Jennifer Hudson Appears On GMA And Then Hospitalized

Jennifer Husdon's weekend started off good, on Friday morning, with her appearance and performance on Good Morning America, as part of their Summer Concert Series.

The Oscar-winning singer-actress showed off her unbelievable range as she belted out “Where You At” off of her new record, "I Remember Me."

During her sit-down with host Robin Roberts, Jennifer revealed that - since her dramatic pound-dropping transformation - fashion has become her favorite thing, telling “I’m loving it now more than ever … At night, I can’t even sleep to see what I’m going to wear the next day."

Now 80 pounds lighter, Hudson wants to help others reach their weight loss - as she's all set to pen a memoir (due out in January 2012), to document her own amazing journey to her happier and healthier body.

Jennifer Hudson experience abdominal pains just before she was due to perform on the GMA stage in Central Park.  She was only able to perform on set, before she was taken to the hospital.  She was treated for food poisoning at a New York Hospital and released.

In related news, Hudson is working on her first memoir that will document her inspirational weight-loss journey - she slimmed down from a size 16 to a size 6, losing a total of 80 pounds. The currently untitled book is scheduled for release in January 2012. She is also currently filming the Farrelly Brothers comedy 'The Three Stooges' with Sofia Vergara and Jane Lynch.

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Sugar Ray Leonard Reveals Trials And Tribulations In New Book

Sugar Ray Leonard

When I hear celebrity stories of trials and tribulations, I feel sorry for them, but hope, at the same time, they find peace in writing down their feelings.   Sugar Ray Leonard is no exception.  Sometimes, the trials and tribs are what make them great.  Sugar reveals stunning revelations that make your skin crawl.

“I’ve done a lot of things in my life that I’m not proud of,” Leonard said soberly during a telephone interview.

He goes into great detail about them in his new book, “The Big Fight: My Life In and Out of the Ring,” co-written with Yahoo! Sports writer and editor Michael Arkush, not out of any sense of duty, but out of a desire to lift a burden from his own back.

Clearly, though, this is no self-help tome. Leonard, 55, didn’t write to help lift the spirits of the downtrodden who are battling the demons he once did. If it is a self-help book, it was written to help one man: Ray Charles Leonard.

“I finally got to a point in my life where I wanted to be totally transparent with my family, my wife, my kids and let go of that burden of pain that I carried inside of my chest for so long,” Leonard said.

This book isn’t the first time he intended to tell the story. More than three decades ago, Leonard hired Pat Putnam, one of the greatest sports writers of the time, to tell his tale.

Leonard, though, couldn’t bring himself to commit to the project and it was eventually scrapped. He was unable to address two separate instances of sexual abuse, because he hadn’t come to terms with them himself.

It was difficult even decades later, long after the coach who allegedly had abused him had died. He said he began to discuss it with Arkush, but couldn’t go into the details. At first, Leonard says, he told Arkush a sanitized version of the story.

He wrote that it wasn’t until he saw actor Todd Bridges on “Oprah” that he decided to write the entire truth.

In the book, he describes the abuse by writing he was in a car across from a recreation center with an Olympic coach. They were ostensibly there to discuss the significance of a gold medal.

“Before I knew it, he had unzipped my pants and put his hand, then mouth, on an area that has haunted me for life,” Leonard wrote. “I didn’t scream. I didn’t look at him. I just opened the door and ran.”

Leonard has been perceived as a heroic figure in boxing since winning the gold medal in 1976 and going on to a career in which he’d defeat legendary fighters such as Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns and Wilfred Benitez, among many others.

But there is nothing heroic about making an allegation such as he did and then failing to name names. It creates needless speculation about who did it and innocent people, who presumably only helped Leonard and assisted him on his way to superstardom, have become suspect.

Leonard, though, insists he’s handled it appropriately and doesn’t believe he’s necessarily cast aspersion upon innocent men.

“The people who are innocent, they know they’re innocent and they won’t even think of it, precisely because they’re innocent,” Leonard told Yahoo! Sports. “The people who are the perpetrators, if I would say their names, reveal their names, that would cause a lot of pain and suffering for their families and their kids. I didn’t think I had to do that. I could state what happened to me without going further and naming names and creating more pain for anyone else.”

Leonard said he told his first wife, Juanita, about the abuse, but that she didn’t respond in a way that would encourage further discussion. He said he later told his current wife, Bernadette, at a time when he’d had too much to drink.

Leonard, who said he hasn’t consumed either drugs or alcohol in nearly five years, said he resorted to substance abuse as a way of making the pain and the embarrassment he felt over the sexual abuse go away.

