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Article: HAPPY TO O-BLIGE; CD REVIEWS AND MUSIC HOW HER FAMILY AND GOD HELPED MARY J BLIGE BEAT THE HELL OF DRUGS AND BOOZE.(Features)
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- The Mirror (London, England)
- Article date:
- January 13, 2006
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Byline: BY GAVIN MARTIN
Holding court in an upmarket London hotel, Mary J Blige is every inch the elegant diva with the ghetto fabulous touch. Draped by her side is an expensive coat made from the fur of an exotic, possibly endangered, jungle beast.
These days Mary may be a reformed character from the drink and drug-fuelled demon of her past. But asked about her coat, the lady's reaction makes it clear that an animal rights supporter like Paul McCartney won't be joining the list of celebrities, including Sir Elton John, George Michael, Sting and Bono, who ...