er as she stepped out in a little black dress to attend a private celebration at Brooklyn Chop House in Times Square.
The 51-year-old songstress donned a one-sleeve mini dress that showed off her style and shape.
The legendary entertainer turned heads with her platinum blonde hair flowing over one shoulder in soft curls.
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Gorgeous! Mary J. Blige looked great as ever as she stepped out in a little black dress to attend a private celebration at Brooklyn Chop House in Times Square
The Bronx, NY native elevated her look with large hoop earrings and a host of platinum jewelry including a watch, rings, and bracelets.
The singer-songwriter rocked her go-to smokey eye, fluttery eyelashes, and a glossy lip.
Her dress bared one of her arms, displaying her wrap-around tattoo and it clung to her figure, gathering tighter at the waist.
Mary took her glamorous look up another notch with long, stiletto nails that were painted with elaborate designs.
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Party dress: The 51-year-old songstress donned a one-sleeve mini dress that showed off her style and shape
The entertainer bared her hot pink pedicured toes in peep-toe shoes that had a glittery multicolor design.
The Hennessy soiree took place in her native city and she rubbed shoulders with Don Pooh, the owner of the prestigious restaurant.
She also caught up with iconic New York City host and DJ Angie Martinez, who attended the event in a satin navy blue jumpsuit.
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Glamorous: The legendary entertainer turned heads with her platinum blonde hair flowing over one shoulder in soft curls; seen with Don Pooh
Blige appeared to be in great spirits during her night out, which came on the heels of news that she will be the recipient of the Icon Award at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards.
She will be recognized for her chart topping hits and for making an indelible mark on the music industry.
Mary will be be the 11th artist to receive the award and joins an elite group of musical greats including Cher, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Celine Dion, Mariah Cary and PINK.
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Camaraderie: The Hennessy soiree took place in her native city and she rubbed shoulders with Don Pooh, the owner of the prestigious restaurant
Upon learning the news the superstar posted a short video clip on Instagram writing, &#8216;It&#8217;s an honor to receive the @billboard Icon Award and perform on this year&#8217;s #BBMAs!&#8217;
&#8216;Through it all, I always one way or another gravitated back to my first love, music. To be recognized in this way at this moment, with the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards, is an incredible honor and one that I am truly humbled by.&#8217;
During her illustrious career, Blige has amassed four No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200: Share My World, Love &amp; Life, The Breakthrough and Growing Pains, as well as reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for her single Family Affair, which topped the chart for six weeks in 2001.
The U + Me artist has picked up numerous accolades and honors including the 1995 Billboard Music Award for R&amp;B album of the year. She also racked up nine awards at the 2006 Billboard ceremony.
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NYC girls: Mary caught up with iconic New York City host and DJ Angie Martinez, who attended the event in a satin navy blue jumpsuit

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Mary J. Blige, 51, turns heads in an asymmetrical black dress at private Hennessy event in New York City’s Times Square