Power: Book II, a book, and now a two-part series titled The Wine Down. Yesterday evening at the 40/40 Club, Mary J. Blige gave her private screening of The Winddown. Her The Wine Down, the first episode airing tonight on BET and her second following March 8, is a primetime talk show hosted by her reigning R&B queen.
Before the show premiered, I sat down with Mary for a pre-winddown and talked about the history of the show and what to expect from the upcoming episodes. Her printed Versace two-piece, in an evocative lime green, turned heads.
The idea was developed during the initial quarantine of the pandemic. Mary became concerned about what people were feeling, the heavy drinking, and the abuse that happened during this time. She quickly turned her concerns into her actions and when she decided to create a platform for artists to express themselves visually, social, despite what was shown in her media and television, said the legendary artist.
The Wine Down is set to feature her girlfriends and people she admires, and Mary explores topics such as sex, love, and business in a safe way to listen and accept their truths. hosting a space. Along with creating a safe environment for her guests, The Wine Down follows her Lebron James formula. shop, if the audience member does not exist. “The goal is to build trust.” As a listener and storytelling advocate, not only in The Wine Down space, but within Mary, she gives interviewees room for embarrassing moments and moments. said he “feels ready for a punch or two.” emphasized Mary. She plans to be in the writers’ room to make sure the questions are safe for anyone she shares with. I would like to avoid it.
Join us for tomorrow’s BET on The Wine Down to see not just who Mary is talking to, but what they have to say.
Text: Jody White
Editor: René Bou