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Mary J. Blige
respect the classics
Oct. 20, 2024
The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2024 Rock Hall Ceremony
A bloated evening of duets and doppelgängers.
By
Devon Ivie
respect the classics
Apr. 21, 2024
Cher and Dave Matthews Band Among 2024 Rock Hall of Fame Inductees
And they’re part of one of the largest induction classes ever.
By
Devon Ivie
respect the classics
Mar. 5, 2024
‘It’s a Brand, Not a Band’: Two Rock Hall Voters Reveal Their 2024 Ballots
“He’s an absurd inclusion.”
By
Devon Ivie
respect the classics
Feb. 10, 2024
Ozzy Osbourne, Cher, and Oasis Lead 2024’s Rock Hall of Fame Nominees
Ten of the 15 nominees are first-timers. We might even get a diva-off.
By
Devon Ivie
as they should
Jan. 27, 2024
Lovers & Friends Clearly Paid Mary J. Blige Her Dues
She’s back on the lineup after previously stating that she had been included in “an error.”
By
Jennifer Zhan
the shade
Mar. 5, 2023
Chaka Khan Isn’t Letting
Rolling Stone
Get Away With This One!
Saying the “Greatest Singers” list failed to include singers.
By
Zoe Guy
grammys 2023
Nov. 15, 2022
Beyoncé Leads the 2023 Grammy Nominations With 9
Kendrick Lamar, Brandi Carlile, and Adele follow close behind.
By
Jason P. Frank
grammys 2023
Nov. 15, 2022
The Snubs and Surprises of the 2023 Grammy Nominations
Beyoncé is in a good spot — and so are Mary J. Blige, ABBA, and even DJ Khaled.
By
Justin Curto
vulture lists
Feb. 14, 2022
The Super Bowl Halftime-Show Performers, Ranked by How Long They Were Onstage
Who did the most in this group project?
By
Jennifer Zhan
no more drama
Feb. 13, 2022
Watch Dr. Dre and Friends’ SFW Super Bowl Halftime Show
With an upside-down 50 Cent!
By
Bethy Squires
super bowl lvi
Jan. 20, 2022
What
Is
This Super Bowl Halftime-Show Trailer?
Everything but a “‘G’ thang.”
By
Justin Curto
super bowl lvi
Sept. 30, 2021
Five Hip-Hop Titans Will Co-Headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar will share the stage.
By
Justin Curto
obits
Aug. 17, 2021
Chucky Thompson, Member of Bad Boy Records’ Hitmen, Dead
The producer was behind Notorious B.I.G.’s “Big Poppa” and Mary J. Blige’s
My Life
.
By
Justin Curto
zaddy alert
Mar. 9, 2021
Jake Johnson to Star in Netflix Series As a Literal Daddy
Alongside Gina Rodriguez and Jonathan Groff.
By
Charlotte Walsh
respect the classics
Feb. 10, 2021
All of the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees, Ranked
Who’s most deserving of induction this year? And who should maybe just wait?
By
Bill Wyman
respect the classics
Feb. 10, 2021
Foo Fighters, Dionne Warwick, and Jay-Z Lead 2021 Rock Hall of Fame Nominations
Women especially rule this year’s contenders.
By
Devon Ivie
a long talk
Oct. 30, 2020
We Should’ve Listened to Busta Rhymes
Hip-hop’s foremost oracle returns with
ELE2,
once again putting the world — not to mention rap — on high alert.
By
Craig Jenkins
vulture festival 2020
Oct. 27, 2020
Method Man Became a New, Uh, Man After Acting in
The Cobbler
It didn’t quite give him magical shoes, but, almost!
By
Anne Victoria Clark
vulture festival 2020
Oct. 19, 2020
Mary J. Blige, Method Man, and 50 Cent Make Vulture Festival Even More Powerful
We’ve also added a Jerry Saltz art talk, HBO Max’s
I Hate Suzie,
and, somehow, more pets.
By
Anne Victoria Clark
remembrances
May 13, 2020
Andre Harrell’s Hip-Hop Legacy in 10 Essential Albums
His influence on black music, movies, and TV is immeasurable.
By
Craig Jenkins
no more drama
Dec. 4, 2019
It’s a Family Affair: Mary J. Blige Documentary Coming to Amazon
Diddy is producing!
By
Charu Sinha
casting
Oct. 18, 2019
Audra McDonald to Put the VibratO in EGOT, Joins Aretha Franklin Biopic
Oh, there’s also Tituss Burgess and Marc Maron and Forest Whitaker and more.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
horror
June 24, 2019
Scream
Season 3:
Mary J. Blige vs. Ghostface
Heads to VH1
Unless Mary J. Blige
is
herself Ghostface? This new season can’t come fast enough.
By
Halle Kiefer
2019 bet awards
June 24, 2019
Let the Dancery Rise as Rihanna Honors Mary J. Blige With BET Lifetime Award
It’s only gonna be about a matter of time, specifically 48 years.
