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Stereogum — Sam Smith’s whole life is essentially a whirlwind press tour these days, but it’s especially so this week in conjunction with the North American release of his debut album In The Lonely Hour. Wednesday, the night after he wowed the Apollo with Ma... more info

Stereogum — Harlem’s Apollo Theater is maybe the most famously intimidating venue on the face of the earth, and even if a visiting foreign next-big-thing doesn’t have to worry about the Sandman’s hook coming to get him, it sure helps if he’s got some New... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Sam Smith debuts stunning Mary J. Blige collaboration. more info

Stereogum — Mary J. Blige already lent her formidable soul swagger to an alternate version of Disclosure’s “F For You.” Now she’s teamed up with Disclosure’s pal Sam Smith for a second run through his gospel-inflected In The Lonely Hour single “Stay ... more info

TMZ — Mary J. Blige just pulled an Olivia Pope ... handling a huge chunk of her massive debt by erasing more than $900K worth of state taxes.TMZ broke the story ... Blige was hit with a tax lien last February in New Jersey. Court records had her on… ... more info

ContactMusic — Michael Jackson's 'Xscape' album will feature Justin Timberlake and Mary J Blige.The Grammy Award-winning artists are just a few of the names set to... more info

MTV.com News — Selena posts Mary J. Blige 'Work in Progress' lyrics. By Christina Garibaldi more info

MTV.com News — Festival's closing day was all the about the powerful feminine. By Mary J. DiMeglio more info

Stereogum — More like guestival amirite? Cameos dominated Coachella all weekend, but Sunday was especially saturated with them. Arcade Fire had Debbie Harry. Motorhead had Slash. Jhene Aiko had Drake and Childish Gambino. Disclosure had Mary J. Blige, Sam Smith,... more info