Happy 50th Birthday Mary J. Blige! Watch Her Top 7 Essence Fest Moments

Chris Willman Music WriterUnofficially, at least, the United States has three national anthems now, not just one … which allowed three musical all-star artists — Mickey Guyton, Jhené Aiko and Mary Mary — to shine in the immediate run-up to Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles Sunday.Much-lauded country singer Guyton was in pole position just before the game to sing “The Star Spangled Banner,” as she has on many occasions before. Although a pianist was seen, Guyton’s version was for all intents and purposes a cappella, joined by a choir shortly before she gave Frances Scott Key’s tune a galvanizing key change.In a way, Guyton’s appearance was an act of symbolic consolidation, on top of just picking the rare current name act who’s capable of the vocal job.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorLast year, Dolly Parton contributed a song for a Super Bowl commercial. This year, she’s raised her game, by appearing in two.The iconic singer and songwriter was planning to be at home Sunday night watching NBC’s broadcast of Super Bowl LVI with plenty of snacks, dips and wings on hand so she could see her performance in two short Big Game commercials from T-Mobile.“I have to watch it this year, ‘cause I’m in it,” Parton quipped during a phone interview earlier this week.Parton debuts alongside Miley Cyrus, making a rare joint appearance with the singer who also happens to be her goddaughter (see their past antics in episodes of Cyrus’ Disney Channel mainstay “Hannah Montana”) for T-Mobile, the telecommunications carrier.

Jhené Aiko brought it home with her rendition of “America the Beautiful” during the Super Bowl LVI kick-off show on Sunday. The Los Angeles native dazzled in a sequin purple dress and she softly sang the song, while backed by a harpist. During the performance, soldiers serving overseas as well as fans and players inside of Los Angeles' Sofi Stadium were moved by the patriotic performance.  On behalf of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), acclaimed actress Sandra Mae Frank performed «America the Beautiful» in American Sign Language alongside the singer. .@JheneAiko performs America the Beautiful! #SBLVIpic.twitter.com/QtTOcG4nSAAiko, who was born and raised in the city, appeared in the This Is LA Super Bowl spot, ahead of her performance.

Los Angeles native Jhené Aiko delivered an understated America the Beautiful in the pre-game. On March 6, 2020, she released her third studio album, Chilombo, which earned her three Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year.

dropped Sunday, and gave fans a look at the mind-bending, pulse-pounding new threats the titular sorcerer has in store for him.Lovecraftian tentacle monsters, minotaurs and Zombies, oh my! The multiverse is a very dangerous place indeed, and it looks like Strange's efforts to protect the world and learn more are going to take their toll.Benedict Cumberbatch's good doctor has made quite a few appearances since his debut in 2016's  -- in , as well as  and  -- but the Sorcerer Supreme will face new terrain in his next solo outing: Horror!The sequel will be helped by horror maestro Sam Raimi, who knows his way around both a horror flick (, ) and superheroes. (He's the man behind the original  trilogy.) will to connect to both  -- Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch co-stars — and  and will introduce fan favorite comic book character: America Chavez, played by 's Xochitl Gomez. hits theaters May 6.

Wyatte Grantham-Philips editorMarvel has released a second trailer for “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” which is set to come to theaters on May 6. Many new scenes and secrets were aired, including a peek at Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch potentially breaking bad, and a brief audio cameo from what sure sounded like Patrick Stewart reviving his role as Professor X from the “X-Men” series.As the first standalone sequel for Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), “Multiverse of Madness” follows the Sorcerer Supreme as he tries to contain the aftermath of the multiverse-fracturing spell he cast in “Spider-Man: No Way Home” — which caused villains from across the multiverse to spill over into the central Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline.

the Super Bowl! America's favorite sporting event, coming back for its 56th edition, is upon us and excitement is at a fever pitch.MORE: The heartbreaking details of Rams QB Matthew Stafford's wife's brain tumor revealedAll around the country, people will be tuning in to see the Los Angeles Rams take on the Cincinnati Bengals at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles to reign supreme.WATCH: Super Bowl 2022 Halftime Show official trailerPlus, there's also one of the night's biggest highlights, the Halftime Show, with this year's edition featuring superstars Mary J. Blige, Dr.

Love Island star Priya Golpadas has opened up on her 'embarrassing' condition which causes her to have a 'chronic cough'. The 24 year old fifth year medical student, from London, who recently shared a peek inside her I taly holiday as she teased her new boyfriend, has described how the chronic lung condition, bronchiectasis, affects her everyday life.

Hailie Scott Mathers, 26, is known for her sense of style on Instagram — and Eminem‘s daughter didn’t disappoint at the Super Bowl! The influencer took to the social media platform to share a mirror selfie of her ’90s inspired ensemble while at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, revealing she rocked a pair of on-trend ripped jeans with a straight leg cut.