“When you’re a boxer, there is a lot of downtime and long periods of inactivity,” Leonard said. “The drugs I took and the alcohol I consumed, they were my own way of putting a Band-Aid on things. They were a long-term Band-Aid. That’s what I felt like. I was an emotional wreck and I needed something to help me.”

Leonard, who said he had wanted to go to the University of Maryland and pursue a career as an X-ray technician rather than becoming a boxer, said counseling has enabled him to come to terms with his past.

He’s a different man, a better husband and a more caring father for having finally released the secret he carried for so many years, he said.

“Telling this story was something I had to do for me,” Leonard said. “It’s like I have been released from some incredible burden. I had this huge weight taken from my shoulders and now I can be the man that I always wanted to be.”

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Beyonce Covers Essence Magazine-Goes Back To Her Texan Roots

Beyonce goes back to her Texan roots on the cover of Essence magazine and talks about "The Year That Changed My Life".  In the video shoot for the cover, Beyonce channels he inner sexy cowgirl, in barely there attire.

"I had talked about taking a vacation before, but always ended up in the studio after two weeks, so no one believed me. This time, though, I was serious. I was going to give myself a year to do the things I never get to do. Simple things like play with my nephew, pick him up from school, visit museums, go to concerts, see some Broadway shows, learn to cook a meal and spend time with my husband... Yes, I needed some relaxation, but I wanted inspiration too, from regular everyday things. They did not have to be over-the-top productions. I was looking for tiny moments that would speak to my heart and make me smile..." --Beyonce, ESSENCE

In an ESSENCE exclusive, Beyonce pens her very first cover story, "Eat, Play, Love" -- and in her own words shares how a nine-month break and life's simple pleasures reignited her creativity and renewed her soul. 

For years, the only offstage glimpses we've had of the Grammy-winning singer, actress and all-around megastar have been paparazzi snapshots of her living the fabulous life; the yachts, the shopping, the courtside seats with her husband, Jay-Z. 

Now, with a new life filled with its own thunder and applause, and on the eve of her fourth solo studio album, "4," she is stepping up to a new kind of power.

Good for her!  She seems to be back in full-force.  Most stars would be scared to do what she did, but she had the confidence to know that she'd still be relevant, once she came back into the spotlight.  That takes courage!  Welcome back B!

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Justin Timberlake Talks Cameron Diaz And Their Make-Out Sessions In 'Bad Teacher'

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Justin Timberlake makes out with his ex, Cameron Diaz alot in their upcoming comedy 'Bad Teacher'.  He and Cameron dated for nearly four years, a few years ago.  Insisting that the physical scenes were not awkward at all (yeah right!), he goes on to say,

"I didn't look at it like that," Justin told Access Hollywood's Shaun Robinson of the raunchy reunion at the film's junket in Los Angeles on Sunday. "We obviously know each other, but I looked at it as a really funny, funny scene that I've never seen done before."

While getting back in the action with Cameron may not have been strange, the "SexyBack" singer said filming closeups - by himself! -- for the steamy scene was brutal.

"What I actually remember was, you know, they got to my closeup for that scene, so I was just kind of by myself -- which is hard to imitate in real life," Justin told Shaun with a laugh. "Jake [Kasdan], the director, kept yelling out, 'OK, more contorted! Uglier face! Flare your nostrils! Curl your lip up...more!' And I'm trying not to laugh.

In addition to his tremendously successful music career, a starring role in 2010's critically acclaimed drama, "The Social Network," and establishing himself as a perennially hysterical "Saturday Night Live" host, a racecar sponsored by Justin's clothing line, William Rast, won the Indy 500 last week.

"I'm a lucky guy... I feel very lucky to have these opportunities to wake up to everyday," he told Shaun of his seemingly unstoppable good fortune. "You take a job like 'Bad Teacher' and it's like, 'Wow, I'm going to get to work with all these people that I admire... and I'm going to get to be a part of it.'

"I just feel like lighting kind of keeps striking for me," he continued. "So, I must have done something crazy good in a past life."

Catch Justin, along with Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel, in "Bad Teacher" - in theaters on June 24.

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Khloe Kardashian Exposes "Nips" On Fox Morning Show

Thank goodness the kids were all in school today!  Khloe Kardashian gave us all a peep show this morning.  While promoting the new season of 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians" with her sister Kourtney, Khloe's nipple suddenly appears!  FYI Khloe, they have very nice lacy black bras that would have looked good under your shirt!

