Mary J. Blige

The end of the hit Starz series “Power” is the beginning of several planned spinoffs, the first featuring Mary J. Blige. The Grammy-winning singer and actress said the announcement was probably the most exciting thing that would happen to her this year. Blige’s casting in the new show, titled “Power Book II: Ghost,” was announced Friday at a TV critics’...

The Essence Festival, which draws thousands to New Orleans during the fourth of July week, is celebrating 25 years of bringing African American women of all ages together for thought-proving conversation and performances from top musical acts....
Launched to mark the 25th anniversary of black-owned Essence magazine, the festival has become a yearly celebration to highlight excellence in business, fashion, entertainment,...

The 2019 BET Awards featured a number of contemporary pop and rap stars who are dominating the charts, from Cardi B to Lil Nas X, but the show belonged to artists viewed as icons in the black community, including singer Mary J. Blige, filmmaker Tyler Perry and late rapper Nipsey Hussle.

The 2019 BET Awards featured a number of contemporary pop and rap stars who are dominating the charts, from Cardi B to Lil Nas X, but the show belonged to artists viewed as icons in the black community, including singer Mary J. Blige, filmmaker Tyler Perry and late rapper Nipsey Hussle.

Coroner office officials say former model and actress Kim Porter died last year from pneumonia.

Following the announcement of nominations, the 2019 Academy Awards will now face criticism over which film or actor endured the most public snub. But this year’s showcase of Hollywood’s best is just as notable for a series of firsts.

Aretha Franklin, the undisputed Queen of Soul, has died. She was 76. She had battled undisclosed health issues in recent years, The Associated Press reported. Born March 25, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee, Franklin was an 18-time Grammy Award winner and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian honor. She was renowned for her powerful, distinctive gospel-honed...

Harry Connick Jr. knows his way around a racetrack, having watched the horses with his dad at Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans. The Grammy and Emmy award-winning entertainer will make it to horse racing’s biggest stage next month when he sings the national anthem at the Kentucky Derby. The jazzman, actor and former “American Idol” judge will perform...

Bon Jovi reunited onstage with former members for a powerful performance celebrating its admission into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and the late icon Nina Simone was welcomed to the prestigious music club with show-stopping performances from Lauryn Hill and Andra Day.

Guillermo del Toro’s lavish monster romance “The Shape of Water” fished out a leading 13 nominations, Greta Gerwig became just the fifth woman nominated for best director and “Mudbound” cinematographer Rachel Morrison made history as the first woman to earn a nod in that category in nominations announced Tuesday for the 90th annual Academy Awards.

Blige said she spent the morning “yelling and screaming and about to cry.” The 47-year-old called the nominations beautiful.

When Academy Awards nominations are announced Tuesday morning, it might be a brief, celebratory reprieve for an industry enflamed by sexual harassment scandals and gender equality protests.
Or it might just add more fuel to the fire.

When Academy Awards nominations are announced Tuesday morning, it might be a brief, celebratory reprieve for an industry enflamed by sexual harassment scandals and gender equality protests.
Or it might just add more fuel to the fire.

What’s the 411? Mary J. Blige has been honored with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Thursday. The hip-hop crooner received the 2,626th star on the Boulevard during a ceremony that was emceed by Sean “Diddy” Combs. Combs executive produced Blige’s debut album. The 1992 platinum-selling record spawned six singles, including the chart-topping hits “Real Love” and...

Pop stars are invading the Golden Globe Awards again this year with nominees such as Mariah Carey, Nick Jonas and Mary J. Blige, who is up for two awards.

Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z are the leading nominees with five apiece for January’s NAACP Image Awards, the group announced Monday.

Jeff Bridges, Mary J. Blige and Taylor Swift appear on the new episode

Chance the Rapper brought the crowd to their feet with a powerful and passionate acceptance speech after winning the BET Humanitarian Award Sunday night.

Beyonce dominated last year’s BET Awards with “Lemonade,” but there’s more juice in her cup. The pop star is nominated for seven awards at the 2017 BET Awards, the network told The Associated Press on Monday. The show will take place June 25 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Bruno Mars follows Beyonce with five nominations.

Halle Berry has signed on for VH1’s show honoring moms ahead of Mother’s Day.