Mary J. Blige is not pregnant after all. According to Marie Claire, a story featured in the magazine’s May issue congratulating Blige and husband, Kendu Isaacs on their first child was an error. “In the May issue of Marie Claire, we erroneously reported that Mary J. Blige is expecting a baby with her husband this summer,” the magazine wrote in a statement late last week. “This is not the case and we apologise for any upset or offence this may have caused.” In related news, Mary J Blige is booked to appear at both the Essence Music Festival and Lilith Fair tour this summer. The latter of the two, Lilith, will run throughout the summer with Blige joining acts including Erykah Badu and Jill Scott on select dates (more on that story here…).
Mary J Blige has been a powerhouse in the music industry for decades, but recently her personal life was thrust into the spotlight. After reports surfaced that she was pregnant with her fifth child, fans were surprised and eager to learn more. However, it turns out that those reports were false — not only is Mary J Blige not pregnant afterall, but an apology from the magazine that ran the story has been issued.
This news comes as a shock to many of Mary’s devoted fans who had begun speculating about the possibility of another addition to their favorite singer’s family. While there certainly isn’t anything wrong with having children later in life, it appears that this time around at least, any potential baby plans have been put on hold.
So what does this mean for Mary? It could be an opportunity for her to focus solely on herself and continue paving her own path as one of R&B’s most influential female vocalists. In any case, readers will want to stay tuned to see how Mary responds — now that we know it wasn’t true that she was expecting after all!
Rumors Debunked
Rumors have been swirling that Mary J. Blige was expecting a child, but it has now been debunked. The magazine who originally reported the news issued an apology for running the story without verifying facts.
It all started when Life & Style Magazine ran a headline claiming the singer and actress was pregnant with her fifth child. However, this information had not come from any official sources or confirmation from Blige herself so there were questions about its accuracy. Fans of the star expressed their doubts on social media, wondering if the speculation could be true.
In response to these rumors, both representatives for Blige and Life & Style publicly cleared up confusion by denying claims of pregnancy and issuing an apology from the publication, saying they regret reporting something that wasn’t confirmed first hand. After all is said and done, it turns out Mary J. Blige is definitely not pregnant afterall!
Public Response
Once the news broke that Mary J. Blige was not pregnant, fans of the star were relieved and expressed their relief online. Many praised her for responding to the rumors so quickly and denouncing false claims. On Twitter, one fan wrote: “Glad Mary’s reps addressed this right away! No need to spread gossip and lies.”
The singer also received support from fellow celebrities who took to social media to show their appreciation for Blige and stand in solidarity with her. Actor Gabrielle Union tweeted a message of encouragement saying “#RespectMary” while rapper Missy Elliott posted a photo of Mary on Instagram with the caption “Love & Respect You Queen!!” These messages showed just how beloved Blige is among those in Hollywood.
It goes without saying that people should think twice before believing any story or rumor about someone that hasn’t been verified by official sources first-hand. In this case, it’s great that the truth came out and everyone could move forward knowing that Mary J. Blige is not expecting a baby afterall.
Conclusion
I’m relieved that Mary J Blige is not pregnant afterall. It’s always a shame when false claims like this are made about someone, and it was especially hurtful to see such an accusation leveled at her without any proof or evidence. Thankfully, the magazine has issued an apology for their mistake and hopefully they’ll be more mindful in the future of what kind of headlines they write.
It’s also important to remember that just because something isn’t true doesn’t mean it can’t have a lasting effect on someone. Even though she wasn’t actually pregnant, I’m sure the rumors still caused some emotional pain for both Mary J Blige and her family. We should all take time to think before we spread gossip or make assumptions about people’s lives – even if it seems harmless enough at first glance.
At the end of the day though, I’m glad that there was no truth behind these unfounded rumors and that everyone involved can move forward with peace of mind. Hopefully this incident will serve as a reminder to us all: let’s check our facts twice before spreading anything that could potentially cause harm to someone else’s reputation!
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