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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Doug Belgrad’s ‘Columbia’ joins ‘Marvel’ in kicking off the ‘The Amazing Spider Man 2′ campaign today, unleashing its official trailer months before its May 2nd 2014 release date!

Starring ‘Boy A‘s Andrew Garfield and ‘Precious’ purveyor Jamie Foxx, the flick will feature music composed by Hans Zimmer, two years before its follow-up drops on June 10th 2016.

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Two nights removed from its explosive airing, the last episode of VH1’s ‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ finds itself in hot water today, now that one of its cast members has admitted to faking a scene during his time on the show.

Indeed, rather foolishly, cast mate Peter Gunz admitted that he was enlisted by pal Rich Dollaz to join the show with the sole intention of defaming his then girlfriend Erica Mena.

His surprising admission above…

It’s obvious who loves Katy Perry – boyfriend John Mayer…and everyone else.  That is, if the last few months of complete chart slayage are anything to judge by.  For, after landing a blockbuster debut with her latest album ‘Prism’s first single ‘Roar’, the songstress followed it up with two top 20 entries in the form of ‘Dark Horse’ (ft. Juicy J) and current single ‘Unconditionally’.

With the album’s two official releases holding down top 20 positions charts (“Roar” #9, “Unconditionally” #15 as of time reporting), it appears Perry is already readying their successor in the form of ‘Who You Love’ – a duet with Mayer.

The two took to Vanity Fair for an exclusive unveil of the single’s artwork and the photoshoot that accompanied it.  See the pics below:

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With Christmas Day soon approaching, British R&B duo Dora Martin spread festive joy this afternoon with the unveiling of the brand new number ‘Home For Christmas.’

Produced by Truth and Cito, the jam arrives three months after the pair supported Brandy on the British leg of her ‘2/11′ promotional tour and weeks after the release of their debut EP!

Enjoy below…

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Lana Del Rey bids her ‘Born To Die’ era adieu today, doing so with the mini-movie that is ‘Tropico‘!

Featuring material from ‘Born To Die: The Paradise Edition’, the Anthony Mandler directed piece lasts for a total of 27 minutes and sees Rey portray Eve in a story telling a tale of romance, deception and redemption.

Step into her mind below…

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As sophomore albums go, Lana Del Rey‘s second studio effort is easily one Pop’s most anticipated.

So, one can imagine how pleased her fans will be today, now that she has announced its unique title before the unveiling of her forthcoming flick ‘Tropico.’

Watch below…

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In recent years, R. Kelly‘s televised appearances have been somewhat of a rare occurrence.

However, with new album ‘Black Panties’ on the horizon (as well as the chart success of Lady  GaGa duet ‘Do What U Want’), the R&B maestro has been uber visible of late.

The Pied Piper’s most recent stop was Jimmy Kimmel Live last night, where he dished on ‘Panties’, new instalments of Trapped In The Closet, and…‘The McDonalds Song’.

Kelly also performed.

All the action after the jump…

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Retirement.

In recent years, it’s a topic routinely brought up following most Britney Spears performances; and a topic debated even more so these days following the singer’s lack of promotion for new album ‘Britney Jean’.

Reps for the star’s upcoming Las Vegas residency ‘A Piece Of Me’ claim that the nature of the star’s deal means she is unable to perform anywhere in the US during the show’s two-year run. Not any award show, not a tour. Nothing. Much to the disappointment of fans.

Yet with “disappointment” being the general consensus anytime Spears takes to the stage, even sects of her loyalest supporters believe it best she takes an indefinite break.

Interestingly, the big “r” seems to be on Britney’s mind too. Peep her new interview with Extra’s Mario Lopez after the jump…

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As the genre struggles to find firm footing on charts outside of its own, R&B found a new found hero in Lady GaGa this year, who returned to the Urban roots previously touched upon on ‘The Fame‘ with her latest single ‘Do What U Want.’

On course to outperform its predecessor ‘Applause‘ in the US, the jam’s international success is to thank for the air of positivity currently surrounding its supporting LP ‘ARTPOP‘, which now sits at sales of 750,000 units worldwide.

Now peep GaGa explain the cut’s conception and undeniably R&B nature below!

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You’ve seen two of them here, now peep more shots taken of Beyonce during her time Jamaica and Costa Rica weeks ago, now lying in wait for your first look after the jump!

Scorching, to say the very least, the images arrive two months before the first anniversary of the star’s Super Bowl 2013 set and no more than a few weeks away from the unleashing of her brand new single!

Hot shots below…

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