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Mary J. Blige Covers Essence

Mocha — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:26:22 +0000

Queen of Hip-Hop Soul Mary J. Blige graces the cover of ESSENCE’s October issue (for the tenth time!) in a piece where she talks about her latest album, “Stronger;” her role in Tyler Perry’s new movie, “I Can Do Bad All By Myself;” her foundation to help young women, the Foundation For the Advancement of Women Now (FFAWN); and the 15th anniversary of her album “My Life.” In honor of the album’s milestone, ESSENCE asked its readers what they would like to ask Mary J. by posting more than 100 questions on Twitter and ESSENCE.com. Find out what burning questions Mary J.’s fans asked—and how she answered each of them from the heart.

Do you feel any pressure to keep pumping out hits because of the younger artists?—Angie Kyles, Los Angeles
MARY J. BLIGE: I feel no pressure. I pump out hits for my fans. They just want to hear from me. I don’t compete with the young generation, I learn from them. I listen to what they’re saying, so I can get a little bit of that, so we can cross, so we can have an understanding and hear each other.

When I listen to your music I can’t help but feel the emotion, whether it is joy, pain, anger or bitterness. How do you control and channel your emotions to give us these great performances?—Adina Oubre, New Orleans
Every lyric in my songs is real to me, so I channel the words and the feelings. Whatever those different songs are, they really are relatable to me. And then the fans give me the energy back, because they’re basically saying, “It’s us too Mary,” so I just take it to the next level.

I always wondered why, and I’m not hating on Faith Evans (I love her too), but were you to be the First Lady of Bad Boy?—Erica Neal,Columbus, Ohio
If I wasn’t signed to MCA, it could have been me, which I believe Puff would have wanted. But I understand Puff is a businessman, so he had to go get his First Lady, which I understand. It took me a couple of years to understand, but you know, after a while I was like, “Oh, okay. He had to do that,” because he didn’t have a female artist over there.

Will you ever sing “I Don’t Want to Do Anything Else” [her duet with Jodeci's K-Ci] live again? Angela Ervin—Greensboro, North Carolina
No. I mean, if I sing it with someone else, yes. Click here to read more.

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New Music: Mary J. Blige featuring Drake

Mocha — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:36:10 +0000

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Mary J. Blige and her new movie role

Mocha — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:06:34 +0000

Mary J. Blige will be starring in Tyler Perry’s new film I Can Do Bad All By Myself. The film title alone sounds like something Mary should be in. She will be playing a night club owner who is a singer as well. Taraji P. Henson is also starring in the movie that opens in September.

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Eve spotted in Hollywood…

Mocha — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:35:09 +0000

Is this Eve’s man?

Mary J. and Kendu spotted at The Dream’s Black Tie Album Release Party held at The Hiro Ballroom.

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Tribute to Mary J. Blige at BET Honors

Mocha — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:56:00 +0000

Monica dressed up like Mary J. and sang her song “Not Gon Cry” at the BET Honors Awards show.

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New Video: Musiq Soulchild and Mary J. Blige

Mocha — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:40:11 +0000

Musiq Soulchild featuring Mary J. Blige “If U Leave”

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Musiq Soulchild and Mary J. Blige Pictures from “If U Leave” Video Shoot

Mocha — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:02:06 +0000

It seems like I have seen Mary J. in a while. I’m glad we’re getting some new music from the two of them hopefully it’ll be worth buying.
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New Music:Robin Thicke featuring Mary J. Blige….

Mocha — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 13:56:32 +0000

Robin Thicke feat. Wale & Mary J. Blige “Magic” (Mark Ronson remix)

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L.A. Reid’s private backyard BBQ

Mocha — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:52:08 +0000

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He had a bunch of big name celebrities to come and kick it with him. Mary J. Blige and her husband Kendu Isaacs, Tyler Perry, Star Jones, Ciara and LL Cool J,Nick Cannon and Mariah Scary.
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Mary J. performing and with her husband Kendu in London

Mocha — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:11:00 +0000

Mary in London on Thursday performing at the Manchester Arena.

Mary J. Blige and husband Kendu Issacs out in London at a party for the Raisa Gorbachev Foundation Party on Saturday. While The home of the smart, sexy, rich and crazy!

They keep going so we won’t stop.

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Mary J. Blige is tired !

Mocha — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:48:00 +0000

Mary J. Blige is exhausted. She has been going non stop and it has finally caught up with her. As a result, she has postponed her Australia and New Zealand tour. Mary J. was supposed to perform in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland and Wellington between June 10th and June 17th. She issued an apology to her fans:
“I want to thank all of my wonderful fans who supported the announcement of my first tour in these countries and I can’t tell you how excited I was to come down in June and put on a show for you all.” “Postponing these shows has been an extremely difficult decision for me and I am sincerely sorry that I will not be able to fulfil my tour commitments, but I assure you that the November shows will be well worth the wait.”
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One minute their in New York, L.A. next minute South of France

Mocha — Thu, 22 May 2008 21:48:00 +0000

What did Kanye say, welcome to the good liiiiiiiiiiiiiiife, oh yeah! LOL
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Nice Dress Mary J.
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Costume Institute Gala At The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Beyonce, Mary J. Jennifer Lopez, Eva Longoria, Eva Mendes,Kimora, More

Mocha — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:39:00 +0000

What the hell does Kimora have on….isn’t she the fashion expert??

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Mary J. is one of People magazines World’s Most Beautiful People

Mocha — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:24:00 +0000

MARY J. BLIGE
“I’m at my most beautiful when I’m in a good mood, not dealing with any drama, and feeling healthy,” says the singer, 37. But when she wants to get glam in a pinch, Blige has a quick beauty tip. “I put on eyeliner and mascara and some liner on my mouth and some gloss in the middle, and that’s the perfect five-minute face.”

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