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Mary J. Bligeis stepping into a new chapter, and she says it's been a long time coming.

After more than three decades in music, theGrammy-winningartist is headlining her first-ever Las Vegas residency, a milestone she describes as both earned and deeply personal.

Speaking with ABC News' Robin Roberts, Blige called the moment a reflection of her journey.

"It's just time, you know? I'm where I'm supposed to be. I'm doing what I'm supposed to do. And I didn't give up," she said in the interview, which aired on"Good Morning America"Wednesday.

Known as the "Queen of Hip-HopSoul," Blige has long turned her personal struggles into powerful music.

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From heartbreak to healing, her songs have resonated across generations, something she says still humbles her today.

"What I was trying to do was get myself through tough times," she said. "I had no idea I was getting other people through their tough times."

Fans often tell her that her music helped save their lives, she said, a sentiment that keeps her grounded.

"It keeps me humble to hear people say, 'Mary, your music saved my life,'" she said.

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Her ability to channel vulnerability into art has been a defining trait of her career, particularly with albums like 1994's "My Life," which she still performs today. But she said revisiting those songs isn't always easy.

"'Not Gon' Cry' is always heavy. Even 'My Life' is heavy," she said. "When I perform any song from the 'My Life' album, it's heavy. Really dark times."

Now, Blige is bringing that emotional journey to the stage with her "My Life, My Story" residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas.

The show features some of her most beloved hits, guiding audiences through the highs and lows that shaped her career. It's a mix of celebration and reflection -- one she says audiences will feel deeply.

"They're gonna have fun. They're gonna dance. They might cry," she said.

Opening night included a standout moment, when Blige invited a fan onstage to join her signature "Mary Bop" dance -- a move she says was inspired by her roots growing up in Yonkers, New York.

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Finding peace and looking ahead

Beyond the music, Blige said her current chapter is defined by growth and peace.

"I'm not mad at anyone," she said. "I forgave everybody that did whatever they did and moved on ... and now my life is elevating, because I just choose peace. Peace is, you know, not something we find, it's something we choose."

That mindset, she said, has helped her embrace this moment in her career -- one she sees as the reward for years of hard work.

"The next chapter is just enjoying the fruits of my labor," she added. "This residency is the fruit. This is what I've worked for. This is what I've earned. And I'm here."

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Brandi Glanville has reignited her dormant feud with musician LeAnn Rimes.

Key Points

• The pair first beefed after Glanville accused then-husband Eddie Cibrian of cheating on her with Rimes, whom he married in 2011.

• Though Glanville and Rimes claimed they reconciled in 2022, Glanville published a disparaging post about Rimes to social media amid rumors the singer is joining the cast of RHOBH.

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Nearly two decades since infidelity allegations first put them in each other's crosshairs, and four years since they officially announced a truce, Glanville has reawakened her feud with Rimes.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsalum addressed percolating rumors that Rimes might be joining the cast of the reality institution she left in 2015 with a vicious social media post on Wednesday.

"I hope it's true aboutRHOBHI mean she got everything else of mine," Glanvillewrote on X. "Husband,kids,boobs, bronco, random illnesses she might as well just be a housewife and finish it off once and for all."

The as–yet–entirely unsubstantiated rumor that Rimes may be joining the cast of the Bravo reality series originated where many entirely unsubstantiated rumors originate: on gossip blog DeuxMoi.

"Would you like to see LeAnn onThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills?" DeuxMoi asked its 2.3 millionInstagramfollowers on Monday. The account shared a recent photo of Rimes with the following text overlaid: "LeAnn Rimes' name has started circulating in casting conversations for the next season ofThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."

Glanville didn't just swipe at Rimes on X amid the circulation of the rumor; sheshared a Cheatsheet.com storyrecapping its spread.

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A source familiar with the matter tellsEntertainment Weeklythat Rimes is not in talks to joinRHOBH. EWhas reached out to representatives for Glanville, Rimes, and NBC Universal, Bravo's parent company, for comment.

Cibrian and Glanville married in 2001 after years of dating and share two sons. In 2008, the actor appeared in the filmNorthern Lightswith Rimes, and in 2009,Us Weeklypublished a reportalleging that Cibrian cheated on Glanville with his costar during the shoot.

Glanville separated from Cibrian following that allegation and the revelation thathe also cheatedwith futureVanderpump Rulesstar Scheana Shay. Cibrian and Glanville's divorce finalized in 2010, the same year that Rimes and her then-husband, Dean Sheremet, also sought a divorce.

By 2011, Cibrian and Rimes were married, with the country singeradmitting to and justifying the affairto Robin Roberts: "It happens every day to so many people... And I if I take away my album sales, my words, and you have just another couple. You had two couples whose marriages didn't work who really stumbled upon each other and fell in love."

The Cibrian-Rimes affair and ensuing relationship were major plot points across Glanville's run onRHOBH, which stretched from 2011–2015. Glanvillelooked backon discovering the affair in 2021, writing, "There was video footage of them kissing over the table. It was devastating. I went straight home, passed out in my closet, cried and cried... He tried to convince me it wasn't real but I knew it was over."

But in 2018, Glanville appeared tomake peace with Cibrian and Rimes, citing the new couple's kids' relationship with her and Cibrian's kids, saying, "The kids love when we're all together, and it's so obvious."

In 2022, Rimes shared thatthe truce was going strong, enthusing, "I love her! I mean I do. I love her. We get along very well.... We are connected through the boys, and we have great respect for one another."

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Kate, the Princess of Wales, stepped out Wednesday in support of The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood ahead of a planned international trip, her first since being diagnosed with cancer.

The Princess of Wales helpedlauncha guide to children's social and emotional development at the University of East London and met with students, families and researchers.

Her Wednesday visit comes ahead of a scheduled solo trip to Italy next week, her first since she revealed hercancer diagnosispublicly in 2024.

The last time Kate traveled outside of the U.K. on a solo trip was to Denmark in 2022.

Kensington Palace announced in a press release this week that Kate will travel to Reggio Emilia, Italy, from May 13-14 to support The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood and the organization's efforts to expand outside of the United Kingdom.

The organization, which focuses on supporting early childhood development, was founded by the princess in 2021.

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The palace said in the press release that the organization chose the Northern Italian city of Reggio Emilia because it is known for its "approach to early childhood education," which "places relationships, environment and community at the centre of a child's development, and is widely respected for creating nurturing, creative and responsive learning environments."

Kate is expected to meet with educators, parents, children and community leaders while in Reggio Emilia.

"The Princess is very much looking forward to visiting Italy next week and seeing first-hand how the Reggio Emilia approach creates environments where nature and loving human relationships come together to support children's development," a palace spokesperson said in part.

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Kate first went public with her cancer diagnosis in March 2024, one month after her father-in-law, King Charles III, announced his own cancer diagnosis publicly.

Kate has not revealed the type of cancer with which she was diagnosed or the type of treatment she underwent, except to say she underwent "a course of preventative chemotherapy," at the advice of her medical team.

In January 2025, she announced she was in remission and would make a gradual return to her royal duties. She has since taken on a number of public events and official outings, most recently stepping out at aSt. Patrick's Day paradein Aldershot, England.