story and Daniels' film; ultimately the message will reverberate in listeners and audiences alike. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    New York's Blige entertains with anthem  Nov 5, 2009
    NEW YORK -- Mary J. Blige is a nine-time Grammy Award winner with movies, endorsements and an active philanthropy career, but the New York native still gets nervous under the bright lights of her hometown. "I have never been to a baseball game," Blige confessed several hours before her scheduled performance of the national anthem prior to Game 6 of the World Series at the new Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)

    Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids'  Nov 5, 2009
    Latest news, breaking news, current news, UK news, world news, celebrity news, politics news - Telegraph. Thursday 05 November 2009. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')

    Blige to sing anthem at World Series  Nov 4, 2009
    LOS ANGELES Mary J. Blige is going back to the Bronx ... File photo of Mary J. Blige performing during the presidential inauguration opening ceremonies concert at the Lincoln Memorial on Jan. 18, 2009. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Rihanna Premieres Video For 'Wait Your Turn'  Nov 4, 2009
    Rihanna Premieres Video For 'Wait Your Turn. Singer films grainy black-and-white clip for the second single from Rated R.. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Trey Songz Calls Chris Brown Duet A 'Fun Record'  Nov 4, 2009
    Trey Songz Calls Chris Brown Duet A 'Fun Record. We started playing around with a crazy concept just having fun for real,' Songz says of their time in the studio. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Rod Stewart gets to sing with his idol  Nov 4, 2009
    The CD also features appearances by Mary J. Blige and Jennifer Hudson. "Soulbook" was released in October. (MSNBC -- Music)

    U2 eclipse Mariah Carey at Grammys  Nov 1, 2009
    Please activate cookies in order to turn autoplay off. Friday 10 February 2006. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)

    Priscilla Renea Parlays YouTube Success Into Recording Deal  Oct 31, 2009
    Dollhouse' singer went from singing the dictionary over Fergie's 'Glamorous' to working with same producers as Mary J. Blige, Britney Spears ... " With a label deal in place, in March Renea released an EP of her YouTube greatest hits called Hello My Apple and began work on her debut, which is being produced by Benny Blanco (Britney Spears, 3OH!3) and Lil' Ronnie (R. Kelly, Mary J. Blige). She ended up writing or co-writing every song on the album and said, for now, she doesn't mind the constant... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Tamela Mann Gears up to Release Her Sophomore Gospel CD "The Master Plan" in Stores November 3  Oct 31, 2009
    Prior to Tamelas solo recording debut with Gotta Keep Movin and The Live Experience, as a member of Kirk Franklin and The Family, Tamela was the soloist on the Grammy-nominated Song of the Year - Lean On Me, which featured Mary J. Blige, Crystal Lewis, R. Kelly and Bono. Father Can You Hear Me and Take It To Jesus are also included on the soundtrack album of Diary Of A Mad Black Woman. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Rod Stewart calls self 'one lucky guy'  Oct 27, 2009
    It's a dream come true -- and to have on the album, and Stevie Wonder, and Jennifer Hudson and Mary J. Blige -- I grew up listening to Smokey. CNN: You can really hear those old R&B influences in the way you sing. (CNN)

    Music Review: Stewart mines Four Tops, Sam Cooke and more on latest cover album 'Soulbook'  Oct 27, 2009
    Mary J. Blige joins him on The Stylistics classic, "You Make Me Feel Brand New," while Jennifer Hudson shares the mic on "Let It Be Me." Smokey Robinson even makes an appearance as Stewart remakes his Miracles' classic, "The Tracks of My Tears.". Such high profile guest artists sometimes leave the listener wanting more, especially on "My Cherie Amour." Here, Stevie Wonder joins Stewart, and the only thing that the duet accomplished for me was making me want to hear Wonder sing it himself. (FOX61, CT)

