Born: New York, NY [The Bronx], 1971
Years Active: 1993-2009
Influenced by: Teena Marie, Chaka Khan, Janet Jackson, Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin
Genre: R & B
Biography: When her debut album, What's the 411?, hit the street in 1992, critics and fans alike were floored by its powerful ...
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Sep 18 2009 13:15PM
by Tracey Ford
Filed under: Photo of the Week
The Boombox Music Blog: Who: Mary J. Blige and LeBron James What: Blige and the Cleveland Cavalier teamed up for a worthy cause and hosted the Gucci for FFAWN (Foundation For the Advancement of Women Now) charity event at the designer's Fifth Avenue store. Where: New ... Read moreSep 10 2009 14:30PM
by Sharks
Filed under: Soul/R'n'B, R'n'B News, Tours and Concerts
The Boombox Music Blog: On Tuesday, Jermaine Jackson announced a list of artists scheduled to perform at a tribute concert for his brother, Michael Jackson, in Vienna, Austria, on Sept. 26, however several of the tribute's biggest artists are now denying involvement in ... Read moreSep 04 2009 5:30AM
by Tracey Ford
Filed under: R'n'B News, Soul/R'n'B Videos
The Boombox Music Blog: Mary J. Blige is back in the best way. The R&B diva, once known for exposing the pain and strife in her life and begging for happiness, has since moved on to uplifting women with tracks like 2007's 'Just Fine' and 'Work That.' Now, on the first ... Read more
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08/20/08
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11/09/09
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11/06/09
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11/05/09
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11/03/09
Mary J. Blige to sing anthem at World Series Major League Baseball says the Bronx-born s...
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11/01/09
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10/29/09
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10/27/09
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10/23/09
Oscar de la Renta Given "Super Star" Award A star-studded list of award presenters inclu...
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10/16/09
Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, More To Appear At Black Girls Rock! Awards actress Raven S...
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10/16/09
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09/30/09
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09/24/09
Mary J. Blige on David Letterman 9/23 Listen to the entire album for Music Inspired by t...
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09/24/09
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09/21/09
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09/17/09
Mary J. Blige: I "Pray" for Kanye West Mary J. Blige says she doesn't know what to think...
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09/16/09
Gucci and Mary J. Blige Light Up the Empire State Building Last month we brought you wor...
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09/16/09
Mary J. Blige Grows Stronger Mary J. Blige certainly had the odds stacked against her.
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09/12/09
Mary J. Blige, Santigold Talk Janet Jackson's VMA Appearance Janet Jackson has inspired ...
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09/11/09
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09/11/09
Mary J. Blige Looking Forward To 'Huge' Jay-Z And Alicia Keys VMA Performance The pair w...
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09/11/09
New film gives Mary J. Blige the 411 on acting Mary J. Blige has sung her way to nine Gr...
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09/11/09
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09/10/09
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09/10/09
Celeb Pix: Mary J. Blige at Tyler Perry opening, Kate Beckinsale sizzles at 'Whiteout' premiere
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09/10/09
Mary J. Blige to Headline at Entertainment Tonight Emmy Party Grammy winner Mary J. Blig...
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09/08/09
Michael Jackson Tribute Concert To Feature Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Akon Organizers a...
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09/06/09
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09/04/09
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10/31/09
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10/30/09
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09/18/09
David Letterman guest list: Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Simon Baker, LeBron James, Mary J. Blige, Bruce Willis
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09/17/09
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09/13/09
Toronto 2009: EW, Oprah and Mary J. Blige help Tyler Perry celebrate his 40th birthday
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09/11/09
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09/09/09
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09/04/09
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08/24/09
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08/17/09
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08/15/09
Mary J. Blige Becomes Newest American Idol Guest Judge First it was Victoria Beckham , t...
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08/14/09
Mary J. Blige “American Idol” Guest Judge PEOPLE is reporting that Mary J. Blige will be...
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Mary J. Blige to guest judge 'American Idol' auditions in Atlanta Fox confirmed today th...
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08/06/09
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07/29/09
Cars & Guns, Natalie Portman Interview, Joan Rivers Roast, Mary J. Blige & More (Videos)
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07/14/09
T.I. and Mary J. Blige Examine Hardships of Prison Life in “Remember Me” Video "Remember...
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07/14/09
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06/16/09
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06/15/09
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05/28/09
Celebrity Photos: ‘American Idol’ Kris Allen and runner-up Adam Lambert on ‘Today’ show; Mary J. Blige and Paris Hilton at fragrance event; Zach Efron watches Lakers; Sheryl Crow, Elmo and more
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05/28/09
Dress Battle: Mary J. Blige Vs. Queen Latifah Mary J. Blige & Queen Latifah showed up at...
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05/15/09
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