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Mary J. Blige to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Congratulations are in order for singer and songwriter Mary J. Blige. She will be receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony will take place on Jan. 11 at 6201 Hollywood Blvd. in front of Eastown. Sean “Diddy” Combs will join Hollywood Chamber president and CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star.
Born in the Bronx, N.Y., Blige got her start in music by signing with Uptown Records in 1989. At 18 years old, she was the label’s youngest and first female artist. Her debut album, “What’s the 411?,” was executive produced by Combs and spun off hits including, “You Remind Me” and “Real Love.” Since then, she’s released 12 additional albums that have garnered nine Grammy Award wins from her 31 nominations.
Among her most popular songs are “Family Affair,” “No More Drama,” “Be Without You,” “Not Gon’ Cry,” “Love Is All We Need,” and “Seven Days.”
Blige has also stepped her foot into the acting world. She has appeared in movies such as “Prison Song,” and Tyler Perry’s “I Can Do Bad All by Myself.” She also starred alongside Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, and Russell Brand in 2012’s “Rock of Ages,” and appeared in 2013’s musical drama “Black Nativity.”
To add to her budding acting resume, Blige has also guest starred on “How to Get Away With Murder,” “Empire,” and “30 Rock.” She also played Evillene, the Wicked Witch of the West, on NBC’s musical “The Wiz Live!”
As you can see Blige is definitely deserving of her own star. I know I’ll be watching alongside countless others as she celebrates this momentous accomplishment.
Congrats Mary J. Blige!
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Source: variety.com
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