News | Entertainment
3 Jul 2025 15:03
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Janet Jackson made a surprise appearance at the Billboard Music Awards to honour Mary J. Blige

    The pop legend took to the stage at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday night (15.05.22) to present fellow singer Mary with the Icon Award


    After stepping into the spotlight, rarely-seen star Janet was treated to a standing ovation from the adoring crowd.

    She then turned her attention to Mary and gave a touching speech in tribute to the 'Family Affair' hitmaker.

    Janet said: "Mary J. Blige represents truth. Her work has always given us comfort because she sings me, she sings you ...

    "Her work has always given us comfort because she sings me, she sings you."

    Janet then went on to reference one of Mary's most famous songs, 'No More Drama', saying: "I reminisce, but I''m not going to cry because even though sometime sit feels like everyday it rains, I've got no more drama.

    "I'm just fine with my life, my life, my life, my life in the sunshine."

    Mary then fought back tears as she thanked Janet and gave an emotional speech with nods to her family and friends.

    She said: "What an icon means to me is overcoming obstacles to accomplish the unthinkable and be widely admired for having influence over a multitude of people, and that is what I've always represented."

    Mary then joked: "I was ghetto fabulous, and I still am ... So ghetto, so fabulous, and people were threatened by that."

    The singer went on to say: "The message in my music has always been that we are not alone in our struggles. And I'm not alone now. For so long, I was searching for a real love, but I finally found my real love. And that real love is me."

    She concluded her speech by thanking her fans, saying: "I'm so grateful to have you".

    © 2025 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

     Other Entertainment News
     03 Jul: Adult film star Kylie Paige has died aged 28
     03 Jul: Tom Sandoval found it "really hard" to overcome his cheating scandal
     03 Jul: Jana Kramer has accepted jobs that challenge her "moral compass"
     03 Jul: Heidi Montag has faced an "uphill battle" in the entertainment industry
     03 Jul: Scott Porter has been surprised by the success of Ginny and Georgia
     03 Jul: Lizzo's music has helped her to navigate depression
     03 Jul: Jennifer Aniston thinks "comedy is a necessity" in life
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Coach Scott Robertson is confident he's nailing a number of objectives in naming the first All Blacks side of the year More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Consumer spending's continuing to pick up More...



     Today's News

    Boxing:
    The Gypsy King could be on the move...back into the boxing ring 14:57

    Entertainment:
    Adult film star Kylie Paige has died aged 28 14:36

    National:
    Thumbs up: good or passive aggressive? How emojis became the most confusing kind of online language 14:17

    Health & Safety:
    Princess Catherine says cancer treatment 'like a roller-coaster' 14:17

    Accident and Emergency:
    Two people are dead, and 43 missing, after a car ferry carrying 65 passengers and crew sank overnight near Indonesia's Bali 14:07

    Entertainment:
    Tom Sandoval found it "really hard" to overcome his cheating scandal 14:06

    Rugby:
    Coach Scott Robertson is confident he's nailing a number of objectives in naming the first All Blacks side of the year 13:47

    Law and Order:
    Police are investigating serious injuries suffered by a three-month-old Hutt Valley baby 13:37

    Entertainment:
    Jana Kramer has accepted jobs that challenge her "moral compass" 13:36

    Business:
    Consumer spending's continuing to pick up 13:27


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2025 New Zealand City Ltd