Hometown diva Jennifer Hudson wowed Chicago fans with her private concert performance at Paris Club’s upstairs lounge Studio Paris.  Performing a short, 5-song set featuring hits ‘If This Isn’t Love’ and ‘No One Gonna Love You’, concert-goers were raving at the American Idol alum’s showing.

While in town, the starlet also caught up with MyFOXChicago to dish on her thoughts on the X-Factor USA. See what Hudson had to say about these topics and catch her live showing after the jump:

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‘Heard ‘Em All’ hitmaker Ameriie was all covered up in Beverly Hills recently.  The new Mrs. Nelson was seen running errands in a gray sweatshirt and multi-colored dress that left little uncovered on the usually fashion forward songstress.

See more images of Ameriie out below (via TheYBF & Splash):

In related news, though her new single ‘Fire Starter’ was halted from its summer 2011 release, her new album ‘Cymatika: Vol 1’ still looks to see a spring 2012 debut.

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Grammy winning ‘Save Room’ singer John Legend is making room on an already busy schedule to take steps behind-the-scenes on the small screen.  As if wrapping up a whirlwind tour with legendary group Sade wasn’t enough, the “Let’s Get Lifted’ hitmaker has now been picked up by NBC.

Deadline reports:

After lengthy negotiations, NBC has closed a deal for Mixed Blessings, a single-camera comedy project executive produced by singer-songwriter John Legend and former NBC executive Teri Weinberg.

Mixed Blessings centers on a prominent, black, street-bred hip-hop artist enjoying his single life who discovers that he has a teenage son and decides to connect with him and his white suburban family.

Congratulations are in order for the crooner who is also said to be readying his fifth album and another foray onto the small screen – a hosting gig as talk show host on Showtime.

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While Rihanna maybe finding mixed reviews on her latest single ‘We Found Love’ (impacting web and radio today), fans can unanimously rejoice on Riri’s recent cover of Rosebud magazine.  Already available for digital download , the songstress is said to have covered a number of topics – including the possibility of  collaboration with ‘Love The Way You Lie’ co-star Eminem.

With ‘Way’ helping the Barbadian beauty make her way to her 7th #1 single, do you guys think it’s time for a Rih-peat?

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With his LP ‘Future History‘ making its way to stores in now less than a week, chart topper Jason Derulo was snapped leaving BBC Radio 2 after stopping by to do some last minute promo.

Celebrating his 22nd birthday with the likes of Jessie J at London’s Club Merah just nights ago, the entertainer recently enjoyed a #1 with the single ‘Don’t Wanna Go Home‘.

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World renowned for her ambition as well as her many talents, recent years have seen Pop force Beyonce venture into a number of different business endeavors outside of her own career in music.

From joining Jay Z and Will Smith in launching ‘Fela: The Musical‘ to becoming the face of her mother’s ‘House Of Dereon‘ clothing line and her own line of fragrances.

Now the songstress has confessed what she hopes to achieve in the near future.  Find out exactly what that is below…

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Granted it was only announced a few days ago, it’s finally here!

Rihanna’s hotly anticipated new single ‘We Found Love’ premiered literally seconds ago on the UK’s Capital FM. The Calvin Harris produced cut is the first release to be lifted from the 23 year old’s 6th studio album (in as many years).

As ever, we have the new new FIRST! What are you waiting for?! Take a listen after the jump! Does Fenty live up to the hype…

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You’ve heard the lead single, now new news regarding Rihanna sixth studio album has begun to treacle out. Namely its release date.

Want to know when Ms. Fenty will be snatching that cheesy tray of fast-food goodies from the microwave?

Find out below…

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Guess who wore these eye grabbing red shoes at the Pampers Cruisers with 3-Way Fit launch at New York City last night.

Hint: Her baby’s father is responsible some of the world’s highest selling singles.

Find out who the mystery mama is below…

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As one of music’s biggest forces, naturally Rihanna finds herself the topic of intense debate. Is she actually talented? Can she sing? Why is she so successful? These are questions which find themselves a staple on message boards, phone convo’s, BBM, and even right here on your favourite site and mine!

Ever keen to hear what the masses are thinking, That Grape Juice TV hit the streets of Louisville (on the eve of the release of the singer’s new single ‘We Found Love’) to find out just what the people are saying about the Bajan sensation.

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Last night saw New York City catch Beyonce fever when the entertainer stopped by to launch her latest fragrance ‘Pulse’.

Greeted by hundreds of fans at the PH-D at Dream Downtown , the ‘Independent Woman’s baby bump was almost impossible to make out underneath the glittery blue number she wore in honor of the fragrance’s bottle.

More shots below…

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