Mary J. Blige on Sharing Dark Moments and Pain From Her Childhood in New Documentary (Exclusive)

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The Beths have returned with a powerful new single titled ‘A Real Thing’, marking their first new material in almost two years.It’s a darker track than fans of the band have to come to expect, standing out amid their catalogue with its bleak lyrics and bold, authoritative riffs more akin to metal than The Beths’ typically buoyant, jangly pseudo-surf-pop. On its explosive chorus, frontwoman Liz Stokes sings: “Getting rhyme over reason / It’s a sinister silly season / But maybe we can end up meaning / A real thing.”The track arrives alongside a video helmed by the band’s longtime collaborators Annabel Kean and Callum Devlin (aka Sports Team), with whom The Beths recently worked on their concert film ‘Auckland, New Zealand, 2020’.

Simone Missick, Wilson Bethel and Jessica Camacho, among others, will officially kick off in June. Missick also adds executive producer to her credits for the new season, which is already in production, alongside showrunner Dee Harris-Lawrence. In front of the camera, there are a few small cast changes.

Zack Sharf Actors who web-sling together, stay together. Andrew Garfield revealed on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that his “Spider-Man: No Way Home” co-stars Tom Holland and Tobey Maguire sent him “very sweet” text messages on Feb. 8, not long after he received an Academy Award nomination.

Adrien Brody is joining the cast.

A 9-year-old girl has been charged for fatally beating her younger brother.

Alabama Barker is not letting the haters ruin her fun on TikTok!

When we heard Brooklyn Beckham was getting his own cooking show, we were actually pretty impressed!

Liam Neeson has had quite the acting career with nominations for an Academy Award, a British Academy Award, two Tonys and three Golden Globes. The 69-year-old Irish thespian found himself in a bit of a Hollywood renaissance later on in life with the Taken film series, playing a retired CIA agent who will stop at nothing to rescue his kidnapped daughter. Liam is a remarkable father in his personal life as well, raising two sons, Micheál Richardson and Daniel Neeson, with his late wife Natasha Richardson.

Katie Price was left gobsmacked on Wednesday's third episode of Mucky Mansion as her family surprised her with a room makeover in sweet scenes. During the final instalment of the Channel 4 series, Katie's, 43, sister Sophie, 32, and mum Amy, 70, decided to surprise her by giving her garden room a makeover.

When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed their first son back in 2019, fans were left scratching their heads when his birth certificate was released.

Lanarkshire locals are being encouraged to shake off the winter blues with free health walks throughout the area.

Alfredo Morelos was the match-clincher with his 16 th goal of the season but James Tavernier was the key to a crucial win for Rangers.

A son who killed who’s own father in a fatal street attack carried no emotion in his face as he was jailed for life today.

Katie Price's sister Sophie broke down in tears on Wednesday's third episode of Mucky Mansion as she reflected on the bad memories in her sibling's home. During the final instalment of the Channel 4 series, Katie's, 43, sister, 32, and mum Amy, 70, decided to surprise her by giving her garden room a makeover. However, during the renovation process, Sophie got overwhelmed as she reflected on the bad memories in the house and how the home makeover will help Katie's mental health.

Emmerdale aired Ellis Chapman's exit on Wednesday's episode after actor Aaron Anthony allegedly quit following reports of a race row on set. During the latest instalment, Ellis said his emotional goodbyes as he moved to Australia after being offered an incredible job opportunity.

2022 Oscars was officially released earlier this week. And while the scope of awards season has changed pretty dramatically over the last few years, the talent and unique storytelling present in this year's pack of nominees is perhaps more impressive now than ever before. Leading the way for Oscar favorites is Netflix's which racked up12 total nominations including those in major categories like Best Picture, Best Director for Jane Campion, Best Actor for Benedict Cumberbatch, and supporting acting nods for Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons and Kodi Smit-McPhee.

Heather McDonald is on the mend after collapsing onstage. The comedian opens up to ET's Lauren Zima about her scary incident that occurred during her standup show at Tempe Improv in Arizona over the weekend. Three minutes into her set, she collapsed, fractured her skull and was admitted to a local hospital.«I don't remember exactly what line I said, but I started to feel this really weird, like, I could see everything but I started to feel this really weird dizziness, kind of spotting,» McDonald, 51, recalls from her Juicy Scoop podcasting location.

