While fans were elated by news she is recording her third studio album, Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson will be back to showing off her acting chops in a new Lifetime film ‘Call Me Crazy: A Five Film’.

Set to air Saturday, April 20, at 8:00pm ET/PT, the songstress will portray “Maggie” – a veteran returning home from war who suffers from bouts with posttraumatic stress disorder.

See the extended trailer of the movie above which will be one of five telling the tales of strong women.

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While the last few years have seen Hollywood power couple Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith plagued with divorce rumors, Jada added fuel to the fire earlier this month when she implied the two had an open marriage.

Now, after being mum on the topic for weeks, the ‘Set It Off’ actress took to Facebook to directly address the claim as well as offer “haters” a few insightful words on “Relationships 101”.

Read the letter below (via Jada Pinkett-Smith’s Official Facebook):

“Open marriage?

Let me first say this, there are far more important things to talk about in regards to what is happening in the world than whether I have an open marriage or not. I am addressing this issue because a very important subject has been born from discussions about my statement that may be worthy of addressing.

The statement I made in regard to, “Will can do whatever he wants,” has illuminated the need to discuss the relationship between trust and love and how they co-exist.

Do we believe loving someone means owning them? Do we believe that ownership is the reason someone should “behave”? Do we believe that all the expectations, conditions, and underlying threats of “you better act right or else” keep one honest and true? Do we believe that we can have meaningful relationships with people who have not defined nor live by the integrity of his or her higher self? What of unconditional love? Or does love look like, feel like, and operate as enslavement? Do we believe that the more control we put on someone the safer we are? What of TRUST and LOVE?

Should we be married to individuals who can not be responsible for themselves and their families within their freedom? Should we be in relationships with individuals who we can not entrust to their own values, integrity, and LOVE…for us???

Here is how I will change my statement…Will and I BOTH can do WHATEVER we want, because we TRUST each other to do so. This does NOT mean we have an open relationship…this means we have a GROWN one.

Siempre,

J”

And, there you have it folks!

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Rapper DMX is the centre of Iyanla Vanzant‘s expert attention in the latest episode of OWN’s ‘Fix My Life‘.

Helping the star to understand the day to day difficulties he faces in life and the catalysts behind them, we doubt there’s anyone who won’t be moved by what they see in the piece.

Press play to find out why above….

‘I Decided’ diva Solange decided to grace 2013’s Coachella festival with her presence during British band The xx‘s set.

Despite not officially being on the bill, the youngest of the Knowles clan unveiled a live showing of tunes from her ‘True’ EP and a special reworked version of Aaliyah‘s ‘One In A Million’ hit ‘Hot Like Fire’.

Did she do the song justice? You tell us below:

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The 2013 NewNowNext Awards brought out stars from many corners of Entertainment. Indeed, a host of Hollywood names showed up and showed out at The Fonda Theater to support the Logo event, which celebrates the achievements of gay, lesbian, and transgender talent.

Peep pics of Azealia Banks, Ciara, Ke$ha, Kylie Minogue, Tamar Braxton, and more below…

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In what may come as a surprise to ‘Formal Invite’ star Ray J Norwood, his controversial new single ‘I Hit It First’ has flown to unexpected heights after hitting the internet in the earlier part of last week.

For, while initially billed a buzz track for what fans had hoped is a forthcoming album from the singer, the song has proved that the singer’s British audience is anything but dead and- in all fact- is very alive.

Commercial surprises below…

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From The Vault time-travels 20 years back this week with a Grammy winning single from a TGJ favourite: our pick is ‘Another Sad Love Song‘ by Toni Braxton.

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Even at her worst, Nicki Minaj stands ten or so levels above her nearest competitor.

Though the above is a fact some from all walks of life may choose to ignore, her well documented ascent to superstardom and surprisingly potent chart run make her the most exciting Rap act to debut in the last twenty years…on all fronts.

Now, in cementing her status as a truly international act, she has set a brand new chart record in the UK.

Good news below…

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With one night to go until Beyonce kicks off the ‘Mrs.Carter Show’ in Serbia, fans of the ‘Yes‘ singer can see her Pop counterpart Rihanna rock the stage on her tour- performing her #1 single ‘Where Have You Been’ at LA’s Staples Center on April 8th.

Though she was a little dependant on a well produced ‘live’ vocal, this performance of the song should impress those oft turned off by her usual stage antics.

Want to see how good Ri can be when a little effort’s employed?

Check her out below…

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 ‘But nothing can compare…’

Day 26 alum Willie Taylor is in the giving mood. That’s right, in giving fans the male perspective to the rising smash, Willie lends his lips to Kelly Rowland‘s ‘Kisses Down Low’.

Is it wrong that we’re putting this up on Sunday? Maybe.

Not sure why?

Join us below!

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Guess which Pop royal was snapped enjoying some downtime at this year’s Coachella Fest yesterday!

Hint: Her first taste of fame came when starred in crime flick ‘Spivs’ back in 2004.

Find out who she is below!

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Ciara is onto a winner!

As to keep momentum for her new LP sky high, the ‘Thug Style‘ singer has unveiled the song title of another song fans can expect to find on the project. Standing as its 5th song, find out what the latest piece to the Cici’s puzzle is below! (more…)