Our June 2007 power couple celebrates the release of Mary’s latest, Growing Pains.
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Mary J. Blige and Cori Murray, ESSENCE Entertainment Director
“With my job, I should feel jaded about meeting celebs. But clearly I’m not with this cheesy grin on my face when Mary and I snapped this pic.”
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Idris Elba
With the success of his two films, the Golden Globe nominated American Gangster and the holiday feel-good flick, This Christmas, actor/DJ Idris Elba is going to have very merry Christmas this year.
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Mary J. Blige and Patti Labelle
Celebrity choir director Patti Labelle takes a TV break from her reality show, Clash of the Choirs, to toast Mary and her new release.
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John Legend
Named a 2007 Do Right Man for his Show Me campaign, singer/activist John Legend brings an end to a busy year by celebrating the release of Mary’s Growing Pains.
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Mario
A week after his album Go finally hits the streets, Mario shows support for Mary’s latest.
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Tank and Meylssa Ford
R&B singer Tank and video model Melyssa Ford look just fine as they head into Mary’s album release party.
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J. Holiday
J. Holiday performed at ESSENCE Festival in 2008.
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Tobias Truvillion
Our 2007 Do Right Man Tobias Truvillion makes an appearance.