Sheria Na Mavazi!

Mary was entertained by R&B legend Anita Baker. Mary's audition tape for Uptown MCA contained a version of Anita's "Caught Up In The Rapture."

Stylist June Ambrose was there and she snapped this shot of herself with Taraji P. Henson, Angie Martinez and others.

Here's what the invitation looked like.

And the gold blinging cake was matched by the bling in Mary's jewels which you can see in the side profile.

The Queen Of Hip-Hop-Soul Turns 40 With A Surprise Birthday Bash.

Mary J. Blige, The Queen of Hip-Hop and Soul music was surprised with a 40th birthday party attended by Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Ne-Yo, Diddy, Russell Simmons, Kevin Liles, Lyor Cohen, LL Cool J, June Ambrose, Angie Martinez, Taraji P. Henson and others.
We hear Mary J. Blige's birthday party had an elegant Moroccan Theme with belly dancers floating around the room.
Looks like the party was a fab night. We will post additional pics as they emerge.