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Mary J. Blige Will Play Nina Simone In Biopic “Nina”

Written by The IPS in Movies on May 13, 10
Mary J. Blige has signed up for another film role, and I personally feel it may be the one she was born to play. Just like Jamie Foxx excelled as Ray Charles in “Ray” — I think “Nina” could be Mary’s breakout role and could cement her as a multi-hyphenate if they can pull it off right.

Nina Simone was an acclaimed composer, pianist, singer, songwriter, activist, and more. She passed about 5 years ago, but her legacy lives on:

R&B songstress Mary J. Blige will tune up her jazz vocals after signing to star in Cynthia Mort’s “Nina,” a movie about legendary singer Nina Simone.

Mort’s script focuses on Simone’s relationship with her assistant Clifton Henderson, who will be played by David Oyelowo, backers said. (Source)

I’m hopeful for this! Visually, Mary can pass as a Nina Simone look-alike and while the jazz/piano chops may be hard to imitate, she could probably learn (close approximations of) them. This is a role that Mary MAY be able to pull off. I’m willing to give her a chance.

She may not be the perfect person — if not, who would you all suggest? Throw some ideas out.
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Mary J. Blige I Can Believe, But There’s Nothing “Hood” About Trey Songz

Written by The IPS in Videos on May 7, 10
Luckily, Trey Songz‘ cameo/duet part seems fleeting in this otherwise pretty standard but efficient Chris Robinson directed video. “Hood Love” is taken from Mary J. Blige’s latest album Stronger With Each Tear, which I must say, I really almost forgot about! This MJB album is not get the usual burn that Mary albums get from me.

There’s nothing super exciting about this video — it’s a pretty literal translation from the song to the video. Fighting, missing thug-types who come home really late and stress their women out. Arguing, police, but no ambalamps.

Mary looks fashionable, Trey looks faux-street, and video is over. What ya’ll think?
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Thanks Idol, For Giving Us Back These “Unthinkable” Performances!

Written by The IPS in Blogs on Apr 23, 10
Cause I would have never thought that the show could be so BORING this season!

Alicia Keys made an appearance on the yearly “Idol Gives Back” show, which reportedly raised $45 million this year. She did “Unthinkable”, which is the best and only song I listen to on her last album. She also did “Empire State of Mind Pt. 2″. The first song in the beginning was a bit unBEARable, but she cleaned it up as time passed. “Empire” was decent as well, until that last note.

I know some of them Idol contestants were thinking “Really? If that was us, America would send us home!” We know ya’ll, we know…

Hit the jump for performances from Mary J. Blige & Joss Stone!

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Tags:alicia keys, american idol, joss stone, live performances, mary j. blige
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New Music: Kelly Rowland, Janet Jackson, Drake & Mary J. Blige

Written by The IPS in New Music & Reviews on Mar 21, 10
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Kelly Rowland – “Smooches” [Listen + Download]

Kelly’s leaked a song called “Smooches” that is not slated to be on her upcoming album, which as of now has no release date or title. It was produced by producer Bangladesh, and sports a more urban sound for Kelly. The new album will also feature production from David Guetta, Rico Love and more. Buzz single yes, but Bangladesh is never going to be able to prevent people from comparing this to “Diva” or “Video Phone” just because of who it is.

But didn’t Teyana Taylor also record this song? Hmm…the newly signed Universal Motown artist is hoping her next album shows her sexy, confident side.

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Janet Jackson – “Nothing” [Listen + Download]

A little bit on the boring side and sporting a more reserved Janet sound, after “Make Me” however, I guess we should have expected something slower from Janet on a new song, this being taken from the “Why Did I Get Married Too?” soundtrack. A video is reportedly in the works as well. Produced by J.D. and Bryan-Michael Cox, the song premiered on Atlanta station V103 this past week. It fits well into the J. Jackson canon musically, I must admit. The movie comes out April 2nd.

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Tags:drake, janet jackson, kelly rowland, mary j. blige, new music
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Mary J. Blige Goes Worldwide With “Each Tear”

Written by The IPS in Videos on Mar 4, 10
Mary J. Blige is going international with her latest album, and as such, she’s done an Italian version of “Each Tear” with Italian star Tiziano Ferro. She’s also doing 4 other versions — one with Australian artist Vanessa Amorosi, UK & Cash Money artist Jay Sean, another singer named Rea Garvey and Somalian-Canadian artist K’Naan.

She’s also doing a bunch of additions and subtractions on her International releases, as usual, that will have new songs and other goodies.

The “Each Tear” video from Italy is basically a black & white affair that features the two duetting and other “encouraging” imagery. Nothing really to write home about, and definitely not such a stylized affair as her other videos up to this point. Will we get a US version?

