Reuters — NEW YORK (Reuters) - "Dreamgirls" star Jennifer Hudson said on Wednesday she can't wait to perform again, now that she has a slim new look. more info

Mjsbigblog — ‘Idol’ album sales: Fantasia, Carrie Underwood, etc. Fantasia drops out of The Billboard 200’s top 10 this week, as Back to Me drops 27%, to No. 11. In its first three weeks, Back to Me has sold 187,000 units. Read more at USA... more info

Perez Hilton — So cute! Jennifer Hudson and her son David Otunga Jr are adorbs in the October issue of Fashion magazine. And she loves that baby boy! JHud said: "With the baby growing up, we want him to be around our family. We feel so secluded. Both David and ... more info

Mjsbigblog — David Cook To Release Album Early Next Year? This hasn’t been confirmed officially, but the folks at B98.5 in Little Rock AR posted the latest teaser for David Cook’s upcoming album. They posted along with the video, “A rep fr... more info

Mjsbigblog — Allison Iraheta tweets: “A shout out to all of my amazing fans!!! Thank you soo much for ur support!! Means alot!!” *** Alexis Grace opens for David Archuleta at the Delta Fair in Memphis on Sunday, Alexis tweets, “Hope you al... more info

Mjsbigblog — Lee DeWyze will be recording for his upcoming album in New York City today. He tweeted yesterday, “Hey! Just got into NY. Love it here, recording tomorrow, how have you guys been?” *** Matt Giraud will be busy this week with rad... more info

ContactMusic — Jennifer Hudson is moving back to Chicago.The singer-and-actress - whose mother, brother and nephew were murdered in October 2008 - is planning to move out of Florida... more info

Mjsbigblog — David Archuleta set to sing brand new song “Things Are Gonna Get Better” at Sunday night’s Jerry Lewis Telethon David Archuleta will sing a new song “Things Are Gonna Get Better” in the 10 PM PDT hour of the Jerry Lewis MD... more info

People.com — She's gone from a 16 to 6 and wants to help others "Lose for Good" too more info

Mjsbigblog — According to several tweets, Jennifer Hudson recorded two new songs, produced by Rich Harrison called “Hour Glass” and “No One’s Gon’ Love U” Check out Toyaz World for more deets. *** ‘Idol’ singers at Mt. Airy Mount... more info