In celebration of Black Music Month, Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, and Alicia Keys are each featured on Special Edition covers of the June 2008 issue of Essence Magazine.

Mary J. Blige announced the launch of FFAWN, the Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now. The new charity initiative is targeted toward empowering underprivileged women and girls in Yonkers, New York.

Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige talk about their “Heart of the City” Tour in this new video clip.

Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige promoted their “Heart of the City” Tour on Tavis Smiley’s PBS talk show on Thursday.

Mary J. Blige “Stay Down” Music Video

Jay-Z Mary J. Blige “You’re Welcome” Music Video

Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige promote their “Heart of the City” Tour on Friday’s Letterman.

Mary J. Blige Interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live Video

Mary J. Blige “Come To Me (Peace)” Music Video

Mary J. Blige will join Elton John for a duet during Elton’s AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party on Sunday.