In the midst of discussing her sister, Kim Kardashian's forthcoming wedding, viewers couldn't help but focus on Khloe's bare breast beneath her clearly see through black blouse. But the habitual jokester is laughing off the wardrobe malfunction.

"My mom just called me saying my nip slip is 'all over the internet!' Ha!" she tweeted. "Is it weird that I love it?! Who knew nipples were so special?"

It was only a matter of time before Kardashian joined the elite wardrobe malfunction club, headed by the mother of malfunction herself, Janet Jackson. Kardashian took to her Celebuzz blog to do some explaining about her intimate interview.

"My stylist Monica Rose DID tell me to wear a bra with that sheer top but being the naughty girl that I am I disobeyed and went bra-less," Kardashian wrote of her Givenchy blouse mishap. "I have a nipple obsession and personally love when women show their nipples -- perhaps I was a member of a nudist colony in my last life ... We ALL have nipples"

Although Kardashian did go on to apologize to anyone she may have offended, we have a feeling that this exhibitionist won't be heading to Victoria's Secret anytime soon.

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Whitney Houston Says Her 30-Day Rehab Stint Not Enough!

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Poor Whitney Houston is back in rehab.  At least she can admit when she needs more help.  The Diva said her 30-day out-patient program just wasn't enough!

Whitney Houston is voluntarily seeking additional treatment for drug and alcohol addiction ... TMZ has learned -- after completing a 30-day out-patient rehab program earlier this week.

Sources close to Whitney wouldn't elaborate on what the additional treatment entails -- but we're told the singer has hired a round-the-clock life coach to help keep her on track.

We're told Whitney personally decided to seek out treatment over a month ago as part of a longstanding recovery process -- entering the out-patient program completely on her own accord.

As one source put it, "She really wants it this time." So far, no word from Whitney's rep.

Whitney proves that addiction is no joke!  If we've learned anything from these celebs addictions, it's

"JUST SAY NO TO DRUGS!"

Good luck this go round Whitney!

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Lauryn Hill Pregnant With Child Number Six!

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Wow!  Never even knew she had FIVE kids!  Lauryn Hill is pregnant with her sixth baby.  Guess that's why she's been out of the limelight for the past few years!  Gotta take care of those kids!

The 36-year-old Grammy winner announced she is pregnant with her sixth child at the end of her Detroit concert on Saturday. "I'm going to be taking time off to give birth," she told the crowd.

The singer, who already has five children with Rohan Marley (son of reggae legend Bob Marley), first hinted about her pregnancy during a concert at L.A.'s Club Nokia in April.

"I keep having these children. I don't know if I'm the most fertile woman in America," she said. "I've got five big children, you believe that? If you ask anybody I went to high school with, they'd be puzzled. Wait till you hear the big secret, though."

Hill and Marley's other children are Zion David-Nesta, Selah, Joshua, John and Sarah.

Congrats on baby number six Lauryn and good luck!

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Go-Go's Cancel Some Concert Dates Already.....

Boy, they just got started!  The Go-Go's were a No-Go on Saturday, In Atlantic City, NJ.  After just appearing on GMA to promote their summer tour, they have cancelled some concert dates.

According to the band's official website, lead singer Belinda Carlisle was advised by doctors to go on immediate full vocal rest for three days.

The band was "deeply disappointed" that their June 4th performance at the House of Blues in Atlantic City and June 5th performance at Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, CT had to be postponed.

They added, "We are grateful for our fans and their continued support and understanding."

Luckily, for fans, their tour will resume on June 7th at the Theater at Westbury in Westbury, NY.

Here is The Go-Go’s Good Morning America video from Friday June 3, 2011 of the live performance, part of the GMA Summer Concert Series at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park in New York City. The iconic 1980s all-female band performed some of their signature hits including Vacation.

The band’s debut album, Beauty and the Beat was released in 1981 featuring such iconic hits as We Got the Beat. They are currently on the Ladies Gone Wild Tour commemorating the 30th anniversary of the album. Current members include Belinda Carlisle, Jane Wiedlin, Charlotte Caffey, Kathy Valentine and Gina Schock.

During the brief interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts and Lara Spencer, band members acknowledged the cheering crowds, noting they have “a pretty strong following.” They also confirmed that the forthcoming tour is not a farewell tour, one member calling it the “ah, we don’t know the heck what we’re really doing tour….We’re staying together are far as we know.”

The set-list included Vacation, We Got the Beat and Our Lips Are Sealed. Watch video below.

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