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First lady Jill Biden holds hands with singer Mary J. Blige during an event to launch the American Cancer Society's national roundtables on breast and cervical cancer in the State Dining Room of the White House, Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

First lady comforts emotional Mary J. Blige at White House event on cancer awareness

By Joseph Clark - The Washington Times

Singer/songwriter Robin Thicke poses for a portrait at Gold Diggers Sound in Los Angeles on Feb. 3, 2021 to promote his eighth album “On Earth, and In Heaven.&quot; (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

In the Thicke of it, Robin finds the light

By MESFIN FEKADU - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 23, 2019 file photo, Mary J. Blige arrives at the BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The end of the hit Starz series “Power” is the beginning of several planned spinoffs, the first featuring 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, July 26 at a TV critics’ meeting. The sixth and last season of “Power” will air in two parts, Starz said. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Mary J. Blige to star in first of several “Power” spinoffs

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 7, 2018 file photo, Mary J. Blige performs at the 2018 Essence Festival at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Blige will take part in the Essence Festival, marking 25 years of celebrating black excellence in business, fashion, entertainment and music. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)

Essence Fest marks 25 years of celebrating black culture

By CHEVEL JOHNSON - Associated Press

FILE - This June 24, 2018 file photo shows a view of the stage at the BET Awards in Los Angeles. Regina Hall will host the show, which is being held Sunday, June 23, 2019, at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater and will feature performances by Cardi B, DJ Khaled, Migos, H.E.R., Lizzo, Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

BET Awards honor Mary J. Blige, Nipsey Hussle, Tyler Perry

By MESFIN FEKADU - Associated Press

In this Oct. 17, 2018, photo, Mary J. Blige talks with participants in an all-female songwriters workshop in Nashville, Tenn. The camp featured writers, producers and engineers who’ve worked in pop, country, R&amp;B and electronic music genres. They all met with Blige, who wanted to inspire them to write a song that she might want to record. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

ASCAP hosts all-female songwriting camp to improve diversity

By KRISTIN M. HALL - Associated Press

John Lodge, bassist for the Moody Blues, arrives on the red carpet before the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

The Latest: Past due, Moody Blues inducted into Rock Hall

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This image released by Netflix shows Mary J. Blige in a scene from &quot;Mudbound.&quot; Blige was nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actress on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. The 90th Oscars will air live on ABC on Sunday, March 4. (Netflix via AP)

Mary J. Blige thrilled at becoming a double Oscar nominee

By SANDY COHEN - Associated Press

This image released by Netflix shows Mary J. Blige in a scene from &quot;Mudbound.&quot; On Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, Blige was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a motion picture for her role in the film. The 75th Golden Globe Awards will be held on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018 on NBC. (Netflix via AP)

Mary Blige, Mariah Carey, Nick Jonas get Golden Globe nods

By MESFIN FEKADU - Associated Press

In this April 25, 2017 photo, singer Mary J. Blige poses for a portrait at Capitol Records in Los Angeles to promote her new album, &quot;Strength of a Woman.&quot; (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Making new album an emotional rollercoaster for Mary J.

By NICOLE EVATT - Associated Press

‘Sad Mary’ is back: Blige breaks down, toughens up on album

By MELANIE J. SIMS - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 1, 2016 file photo, Mary J. Blige attends &quot;The Wiz Live!&quot; Photo Op held at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles. A pair of clips teasing Blige's interview with Hillary Clinton on her upcoming Apple Music show &quot;The 411&quot; isn't winning over social media users. The teaser featuring Blige crooning Bruce Springsteen's &quot;American Skin (41 Shots)&quot; before clasping hands with Clinton was mocked online quickly after it was posted Tuesday, Sept. 27 by Apple.(Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Mary J. Blige explains why she sang to Hillary Clinton during talk

By Mesfin Fekadu - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 1, 2016 file photo, Mary J. Blige attends &quot;The Wiz Live!&quot; Photo Op held at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles. A pair of clips teasing Blige's interview with Hillary Clinton on her upcoming Apple Music show &quot;The 411&quot; isn't winning over social media users. The teaser featuring Blige crooning Bruce Springsteen's &quot;American Skin (41 Shots)&quot; before clasping hands with Clinton was mocked online quickly after it was posted Tuesday, Sept. 27 by Apple.(Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Blige, Clinton interview clips face ridicule online

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This photo provided by ABC shows, Anthony Anderson, left, and Tracee Ellis Ross, in a scene from the TV series, “black-ish” on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, (9:31-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Nicole Wilder/ABC via AP)

Tracee Ellis Ross on ‘black-ish,’ her mom and that hair

By Mike Cidoni Lennox - Associated Press

This photo provided by Calhoun County Sheriff Department, Cheryl White is shown. White, 50, of Battle Creek, Mich., is charged with assault with intent to murder. Police say she stabbed 63-year-old Thomas Blige in the neck, arm and side on Jan. 23 outside his Battle Creek apartment. He's hospitalized and police say he's expected to recover. Police say Blige was attacked while confronting White, who was deflating his vehicle tires. White is being held on $500,000 bond. Thomas Blige is the father of singer Mary J. Blige. (AP Photo/Calhoun County Sheriff Department)

Woman charged in attack on Blige’s dad to get exam

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This image released by Starpix shows Mary J. Blige performing at the Shape Magazine and Men's Fitness Super Bowl Party at Cipriani 42nd Street on Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Starpix, Dave Allocca)

Blige, Legend, Anthony headline NY Super Bowl bash

By JOCELYN NOVECK - Associated Press

Michigan woman arraigned in attack on Blige’s dad

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Mary Blige’s father stabbed, critically wounded

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Blige to sing anthem before World Series opener

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Mary J. Blige honored by Vibe at pre-Grammy party

By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY - Associated Press