By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices
Queen of Hip-Hop Soul Mary J. Blige may be the queen of the Grammys (having the most nominations this year), when the ceremony airs live on Feb. 11 on CBS.
But the 'No More Drama' singer's also making synergy work with a starring role on the popular CBS drama series 'Ghost Whisperer.'
Yes.
Mary J. Blige!
Ghost Whisperer!!
Happening!!!
Blige, playing against type, will take on the role of Jackie Boyd, the coach of a high-ranked high school cheerleading team whose members are being disabled, one by one, by seemingly freak accidents in the days preceding their big cheerleading competition.
Melinda (played by the series' star Jennifer Love Hewitt) soon discovers that the vengeful spirit of a former cheerleader is behind the calamities and that a life-altering happening in Jackie's past is hindering her sincere efforts to put a stop to her team's adversities.
This is a big deal for Blige, who usual television appearances feature her singing her hit songs. While her music will be featured in the episode, she will take a bite out of the dramatic role.
Although she was rumored to have been approached to play the role of Shug Avery in the Broadway musical, 'The Color Purple,' Blige has also appeared in the Lifetime medical drama 'Strong Medicine,' 'The Jamie Foxx Show' and in the straight to DVD movie 'Prison Song.' She's been attached to an untitled Nina Simone biopic.
The episode of 'Ghost Whisperer' will air Feb. 9 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT)
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1. I don't watch that show but I'll be watching when MJB makes her appearance....
Go Mary...Go Mary!!!
Afiya at 12:56PM on Feb 6th 2007