R&B diva Jennifer Hudson is gearing-up to drop her new album and the world mourns Robin Williams.  Get the latest now with 'Tha Wire.'

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NOT winning American Idol was the best thing to ever happen to Jennifer Hudson, girlfriend has been on movie screens and music shelves ever since and it looks like she’s just getting started.  The songstress is currently gearing up to drop her third studio album, ‘JHUD’ and looks and sounds better than ever.

The R&B diva plans on releasing her new LP via RCA Records and for the release date, listen to Tha Wire below.  During a recent radio interview Hudson said of her new project,  “It’s different expressions of me as an artist, a girl, a music lover,” Speaking of which, JHUD will include her Pharrell-produced track, ‘I Can’t Describe (The Way I Feel),’, feat. T.I., of course her currant joint with Timbaland ‘Walk It Out,’and more.  Peep her new video.

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Finally, I was leaving the gym yesterday, I checked my phone for missed calls and seen the shocking news that comedian/actor Robin Williams was found dead.   I immediately thought about how hilarious he was in Mrs. Doubtfire, how fly he was as the voice Lovelace and Ramón  the penguins in “Happy Feet franchise” and who can forget him in The Birdcage or Jumanji ?  He’s been in countless movies and I can’t think of one that wasn’t good.  It hurt to read of his death and even stranger to think someone so joyous and full of life was depressed.

CNN reports the 63 year old star died this morning (Aug. 11) and it is believed he committed suicide by way of asphyxiation Robin Williams was found unresponsive in his home in California apparently by his wife and an autopsy is being done today to confirm the cause of death.

His publicist released a statement and confirmed the sad news of the actor passing saying, “This is a tragic and sudden loss.  The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time.”

Below is the latest surrounding this story and the trailer of his final movie, "Night at the Museum 3".

Our deepest sympathy and condolences goes out to his family and friends.  For even more on today's news, including celeb birthdays listen to Tha Wire now.

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