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( 4 stories between 5th February 2010 and 11th August 2010 )Mary J.'s Second Life Success
Aug, 11 2010
She's won nine Grammy Awards and sold close to 50million records, but now Mary J. Blige is branching out and finding success in a completely different field: perfume.
Mary J.'s 'My Life' fragrance has been hailed a record-breaking success by the Home Shopping Network after selling more than 60,000 bottles in just six hours of air-time. Her second album, also called My Life, sold around 200,000 copies on its release back in 1994. "HSN gave me a unique platform to tell my story," Mary J. said. "It took time -- I had to find a place that allowed me to be me. I never do something that I don't believe in."
Despite the obvious difficulty in selling a fragrance product on television, Mary J. gave a convincing enough pitch to inspire her fans to purchase her perfume without being able to smell it. "We were thrilled that Mary's inspiring story, her character, and, ultimately, her fragrance drew such an enthusiastic response," HSN CEO Mindy Grossman said. "I can't wait to share another touch of my heart," Mary J. said. "Thank you to all my fans -- new and old -- for being there for me."
The High Priestess, Portrayed By The Queen
May, 16 2010
Two years ago Beyoncé portrayed soul legend Etta James in Cadillac Records, and Diana Ross was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance as jazz singer Billie Holiday in Lady Sings The Blues in 1972. Now R&B singer and occasional actor Mary J. Blige is going to take on the role of a musical megastar by playing Nina Simone in a movie about her life.
Mary J.'s role in the film was first posited back in 2005, but British movie production team Ealing Studios have finally confirmed plans to begin shooting the movie this fall, in France, with a budget of $10m. Simone was known as The High Priestess of Soul, so Mary J., whose own nickname is The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, seems a very suitable choice to portray her. She has acted before, most prominently in the Robert Del Niro-produced Prison Song (2001), alongside Q-Tip. She's also made guest appearances in Ghost Whisperer, Entourage, and the recent movie I Can Do Bad All By Myself.
According to Variety, the movie will focus on Simone's relationship with her assistant Clifton Henderson, who will be portrayed by English actor David Oyelowo.
Mary J. And Wayne Risk Rock Fans' Wrath
Apr, 14 2010
It’s either a brave or foolish move when an artist decides to cover a classic: there are many who would argue that there are well-loved songs which simply cannot be bested. However, two prominent artists are risking derision by testing their mettle on some rock classics.
In the classic rock corner we have Mary J. Blige, who, as we reported in February, is treating fans to her interpretation of Led Zeppelin favorites “Whole Lotta Love” and “Stairway to Heaven.” Her renditions -- previously only available on international editions of her Stronger With Each Tear album -- are now available digitally to a U.S. audience.
In the prog rock corner we have The Flaming Lips, who have covered the Pink Floyd opus Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety. Disgruntled fans have been quick to share their disapproval, but singer Wayne Coyne is unrepentant, saying "I love that controversy and welcome any enemies who want to try and stop us." To prove his defiance, a vinyl version of the release will be on sale from Saturday.
