Return of the ‘90s divas: Why Mary J. Blige and Gwen Stefani, back with new albums, still deserve ‘Real Love’ — no doubt!

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year of the diva.And two of the biggest female pop stars of the ’90s — Mary J. Blige and Gwen Stefani — are still keeping it relevant three decades after they first rocked the music world.Blige, 53, and Stefani, 55, are at the age when even the most indomitable divas — from Madonna and Janet Jackson to Jennifer Lopez — are in decline from their chart-topping heights and creative peaks.

But, even if they never feel the “Real Love” that they once did, both are back with new albums released Friday — Blige’s “Gratitude” and Stefani’s “Bouquet” — that show they are not ready to rest on their legendary laurels just yet.Both made their debuts in 1992: Blige as the queen of hip-hop soul with “What’s the 411?” and Stefani as the ska-punk princess of No Doubt’s self-titled set.And many hit singles, albums and tours later, both have reached major milestones: Blige is marking the 30th anniversary of her 1994 masterpiece “My Life,” while Stefani is celebrating 20 years of her 2004 solo debut “Love.

Angel. Music. Baby.”Blige is also taking a well-deserved victory lap after her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction last month.