Mary J. Blige performs onstage
Who: Queen of Soul, Mary J. Blige headlined a mini concert at Avalon, Hollywood on Friday night as part of the (BELVEDERE) RED pre-Grammy party. Celebs like Malin Akerman, Sophia Bush, Forest Whitaker, Paris Hilton, Kelis, Natasha Bedingfield, and Sheila E. all showed up to support Belvedere’s commitment to fighting AIDS/HIV in Africa.
What: They don’t call her the “Queen of Soul” for nothing. Mary J. took over the stage with confidence in a one shouldered leather top, black leggings, thigh high leather boots and retro chic hair. With a booming voice that reverberated through out the entire room, the R&B superstar sang her heart out on hits like “No More Drama” and “You Bring Me Joy.” As a special tribute to (RED), the Hip Hop icon performed a rendition of Bono’s “One.”
When: Friday, February 9th, 2012
Where: Avalon, Hollywood
Mary J. Blige arrives at the Belvedere RED Pre-Grammys Party
Actor Forest Whitaker and singer Mary J. Blige attend the after party for the Belvedere RED Pre-Grammys Party with Mary J Blige held at Avalon
Sophia Bush arrives at the Belvedere RED Pre-Grammys Party with Mary J Blige held at Avalon
Chelsea Handler also came out to support
Malin Akerman arrives at the event
Natasha Bedingfield also attended the event
Notable: Free Belvedere infused cocktails spiced up the party mood and you can get in on the action too. Below are a few recipes from the night’s most served drinks.
(BELVEDERE)RED Crimson Squeeze
1.5 oz (BELVEDERE) RED
3 oz Pomegranate juice
3 oz Fever Tree Ginger Ale
Build in a highball glass over cubed ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge
Belvedere Pink Mojito
1.5 oz Belvedere Pink Grapefruit
½ grapefruit juice
½ simple syrup
Handful fresh mint
Build over crushed ice. Garnish with a pink grapefruit slice and a
sprig of mint
Belvedere St Clements
1.5 oz Belvedere Citrus
3 oz San Pellegrino Aranciata
Build over cubed ice into a highball glass. Garnish with an orange
and a lemon slice
(BELVEDERE) RED Crush
1.5 oz (BELVEDERE) RED
Handful chopped strawberries
3 oz Fever tree Tonic
Build over cubed ice into a highball and garnish with chopped strawberries