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Mariah Carey, Cher, and Mary J. Blige are among the 15 nominees for the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, alongside artists like Ozzy Osbourne, Sade, and A Tribe Called Quest. The inductees will be announced in late April, with the ceremony set to take place in the fall and stream live on Disney+.
The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee list is dominated by female icons such as Cher, Mariah Carey, and Mary J. Blige, alongside classic rock, hip-hop, and funk/soul musicians. The inductees will be announced in late April, with the ceremony set to take place in Cleveland and stream live on Disney+. Notable first-time nominees include Cher, Carey, Sade, and Ozzy Osbourne, while the Dave Matthews Band won the fan vote. Cher recently expressed her feelings of being snubbed by the Rock Hall for many years, stating that she wouldn't change her mind about it.
Mary J. Blige rejoins the Lovers & Friends Festival lineup and is moved to a headliner position above Gwen Stefani, just a day after stating her inclusion was an error due to a scheduling conflict. The festival's official page initially confirmed her performance, then backtracked, leading to confusion. Blige, who recently hinted at new music and a new relationship, is set to perform at the festival in Las Vegas on May 4.
Mary J. Blige attended the final show of Usher's Las Vegas residency, where they appeared to play wrestle on stage. They were joined by model Chanel Iman, who took photos of the two. Blige wore a patterned top and stockings, while Usher opted for a leather jacket. The singers have collaborated in the past, and Usher was featured on Blige's tracks "Shake Down" and "Need Love." Blige's album "Good Morning Gorgeous" received multiple Grammy nominations.
P!nk revealed in a resurfaced interview that Mary J. Blige brutally rejected her request for a collaboration when she approached her at the Soul Train Awards. P!nk respected Blige's honesty and admired her for not pretending to be interested. Social media users speculated on the reasons behind the rejection, with some suggesting it was due to P!nk's attempt to adopt an urban image at the time. Blige is known for being selective with collaborations and has had successful partnerships with artists like Ja Rule and Method Man.
P!nk revealed in a resurfaced interview that Mary J. Blige brutally rejected her request for a collaboration early in her career. P!nk approached Blige in her trailer during the Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, but Blige simply said "No." P!nk respected Blige's honesty and noted that many people would have pretended to be interested. Blige is known for being selective with collaborations, and some social media users speculated that she may not have liked P!nk's music or authenticity at the time.