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Mary J. Blige embarked on several live performances and appearances to promote the release of The Breakthrough. Blige performed with rapper The Game during his performance of "Hate It or Love It" at the BET Awards on June 28, 2005. Blige sung a medley of "You're All I Need To Get By" with Method Man, "I'm Goin' Down", "Real Love", and "Can't Hide From Luv" on BET's 25 Strong: The BET Silver Anniversary Special in October 2005. In November 2005, Blige was honored with the V LEGEND AWARD at 2005 Vibe Awards. On December 21, 2005, Blige was interviewed and performed on The Tyra Banks Show, singing a rendition of "Can't Hide From Luv". Blige sung a medley of "Family Affair", "Can't Hide From Luv", and "Be Without You" on New Year's Eve with Carson Daly on December 31, 2005. . On February 8, 2006 Blige performed "One" with U2 at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards. Blige performed "Be Without You" and "Enough Cryin" on Saturday Night Live in April 2006. Blige sung a medley of "Be Without You" and "Enough Cryin" at the 2006 BET Awards, where she won two awards for Best Female R&B Artist and Video of the Year on June 27, 2006. [circular reference] Blige embarked on The Breakthrough Experience Tour from July 14, 2006 to September 10, 2006. Letoya Luckett and Jaheim were opening acts during the tour. On December 4, 2006, Blige performed "Enough Cryin" and "Take Me As I Am" at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards, where she won nine awards. At the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, on February 11, 2007, Blige performed "Be Without You". She won three awards during the ceremony.

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