Since her weight loss journey began “And I’m Telling You’ singer Jennifer Hudson has been telling fans and weight-loss hopefuls of her plans to release a memoir documenting the process.  In an effort to combat expanding waistlines, fans can now see Jen expanding her many talents from screen and song to books.

Enter – ‘I Got This:  How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighed Me Down and Found Myself’ – Hudson’s weight loss diary that details how she lost 80 pounds over the course of two years.  Click here for more details.

The book joins many of the Oscar winner’s upcoming ventures, including ‘The Three Stooges” movie, a starring role opposite Terrence Howard in “Winnie” (biopic), and the visual for the third single from ‘I Remember Me’ –  ‘I Got This’.

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With wigs in no short supply, Young Money diva Nicki Minaj can be found gracing the November cover of South Africa’s Cleo Magazine.  Said to be prepping fans for album #2, the starlet is also readying herself for the American Music Awards on November 20th – of which she nabbed two nods.

In related news, the rapstress was also recently spotted in Miami on the set of ‘Y. U. Mad’ – the latest offering from label head Birdman.  There, she incited fan frenzy when she took to Twitter to announce::

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Donning dreads, Minaj makes an ode to her friend and mentor Lil Wayne.  Now that the moment has come, the ‘Moment 4 Life’ rapper has unveiled the visual on Youtube.  Will it change your life?  Find out after the jump:

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After the success of its inaugural showing with soulstresses Kelly Price, Fantasia, Marsha Ambrosius,and more, BET is ready for round 2 of ‘Black Girls Rock’ – a showcase (of) and ode to today’s brightest African American women in various disciplines.  And with a bevy of big names joining this year’s line-up (including Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, and Erykah Badu), the star-studded affair looks to outdo its predecessor.

Though the event took place at Paradise Theater in NYC Saturday night (Oct. 15), its air date is set for November 6th on BET.  Fans can see red carpet arrivals and photos from the show below:

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‘Shake It Off’ diva Mariah Carey has taken a bit a time off from the spotlight after the birth of twins Monroe and Moroccan.  But, as news and photos surface of her recording new material and getting back to pre-baby weight, slowly but surely fans can expect to see more and more of the Grammy-winning songstress.  Next up – ABC’s 20/20.

Chatting with host Barbara Walters over a number of topics, and debuting the duo everyone’s been dying to see, Carey’s interview looks to be a great watch.  Check out a preview after the jump:

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Hands up anyone who thought pregnancy would slow Beyonce down.

Yes, many could be forgiven for assuming that the news of Mrs. Carter’s  expectancy would automatically mean more downtime for the admitted workaholic, but if these snaps are anything to go by relaxing is the last thing on this Grammy winner’s mind.

For casually dressed and beaming from ear to ear, the ‘Single Ladies’ sweetheart caught the attention of a large crowd of fans reportedly on her way to a business meeting hours after the premier of her latest video, ‘Love On Top‘.

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After Madonna taught the world how to ‘Vogue‘  in the early 90s but before Lady GaGa mastered the art of fame whoring in the mid noughties, there was  Gwen Stefani.

Mainstream enough to be revered as a house hold name but artistic enough to maintain a fan base completely turned off by the Britney‘s and Aguilera‘s of the world, Ms. Stefani was undoubtedly one of Pop’s more celebrated creations.

Loved for her work as the front woman of No Doubt but more famed for her efforts as a solo act, Gwen’s announcement that her ‘solo career was over‘ shocked and startled many who were hoping a new album and tour were in the works.

Now we want you to weigh in.

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When you talk, ‘The Throne‘ listens.

After their fans demanded the addition of more dates on their ‘Watch The Throne Tour‘, Kanye West and Jay Z have confirmed that a total of four new showings have been scheduled, two of which include nights in New York City.

Peep the full list of dates below…

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Say what you will, but one really can’t knock Kelly Rowland‘s hustle.

The ‘Motivation’ minx is currently juggling her judging role on the X Factor, with promotion for her third studio album ‘Here I Am’, the latter of which she’s set to give a boast with not one, but two new music videos.

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Ever the couture chameleon, Pop sensation Nicki Minaj has never been afraid of trying new looks – even if they are sometimes ‘borrowed’ from a certain rival of hers – now peep her sporting a brand new hair do in honor of long time friend and mentor Lil Wayne.

On the set of Birdman‘s ‘ Y.U Mad‘ video in which she and Wayne feature in, this look is one of many fans can expect to see her rock in the clip which is to premier in coming weeks.

Watch the behind the scenes footage below…

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‘Once bitten, twice shy‘.

It seems this is one saying Rick Ross may be unfamiliar with, for despite suffering two seizures within the space of four hours last week ,he was spotted indulging in some fast food delights hours ago.

Seen celebrating the opening of his own ‘Wingstop‘ branch with Dj Khaled, the snap has some critics wondering how seriously the ‘Monster‘ rapper has taken the health scares which had many a spectator fearing the worse.

Released from hospital three days ago, there are  some who cite the performer’s weight as the route cause of both seizures.

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The latest video to be released in support of her album ‘Femme Fatale‘, ‘Criminal’ by Britney Spears has remained a hot topic of many lips since shots of her filming the clip emerged here some months ago.

Now, hoping to drum up more excitement for its premier in coming days, Spears’ has released a number of new images from the clip in GIF form.

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Nicole Scherzinger may not be able to lock down a US release for her ‘Killer Love’ LP, however that hasn’t stopped her from announcing a re-release of the project here in Europe.

The set, which went on sale here back in March, is to be re-packaged and released on November 14th. Writing duo, the Nervo twins (‘When Love Takes Over’) penned its lead (well, actually 5th) single ‘Try With Me’ – the video for which Scherzinger shot recently in Mexico’s Xilitla rainforest.

With the 32 year old having shot the clip in an 18 hour straight shoot (in between her grueling X Factor schedule), she certainly re-affirms her hard-working nature. We can only hope it ultimately pays off.

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