Singer Mary J. Blige poses with her star on the Hollywood Walk of FameGrammy-winning soul singer Mary J. Blige -- who has earned critical acclaim and award nominations for her acting debut in last year's "Mudbound" -- celebrated her 47th birthday Thursday by getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. "I am so grateful, and I say that with confidence and not arrogance," she told the crowd gathered for the star unveiling ceremony. ""Dee Rees called me and gave me a job and put my life back in motion with 'Mudbound,'" Blige said. "Rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, who helped launch Blige's career and produced most of her first album, was on hand to congratulate her. "Blige gushed about Combs, saying he helped keep her going in the hard times.

Source: Egypt Today January 12, 2018 03:33 UTC