Lori Harvey's babying Michael B. Jordan on his 35th birthday, and it's adorable!The SKN by LH founder took to Instagram on Wednesday to wish the star a happy 35th birthday by sharing a photo of the doting couple dressed elegantly while gazing into each other's eyes.

the 2022 BRIT Awards in London, England, on Tuesday.After the star walked the carpet, CIMONE designer Carli Pearson shared that the expectant star's look — a flowy white-and-orange dress -- was made with her pregnancy in mind. «The beautiful #jodiewhittaker in our custom made beanbag ball dress for #thebritawards2022 @britawardsinc — the dress is all made from end of life materials and was created specifically to incorporate her pregnancy, while allowing Jodie to retain her sense of self,» Pearson's Instagram post read. «We’ve worked with Jodie before and love the energy she brings to our pieces… for this occasion, we wanted to make something both structured and yet playful — and this is the result! Photograph taken just before Jodie headed off to the awards, looking glowing and glorious courtesy of @tahira_makeup and @soobroyhair - Styling by the brilliant @hel.sykes — with jewellery courtesy of @larkandberry and @lovenesslee #doctorwho #snowglobedress #staticeneegy #embroidered #redcarpet #pregnancy #repurposed #endoflife #britawards #britpresenter.» The star and Contreras are already parents to one child together. She and the fellow actor have been married since 2008. Whittaker made history in 2017 when the BBC and BBC America announced that she would be playing the 13th Doctor on. It was the first time in the series' over 50-year history that a woman would be playing the title role.

Mary J. Blige has rejected the idea of participating in a Verzuz battle, saying: “I don’t know what a Verzuz would do for me.”In a recent appearance on The Breakfast Club – a segment on US radio station Power FM – Blige laughed off the program’s hosts when they told the rapper an appearance on the popular virtual music battle series wouldn’t be for her, but an opportunity for her fans to celebrate her career and catalogue.Blige added: “Right now it’s not something that’s on the top of my list.”Watch the segment below:A post shared by Power 105.1 (@power1051)Fans took to social media to express their disappoint in Blige’s lack of interest, but also voiced their understanding.Mary J.

Andrew Barker Senior Features WriterMary J. Blige’s 1992 debut, “What’s the 411?,” was an instant smash that established the young Yonkers singer as a multiplatinum hitmaker, a fashion icon, and the prototype for what an R&B star could look and sound like in the hip-hop era.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorWhile Mary J. Blige’s groundbreaking debut 1992 album “What’s the 411?” put the singer on the map and defined hip-hop soul, many fans feel her second, “My Life,” is the one that defined her.The album, released when she was just 23 years old, allowed listeners into a confessional box of songs that looked at trauma, abuse and destructive relationships.

Mary J. Blige, making her 1994 masterpiece “My Life” was about much more than selling records — it was about saving her life.“I was singing for my life literally,” says the 50-year-old singer in the new documentary “Mary J.

Mary J. Blige, 50, reminded everyone exactly why she’s considered the “Queen of Hip Hop Soul” on Wednesday June 23, when she showed up to the premiere of her Amazon Prime documentary, Mary J. Blige’s My Life, wearing a decadent silver fringe dress on the red carpet.

Michael Appler Mary, don’t you weep.On Wednesday, “Mary J. Blige’s My Life,” a new Amazon Studios documentary directed by Oscar-winner Vanessa Roth and executive produced by Mary J.

Mary J. Blige is taking fans on an «emotional journey» withher new documentary, .

Mary J. Blige stuns in a silver dress as she arrives at the premiere of her documentary, Mary J. Blige’s My Life, held at the Rose Theater at Lincoln Center on Wednesday night (June 23) in New York City.

Taraji P. Henson told ET's Kevin Frazier that the spinoff that was set to be centered around Cookie has been put to rest for now until the script is just right.«I think we're gonna put it to rest for a sec,» Henson reveals of the much-anticipated series.

Mary J. Blige is reflecting on her groundbreaking 1994 album My Life in the new documentary “Mary J. Blige’s My Life” for Amazon Prime Video.

Naya Rivera's father, George Rivera, isn't bothered by tabloid reports scrutinizing his younger daughter Nickayla's decision to move in with Naya's ex-husband, Ryan Dorsey, after Naya's death in order to take care of Naya and Ryan's 5-year-old son, Josey. ET's Kevin Frazier sat down with George to talk about his late daughter's legacy nearly a year after her tragic death last July, and he addressed the speculation.In September, Ryan shared that Josey asked Nickayla to move in with them and thanked Nickayla for putting her life on hold and sacrificing for the betterment of Josey.

Naya Rivera's father, George Rivera, says Naya wasn't done yet when it came to accomplishing what she wanted to before her tragic death last July.ET's Kevin Frazier sat down with George for an emotional conversation ahead of his first Father's Day without Naya, and he opened up about her legacy. The star was pronounced dead on July 13, five days after she went missing at California's Lake Piru while taking a boat ride with her now 5-year-old son, Josey.

Oprah Winfrey and Sterling K. Brown are celebrating Black fathers and the universal joy of fatherhood.

Almost a year after Naya Rivera’s tragic death, her father is opening up about how the family is still healing — particularly, the star’s young son, Josey.