After a lengthy spell away from the music scene, Jennifer Hudson blazes back with new single ‘I Can’t Describe (The Way I Feel) (ft. T.I)’.

The Pharrell Williams production is the first to be lifted from Hudson’s third studio album, due later this year.

Sonically, the cut signals quite the shift for the ballad-driven diva – a point she hammers home with its sensual new music video.

Meet the new Ms. Hudson after the jump…

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With Timbaland and Pharrell Williams on board, the ship that is Jennifer Hudson‘s third studio album sailed closer to shore today when the performer released behind the scenes footage from its first supporting music video!

Set for release tomorrow, the visual for her Dance number ‘I Can’t Describe’ is teased by Yahoo Music, responsible for sharing the footage now available to peep below!

Ready to check it out?!

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As reported here, Tina Knowles continued the week-long celebration of her 60th birthday in New Orleans last night with a star-studded masquerade ball. With R&B’s best and brightest in the house, including daughters Beyonce and Solange, Monica, Kelly Rowland, Jennifer Hudson, and many more, the event drew quite the glare from onlookers who tried to guess who was who of the masked celebs.

Hosted at Creole restaurant Muriel’s Jackson Square in the French Quarter, the festivity reportedly cost the Knowles camp a whopping $100,000.  But, hey…you only turn 60 once right?

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The year’s first award televised show brought in the new year with a bang tonight thanks to help from a slew of A-list stars!  The 40th annual People’s Choice Awards saw its prestigious trophies distributed to 2013’s top acts – as voted by the fans.

In categories of music, movies, television, and more, the competition may have been its stiffest yet.  And, for those who may have not walked away with the coveted awards, they definitely still were winners on the red carpet.

Click below to see some of the show and red carpet’s highlights including appearances from Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Jennifer Hudson, and more:

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The vocal driven gem that is Jennifer Hudson wowed many a music lover nights ago, when she took to NBC’s ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve‘ to perform her brand new single ‘I Can’t Describe.’

Though her staging lacked the vibrancy the song’s upbeat nature called for, her serving of the jam was stellar to say the least, flirting with light choreography and storming the spot with that voice.

So, if you’re anything like us and can’t wait until the release of her forthcoming studio album, put on your dancing shoes and meet us below!

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‘The Way’ wailer Ariana Grande is set to make her way to the 2013 ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2014′ stage as reports have surfaced the pint sized songstress is the latest to join the show’s line-up.

Joining the likes of stars Robin Thicke, Jason Derulo, Jennifer Hudson, Enrique Iglesias, Capital Cities, Daughtry, and The Fray, Grande’s appearance on the show will be apart of the ‘West coast’ segment.

The New York-city based bash, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, will be aired on ABC.

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Jennifer Hudson brings her whirlwind year to a close with a bang – a beautifully blue cover of Essence magazine.

Set to hit stands December 6th, the feature sees the Grammy winning songstress speak on her two most recent films ‘The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete’ and ‘Black Nativity’, forthcoming film ‘Winnie’ (the story of Winnie Mandela), and so much more, Hudson’s appearance in the mag only builds already mounting anticipation for her next studio album due 2014.

Until we get there, tuck in below to read highlights from the January 2014 issue and see behind the scenes action:

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With a career that’s seen her celebrated for the skill she possesses on stage and on screen, Jennifer Hudson remains one of Hollywood‘s most sought after entertainers…years after rising to fame on FOX’s ‘American Idol.’

Now, as she celebrates the arrival of her new movie ‘Black Nativity’, the ‘Angel’ performer has spoken to  Net-A-Porter‘s ‘The Edit’, dishing on her career thus far, her relationship with Beyonce, and revealing that she did not know what an ‘Oscar’ was until she joined the cast of 2006’s ‘Dreamgirls’.

Her words below…

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The musical event of the season is in theaters everywhere right now!

Indeed, the Jennifer Hudson-led ‘Black Nativity’ and its star-studded cast (Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Tyrese, Mary J. Blige, Nas) has taken over theaters with the holiday-themed film based on the Langston Hughes work of the same name.  A stirring narrative of faith, family, hope, redemption, and trust, the highly anticipated movie has already been hailed as a “must see” this Thanksgiving – as is its accompanying soundtrack.

Featuring the soaring vocals of the film’s star J. Hud, Tyrese, Luke James, Jacob Latimore, and more, we at TGJ HQ have been getting our praise on all week to the movie’s official soundtrack.  Now, we’re ready for you to join the party.

Want your chance to be one of 10 lucky winners and also receive an autographed poster from the film’s star Jacob Latimore? We want your answer to one question:
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Jennifer Hudson may very well be the hardest working woman in Hollywood.  

With two movies dropped in two months (‘The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete”, ‘Black Nativity’) and a new album on the way, the Grammy-winner is definitely putting work in from pillar to post.  Now, hard on the promo trail for ‘Nativity’, Hudson dropped by Hot 97 to discuss the film, her new album, and so much more with the show’s host Angie Martinez.  

Martinez, of course, went there – quizzing the ‘Where You At’ singer on her marital status with fiance David Otunga and his recent beef with rapper Wale.

See what Hudson said in response below:

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At just 32 years old, Jennifer Hudson‘s career boasts a Golden Globe, a Grammy, an Oscar, and now a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

The singer-actress, who is currently hard at work on her third studio album, was honored with the coveted spot today in Los Angeles.

While some contest that the homage is too soon (after all it’s just 9 years since her American Idol intro and even less since her award-winning turn in Dreamgirls in 2006), we’re just glad to see a great talent being recognized in such a pronounced manner.

With new material on the horizon, what better way to kick off her new “era” than this? More power to her.

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With three weeks left before audiences get their first peek at the star-studded holiday film ‘Black Nativity’ (in theaters November 27th), its star/Grammy winning diva Jennifer Hudson continues to wow fans with gospel-tinged offerings from its accompanying soundtrack (available on Itunes now).

Already winning rave reviews for her soulful take on the Walter Hawkins’ gospel classic ‘Be Grateful’ (which can be heard here), now the songstress is inviting listeners in to hear another gem on the soundtrack.  Titled “Hush Child (Get You Through This Silent Night)”, the soul-stirring number also features the dynamic vocals of film co-stars/R&B crooners Luke James and Jacob Lattimore.

Bonus:  After you take a listen to the song, check out our pal Vaughn Alvarez chatting with Jenn about the new movie, her love for Brandy, and so much more:

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