Mary J. Blige says she appreciates all the type phrases from followers after her title was included on the stacked lineup for this yr’s Lovers & Mates competition in Las Vegas on Could 4. Sadly, the singer stated in an Instagram Story on Thursday (Jan. 25) that was a mistake.
“I’m past humbled by the response from all of you concerning the announcement of me on Lovers & Mates Pageant,” she wrote. “Sadly my inclusion was an error as I shall be busy in preparation for my Energy of a Lady Summit only one week later! I’ve the best followers on the planet and might’t wait to see you in New York in a couple of quick months!”
Blige dropped the sizzle reel for this yr’s Energy of a Lady Summit final week, although the precise dates and lineup for this yr’s occasion haven’t but been introduced.
At press time a spokesperson for Lovers & Mates had not returned Billboard‘s request for touch upon Blige’s assertion. Supply near Blige inform Billboard that her representatives have demanded the elimination of their shopper’s title from the poster a number of instances prior to now 24 hours to no avail.
The lineup for the third version of the large present slated to happen on Could 24 on the Las Vegas Pageant Grounds options Janet Jackson, Usher (performing Confessions), Backstreet Boys, Lil Wayne (performing Tha Carter III), Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys, Nelly Furtado, Nas, Ludacris, Ciara, Nelly and lots of extra.
Final yr’s second annual Energy of a Lady Pageant and Summit in Atlanta featured Ms. Lauryn Hill, Summer season Walker, Fortunate Daye, Coco Jones and Muni Lengthy as a part of a two-night live performance occasion at State Farm Enviornment, in addition to a celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of hip-hop with Jodeci, Busta Rhymes, Jeezy, Jadakiss, Technique Man and DJ Drama.
Blige’s agent is Jim Osborne at IAG and her lawyer is Dina LaPolt.
