Mary J. Blige shined in this red ensemble at the 3rd annual Variety’s Power of Women Event presented by Lifetime at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills yesterday. The R&B icon is preparing for a chart showdown with Rihanna as both of their albums are scheduled to be released on November 21st.

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