    Rod Stewart, 'Soulbook'  Oct 26, 2009
    The guest cameos are very strong - Jennifer Hudson enlivens Let It Be Me, Stevie Wonder adds tasty harmonica fills to My Cherie Amour, and Mary J. Blige is spectacular on the Stylistics You Make Me Feel Brand New, as her passion overshadows Rod s more tight-lipped effort. Rod could have stepped out more energetically on this album, but his gentlemanly approach still has its merits. (Boston Globe)

    U2 eclipse Mariah Carey at Grammys  Oct 23, 2009
    Please activate cookies in order to turn autoplay off. Friday 10 February 2006. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)

    Remembering concert documentaries that rock  Oct 23, 2009
    Coming in a close second is Jay-Zs Fade to Black, which also featured appearances by Beyonc and Mary J. Blige. This Is It will be Jacksons last waltz, so to speak. (MSNBC -- News)

    Andrea Bocelli Announces Superstar Guest Duets on His Forthcoming Disc, My Christmas, Including Mary J. Blige, Natalie Cole, Reba McEntire, The Muppets, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Katherine Jenkins  Oct 23, 2009
    NEW YORK, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- My Christmas, the first-ever holiday recording from the iconic Andrea Bocelli, boasts a superstar line-up of guest artist duets including Mary J. Blige, Natalie Cole, Reba McEntire, The Muppets, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Katherine Jenkins (complete tracklisting below) ... WHAT CHILD IS THIS with Mary J. Blige. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Rihanna, Chris Brown Singles Dropping Within Same 24 Hours: Coincidence?  Oct 22, 2009
    " Tresa Sanders, a veteran music-business publicist who has worked with artists including Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, and Common, said her first thought when seeing that Rihanna and Brown were crossing musical paths was that it was a coincidence. "I've worked inside at labels and outside of them and there are a lot of times when you really don't know what the other labels are doing or when other records are coming out or what their marketing plan is," she said. "Really, when you are in the middle of a... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    New R. Kelly Album 'Untitled' in Stores Dec. 1  Oct 21, 2009
    He has collaborated and written songs for some of today's top musical icons from all genres including: Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Pussycat Dolls, Usher, Celine Dion and more. Remaining tour dates are as follows. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    David Foster’s turn in the spotlight  Oct 20, 2009
    We just finished editing and the guests are Mary J. Blige, Reba McEntire, Katherine Jenkins, Natalie Cole, and the Muppets. Q. Do you ever wake up thinking, I can t believe this is my life. (Boston Globe)

    Sasha Frere-Jones: A genre ages out.  Oct 19, 2009
    (Mary J. Blige and Nina Simone come to mind. On Empire State of Mind, Alicia Keys improves matters significantly, sending her voice high and strong: Let s hear it for New York. (New Yorker)

    Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, More To Appear At Black Girls Rock! Awards  Oct 18, 2009
    Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, More To Appear At Black Girls Rock ... Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, More To Appear At Black Girls Rock. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    R. Kelly Dazzles Crowd At New York Concert  Oct 18, 2009
    " But Kelly could have closed with any of the many timeless hits that he's put out during the past 15 years. Much like Jay-Z or Mary J. Blige, Kells performs to audiences that obviously have their own personal relationships with the records and the music forever stamped in their hearts. The concert started off with a red carpet being rolled out and female audience members standing onstage behind a velvet rope, making the scene look like the entrance to a hot club or a major industry party. Kelly... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    VH1's `Hip Hop Honors' Special Draws 2.2 Million Viewers  Oct 15, 2009
    The show, which featured performances by Ashanti, DJ Chuck Chill Out, Ja Rule, KRS One, Ludacris, Mary J. Blige, Method Man, Kid Rock and Foxy Brown, also averaged a 1. 5 rating in the network's target 18-49 demo, a 92% increase over last year's hip-hop themed celebration. (Multichannel News)

