L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Don't mess with a recently recovered woman on the dance floor. That's the lesson to be learned on "I Feel Good," a supple, piano-sprinkled song about a lady showing off her moves, telling the smack talkers to back off so... more info

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Mary J. Blige's willingness to bare her sometimes-tortured inner self via powerful music has ensured her reign over hip-hop soul. more info

USA Today Music — Mary J. Blige's willingness to bare her sometimes-tortured inner self via powerful music has ensured her reign over hip-hop soul. more info

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The Independent — The touring music festival, Lilith Fair, which highlights women musicians from around the world, will be resurrected in 2010, after a hiatus since its successful three-year run, 1997-1999. Co-founded by Sarah McLachlan, who will perform, Mary J. Bli... more info

AllHipHop — Queen Latifah and Mary J. Blige will be among 4 esteemed honorees next March at Essence’s third annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon.   The event recognizes women of color who’ve made strong impacts in the entertainment industry. ... more info

MTV.com News — 'American Idol' runner-up also cracks jokes on 'Chelsea Lately' Wednesday night.By Jocelyn Vena Adam Lambert performs "Whadaya Want From Me" on So You Think You Can Dance's Wednesday finale Photo: Mathieu Young/ FOX The season-six finale o... more info

MTV.com News — Young Money, J. Cole, Wale and Pill are other up-and-comers living up to their promise in 2009.By Shaheem Reid Drake and Young Money Photo: Young Money/Cash Money Shout out to all the new artists we introduced you to this year such as Youn... more info

The Late Greats — Around The Family Straw house, we are anxiously awaiting Santa Claus. The tree is trimmed and the stockings are hung. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer is read every night. And the song below is listened to get us going in the morning. An uptempo number... more info