Mary’s getting classier and cementing her legendary status worldwide…
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All Mary J. Blige EVERYTHANG! [Live Concert & Walmart Performance]

Written by The IPS in Blogs on Feb 17, 10
Never been to a Mary J. Blige concert? Well if you haven’t, let me tell you, it’s a damn near religious experience. I kid you not. People crying, waving their hands, Mary on stage preaching and testifying, screaming, howling, GOING IN. I took a yt person with me, and I think even SHE was moved to tears if I remember correctly.

Well, last night Mary J. did a live set for David Letterman from the Ed Sullivan Theatre in NYC, and if you missed the 30 min. live broadcast, here it is. Mary may not be a vocal whiz-kid, but she holds her own and wields her catalog of hits like a formidable weapon. A Mary concert is about the experience, and she usually backs up her energetic shows with a tight band and excellent backgrounds, so even if she misses a note or two, they are there to catch her when she falls. Peep it above, AND, after the jump, check out Mary’s Walmart Soundcheck performances where she performs some MORE new and old hits.

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2010 BET Honors Recap, Live Blog & Performances

Written by The IPS in Blogs on Feb 2, 10
The 2010 BET Honors aired last night (February 1) on BET and they honored Queen Latifah (Media), Whitney Houston (Entertainment), Diddy (Entrepreneur), Dr. Ruth J. Simmons (Education) and Keith L. Black, M.D. (Public Service) and was hosted by Gabrielle Union. It was a classy affair all around, and BET did a great job with this event — there were no major gaffes in the production and it looked and sounded great!

There were performances by Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle, Trey Songz, Jennifer Hudson, Kim Burrell, India.Arie, Jazmine Sullivan, Maxwell, Ryan Leslie, Mary J. Blige and Take 6.

Best performance of the night went to Kim Burrell, HANDS DOWN. Kim Burrell came out looking great, sounding great and moving Whitney Houston to get out of her seat and up into praise & worship. I promise you church was had in that place!

Worst performance of the night went to Maxwell, who is not having the best performances lately. At all. Dude was pitchy, cracking, and all over the place. It was not great AT ALL. I am so disappointed in Maxwell lately…you will see/hear it for yourself below.

For the recap, performances and tweets, hit the jump!

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Tags:award shows, india.arie, jazmine sullivan, jennifer hudson, live performances, mary j. blige, maxwell, patti labelle, recaps, ryan leslie, stevie wonder, trey songz
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Mary J. Blige Absolutely Feels It In This Live Performance of “I Can See In Color”

Written by The IPS in Blogs on Jan 15, 10
MARY! Yes yes yes Mary. Please go in and all the WAY IN and let the Lord use you! I think I just went to church!

My friend told me about the studio session in which Mary wrote this song. He played keys. HILARIOUS. He said Mary told him to play something, and was like, “Yeah, I like the color of that! It’s like that Donny Hathaway color! That’s it the color of that is dope!” He said he had NO IDEA what she meant, but whatever, it’s Mary J. Blige!

She needs to do a blues/R&B/soul album. Leave all these synthesizers behind and get her some B3′s, Rhodes, drums, stand up bass, violins here and there and….man…that’d be crazy.

Please hire me as your A&R MJB. I got youuuuuuuu.
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Omarion Actually Sings Again With “Speedin’” + Mary Wants To Get “Closer”

Written by The IPS in New Music & Reviews on Jan 5, 10
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Omarion – “Speedin’” [Listen + Download]

Finally, a song which Omarion is actually singing on. And dude sounds good too! I am so pleasantly surprised by this one right here. “Speedin’” was produced by 253 out of Seattle, WA and is taken from Omari’s album which comes out next week (Jan. 12).

“I Get It In” and “Hoodie” were cool and all that, but that sing/rap/monotone vocal he was rocking got old REAL fast. Sounding like Rihanna’s lil’ cousin with all that. Now about that album cover — he looks 12 and it’s Photoshopped to death! HAHAHA. It’s the small favors I guess.

Do people really care though? I feel this younger generation has overall been getting a failing grade. For real. Omarion and Mario are two of them that I can actually stand when the music is right though!

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Some Old & Some New With Mary J. Blige’s “Words & Music”

Written by The IPS in Blogs on Dec 26, 09
Mary J. Blige sounded pretty decent with her hallmark off-moments during her BET special that aired earlier this week “Words & Music”. She sung some new songs including her latest single “I Am” and even “I’m Going Down”. This new material pales in comparison but, you know, woman trying to stay relevant and keep up with the youngin’s in this economy and whatnot.

I love her background singers!

I reviewed the album previously if you missed it and feel free to share your thoughts with the rest of us about this performance below.
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