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Mary J. Blige Signs Lifetime Deal, First Film Debuts February

1/6/2026

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Mary J. Blige has signed a three-picture deal with Lifetime to continue her collaboration, after three successful Lifetime films reaching over 6.1 million viewers.
The first film, Mary J. Blige Presents Be Happy, will premiere on February 7.
Gabourey Sidibe directs Be Happy in her directorial debut.
The cast includes Tisha Campbell, Mekhi Phifer, and Russell Hornsby.
The film is produced by Blige’s Blue Butterfly Productions and other partners.

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Story summary

Mary J. Blige has signed a three-picture deal with Lifetime to continue her collaboration, after three successful Lifetime films reaching over 6.1 million viewers.
The first film, Mary J. Blige Presents Be Happy, will premiere on February 7.
Gabourey Sidibe directs Be Happy in her directorial debut.
The cast includes Tisha Campbell, Mekhi Phifer, and Russell Hornsby.
The film is produced by Blige’s Blue Butterfly Productions and other partners.