    Usher Gets Personal With Raymond Vs. Raymond  Oct 15, 2009
    "B. Cox said Usher is just one of many of several artists he's in the lab with these days. "Nelly to Mary J. Blige, Johnta Austin, Pleasure P, Musiq Soulchild we're doing some things for Plies. I hope that sticks," he said. Cox's main priority is his new artist, singer Bertell, who's got a new single called "She's Bad," featuring Bun B. That song is the follow-up to "Beat It Up. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Christmas Comes Early to THIRTEEN'S Great Performances With the Andrea Bocelli and David Foster: My Christmas Concert  Oct 14, 2009
    The inspiring concert performance, recorded at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, also features special musical guests Natalie Cole, Mary J. Blige, Reba McEntire, Welsh mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins, The Muppets and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Among the featured songs highlighted will be White Christmas, Oh Holy Night, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Jingle Bells, Silent Night, The Christmas Song, What Child is This and many more. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Brooklyn in the House! VH1 Brings Hip Hop Royalty Together at the 6th Annual 'VH1 Hip Hop Honors' Honoring the 25th Anniversary of Def Jam Records  Oct 13, 2009
    Ashanti, Chrisette Michele, DJ Chuck Chill Out, DJ Clinton Sparks, DMX, Eminem, EPMD, Fabolous, Foxy Brown, Gym Class Heroes, DJ Jaycee, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ghostface, Ja Rule, Judacamp Choir, Kid Rock, KRS One, Ludacris, Mary J. Blige, Method Man, DJ Nonstop, Onyx, Public Enemy, Redman, The Roots, Rick Ross, DJ Sam Sneak, Scarface, DJ Scratch, The Street Sweeper Social Club, Trey Songz, Wale and Warren G Performed In Honor of Def Jam RecordsAnthony Anderson, Eve, Jimmy Fallon, Oran "Juice" Jones,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Critic’s corner  Oct 13, 2009
    The ceremony will pay tribute to Def Jam Recordings, and presenters and performers will include DMX, Ashanti, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Ludacris, Ja Rule, and Foxy Brown. Ghost Lab 10 p.m., Discovery Channel. (Boston Globe)

    Drake Calls His #3 Hottest MCs In The Game Ranking 'A Dream'  Oct 6, 2009
    He's also been a staple on the guest-appearance circuit, recruited by Jamie Foxx, Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z, among others. Even with his hot streak, Drake said he still has a long way to go in his eyes. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Grammy(R) Award Winning Singer-Songwriter Raphael Saadiq Closes Out 2009 With Kings Keep Marchin' Tour  Oct 6, 2009
    Saadiq also collaborated this summer with Mary J. Blige to co-produce and co-write the title end track, "I Can See In Color," for the upcoming film, "Precious." Already showered with Oscar buzz, The Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry executive produced film, "Precious," stars Monique, Paula Patton and Mariah Carey. Saadiq's critically acclaimed latest collection, The Way I See It, was named iTunes #1 Best Album of 2008 and had a powerful effect on outlets such as USA Today, Los Angeles Times, and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    T.I. Reflects On Career From Jail In 'Hell Of A Life' Video  Oct 6, 2009
    " The incarcerated rapper's latest video premiered on Monday (October 5) and continues the prison theme set forth by his last video, featuring Mary J. Blige. That video, which was to be the first single from the , was released just after Tip began his sentence and opened with the Atlanta rapper in an orange jail-issued jumpsuit."Hell of a Life" is similar, with Tip donning his prison duds early in the clip. But while "Remember Me" struck a more somber tone, "Hell of a Life" is celebratory. After... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Method Man charged with not paying taxes  Oct 6, 2009
    He won a Grammy in 1995 for best rap performance by a group or duo with Mary J. Blige for "I'll Be There For You/You're All That I Need." He is also a member of the group Wu-Tang Clan. Method Man is scheduled to be arraigned Monday in Staten Island Criminal Court. (MSNBC -- News)

