By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices
Queen of Hip-Hop Soul Mary J. Blige may be the queen of the Grammys (having the most nominations this year), when the ceremony airs live on Feb. 11 on CBS.
But the 'No More Drama' singer's also making synergy work with a starring role on the popular CBS drama series 'Ghost Whisperer.'
Yes.
Mary J. Blige!
Ghost Whisperer!!
Happening!!!
Blige, playing against type, will take on the role of Jackie Boyd, the coach of a high-ranked high school cheerleading team whose members are being disabled, one by one, by seemingly freak accidents in the days preceding their big cheerleading competition.
Melinda (played by the series' star Jennifer Love Hewitt) soon discovers that the vengeful spirit of a former cheerleader is behind the calamities and that a life-altering happening in Jackie's past is hindering her sincere efforts to put a stop to her team's adversities.
This is a big deal for Blige, who usual television appearances feature her singing her hit songs. While her music will be featured in the episode, she will take a bite out of the dramatic role.
Although she was rumored to have been approached to play the role of Shug Avery in the Broadway musical, 'The Color Purple,' Blige has also appeared in the Lifetime medical drama 'Strong Medicine,' 'The Jamie Foxx Show' and in the straight to DVD movie 'Prison Song.' She's been attached to an untitled Nina Simone biopic.
The episode of 'Ghost Whisperer' will air Feb. 9 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT)
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By: Afiya on 2/06/2007 12:56PM
I don't watch that show but I'll be watching when MJB makes her appearance....
Go Mary...Go Mary!!!
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By: paula gholston on 2/08/2007 6:16AM
I have followed Mary from day one. I just love here so much because she keeps it real. Everything she does is ok with me.
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By: james block on 2/08/2007 7:54AM
i love mary and all that she does. she is the only sister i know that never watered down her singing style to cross over to the pop charts. she still belts out a song with SOUL!! DO UR THANG MARY!
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By: Lorraine on 2/08/2007 8:58AM
I LOVE THE SHOW, I'LL MAKE SURE I'LL MAKE AN EXTRA EFFORT TO WATCH MARY FRIDAY.( CAN'T WAIT).
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By: Herman on 2/08/2007 9:55AM
I have to say one thing!! All praise the Queen of Hip Hop Soul. Firts off Mary is the most talented artist this year and she should be celebrated for what she has done this year. Second of all if you guys have been sleeping on this hit tv show, I urge you to check it out. it is one of the shows that actually makes sense and has been very entertaing for two seasons now. For Mary to be on this hit tv show I think will only let us further know just how talented this amazing woman of God is. We praise God for Mary!!
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By: Mr. E on 2/08/2007 10:24AM
I never watched the show before, but i will make an extra effort to watch it Friday. I love Mary J. Blige. She is the SHiiiii____. Queen of Hip Hop Soul..
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By: gayle on 2/08/2007 10:56AM
I also don't watch the show, but I'll be there for Mary. I love her.
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By: Lavette on 2/08/2007 1:42PM
You Go Mary ,You are the best Female R&B artist out And Noone compares to you! Keep your head up!
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By: Chelle the Goat on 2/08/2007 1:53PM
Ilove Mary J. Blige. I don't care what movie she plays in she got my vote. I feel like I have being nothing MJB all my life. I must say she makes wonderful music,so I know she will do great on tv. 2thumbs up Mary J.
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By: Tunisia G. on 2/08/2007 4:14PM
I have never watched that show, but my favorite artist will appear on the show I will be watching. I am a life long fan of MJB, and no matter what she does I have to have it in my collection. I never miss anything that has MJB in it. She is the greatest entertainer to me in this day and age. I love my Mary.
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