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In life and love, Mary J. Blige wanted no more drama, but that certainly never applied to her sense of style. From her early beginnings as the rising star on Uptown Records to over the course of 14 Top 10 studio albums, Mary has always been one to set the trends, not follow them. In both music and fashion, she helped bridge the gap between hip-hop culture and the mainstream, cementing herself as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.
From her early streetwear style days of My Life to the high glamour of The Breakthrough, Mary’s style has evolved throughout the course of her career, but there are a few style hallmarks she’s always been known for: twist hoops and her signature shades.
She’s a Mogul with a capital “M” as well as the queen of monochromatic looks, sporting colorful furs, head-to-toe designer logos, and a bold lip.
As one of the most stylish women in R&B and music (period), Mary J. Blige is still stunting on the red carpet as an Oscar-nominated Hollywood power player and making us jealous of her jet-setting life on Instagram.
Here are just a few of the most iconic fashion looks Mary J. Blige has brought to our collective dancerie.
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We have tragic news to report from the world of music today.
Rock legend Bob Weir — a founding member of the Grateful Dead — has passed away.
He was 78 years old.
News of Weir’s death comes courtesy of a social media post from his family, who revealed that he had been battling cancer and “lung issues” for the past year.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bobby Weir,” the statement read.
“He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could. Unfortunately, he succumbed to underlying lung issues.”
The family went on to reveal that Weir continued doing what he loved until his final days.
“Bobby’s final months reflected the same spirit that defined his life. Diagnosed in July, he began treatment only weeks before returning to his hometown stage for a three-night celebration of 60 years of music at Golden Gate Park,” the statement countinued.
“Those performances, emotional, soulful, and full of light, were not farewells, but gifts. Another act of resilience. An artist choosing, even then, to keep going by his own design.
“As we remember Bobby, it’s hard not to feel the echo of the way he lived. A man driftin’ and dreamin’, never worrying if the road would lead him home. A child of countless trees. A child of boundless seas.”
Born in San Francisco in 1947, Weir befriended future bandmate Jerry Garcia after they met at a Palo Alto instrument store on New Year’s Eve of 1963.
Together, the two would form one of the most influential bands in music history, essentially founding the genre of psychedelic rock.
The Dead went on to tour for decades, even after Garcia’s death in 1995.
While the lineup changed frequently — and included many Dead fans-turned-collaborators, like John Mayer — Weir remained a staple.
In addition to his work with the Dead, Weir founded several other groups, including the Bob Weir Band, Bobby and the Midnites, RatDog, and Furthur, which he co-led with former Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh, who passed away in 2024.
News of Weir’s passing made him an instant trending topic across social media, as millions of fans rushed to pay tribute.
Our thoughts go out to Bob Weir’s loved ones during this difficult time.
Bob Weir Cause of Death: Grateful Dead Founding Member Was 78 was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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