    Randy Jackson roots for his fave on Dance Crew  Sep 30, 2009
    Of all the folks whove been reported as Idol guest judges during the audition episodes Victoria Beckham, Katy Perry, Avril Lavigne, Neil Patrick Harris, Joe Jonas, Kristin Chenoweth, Shania Twain, Mary J. Blige who was the toughest. Jackson: I dont know if anyone was really tough. (MSNBC -- News)

    Sean 'Diddy' Combs Signs With Interscope Records  Sep 30, 2009
    Diddy has also produced chart-toppers for superstars including Aretha Franklin, Sting, Jennifer Lopez, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson and the Notorious B.I.G. To date, Diddy has sold more than 75 million records worldwide. As CEO and founder of Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group, Combs oversees one of the world's preeminent urban entertainment companies, encompassing a broad range of businesses including recording, music publishing, artist management, television and film production, recording... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Jay-Z Tour To Feature N.E.R.D., Wale And J. Cole  Sep 26, 2009
    In support of The Blueprint 3, Jay will stop at arenas and colleges beginning October 9. was there, to make it 10 times worse. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Jackson tribute 'badly organised'  Sep 26, 2009
    Page last updated at 09:56 GMT, Friday, 25 September 2009 10:56 UK. Jackson tribute 'badly organised. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Eminem, Kid Rock, The Roots Pay Tribute To Def Jam At VH1's 'Hip Hop Honors'  Sep 25, 2009
    " When Onyx performed "Slam" it felt like the group had stepped out of a time capsule: They looked almost exactly the same and still had that insane energy that made them famous. During his verse, Sticky Fingaz climbed on top of a large speaker. Rather than climb down when he finished, Stick climbed into the balcony. Other performers included Rick Ross, Fabolous, Foxy Brown, Redman, Method Man, Mary J. Blige, EPMD, Ghostface Killah, Chrissette Michele, Warren G, Trey Songz, the reunion of... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Movie capsules  Sep 25, 2009
    It s put over by a terrific Taraji P. Henson as a selfish neighborhood girl learning to love and by musical guest shots by Marvin Winans, Mary J. Blige, and Gladys Knight. (113 min., PG-13) (Ty Burr). (Boston Globe)

    Haverhill Journal: On Thursday nights, rolling back the years  Sep 24, 2009
    The floor and the music are what matter, and he gets them both right, she said of Pyche, who is pumping Mary J. Blige s The One from the speakers. She s been coming for years and bonded with the other skaters; there s 300 of them on a good night. (Boston Globe)

    Cryer, Collette among stars at Emmy after-parties  Sep 22, 2009
    LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Grammy-winning R&B diva Mary J. Blige summed up the Emmy after-parties during a soulful, sassy performance complete with a glittering golden microphone. "Don't forget how important we are. ... We are all in this together, whether we like it or not!" Blige shouted at the "Entertainment Tonight" and People magazine party. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)

    Russell Simmons Kicks Off Partnership with Bounty and Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation  Sep 18, 2009
    Singer Mary J. Blige meets with children from P.S. 165 during a kick-off event for Bounty's Building Bounty-ful Bridges arts program Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009 in New York ... CINCINNATI, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday in New York City, Procter & Gamble's Bounty brand announced its partnership with Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation by launching the Building Bounty-ful Bridges Program with Russell Simmons and the support of his celebrity friend, Mary J. Blige. (PR Newswire)

    Young! Talented! Divas! Adele, Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis and Miley Cyrus Are Set to Raise the Roof on The Brooklyn Academy of Music Tomorrow Night!  Sep 17, 2009
    Previous featured performers over the years included Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Cher, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Whitney Houston, Beyonce, Chaka Khan and many more. Fans can go now to to submit a "Diva Stories" text or video testimonial that tells the world how their favorite divas have influenced their lives. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Can Oprah Make Magic for Abuse Film?  Sep 17, 2009
    "Both Tyler and Mary J. Blige (who wrote a song for the film) saw themselves in the character. But I didn't see myself there because I think I've actually healed that for myself. That is how you know it is healed. It doesn't do that to you anymore.". Instead, she is enjoying a chance to revisit the ride she took when she was nominated for a supporting Oscar for her first film, 1985's "The Color Purple," in which she played a victim of abuse. (ABC News)

