Mary J. Blige, the Queen of Hip Hop Soul, is being recognized with the Icon Award at TV One’s Urban One Honors.
Blige, with multiple platinum albums and Grammys, an Emmy award, two Academy Award nominations, two Golden Globe nominations, and an SAG nomination; has influenced generations for decades through her voice, soul and passion.
“Urban One is thrilled to honor the incomparable Mary J. Blige as our 2024 Entertainment Icon,” Michelle L. Rice, President of TV One and CLEO TV said. “Mary’s immeasurable talent and award-winning music has shaped our culture and has had a profound impact on artists and music across all genres, but most notably the elevation of female artists in both R&B and Hip Hop across generations.”
Blige joins previously announced esteemed honorees: Dionne Warwick, Chlöe, Frankie Beverly and Donald Lawrence.
Teyana Taylor, Bebe Winans, Damon Little, Angie Stone and October London are set to be performers with names to come. There will also be an “R&B Divas” cast reunion alongside a reunion with KeKe Wyatt, Chanté Moore, and Nicci Gilbert.
GRAMMY™ Award-winning singer and actress LeToya Luckett returns to host the event’s “Backstage Pass,” featuring exclusive interviews with the show’s honorees, performers, and presenters.
This year’s two-hour telecast theme will premiere during Black History Month on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, on TV One and simulcast on CLEO TV.
R&B fans were treated to a nostalgic showcase of smooth vocals and timeless hits as…
Pier Six Pavilion is set to host a new waterfront concert series called Soul on…
After an extended hiatus, Daley returns with his new single “Lavender,” marking his first release…
With his signature tone that has cultivated fans for decades, Johnny Gill is back with…
As COVID-19 lockdown restrictions begin to lift, Zaire, written and directed by Iman DuPree, unfolds…
Singer-songwriter, musician, and Broadway star Jai’Len Josey has officially stepped into a new chapter with…