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Born January 11, 1971, in New York City, Mary J. Blige was named by ​Billboard magazine in 2010 as the most successful female R&B artist of the past 25 years. Beginning her solo career in 1992 under the direction of Uptown Records president Andre Harrell and A&R Director Sean “Puffy Combs, she has sold over 50 million albums and 25 million singles worldwide and won nine Grammy Awards. She has collaborated with a wide range of artists, including Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Sting, U2, Elton John, George Michael, Maroon 5, Andrea Bocelli, Jay-Z, Nas, 50 Cent, Common, Lil Wayne, T....

Jump to RecipeWe love lemons and using them as many ways as we can imagine, which makes this super easy Microwave Lemon Curd an everyday hit! This is such a popular and easy lemony treat to whip up, you’ll have no excuse not to find a million ways to use this tangy deliciousness! This creamy, lemony Microwave Lemon Curd is one of our favorite cake fillings (and so super in cupcakes)!...

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. New Platinum Card designs are now available.Few cards carry the cachet of The Platinum Card® from American Express. It’s hard not to notice its flash — or its heft at a whopping 18.6 grams thanks to the fact that it’s made of metal — when you whip it out of your wallet to pay for something.(Photo by The Points Guy)While the card has undergone many design tweaks since its inception, these changes have mostly been trivial, sticking to that classic metallic look familiar to most of us....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The cheapest hotel rates in New York City regularly start at over $200, so imagine my surprise when I found rooms available at one of the city’s newest hotels, Marriott’s Moxy Times Square, for just $110 on the one night I needed a room.I decided to book it mostly because of the price point, the central location and the fact that Marriott Rewards is one of my main loyalty programs....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.If you’ve been looking to give your Delta SkyMiles account a boost but have been held back by Amex’s once-per-lifetime rule, you may be in luck: Amex has been sending out targeted offers with no lifetime language. That means if you’ve previously received a welcome bonus for a card like the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, you won’t be barred from getting it again – assuming you were targeted for one of these offers....

Definition: A fermata is an articulation mark that allows a note or chord to be held for as long as desired. A fermata may also be considered a tempo command. A fermata is written upside down below the staff if it affects a lower plane of action (see top staff in image). If a fermata is written over a barline, there will be a pause between the measures. Also Known As:...

Over the course of only four ’80s albums, former progressive rock band turned rock balladeers Journey churned out an impressive array of hit singles and prime album tracks. Almost all are worthy of praise, but it’s also notable that a handful of these tunes have not only withstood the test of time but stand up well to focused scrutiny. The best of the best of Journey may be up for debate, but the fact that the band still matters as a key arena rock prototype has by now become a matter of certainty....

April Fools’ Day is a favorite of many fathers and kids. It is a time to get a little crazy and have some good natured fun. Many dads have fond memories of the times their children surprised them with an April Fools’ prank. One dad reported that his favorite was his kids putting a rubber band around the spray nozzle on the kitchen sink so when he turned on the faucet for a glass of water, he got a full spray to the belly....

It takes a special kind of woman to choose and marry a passive-aggressive man. The woman who marries the passive aggressive man was taught in her family of origin to accept a high level of frustration for a minimal level of love and caring. What does that mean? How about we use me as an example. When I was a child my father was constantly withdrawing from my mother. He was an alcoholic who found it easier to deal with problems by drinking....

You have more than Agatha Christie to thank if you immediately think “Orient Express” when someone brings up the notion of luxury train travel (preferably sans murder).The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express still runs today thanks to travel company Belmond (formerly known as Orient Express Hotels). The luxury train operates between a variety of cities, including Paris and Istanbul, and will set passengers back a hefty penny: A five-night voyage between the two cities next August costs over $36,000 for a double occupancy historic cabin, Belmond’s entry-level offering aboard the VSOE....

If you’re an adrenaline seeker and plan to visit Portugal at some point, there’s a new bridge with your name on it. But fair warning – you might not want to look down.The 516 Arouca, which opens on Monday, is the longest pedestrian bridge in the world at nearly 1,700 feet. It’s located in Aveiro, Portugal (roughly an hour from Porto) and is 575 feet from the ground.A website for the bridge says visitors will have a view of the Paiva Canyon and Aguieiras Waterfalls, which are part of UNESCO’s Arouca World Geopark....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.If you love to eat, The Infatuation’s EEEEEATSCON food festival might just be the best day of the year.For the second year in a row, the restaurant recommendation site and community is hosting this year’s EEEEEATSCON in New York City (the first three were in Santa Monica) on Oct. 5 and 6 at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Today I want to share a story from TPG reader Matt, who used a variety of rewards to travel with his wife to Oahu and the Big Island:My wife and I started planning our babymoon to Hawaii in September, shortly after we found out we’re expecting our first child. Having been to Kauai and Maui for our honeymoon six years ago, we thought it would be nice to visit Oahu and the Big Island this time....

American Airlines is rethinking its approach to business travel with new refundable fares launching next year.The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier unveiled a new “Main Select” product on Tuesday, which will be available in key business markets, including the Northeast shuttle routes, with expanded benefits.The “Main Select” fare will offer a fully refundable ticket along with a handful of other perks, including priority Group 4 boarding and check-in, complimentary access to extra-legroom Main Cabin Extra seats and free same-day flight changes....

Blueberry pie bars are loaded with blueberry pie filling and topped with a drizzle of a sweet vanilla glaze. They are great for any occasion or get-together! In fact, once you serve these tasty dessert bars, everyone will want to know how to make them! Easy Blueberry Pie Bars Recipe If you are looking for an incredibly easy dessert to whip up for a large crowd, these blueberry pie bars are just the thing!...

Jump to Recipe Chicken casseroles are an easy way to feed the whole family and many of them can be made in advance to save even more time! Baking everything in one dish means less cleanup, too! Just take a look at these incredible casserole dinners and you might find a new family favorite recipe for busy weeknights! Best Chicken Casserole Recipes Just about everyone has a family-favorite chicken casserole they remember from growing up....

These incredibly easy-to-make boiled potatoes combine tender, tasty baby potatoes tossed with melted butter and seasoning staples! The short list of ingredients imparts maximum flavor with a practically effortless cooking method! The easiest, most delicious potatoes that complement any dish! Potatoes are a staple of many cuisines around the world and with good reason. They’re incredibly diverse and pair well with virtually anything. Plus, they’re super affordable and readily available. That’s a combination that I love!...

When you first meet a potential new friend, you’ll want to have a conversation that helps you get an idea of their personality and what makes them tick. Finding out more about them will help you determine if this person is a good friendship fit in your life. While you don’t want to grill a new friend, you do want to ask thoughtful questions. Here are a few. “What do you like to do for fun?...

Jump to Recipe This tasty Crab Egg Drop Soup is a stepped up version of the popular Chinese restaurant egg drop soup! It’s so much better than any takeout soup you can get, and an extremely easy soup to make!! Delicious crab egg drop soup takes the popular Chinese restaurant soup to an amazingly tasty new level! Crab Egg Drop Soup Recipe {with Asparagus Spears} One of my husband’s favorite parts of having Chinese food is ordering egg drop soup, and he always requests it at home too....

Jump to RecipeCreamy Ham and Pea Pasta is the deliciously perfect use for leftover ham! This hearty family meal combines tender chunks of ham with fettuccine and peas in a cheesy white sauce that everyone loves! It’s a quick and easy pasta dinner to make, either on the stove top or in your crock pot! Looking for more great recipe ideas to use up your leftover ham? Try my deluxe leftover ham casserole with broccoli and cheese and my creamy ham chowder!...