Mary J. Obliges a Fashionable New Fan
Mary J. Blige may have been living the high life for quite some time now. But despite a plethora of chart-topping hits, collabos with some of the hottest artists in the industry and respect from fellow musicians, the R&B singer hasn’t forgotten where she came from.
Following in the footsteps of Renée Zellweger, Mary J. gave an ordinary girl some serious star fashion treatment.
Last week, Mary J. was at the Diane von Furstenberg store in NYC when she overheard a a girl having a problem at the register. According to Page Six, the customer had a dress on hold that she loved, and the bill was $900. She thought it was only $500, and she couldn’t afford it. 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 Mary said, “I know what it’s like to want something and not be able to have it. I insist.” The girl reportedly wanted to send her a check for the balance, but Blige said, “Just enjoy it. I’m blessed, so let me do this.’”
Mary J. may be the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, but kudos to her for remembering what it was like before she wore the crown.
Tila Tequila Hosts Masquerade Ball
Tila Tequila Hosts Masquerade Ball
Fans of the MTV reality show “A Shot at Love” had their chance to hang with Tila Tequila for New Year’s Eve at her Masquerade Ball last night.
Filmed live at MTV’s Times Square studio, the gig featured some fun personalities, including Damien Fahey and Lyndsey Rodrigues, as well as appearances from cast members of Tequila’s show.
And for all you music buffs out there, the Masquerade boasted performances by Mary J. Blige, Kid Rock, Fabolous, Paramore, Good Charlotte, Wyclef, Boys Like Girls, and Flo Rida.
Tila wore a wicked looking blue corset-inspired dress, complete with lace gloves and some fun black plastic jewelry. She later changed into a black cocktail dress, showing off her killer body.
Fergie Loves Fashion, Viva Glam
Fergie Loves Fashion, Viva Glam
It was a busy day in the Big Apple for Fergie on Tuesday, as the Black Eyed Pea frontwoman ventured from being a fashion spectator to a promoter throughout the afternoon.
First on the agenda, the future Mrs. Josh Duhamel stopped by the Marc Jacobs Fall 2008 fashion show during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.
From there, the Big Girls Don’t Cry singer headed over for a spot on MTV’s popular show Total Request Live.
Meanwhile, in other news on Fergie, she was just recently named the new face of MAC’s Viva Glam cosmetics - a line benefiting the cosmetic giants AIDS fund.
Of her new assignment, Fergie told press: “I have been a fan of Viva Glam for a long time — I have been following the campaign for years and I think it’s a great outreach, MAC picks people like RuPaul, Mary J. Blige — people that are a little controversial and aren’t afraid to speak their minds. I’m very proud to be a part of it.”
BET Noms Bring T-Pain
As the saying goes, no T-Pain, no BET gain.Based solely on his work with some of hip-hop's biggest brand names, T-Pain leads the list of nominees for the 2008 BET Awards with five nods.
The rapper grabbed three nominations in the Best Collaboration category for guesting on Kanye West's "Good Life," Chris Brown's "Kiss Kiss" and Flo Rida's "Low." Additionally, "Good Life" is up for Video of the Year and "Kiss Kiss" is contending for Viewer's Choice.
West and R&B singer Keyshia Cole tied with three noms apiece.Guaranteed to go home with some hardware is Lifetime Achievement Award honoree and soul icon Al Green and Quincy Jones, who will be feted with the Humanitarian Award. The June 24 ceremony in L.A. will also feature performances from Nelly, Usher, Lil' Wayne, Mary J. Blige and Mrs. Nick Cannon.
Complete list of noms after the jump.
Female R&B
- Mary J. Blige
- Mariah Carey
- Keyshia Cole
- Alicia Keys
- Rihanna
Male R&B
- Chris Brown
- Raheem DeVaughn
- J. Holiday
- Ne-Yo
- Trey Songz
Group
- Danity Kane
- Day 26
- Gnarls Barkley
- Playaz Circle
- UGK
Gospel Artist
- The Clark Sisters
- Kirk Franklin
- Deitrick Haddon
- Marvin Sapp
- Trin-I-Tee 5:7
Female Hip-Hop Artist Artist
- Missy Elliott
- Eve
- Kid Sister
- Lil Mama
- Trina
Male Hip-Hop Artist Artist
- Common
- Jay-Z
- Lil' Wayne
- Snoop Dogg
- Kanye West
New Artist
- Estelle
- Flo Rida
- Chrisette Michelle
- Soulja Boy Tell 'Em
- The Dream
Collaboration
- Chris Brown featuring T-Pain, "Kiss Kiss"
- Keyshia Cole featuring Missy Elliott, Lil' Kim, "Let It Go"
- Flo Rida featuring T-Pain, "Low"
- Kanye West featuring T-Pain, "Good Life"
- DJ Khaled featuring Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Big Boi, Lil' Wayne, Fat Joe, Birdman and Rick Ross, "I'm So Hood (The Remix)"
Video Director
- Erykah Badu and Mr. Roboto
- Benny Boom
- Gil Green
- Chris Robinson
- Hype Williams
Video of the Year
- Ashanti, "The Way That I Love You"
- Erykah Badu, "Honey"
- Mary J. Blige, "Just Fine"
- Alicia Keys, "Like You'll Never See Me Again"
- UGK featuring Outkast, "International Player's Anthem (I Choose You)"
- Kanye West featuring T-Pain, "Good Life"
Actress
- Angela Bassett
- Halle Berry
- Queen Latifah
- Jill Scott
- Chandra Wilson
Actor
- Anthony Anderson
- Don Cheadle
- Idris Elba
- Terrence Howard
- Denzel Washington
Female Athlete of the Year
- Tamika Catchings
- Cheryl Ford
- Candace Parker
- Serena Williams
- Venus Williams
Male Athlete of the Year
- Kobe Bryant
- LeBron James
- Floyd Mayweather Jr.
- Chris Paul
- Tiger Woods
Viewer's Choice Award
- Chris Brown featuring T-Pain, "Kiss Kiss"
- Keyshia Cole featuring Missy Elliott and Lil' Kim, "Let It Go"
- Alicia Keys, "No One"
- Lil' Wayne featuring Static, "Lollipop"
- Jordin Sparks featuring Chris Brown, "No Air"
- Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, "Crank Dat (Soulja Boy)"
BET J Award
- Raheem DeVaughn
- Chaka Khan
- Ledisi
- Jill Scott
- Angie Stone