Throwback Jam of the Week: "One More Chance"-The Notorious B.I.G.

It's Throwback Thursday, and we're back with another great jam from back in the day!

Crazy to believe that today marks 20 YEARS since the Notorious B.I.G. was killed. I was young, but still remember all of the reports and specials on the East Coast/West Coast beef, and both Tupac and Biggie's untimely and tragic murders. It's truly sad that their lives were cut short, but their legacies live on.

One of my favorite tracks by Biggie is definitely "One More Chance," with vocals on the hook from his then wife Faith Evans and Mary J. Blige. I loved how smooth this was, even back then when I probably shouldn't have been listening anyway! RIP Biggie...continued thoughts and prayers to his loved ones!

Check out the video below!

REVIEW: The Wiz Live!

The Wiz Live!, a live remake of the Broadway version of The Wiz, aired on just hours ago on NBC, and EVERYONE is talking about it!

The cast was jam-packed with great talent including Elijah Kelley (Scarecrow), Ne-Yo (Tin Man), David Alan Grier (Cowardly Lion), Queen Latifah (The Wiz), Mary J. Blige (Evillene, the Wicked Witch of the West), Uzo Aduba (Glinda, the Good Witch of the South), Amber Riley (Addaperle, the Good Witch of the North), Stephanie Mills (Aunt Em), Common (The Bouncer) and introducing Shanice Williams (Dorothy). Of course, we all know the story. It follows Dorothy who, after getting swept in a tornado, attempts to find the Wiz with new friends to make it back home. She, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion learn a lot about themselves during the journey. Of course, The Wiz has a lot more flavor than the original, and this live version stays true to that.

Of course, we know there were great expectations with this musical, seeing as The Wiz is considered a classic, especially in the black community. However, I watched it as if I was watching it for the very first time, because trying to compare would have sucked the fun out of it. With a star-studded cast, special effects, great choreography and music, vibrant costumes, and the fabulous Cirque du Soleil, The Wiz Live! truly shined. It was an incredible musical to watch at home, perfect for the family, and it left me so moved and inspired!

"The Living Proof"-Mary J. Blige (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A day late, but I don't care. Had to share. Mary J. Blige released the official video for her song, "The Living Proof," which was featured on The Help. The video showcases scenes from the movie, as well as Mary in the studio singing with a pianist as background. It's a beautiful song, and it fits so well with the movie. Mary definitely did an amazing job with this one. Check out the video below!

Mary J. Blige Will Host First Fashion Show

Happy Monday guys. To my workers, the weekend will be back again soon. To the people at home probably sleeping while I write this, I HATE YOU just so you know :) On to the post...

According to SingersRoom, my new favorite site for everything entertainment, Mary J. Blige is taking up a new venture, joining up with designer Catherine Malandrino. The pair worked earlier this year on designing charitable t-shirts (pictured) and have decided to launch a fashion show to showcase different styles, including leather jackets and tops. The show will benefit FFAWN (Foundation for the Achievement of Women Now).

The show will take place tomorrow June 15 at New York's Museum of Modern Art. The event is nowhere near cheap, with a $1000 a ticket price tag. However, the cost will help cover college tuition for thirty graduates at the Women's Academy of Excellence in the Bronx, so it's going to a good cause.

This is definitely a good look Mary! Congrats on branching out! Hopefully, there will be some pictures out. If so, I will try to get them up here.

PEACE

Mary J. Blige and Chris Brown Will Perform At MJ Tribute in Vienna

Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown and Natalie Cole are some of the top artists performing at a Sept. 26 Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna, organizers said Tuesday.

Event promoter Georg Kindel said that up to 25 performers are expected to participate in concert that is being billed as the main global tribute for the King of Pop, who died June 25 in Los Angeles. More names will be unveiled later this week in London and Berlin, Kindel said.

Sister Sledge, Akon, Angela Bassett, and the Germany-based boy band US5 also are among the 13 artists confirmed so far, Jermaine Jackson said. Michael's original band and dancers will also take part.

"We're very excited — the list is growing more and more," Jermaine Jackson said, adding that "many major Bollywood names" and artists from the Middle East also would be involved.

All the artists will play some of Michael's greatest hits at the concert, including "Thriller," "Billie Jean," "Black or White" and "Bad."

"We will honor on this night not only the musician and artist Michael Jackson but also the humanitarian," Georg said. "He's really someone who changed the history of music."

Michaels's family and children and also 65,000 fans —are expected to attend the tribute. It will be held on a large stage with a crown on its roof and two runways in front of Vienna's former imperial Schoenbrunn Palace, one of the Austrian capital's top tourist attractions, Georg informed the press. A "significant portion" of the proceeds from the event will be donated to charity, he added.

Over the course of the evening, Jermaine will perform live, with a video of Michael projected onto nearby walls, organizers said. All artists will sing either "Heal the World" or "We are the World" as a grand finale.

Negotiations are also being made to broadcast the concert on TV.

Can't wait!!! Yall mark your calendar for September 26!!! I'm excited to see the tribute to Michael. He deserves a great one! Mary J. and Natalie Cole?! Yeah that's gonna be a hot one. And is anyone as excited as I am to see Chris Brown back on stage?!! It's about time all of this nonsense was over. He needs to get back to doing what he does best--PERFORMING! That's just how I feel.

PEACE.

~Brittany Shawnté