Mary J. Blige Announces First Las Vegas Residency

Mary J. Blige, the Grammy-winning Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, announced her first Las Vegas residency on January 12, 2026, the day after her 55th birthday, promising fans a theatrical celebration of her life and music at Dolby Live at Park MGM.

The 10-date run, titled Mary J. Blige My Life, My Story, begins May 1, 2026, with performances scheduled for May 1, 2, 6, 8 and 9, followed by a second stint on July 10, 11, 15, 17 and 18. All shows start at 8 p.m. local time. Blige described the residency as a long-held dream, blending her iconic hits with narrative elements to connect with supporters worldwide. "I've been so excited to announce this Vegas residency," she said in a statement. "Creating a show like this has been something I've always wanted to do. It's a chance to get my fans together from all over different cities, states and countries to experience something together. My Life, My Story will be just that with some surprises for my fans that have been there through it all. See you in May!"

During an appearance on the Today Show, Blige elaborated on the production, noting it would incorporate actors and actresses to narrate her journey through song. "It's going to be done more...