On Thursday night, Mary J. Blige hit the stage at Hollywood’s Avalon Nightclub for the (BELVEDERE) RED pre-Grammy event in California (February 9). The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul’s performed many of her hit singles like “No More Drama,” “You Bring Me Joy” and a rendition of U2′s Bono’s single, “One” all of which were streamed live online. A slew of celebrities came out to attend the event and support the cause including Sheila E., Forest Whitaker, Kim Porter, Quddus, Paris Hilton, Tamar & Vincent and Kelis.
Each year, in effort to fight the AIDS/HIV epidemic, music & Belvedere Red join forces to fight for an AIDS free generation of newborns by the year 2015. Belvedere Red holds its commitment to fighting AIDS/HIV in Africa. To learn more about upcoming events and how you can join the HIV/AID movement, visit the official Belvedere Facebook Page.
Check out the video below which includes red carpet arrivals, interviews and Mary J. Blige’s exclusive performance.
Watch: Footage from Belvedere Red’s Pre-Grammy Party
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- Belvedere's John Sykes, MJB & Charles Gibb
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- Tamar & Vincent
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- Kelis & Paris Hilton
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