    Taylor Swift Done With Kanye West VMA Incident  Sep 17, 2009
    Wednesday, September 16, 2009. Sept. 13: Kanye West takes the microphone from best female video winner Taylor Swift. (Fox News)

    Pop Tarts: Kanye West Told to Leave VMAs  Sep 15, 2009
    Kanye West Told to Leave VMAs After Upsetting Taylor Swift. Monday, September 14, 2009. (Fox News)

    Perry comedy tops US box office  Sep 15, 2009
    Page last updated at 09:28 GMT, Monday, 14 September 2009 10:28 UK. The film also stars Perry's alter-ego Madea. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    'Bad' is good enough to top box office with $23.4M  Sep 15, 2009
    From left, singer Mary J. Blige, actors Kwesi Boakye, Taraji P. Henson and Director Tyler Perry attend the premiere of Tyler Perry's "I Can Do Bad All By Myself", in New York, on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer). (Hanford Sentinal, CA)

    Jay-Z more than a rockstar at 9/11 concert  Sep 15, 2009
    John Mayer rocked out on the electric guitar on "Dirt Off Your Shoulder" and Mary J. Blige added her signature gritty soul-sound on "Can't Knock the Hustle.". Jay-Z's wife, Beyonce, dominated the stage with a swagger-jammed dance routine to her hit song "Diva.". (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Jay-Z plays 9/11 tribute concert  Sep 13, 2009
    Page last updated at 14:30 GMT, Saturday, 12 September 2009 15:30 UK. Most of the performers wore black and grey on stage. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Mary J. Blige, Santigold Talk Janet Jackson's VMA Appearance  Sep 13, 2009
    " Mary J. Blige was initially announced as a headliner in the tribute to the Gloved One that Jermaine Jackson was organizing in Vienna. But she had to before the tribute was postponed until next year. Blige said she was honored to be asked and, like everyone else, she's rooting for Janet on Sunday night. "I'm hoping Janet shuts the whole place down," she said. A culled from recordings of Michael's final concert rehearsals earlier this year, will premiere during the VMAs on Sunday night. This... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Jay-Z 'Answers The Call"  Sep 13, 2009
    After that quick, heartfelt speech, Jay got the concert to sizzle with a string of favorites and guests including his wife, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, Diddy and guitar whiz John Mayer ... After that quick, heartfelt speech, Jay got the concert to sizzle with a string of favorites and guests including his wife, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, Diddy and guitar whiz John Mayer. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Infotainment  Sep 12, 2009
    Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan. Al MosaferVenice: Actress Cyrine Abdel Nour attends the Al Mosafer (The Traveller) premiere during the 66th Venice Film Festival. (Daily Times, Pakistan)

    ‘Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad All By Myself’ is good  Sep 12, 2009
    From left: Taraji P. Henson, Mary J. Blige, and Adam Rodriguez star in Tyler Perry s I Can Do Bad All By Myself ... Later the club s sardonic bartender steps up and blows the walls down with the title tune, and if she sounds just like Mary J. Blige that s because she is Mary J. Blige ... Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Adam Rodriguez, Hope Olaide Wilson, Perry, Mary J. Blige, Gladys Knight, Marvin Winans. (Boston Globe)

    Rihanna photo flap  Sep 12, 2009
    The announcement followed reports that Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, Natalie Cole, and others couldn t make the event. (AP). (Boston Globe)

