Mary J. Blige News

'Saving Mr. Banks' stars Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks stopped by ELLEN recently to talk about their new film hitting theaters tomorrow, December 25th.

His tragic passing shocked Hollywood and the world. On today's ELLEN, host Ellen DeGeneres discussed Paul Walker and his charitable work.

Katy Perry brought a surprise guest with her on ELLEN - her new beau John Mayer! The two talked with the host about their recent video they made together.

One Direction returned to “X Factor” for its Season 3 finale last night, December 19th. The group made an appearance on the show last month singing their latest hit single, “Story Of My Life”. Last night, the boy band rocked out with “Midnight Memories.

One Direction returned to “X Factor” for its Season 3 finale last night, December 19th. The group made an appearance on the show last month singing their latest hit single, “Story Of My Life”. Last night, the boy band rocked out with “Midnight Memories.

Lea Michele jumped into The X Factor finale fray last night with her explosive performance of 'Cannonball,' from her upcoming solo debut CD, 'Louder!' Watch the performance below!

Mariah Carey & Michael Buble performed the holiday classic, 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' on 'Michael Buble's 3rd Annual Christmas Special', which aired last night, December 18th on NBC.

The first performers announced for THE 56TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS® are current GRAMMY® nominee Daft Punk, nominee Kendrick Lamar and nominee Imagine Dragons, who will also perform together

The first performers announced for THE 56TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS® are current GRAMMY® nominee Daft Punk, nominee Kendrick Lamar and nominee Imagine Dragons, who will also perform together

Mary J. Blige performed 'This Christmas' from her first ever Christmas album, A Mary Christmas on this week's THE VIEW. Check out the performance below!

BET Networks confirmed today that actor and comedian Wayne Brady will host the 2014 'BET HONORS,' a star studded unforgettable night celebrating distinguished Africans Americans performing at exceptional levels in the areas of music, literature, entertainment, media, service and education.

Renowned celebrity hair guru Kim Kimble has been honored by the non-profit organization Single Mom Planet with its Dynamic Mom Award.

Chicago Children's Theatre has announced casting for its world premiere of Mr. Chickee's Funny Money, an all-new, rhythm and blues family musical playing January 18 - March 2, 2014 at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn, Chicago. Press opening is Friday, January 24 at 7 p.m.

Regina Carter and Nnenna Freelon will replace the previously announced Tony and Grammy winner Dee Dee Bridgewater in today's December 14, 2013 concert celebrating the 90th birthdays of Dinah Washington and Sarah Vaughan. The Royal Conservatory congratulates Ms. Bridgewater on her role in the upcoming off-Broadway production of Lady Day, in which she will portray legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday. The production begins September 12, which is the reason Ms. Bridgewater had to cancel her Conservatory appearance in December.

The Top Three acts moving on to next week's grand finale on THE X FACTOR are: Paulina Rubio's Boys – Carlito Olivero; Kelly Rowland's Over 25s – Jeff Gutt; and Simon Cowell's Groups – Alex & Sierra.

The Top Three acts moving on to next week's grand finale on THE X FACTOR are: Paulina Rubio's Boys – Carlito Olivero; Kelly Rowland's Over 25s – Jeff Gutt; and Simon Cowell's Groups – Alex & Sierra. After receiving the lowest votes following last night's performance show, Restless Road was eliminated from the competition. Enrique Iglesias also performed on the show.

Merrimack Hall will host its Seventh Annual Evening of Dance Master Classes, December 27-29, 2013. Space is limited and spots are filling quickly for the 2013 Master Classes with guest choreographer Katie Schaar.

Ryan Leslie is not your typical musician. An artist with a business mind and a deep entrepreneurial drive, his career approach has been anything but traditional. Leslie's newest venture, however, is one of the most rewarding to date: he has teamed up with Live From The Republic, an organization which is launching an annual concert series that donates a portion of the proceeds back to the host nation. In the early stages of their partnership, LFTR offered Ryan the opportunity to travel to West Africa to meet the First Lady of Ivory Coast. Upon his return, he made it his mission to perform for the children that he met through her nonprofit foundation. Now, LFTR and Ryan are organizing his concert in Ivory Coast for the spring of 2014. They have already sold tour merchandise via an Indiegogo campaign and hosted a benefit concert in Washington DC to raise funds. Furthermore, with the help of a charitable donation from Coca Cola in the Ivory Coast, they have managed to raise enough money to be able to deliver one million dollars worth of medical supplies to Ivorian hospitals when Ryan performs there this spring.

In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the world-renowned Newport Jazz Festival (August 1-3, 2014), clarinetist/saxophonist Anat Cohen, vocalist/pianist Karrin Allyson, bassists Larry Grenadier and Ben Allison, pianist Peter Martin, guitarist Mark Whitfield, trumpeter Randy Brecker, and drummer Clarence Penn embark on the 17-city 'Newport Jazz Festival: Now 60' Tour, February 8 - March 30, 2014, with more dates during June, July and August in North America and Europe.

Award-winning actors Neil Patrick Harris and Nick Cannon will join television anchor Lara Spencer in the holly jolly spotlight Dec. 25, 2013, to host the "Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade" television special.