Kanye West enjoyed a night out with his two oldest kids, North West, 8, and Saint West, 6, at the Super Bowl on Feb. 13. The rapper attended the star-studded football game with North and Saint by his side. Kanye and the kids right off the sidelines, and he took to Instagram Live before the game started to share a video of the children in their seats. They were also with Tyga and some other friends at the game.

 alum, Hannah Ann Sluss has a new man in her life.Just hours ahead of Super Bowl LVI Sunday, Sluss took to her Instagram Stories to give Los Angeles Rams running back, Jake Funk, a good luck kiss before his big game against the Cincinnati Bengals.«Good luck kiss,» she captioned the video of her locking lips with Funk. Sluss also posted some BTS moments from events she attended before the game, including some game day treats and the outfit she decided to wear as she cheers Funk on in his first-ever Super Bowl performance.Sluss not only competed on Peter Weber's season of , but she won and was engaged to the reality TV star. The pair split soon after, when he confessed that he was still conflicted about his feelings for his runner-up, Madison Prewett (who self-exited before the final rose). Sluss very memorably told Weber off both during their breakup and when the pair met up again, live in the studio, telling Weber that she should have seen trouble «when you reached out to Hannah Brown to find closure with her,» earlier in the season. Sluss went on to add that there were THREE WOMEN were involved in their engagement — her, Madison, and Hannah Brown. «If you want to be with a woman, you need to learn how to become a man,» she said, dissing her former fiancé.Weber briefly dated Prewett, who was his runner up, before deciding to quarantine with Flanagan in Chicago, Illinois, which caused romance rumors to circulate between the pair.Weber confirmed his relationship with Flanagan in May 2020, sharing a sweet photo of the two together.

As one of the highest-paid NFL players at the moment, it’s no wonder why fans want to know about Matthew Stafford’s net worth and how much he’s made as the quarterback for teams like the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Rams.

Mary Mary proved to be the perfect act to perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at Super Bowl LVI. The urban contemporary gospel duo, composed of sisters Erica Campbell and Trecina Atkins-Campbell, took over the SoFi Stadium with their powerful rendition of the iconic hymn known as the “Black National Anthem.” Accompanied by the Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles, Mary Mary, who dared to impress in sparkling blue outfits, hit every note flawlessly as they belted out the first lyrics, “Lift every voice and sing, Till earth and heaven ring.”

If Kim Kardashian knows anything, it’s that happiness is the best revenge. As ex-husband Kanye West continues his Instagram rant against Kim and boyfriend Pete Davidson, Kim looked unbothered and happy in new photos of her enjoying a date night out in NYC with Pete. Rocking thigh-high metallic boots and sparkly, fringed coat, Kim was all smiles as she held hands with Pete, taking her mind off the family drama on her phone.

Kate Garraway has said she is "very protective" of husband Derek Draper in a first look of her new documentary on ITV. Caring For Derek is a follow up to the Good Morning Britain presenter's, 54, award-winning first documentary Finding Derek and it is set to air on Tuesday 22 February on ITV.

The cast of Austin Powers is back together for a hilarious commercial that is going to be airing during the 2022 Super Bowl!

The Chainsmokers‘ Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart hit the red carpet for the MaximBet Music at The Market party, powered by DirecTV, at City Market on Friday night (February 11) in Los Angeles.

Prepare to feel a bit old – Eminem‘s daughter Hailie Jade is all grown up!

Doja Cat knows there’s a way to grab everyone’s attention even at the most celebrity-packed events. The pop star stole the spotlight in a barely-there ensemble for Michael Rubin’s 2022 Fanatics Super Bowl Party where she performed on Saturday (February 12) in Culver City, California. While storming down the red carpet, Doja gave fans a treat in a mesh dress and black lingerie ensemble.

Chloe Bailey, Jon Hamm and Olivia Culpo are ready to party!

Jason Momoa, 42, looked incredibly buff and relaxed while getting some fresh air on his motorcycle on Feb. 12. The actor, who split from his wife Lisa Bonet last month, wore a light pink T-shirt and black and white striped pants while riding the bike in Malibu, CA and let his long hair blow in the breeze from under his helmet. He also wore sunglasses and white sneakers during the outing as his facial hair was on full display.

The new trailer for the “Romeo & Juliet”-esque thriller “The Violent Heart” has been released.

Emmy-nominated for his work on ) as Daniel, a young man struggling to find his place in the world after witnessing his sister's unsolved murder years prior. Until, that is, he falls for high school senior Cassie (Grace Van Patten, who will next star in ).Alas, as with Shakespeare's lovers before them, clashing families (Mary J.

Alicia Keys, Pink, Khalid, Mary J. Blige, Ty Dolla $ign and Keke Palmer were among artists to feature in a powerful new Black Lives Matter clip.

Chris Willman Music WriterThe Sundance Film Festival’s 2021 virtual Main Street will play host to a series of conversations about music and the movies, hosted by first-time festival partner Film Music House, with Mary J. Blige, Rufus Wainwright and Colin Stetson (pictured above) among those taking part in the streamed chats Jan.

Mary J. Blige is a living legend with 257 awards spanning over her music and acting career and 13 Grammy’s to call her own.

Mary J. Blige celebrated her 50th birthday with an all-day "surprise" virtual party.

Mary J. Blige is celebrating her 50th birthday like the goddess she is.

Mary J Blige is ringing in her 50th birthday as most music icons would: beachside and in a bikini, oozing fabulosity. The "Just Fine" singer took to Instagram on Monday to share a few snapshots from her beach vacation in honor of her birthday today.