Mary J. And El Debarge at Radio City

So I went to the Mary J. Blige and El DeBarge show the other night, and to be honest, I wasn't all that excited. It's not that I don't love both _ especially Mary _ but I'd seen Mary quite a few times, and honestly, didn't think that seeing her again would be all that different from previous concerts.

But I was wrong. Even though she sang many of the same songs and had even some of the same moves, she changed things up. More importantly, the passion of Mary that lifts you up remained the same. Seeing Mary is like going to church to see your favorite pastor: It's the same messenger, but the message always stirs your soul.

Check out the highlights here:

The Yankees are WORLD CHAMPS!!!

Now, I know many of you are wondering _ what do the Yankees have to do with celeb clutter? Well, A-Rod is dating Kate Hudson, Derek Jeter is dating some C-list actress and shoot, most of them are more famous than your average celeb anyway. Plus, there was major star power rooting for the Yanks, from Jay-Z and Alicia Keys to Mary J ... who did a great job with the national anthem in the decisive Game 6 victory. She set the winning tone ... check it out!!