NOW SEE THIS

Here is the new video for Rockin’ That Thang, the second single off The-Dream’s forthcoming sophomore album Love vs. Money. Peep it below:



The accomplished new Grammy Award winner, Jennifer Hudson, is back with a new video If This Isn’t Love, off her self-titled album debut. Watch the video after the jump:

E3 COVER 2 COVER

Stars of The Secret Life of Bees, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson and Queen Latifah cover the November issue of EBONY magazine.

T.I. covers the newest issue of GIANT Magazine and he does it very well as you can see.

VIBE magazine endorses Obama on the cover of the November collector's edition issue.

NOW HEAR THIS: JENNIFER HUDSON & FANTASIA

Here’s some material from Jennifer Hudson’s debut self-titled album, featuring none other than our American Idol, Fantasia Barrino. The song is called I'm His Only Woman, and originally was supposed to have both their J. Records label mate Jazmine Sullivan on it, but they replaced her with Fantasia. This is a good song with an old school vibe.


OUT & ABOUT

Best buds Chris Brown and Rihanna hit up Kings Dominion amusement park a few days ago outside of Richmond, VA.
Chris Brown was ont he set of Disney's 'The Suite Life of Zach and Cody' with The Cheetah Girls as they will all be starring on an upcoming episode.

Walking thru the streets of NYC Jennifer Hudosn headed over to BET after performing on Regis & Kelly in the morning.


Christina Milian and her boyfriend/producer Dre were spotted leaving the movies.

Dwyane Wade gets some practice in for the Olympic basketball games in Bejing, all while sporting a new bald head look.
Chingy and his boys were chillin' in his hometown of St. Louis at an Ed Hardy party this past Friday.


Terrance Howard hit up a party for his brand new cover of Philidelphia Style magazine.



Mariah Carey, san Nick Cannon, was spotted on the way into MTV’s TRL the other day.

Mommy to be (for a 3rd time), Erykah Badu performed at the Paradiso in Amsterdam last night working her special blend of Badu-ness.

NEW JENNIFER HUDSON PROMO SHOTS

Check out these two new promo photos for Jennifer Hudson’s self-titled debut album, in stores and online September 30th. The album features the single “Spotlight” and collaborations with Timbaland, Robin Thicke, The Underdogs, Diane Warren, and Christopher “Tricky” Stewart.

E3 OFFICIAL: JENNIFER HUDSON

The word on the curb is that this is the official album cover for Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson. Her long-awaited self titled debut is due September 30th via J Records.

NOW SEE THIS: JENNIFER HUDSON

Jennifer Hudson premiered her first music video for “Spotlight” (written by Ne-Yo) on Tuesday. The video was directed by Chris Robinson and is the first single off her self-titled debut album, in stores on September 30th.



IN THE 'SPOTLIGHT'

You’ve seen her in ‘Sex and the City’ and ‘Dreamgirls,’ and now singer-turned-movie-star JENNIFER HUDSON is coming back with the first single from her upcoming album! Entertainment Tonight's host Kevin Fraizer joined the bubbly singer on the set of “Spotlight,” a song about relationship insecurities.
Although the song was written and co-produced by hit-maker Ne-yo, Jennifer says,
It definitely tells a story of me and my life. What I sing really happens to me.”
As for the video, she made sure to have some man candy for the ladies — some very cute boys!
Jennifer’s new album drops in September. “Spotlight” is on iTunes now!

E3 COVER 2 COVER: A CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE

The double covers for Essence’s Hollywood Issue is here. The glamorous issue focuses on the people behind and in front of the cameras. The women's cover features the fabulosity of a very preggers Paula Patton, Jennifer Hudson, Kerry Washington, Marvet Britto, Suzanne de Passe, Kasi Lemmons, Ruby Dee, Andrea Nelson Meigs, and Tracey Edmonds.
The men’s cover features James Lassiter, Don Cheadle, Johnathan Rogers, Quincy Jones, and Charles King.
Source: Essence

E3 Coming Attractions

Beyonce To Play Singer Etta James In 'Cadillac Records'
Having achieved major success on the stage and screen as a singer and as an actress, Beyonce, who starred in 'Dreamgirls', will be singing again on the big screen for her next big role. Beyonce has been cast to play famed singer Etta James along with Cedric the Entertainer and Columbus Short in 'Cadillac Records'.


Lawrence Fishburne Added To 'Armored' with Columbus Short
One of the most gifted actors is back on the screen. According to Variety, Laurence Fishburne has signed on to Screen Gems' heist actioner 'Armored'. Columbus Short and Matt Dillon have already boarded the project, which is shooting in Los Angeles.
In 'Armored', Short plays a rookie truck driver who gets coerced by Dillon to steal $10 million dollars on a drive but ends up backing out.



Sanaa Lathan And Jennifer Hudson Added To New Tyler Perry Film
According to Variety, Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson is negotiating to star in "Tyler Perry's the Family That Preys," a drama Perry wrote and will direct and star in for Lionsgate.
Sanaa Lathan, Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard and Rockmond Dunbar are already set for the project, which begins shooting March 2 at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.
Source: AOLBV

E3 New Year's Eve Snapshots

Reggie Bush and Kim Kardashian put their love in front of the world to see when they threw their New Year's Eve bash at Miami Beach's Mansion.





Over in New York City is where Angela Simmons, Jordan Sparks, Fabolous, Wyclef, Mary J. Blige and Alicia Keys rang in 2008.

Alicia Keys belted out her hits, "Like You'll Never See Me Again" and "No One" on NBC's New Year's Eve 2008 with Carson Daly.


Beyonce's performance at the Opening Night at the 40/40 Club in Las Vegas, NV.




Back in Miami Beach's Shore Club for its New Years Eve Party, Gabrielle Union, Essence Atkins, Eve, Christina Milian, and Ashlee Simpson celebrated in high style.







Jennifer Hudson performed at a New Year's party at The Setai in Miami.






Mariah Carey threw a New Year's Eve celebration at Las Vegas TAO.