    Jackson tribute concert postponed  Sep 12, 2009
    Page last updated at 13:38 GMT, Friday, 11 September 2009 14:38 UK. If these artists are not welcome in Vienna, London is more than happy to have them. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Jackson tribute moved to London, postponed  Sep 12, 2009
    Fridays announcement came at the end of a turbulent week of reports that supposedly confirmed artists including Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown and Natalie Cole couldnt make the event. Many invited artists had scheduling issues, and maybe we underestimated these issues, Kindel said. (MSNBC -- Music)

    Jay-Z Remembers 9/11 With Kanye West, Diddy, Rihanna At Benefit Show  Sep 12, 2009
    Beyonc, Mary J. Blige, John Mayer, Pharrell, Kid Cudi and Santigold also join Hov onstage at Madison Square Garden. by Shaheem Reid. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Doubts over Jackson gig line-up  Sep 12, 2009
    Page last updated at 08:46 GMT, Friday, 11 September 2009 09:46 UK. Mary J Blige and Chris Brown will not be performing. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Tyler Perry does Bad by his women  Sep 12, 2009
    Even cant-miss moments like songs performed by Winans, Gladys Knight (every Perry movie has a wise elder Church Lady, and shes it this time) and Mary J. Blige (as Aprils friendly bartender) are undercut by Perrys decisions to cut away to random audience members being moved by the music. Heres a tip: Directors only do that when the on-screen performer isnt that great, and the audience needs to be reminded that the people watching on screen are being moved. (MSNBC -- News)

    Mary J. Blige Looking Forward To 'Huge' Jay-Z And Alicia Keys VMA Performance  Sep 12, 2009
    Swizz Beatz says Sunday's 'Empire State of Mind' duet will put 'two greats on the stage, and you know what happens. by Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Sway Calloway and Tim Kash. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Fans divided about Ellen as new Idol judge  Sep 11, 2009
    Among them: former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Joe Jonas, Neil Patrick Harris, Katy Perry and Shania Twain but not the 51-year-old DeGeneres, who will join the ninth season following the shows tryout rounds. It wont be DeGeneres first time in a reality TV judges seat or on Idol. (MSNBC -- News)

    Ellen on 'Idol': Risky move or brilliant plan?  Sep 11, 2009
    Guest judge Mary J. Blige says, "Ellen will be a great judge because she is a very non-biased person. She loves music, and she will give everyone a fair shot." And Idol judge Kara DioGuardi told Sirius that DeGeneres will add "a great new energy" to the reality show. Former Idol contestants also are divided. (USA Today -- Life)

    'Idol' wants DeGeneres  Sep 11, 2009
    " DeGeneres just launched the seventh season of her daytime show Tuesday, and for those wondering whether it's possible to host both "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and work as a judge on "Idol," wonder no longer. Degeneres will miss the audition process, ongoing at the moment, and join the judges' panel in January, when the ninth season launches. For auditions, Fox has employed guest judges, including Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Jonas, Neil Patrick Harris, Avril Lavigne,... (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Jackson tribute in Vienna: A thriller gone bad?  Sep 11, 2009
    Jermaine Jackson told reporters in Berlin, Germany,on Thursday that he spoke with Mary J. Blige and Chris Brown, and that Blige said she wanted to take part in the tribute but was committed to a Gucci fashion show engagement in Milan, Italy ... And two of the supposedly confirmed headliners announced this week Mary J. Blige and Chris Brown apparently are out. (MSNBC -- Music)

    PAULA TO ELLEN: Good Luck on 'American Idol'  Sep 11, 2009
    She will appear after the auditions, which will feature appearances by guest judges Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Jonas, Neil Patrick Harris, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry and Shania Twain. "I'm thrilled to be the new judge on 'American Idol,'" DeGeneres said in a statement released by Fox. (ABC News)

    Ellen named 'Idol' judge  Sep 10, 2009
    Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry and Shania Twain are among guest judges serving during the early rounds. American Idol' creator and executive producer Simon Fuller said he "could not be more excited to have Ellen join the 'American Idol' family.". (iAfrica.com)

