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Mary J. Blige’s ‘For My Fans’ tour arrives in Tampa this weekend

New stuff like ‘Don’t Fuck Up’ is in the setlist, but most of the show is bonafide hits.

by Ray Roa February 5, 2025March 26, 2025

New stuff like ‘Don’t Fuck Up’ is in the setlist, but most of the show is bonafide hits.

Music

Photos: Jeezy, Mary J. Blige and more play Miami’s Funk Fest 2022

by Ray Roa January 3, 2023

Music

Photos from Mary J. Blige and Nas playing Tampa’s MidFlorida Amphitheatre

by CL Staff July 14, 2019

Music

An interview with Chaka Khan: Life, career, and her ongoing love affair with music

The “Queen of Funk” chats with CL leading into her Friday concert at Mahaffey Theater.

by Gabe Echazabal November 11, 2015April 3, 2025

Music

This Sunday in live music: Beech Creeps, Mary J. Blige & more

A look at some concerts happening this Sun., Nov. 8

by Leilani Polk and Andrea McCray November 8, 2015August 8, 2024

Music

New Music Tuesday! (December 2): Wu-Tang Clan, AC/DC, Mary J. Blige & more

Releases out this week; audio included.

by Leilani Polk December 2, 2014August 17, 2023

Music

Jingle these bells: Holiday albums for your Yuletide playlist

A range of seasonal sounds from pop to punk rock to psychedelia; playlist included

by Leilani Polk and Carol Currie November 14, 2013October 14, 2022

Music

Swinging vintage jazz and country blues by Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade at Ella’s + more concerts this week.

Tampa Bay’s live music offerings, March 15-21.

by Leilani Polk March 15, 2012June 14, 2025

Music

New Music Monday — and Tuesday! (Nov. 21-22)

Rihanna, Willie Nelson, Kate Bush, Sunbears! + more (w/audio & video!)

by Leilani Polk November 21, 2011June 5, 2022

Music

Lilith Fair revival headed to Tampa with Mary J. Blige, Emmylou Harris, Cat Power and more + the latest additions

by Matthew Spencer March 9, 2010January 10, 2024

Music

Late night music, Sept. 21-26: Monsters of Folk, Snow Patrol, U2 and more (+ video of Yeah Yeah Yeahs & Rufus Wainwright)

by Leilani Polk September 21, 2009June 5, 2022

Late Night Music, June 8-13: Mos Def, Green Day, and more

by Leilani Polk June 8, 2009August 3, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Recapping a few nights in D.C. for the inauguration

by Cooper Levey-baker January 22, 2009August 3, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

“We Are One”: Battle of the megastars

by David Warner January 19, 2009June 5, 2022

Preparations for Obama inauguration ramp up as Tuesday draws near

by Stephen Hammill January 16, 2009June 5, 2022

Music

Mary J. Blige and Robin Thicke perfom at Ford Amphitheatre

by Wade Tatangelo October 8, 2008March 13, 2025