E-mail a friendDecember 26, 2005
Former Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry weighs in on the escalating tension over the war in Iraq. The "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul," Mary J. Blige, discusses her new lifestyle and new album, "Breakthrough."
Sen. John Kerry
Sen. John Kerry
In his '04 presidential bid, Democratic presidential candidate and junior Massachusetts Senator John Kerry was stereotyped as a liberal, and his initial support of the resolution on Iraq wasn't popular among some in his Party. Since his defeat, Kerry has focused his efforts on several Senate committees, including Foreign Relations and Finance. He's also established a political action committee, Keeping America's Promise. In polls during '05, Kerry is a leading candidate for his Party's '08 nomination.
Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige
Three-time Grammy winner Mary J. Blige has been dubbed the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul. Mixing urban style with soul, the outspoken artist has had a hit-filled career. She sang in her church choir at age 7 and, later, took solace in music during rough times in the Yonkers' (NY) projects. Blige cut her first demo in a mall and released her first album, 'What's the 411'—a play on the Directory Assistance operator job she held before becoming a singer—to critical acclaim. 'Growing Pains' is her eighth studio CD.