    Ellen DeGeneres to judge new "Idol"  Sep 10, 2009
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    Brown awaits Jackson gig ruling  Sep 10, 2009
    FROM OTHER NEWS SITES Chris Brown won't perform Jackson tribute - 6 hrs ago Jackson show promoters hope Chris Brown will play - 11 hrs ago Mary J. Blige, Akon, Chris Brown For Jackson Tribute - 13 hrs ago * Jackson family supports tribute concert: brother - 14 hrs ago Michael Jackson's family to unite for concert - 16 hrs ago * Requires registration. SHARED. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    DeGeneres named fourth Idol judge  Sep 10, 2009
    "Click for related contentAbdul had been replaced by a succession of guest judges as American Idol started next seasons auditions. Among them: Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Jonas, Neil Patrick Harris, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry and Shania Twain but not the 51-year-old DeGeneres. Beckham especially was widely rumored to be interested in filling the position on a full-time basis. 2009 msnbc.com On Newsvine Rate Story:LowHighMORE FROM AMERICAN... (MSNBC -- News)

    U2 eclipse Mariah Carey at Grammys  Sep 10, 2009
    Please activate cookies in order to turn autoplay off. Friday 10 February 2006. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)

    Source says Brown wont do Jackson tribute  Sep 10, 2009
    A publicist for Mary J. Blige, also touted for the show, said she wont be there either. Brown never committed to perform at the concert in Vienna, said the person, who was not authorized to speak publicly and requested anonymity. (MSNBC -- Music)

    Not a joke: Ellen DeGeneres to replace Paula Abdul on 'American Idol'  Sep 10, 2009
    "Not sure what that means, but chances are it will have very little to do with singing, since she actually has less of a connection to the music world than Abdul and the three remaining campers plus the audition guest judges: Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Jonas, Neil Patrick Harris, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry and Shania Twain. I'm thrilled to be the new judge on 'American Idol' said DeGeneres in the press release. "I've watched since the beginning, and I've always been a... (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    'IDOL' CHATTER:  Wade into the discussion  Sep 10, 2009
    The ninth season of AMERICAN IDOL premieres January 2010 on FOX. DeGeneres will join the judges' panel after the auditions, which will feature appearances by guest judges Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Jonas, Neil Patrick Harris, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry and Shania Twain. "I'm thrilled to be the new judge on AMERICAN IDOL," said DeGeneres. (USA Today -- Life)

    Ellen DeGeneres New 'American Idol' Judge The talk show host and comedian fills the chair vacated by Paula Abdul.  Sep 10, 2009
    Fox announced that DeGeneres joins Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi for the ninth season of the show, after the auditions, which will feature appearances by guest judges Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Jonas, Neil Patrick Harris, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry and Shania Twain. "I'm thrilled to be the new judge on 'American Idol,'" DeGeneres said in a statement released by Fox. (ABC News)

    Chris Brown to play Jackson gig  Sep 9, 2009
    Page last updated at 11:13 GMT, Tuesday, 8 September 2009 12:13 UK. More acts are expected to be announced later this week. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Blige, Cole Among Headliners For Jackson Tribute  Sep 9, 2009
    VIENNA (September 8, 2009)--Mary J. Blige, Natalie Cole and Sister Sledge are among 13 artists who will headline a Sept. 26 Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna, organizers said. Jackson's brother Jermaine says up to 25 performers are expected to perform outside a 17th-century palace in the Austrian capital. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Gosselin despises wife  Sep 9, 2009
    SHOWCASE :: Erie's Entertainment Web Site. Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Jimmy Wayne to play Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center on Oct. 23. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Jackson tribute line-up announced  Sep 9, 2009
    Jermaine Jackson said Mary J. Blige, Akon and Sister Sledge would be among those performing at the Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna on 26 September. SEE ALSO. (BBC News -- Americas)

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