Singler Mary J. Blige recently signed a deal to launch her own fragrance line. According to Women’s Wear Daily, the perfume will be available at the end of 2009 and will be distributed by Carol’s Daughter which is partially owned by Jay-Z, Will Smith and Jada-Pinkett Smith.
“The name of it just came to me, but I can’t tell you”, Mary told the publication. “I’ve always wanted to do a fragrance because I love when men and women smell good.”
In related news, ticket sales for Mary’s Atlanta concert have been sooooo bad that ticket prices are now 1/2 off. The concert is scheduled for Sunday (10/12) at Lakewood Amphitheater and the queen of hip-hop will be joined by Robin Thicke.
Click Here for information on how to take advantage of the half price offer. Act fast…the price break ends at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! (10/8)
I’m a MJB Fan for life and Chevrolet got down on this new Mary J. Blige commerical! In the spot, Mary picks up all prior versions of herself in the new Chevy Traverse. My favorite “Mary” is the What’s the 411 chick…with the new Mary running a close second. That’s right Mary! Leave that baggage behind girl…
A blast from the past under the cut to refresh your memory: (more…)
LA Reid hosted a “Summer of Love” bash at his Hamptons home yesterday. Ciara was there looking summer fresh and a ton of other celebs breezed through for ribs and hot dogs. Spotted at the bash were Tyler Perry, Oprah’s BFF Gayle King, LL Cool J, Mary J. Blige and more. Paris Hilton’s mom & dad were even chillin at the “Q”. I wonder who brought the ice? Check out the flix of all the beautiful rich people under the cut: (more…)
Lil Jon’s “Crunk Ain’t Dead” pendant is set to be auctioned off during Phillips de Pury & Company’s “Hip Hop Crown Jewels Auction” scheduled for October 1st. Lil Jon is one of many blinged out celebs who have joined in on the action to fund a worthy cause. Other pieces that will be available include Missy Elliot’s diamond, black diamond and gold turntable ring, Biz Markie’s black and white diamond headphones pendant, Sean “Diddy” Combs diamond and platinum bracelet, Pharrell Williams’ pave diamond Gucci link necklace and Slick Rick’s multicolor diamond-set eye patch.
Lil’ Jon’s famous diamond “Crunk Ain’t Dead” pendant weighs nearly 12 pounds and boasts a total of 3,756 round-cut white diamonds set in 18K yellow and white gold.
A portion of proceeds from the sale will benefit Russell Simmons’ Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, the Hip Hop Summit Action Network and the Diamond Empowerment Fund. If you have fat pockets and are interested in owning a part of hip-hop history, check out pictures of the items up for sale and additional auction details under the cut: (more…)
After proclaiming and distancing herself from it for years now…Mary J. Blige is now being sued by “The Drama”:
The Drama Family Entertainment company filed the lawsuit in federal court in Manhattan on Tuesday.
The lawsuit claims the company suffered copyright infringement because the singer’s “Growing Pains” album contains the song “Work That.” The suit says the song was created by a producer who worked for the company at the time.
The song was featured with a silhouetted Blige in an iPod commercial. Apple Inc. isn’t named in the lawsuit.
If you haven’t seen it…check out the iPod commercial under the cut: (more…)
Mary J. Blige was feeling extra charitable the other day while shopping in New York’s Diane von Furstenberg store. Mary apprently overheard a shopper who was there to pick up a dress on hold. The chick “mistakenly” thought the dress being held was $500, but in fact it was $900 (you know how those 9’s and 5’s sound alike over the phone…) Anyway…she couldn’t afford the balance. Well….Ms. Moneybags decides to help out the poor stranger by giving her the difference on the dress.
Blige told the saleswoman, “Go get the girl. I want to pay for the balance on the dress.” The customer at first declined Blige’s offer but relented after the singer said, “I know what it’s like to want something and not be able to have it. I insist.” The customer wanted to send her a check for the balance, but Blige said, “Just enjoy it. I’m blessed, so let me do this.” (Source)
I commend Mary…but the chick was there buying a $500 dress, so I’m almost certain that she wasn’t like STARVING or anything. But hey….it’s Mary’s money and it was a very sweet gesture. I’m just hoping to run into Mary at the gas station. This dayum Bentley’s a b*tch to fill up….