By
Halle Kiefer
music
May 31, 2018
Maroon 5 and Cardi B Conjure a Magic Circle of Women for New Video
We almost want Maroon 5 to just leave the room.
By
Anne Victoria Clark
rock hall 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Howard Stern, Mary J. Blige Among Rock Hall Induction Presenters This Year
Meanwhile, the Dire Straits situation keeps getting weirder.
By
Devon Ivie
castings
Feb. 12, 2018
Mary J. Blige to Play a Sadistic Time-Traveling Assassin in
The Umbrella Academy
The Netflix series is being adapted from the graphic novel and comic by Gerard Way.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
profile
Feb. 4, 2018
After a Very Big Year, Mary J. Blige Is Seeing Herself Anew
“I learned that I’m a powerful woman because I don’t have to say much to be heard,” says the R&B star and double Oscar nominee.
By
Carl Swanson
Nov. 17, 2017
Mudbound’s
Dee Rees on Writing Racist Jokes and Directing Mary J. Blige
“If you’ve ever been at one of her concerts, it’s like a therapy session with 30,000 people.”
By
Jada Yuan
Nov. 16, 2017
Mudbound
Is a Sprawling, Engrossing Southern Epic
It feels like a movie-length binge-watch, which makes its home on Netflix peculiarly appropriate.
By
Emily Yoshida
music preferences
June 4, 2017
Saddam Hussein Was a Big Mary J. Blige Fan
We’ve heard weirder things.
By
Devon Ivie
cannes 2017
May 22, 2017
Al Gore Will Dance to Prince If He Wants To
Al Gore, Brett Ratner, and Mary J. Blige all stole the show at
Vanity Fair
’s Cannes party.
By
Jada Yuan
radio vulture
May 1, 2017
Mary J. Blige’s
Strength of a Woman
Is an Often Great Album About Divorce
Strength of a Woman
’s bloodletting is actually graciously minimal, all things considered.
By
Craig Jenkins
right-click
Mar. 30, 2017
Listen When Mary J. Blige and Kanye West Tell You to ‘Love Yourself’
Blige’s new record,
Strength of a Woman
, drops April 28.
By
Kaitlin Fontana
Jan. 31, 2017
Why Was
Mudbound
Such a Sundance Hit?
Hillary Jordan’s 2009 novel takes on a whole new life.
By
Ryan Brown
and
Neil Janowitz
sundance 2017
Jan. 30, 2017
Meet the 15 Breakout Stars of Sundance 2017
Including Emily Browning, Zoe Lister-Jones, and Jessica Williams.
By
Kyle Buchanan,
Kevin Lincoln,
and
Jada Yuan
right-click
Oct. 7, 2016
Hear Mary J. Blige’s New Song, ‘Thick of It’
Some classic Mary breakup balladry right here.
By
Dee Lockett
the 411
Sept. 27, 2016
Mary J. Blige Teases One-on-One With H. Clinton
The 411
will debut on Apple Music on September 30.
By
Tolly Wright
casting couch
Aug. 31, 2016
How to Get Away With Murder
Gets Mary J. Blige
“It would appear the killer was percolatin’ at the time of the murder.”
By
Halle Kiefer
the wiz live!
Nov. 22, 2015
Watch New
The Wiz Live!
Promos
It’s a great Wicked Witch outfit.
By
Jackson McHenry
in the studio
Oct. 27, 2015
Watch Mary J. Blige and RØMANS Duet In-Studio
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has teamed up with the British singer/producer on her new album.
By
Dee Lockett
lip sync battle
Aug. 21, 2015
The Taraji-Terrence
Lip Sync Battle
Is Epic
We hope they got what’s theirs.
By
E. Alex Jung
the industry
July 29, 2015
Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige Join NBC’s
The Wiz
They’ll play the Wiz and the Wicked Witch, respectively.
By
Nate Jones
know it when you see it
Feb. 17, 2015
Rihanna Doesn’t Care About Your Selfie
Smile.
By
Lindsey Weber
year in culture 2014
Dec. 8, 2014
The 32 Best Pop Albums of 2014
Frankie Cosmos! St. Vincent! Run the Jewels!
By
Lindsay Zoladz
chat room
Dec. 2, 2014
Mary J. Blige on Her New Album, Club Music, London, and Amy Winehouse
“You can have a hit record at 30 years old over there.”
By
Dan Hyman
right-click
Sept. 5, 2014
Hear a New Mary J. Blige Track, ‘Right Now’
Hear it,
right now
.
By
Lindsey Weber
vulture recommends
June 20, 2014
The 8 Best New Songs of the Week
You’ll love ‘em.
By
Vulture Editors
think like a man too
June 9, 2014
The Entire
Think Like a Man Too
Soundtrack Is Mary J. Blige Songs
Featuring The-Dream and Pharrell.
By
Lindsey Weber
videology
Jan. 23, 2014
‘F for You’ Video: Disclosure Grabs Mary J. Blige
And they make a delicious dance track.
By
Lindsey Weber
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