R n' B singer Mary J Blige lost a lot of her friends when she gave up alcohol, she has claimed.

Soul star Mary J. Blige has filed a lawsuit against fraudsters who plan to sell counterfeit merchandise ahead of her concert with Jay-Z in New York.

Mary J. Blige stunned fans during a recent US TV show appearance by candidly confessing she's a member of the 'mile-high club'.

Mary J. Blige blames a lack of strong parental guidance for the troubles of stars including Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton.

R&B superstar Mary J. Blige has spoken out in support of troubled singer Amy Winehouse - because she knows what it's like to be constantly followed by the tabloids.

Rihanna's summer smash-hit 'Umbrella' was originally intended for Mary J Blige, it has been revealed.

Mary J Blige is set for another major honour at the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers 20th Anniversary Rhythm & Soul Music Awards next month.

Jamie Foxx and Mary J Blige took best album honours at the 21st Anniversary Soul Train Music Awards, held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium at the weekend.

COUNTRY music outcasts The Dixie Chicks, who jeopardised their career by criticising US President George W Bush, won all five Grammy Awards for which they were nominated, including the coveted album of the year.

R n' B star Mary J Blige started off the new year right with a surprise birthday bash at Beverly Hills hotspot Mr Chow earlier this month.

R&B legend Mary J Blige has leaped to defence of Britney Spears, in wake of the pop star's hard-partying since her November split from husband Kevin Federline.

James Blunt’s You’re Beautiful and Corrine Baily Rae’s Put Your Records On have today been nominated for a Best Song Grammy.

James Blunt and Corinne Bailey Rae are among those tipped to be named Grammy Award nominees at a US ceremony to announce shortlisters later today. Rae is also expected to attend the announcement ceremony.

Actor-singer Jamie Foxx, R&B songbird Mary J Blige, crooner Chris Brown and rapper T.I. topped their performances at the BET Awards early today by taking home trophies.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has finally reached a settlement with a limousine driver, who claimed the rap mogul's bodyguards had attacked him following a Mary J Blige concert 11 years ago.

Jamie Foxx, Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes and Mary J Blige are leading the nominations at this year's Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards.

Superstar Mary J Blige has hailed teen singer Chris Brown as the future of R&B.

Mary J Blige was thrilled to perform classic hit One with U2 for the Hurricane Katrina benefit concert last September, because the song will always remind her of 9/11.

Mary J Blige was so struck by how smart badboy rapper 50 Cent was on the set of her new single Enough Cryin' that she now considers him a permanent friend.

R&B superstar Mary J Blige is praying for fellow singer Whitney Houston, following recent reports about the I Will Always Love You hitmaker's alleged addiction to crack cocaine.

Mary J Blige is "saddened" by fellow R&B star Lauryn Hill's "fallen" solo career, labelling the Fugee "a genius".

Mary J Blige adores performing as her rap alter-ego Brook, because it means she can go wild without damaging her dignified persona.

R&B singer Mary J Blige is horrified every time she turns on MTV and sees sexy young singers writhing around in skimpy outfits.

Soul singer Mary J Blige has warned animal rights campaigners to steer clear of dousing her in paint, because she insists it's her right to wear fur if she wants.

Mariah Carey has been hailed a lifesaver by R&B superstar Mary J Blige, because her music inspires millions to live out their dreams.

R&B star Mary J Blige has launched a scathing attack on her native America, accusing the country of upholding an inherently racist attitude towards non-white citizens.

R&B star Mary J Blige wrote a song for husband Kendu Isaacs on her forthcoming album The Breakthrough, to personally thank him for saving her life.

R&B star Mary J Blige is studying hard for her acting debut as Nina Simone in the untitled movie biopic, promising fans she'll do the jazz legend justice.

Mariah Carey walked away with four honours at the Vibe Awards, a celebration of hip-hop and R&B that went smoothly after last year’s ceremony was marred by a brawl and a stabbing.

Beyonce put on shimmery hot pants and Rod Stewart wore a three-piece suit as fashion rocked in New York.

A civil judgment ordering rapper Sean “P Diddy” Combs to pay $450,000 (€368,800) to a man who claimed he was beaten by bodyguards hired by the rapper was overturned on appeal.

Sean P Diddy Combs has been ordered to pay €2.5m to a man who was injured by the rap mogul’s bodyguards at a concert seven years ago.