R&B singer, Mary J. Blige, announced on Good Morning America that she has earned her GED and will be part of Howard University’s class of 2014. RELATED STORIES Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige & Alicia Keys To Perform At Essence Music Festival Mary J. Blige Opens Center For Abused Women In Yonkers http://cdn1.newsone.com/external/js/gallery/579935//

Mary J Blige appeared on Good Morning America today as part of their summer concert series. The singer revealed that she received an honorary degree from Howard University.

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Celebs were out in full force last night in NYC, as everyone celebrate the 2010 NBA draft. Everyone wanted to party with the #1 draft pick John Wall, who went to the Washington Wizards.

Today marks the 68th anniversary of the birth of one of black music’s greatest songwriters, Curtis Mayfield.

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Stars flocked to the Met’s annual Costume Institute Gala last night! Check out the fab gowns on the red carpet and see hottest celebs below:

Another day, another marriage on the rocks…I’m hearing that my girl MJB and her husband Kendu Isaacs are having some marital issues. According to mediatakeout.com, Mary was recently photographed crying and having a “heated” conversation with someone on the other end of the phone,(I;m thinking it was Kendy). Here’s what they’re saying: What was the […]

Alicia Keys, the Black Eyed Peas, Mary J. Blige, Joss Stone, and more chipped in to help raise money and awareness for HIV/AIDS on Wednesday’s “Idol Gives Back” telethon. Mary rocked out to Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” with an all-star band including Travis Barker, Randy Jackson, and Orianthi. Alicia performed “Un-thinkable” and “Empire State […]

Watch the founder of FFAWN go back to Yonkers chronicling her journey from the hardships in the projects to the fame and success she enjoys today.

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It’s the last day of New York fashion week and celebs are still out and about enjoying the new looks from top designers.

BET held it’s SOS Saving Ourselves: Help For Haiti telethon last night at the American Airlines in Miami. The event was broadcast on BET, VH1, MTV and Centric with hopes to raise millions for the victims of the Haiti Earthquake.

Check out Mary J. Blige's tribute to Diddy at last night's BET Honors! She goes back to those "What's the 411" and "My Life" days!