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Singer Mary J. Blige poses during a news conference at the announcement of nominations for the 49th Annual...
Singer Mary J. Blige poses during a news conference for the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles December 7, 2006. Blige, dubbed the "Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul" for her impassioned style, led the contenders for the Grammy Awards with eight nominations, organizers said on Thursday.REUTERS/Chris Pizzello (UNITED STATES)