Janelle Monáe helped kick off New York Fashion Week at the amfAR New York Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on Wednesday night. The “Tightrope” singer bared some skin in a black-and-white pantsuit, changing before performing for the VIP crowd, which included Cindy Crawford, Lindsay Lohan, and Heidi Klum. Jennifer Hudson wowed in a Roberto Cavalli gown and Theophilus London hit the stage at the black-tie benefit honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to the fight against AIDS.

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Jennifer Hudson duets with Ne-Yo on the theme song from Think Like a Man, Screen Gems’ big-screen adaptation of Steve Harvey’s book starring Chris Brown, Taraji P. Henson, Gabrielle Union, Meagan Good, and more. The R&B superstars keep it real with each other on the breakup tune, while Rick Ross rolls through to spoil his girl with the finer things. See what happens when a good thing goes bad.

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Singer, actress, wife, and mother. Now Jennifer Hudson is adding a new title to her expansive résumé. The Oscar and Grammy winner signed copies of her inspirational memoir I Got This: How I Lost What Weighed Me Down and Found Myself at Barnes & Noble in New York City on Tuesday. She showed off her trim physique while posing for photos.

During a visit to the “Today” show, the Weight Watchers spokeswoman explained that she never thought her weight was a big deal until others made her take notice.

“I got a message from Mr. Clive [Davis] like, ‘She can’t be a supermodel like that.’ I was like, ‘What does that mean?’” she told Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford. “By that point I had already won an Oscar. I had already defined myself to a certain extent in the industry being a big girl, being plus size, going off talent alone. I still did not get it or understand, like what is this big deal about image?”

But her decision to lose the weight was personal. “I do not like being boxed in, I do not believe in limits, and I know that nobody knows your potential better than you,” she said.

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The sequins, stilettos, and sparkle were out in full force for “VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul.” Music’s most powerful voices joined together to pay homage to the great cities of soul music including Chicago, Detroit, London, Memphis, and Philadelphia at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom on Sunday night (Dec. 18).

The all-star lineup included Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, Florence + The Machine, Jennifer Hudson, Jessie J, and Jill Scott, accompanied by The Roots, with ?uestlove and Adam Blackstone serving as musical directors. 50 Cent, Common, and Queen Latifah were among the presenters.

The big-voiced trio of Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, and Kelly Clarkson kicked things off with a medley of “You Keep Me Hanging On,” “Spotlight,” “Real Love,” and “Since U Been Gone.” Mavis Staples, Erykah Badu, and Chaka Khan brought the house down with “I’ll Take You There” and Khan and Blige dueted on “Ain’t Nobody.”

Following an introduction from Nas, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings and Wanda Jackson paid tribute to the late Amy Winehouse with “You Know I’m No Good.”

“She was the most incredible artist,” said Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine, who performed Winehouse’s “Back to Black” during the taping. “I feel kind of overwhelmed.”

“VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul” airs tonight at 9 p.m. on VH1.

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Jennifer Hudson was stunning as she stepped out for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tokyo. The Oscar-winning actress was invited as a guest of designer Michael Kors and didn’t hesitate to show off her svelte physique at the fashionable festivities. During Fashion’s Night Out, she rocked a cheetah-print wrap dress and rubbed shoulders with Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour in a body-hugging fishtail gown at Kors’ Celebration of American Fashion.

“I think I want to come live in Japan. I love it here!” tweeted J-Hud, who brought her son along for the trip. “The people r the most humble n have such beautiful spirits. It’s so peaceful here, such a great feeling. I love that.”

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Jennifer Hudson packed her bags and headed to Tokyo with her baby David Otunga Jr. The working mom carried her two-year-old son, who she affectionately calls “Munch,” through Narita International Airport on Thursday.

Following her overseas appearances, the Grammy-winning singer will return to the U.S. to perform on “VH1 Divas” next month, along with Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Jessie J, Kelly Clarkson, Florence + The Machine, and more.

For Halloween, J-Hud wore a Wonder Woman costume and dressed little David as Elmo. See the cute pic below.

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“VH1 Divas” is getting a shot of soul. Powerhouse vocalists Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Jill Scott, Jessie J, and more will bring down the house at this year’s show.

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Glamour girls Jennifer Hudson and Ciara were brilliant in black while soaking up the spring/summer 2012 fashions at Givenchy’s ready-to-wear presentation during Paris Fashion Week on Sunday (Oct. 2). R&B’s leading ladies showed off their legs in short black dresses and high heels, Ciara opting for a plunging neckline (nip slip alert) and J-Hud sporting ombre highlights in her straight hair. Naomi Campbell and Liv Tyler were also seated front row as designer Riccardo Tisci unveiled his latest collection.

CiCi loved what she saw on the runway, tweeting, “As always, GIVENCHY = SEXY. CHIC. CLASSIC WOMAN.”

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