The BET Awards 2014 are nigh. And with the nominations for Urban entertainment’s biggest calendar night still generating buzz, attention now turns to who’ll be taking to the stage come June 29th.

Today saw the network announce the first batch of names.

Details below…

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While her current single ‘Walk It Out’ struggles to find footing on the Hot 100, Grammy-winning R&B diva Jennifer Hudson marches forward with its promotion.

Already unveiling a sneak peek at its Chicago-based music video, Hudson is now inviting fans to take a look behind the scenes of its creation.  Teaming with Timbaland to craft the up-tempo banger, see J.Hud in the studio with the Hip-Hop mastermind as they work to reinvent her sound.

Is it a step in the right direction?  Take a ‘walk’ below and tell us:

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Jennifer Hudson is back!

The Grammy-winning diva’s hiatus from album shelves is nearing its close as she preps the music video for “Walk It Out” – the second single from her yet-titled third album.

Produced by Timbaland, the soon-to-be smash single will finally be brought to life via an accompanying visual due in days.  Before you get your first taste of what the new-and-improved J.Hud is serving, tuck in below for the behind-the-scenes action:

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It’s going to be a scorching hot summer for The Today Show.

Annually the AM hit serves up the best in live mini-concerts as part of their ‘Today Show Summer Concert Series’ and 2014 will be no different.

The show’s producers have announced the weekly line-up for this year’s instalment and let’s just say they’re bring out the big guns.

Full itinerary after the jump…

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Cop a gander at J. Hud!

While her new, Timbaland-assisted single ‘Walk It Out’ makes moves on the net, powerhouse singer Jennifer Hudson is still making moves to the studio to put the finishing touches on its yet titled parent album.  But, as we await news on the project, Hudson took to Brown Shoe Co.’s 100th year anniversary in New York tonight to wow a star-studded crowd.  Bumping into fellow hitmaker Nelly, the singer upload the snap (seen above) to her Instagram moments ago with the caption:

“Had a good lil time tonight performing for brown shoe company 100th anniversary . Even Nelly came by to chat with me. Nice guy! #walkitout.”

The post follows news that the ‘Spotlight’ singer will be sharing the spotlight of the 2014 LA PRIDE Festival with controversial rapstress Azealia Banks. See more on that here.

Your thoughts?

Jennifer Hudson is back!

After warming up the masses with buzz cut ‘I Can’t Describe (The Way I Feel)’, the vocal powerhouse serves a flavour-filled follow-up in the form of ‘Walk It Out’.

Produced by hitmaker Timbaland (who also features on the track), the cut introduces a whole new Hudson – who ditches the “safeness” of previous releases in favour of gritty delivery and even the odd expletive.

Take a listen below…

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Jennifer Hudson has a knack for keeping busy.

With her third studio album all but finished, the singer-actress spent much of last week in London previewing the Pharrell Williams produced set to select press.

This week, however saw Jennifer jet into New York to perform at the Pinoy Relief Concert.

Hosted at Madison Square Garden, the event saw a myriad of major names perform in support of the victims of typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines.

Watch below as Hudson serves up a rousing rendition of Whitney Houston‘s classic ‘Saving All My Love For You’, as well the song that blast her star into the stratosphere – ‘And I Am Telling You’.

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Her third studio album may be yet to nab a release date, but that hasn’t stopped Jennifer Hudson from doing what she can to secure the support music lovers everywhere today…even if by accident.

For, as to celebrate Valentine’s Day, the ‘Spotlight’ stunner made her way to LA’s Nokia Theatre to enjoy a sold out show put on by ‘Silk’ manufacturer Keith Sweat, doing so alongside partner David Otunga.

It was there, to her complete surprise, that Sweat pulled her on stage to perform the R&B smash hit ‘Nobody.’

Why we’re calling this one a must see?

You’ll see below!

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They’re both set to drop brand new albums this year, and no doubt hope to score ‘career bests’ with them.

So, as to spread the word on their respective efforts, Mariah Carey and Jennifer Hudson have signed up to perform at this year’s ‘BET Honours’, created to celebrate the achievements of distinguished African-Americans!

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Last week saw Jennifer Hudson introduce the masses to “Jones” – her sassy alter ego – in the video for new single ‘I Can’t Describe (The Way I Feel)’.

Now, VEVO are giving folk a behind the scenes look at how the visual for the Pharrell and T.I. assisted cut was pieced together.

Get to know “new” Jennifer after the jump…

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Last night saw a who’s who of Hollywood step out in style for Clive Davis‘ legendary Pre-Grammy Gala in Los Angeles.

Jennifer Hudson was one of the many notable names to take to the stage at the Beverly Hilton extravaganza.

The singer-actress rocked the house with the first live showing of new single ‘I Can’t Describe (The Way I Feel)’, calling on collaborators Pharrell Williams and T.I. to join her on stage.

Peep the performance after the jump…

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With a new album on the way and its lead single to promote, Jennifer Hudson took to the ‘Huffington Post‘ to share her thoughts on sexuality within music recently, revealing why she believes ‘bedroom matters’ don’t always need to be ‘music matters.’

Her words below…

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