Mary J Blige

Mary J Blige: the era-defining R&B original is back on imperial form – and primed for Grammys success

Blige redrew the map in the 90s, combining hip-hop and soul, before her life and chart fortunes took a tumble. But after the Super Bowl and a creative return-to-form, she’s back on top

Alexis Petridis

01, Feb, 2023 @2:00 PM

Grammy awards 2023: who will win – and who should?

Will Adele’s Grammy dominion continue and Harry Styles steal more limelight? Or could Kendrick Lamar or Beyoncé finally take one of the headline prizes?

Shaad D'Souza and Laura Snapes

31, Jan, 2023 @2:00 PM

The 100 greatest BBC music performances – ranked!

As the Beeb celebrates its centenary, we take a look at its most memorable pop moments, from the birth of grime to the first sightings of Bob Dylan and Bob Marley, plus TOTP goes Madchester and countless classic Peel sessions

Guardian music

06, Oct, 2022 @12:12 PM

Mary J Blige’s 20 greatest songs – ranked!

As her debut album turns 30 this month, we rate the best of a singer who pours pain into her music with so much drama

Alexis Petridis

14, Jul, 2022 @4:00 PM

Super Bowl: the ads, the music and everything but the football – as it happened

While the game raged on, there were several major ads and movie trailers and a much-anticipated half-time show from some hip-hop and R&B legends

Benjamin Lee and Adrian Horton

14, Feb, 2022 @3:09 AM

Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J Blige’s half-time show – an all-timer

The supergroup of hip-hop and R&B legends delivered the most entertaining Super Bowl half-time show in years

Sam Wolfson

14, Feb, 2022 @2:55 AM

Dr Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Mary J Blige and Snoop Dogg to perform at Super Bowl

The five multi-award-winning artists will perform on the same stage together for the first time at next year’s half-time show

Benjamin Lee

30, Sep, 2021 @9:42 PM

Mary J Blige’s My Life review – a superficial spin with the soul queen

Vapid interviews with celebrity friends pad out a dispiriting look back at the singer’s career

Simran Hans

27, Jun, 2021 @11:00 AM

From Beyoncé to David Bowie: 10 of the best Glastonbury sets ever

Ahead of a livestreamed version of the festival, here are some of the biggest and best performances from years gone by

Dorian Lynskey

21, May, 2021 @8:00 AM

Hip-hop stars and fashion industry mourn stylist Derek Khan

Khan, who died aged 63, styled Mary J Blige and Salt-N-Pepa, forever changing the look associated with the genre

Priya Elan

04, Mar, 2021 @8:00 AM

Music stars led by Alicia Keys call for Biden commission on racial justice

Mary J Blige, Khalid and more call for establishment of proposed Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation

Ben Beaumont-Thomas

19, Jan, 2021 @10:07 AM

Body Cam review – Mary J Blige cop horror is halfway haunting

A curious mashup of ripped-from-the-headlines cop drama and gory horror just about finds its footing thanks to director Malik Vitthal’s confident hand

Benjamin Lee

22, May, 2020 @6:05 AM