Earlier this week, President and Mrs. Obama began this year’s music series at the White House, first up, a concert in honor of Black History Month with some well-known performers. It was held in the East Room.

The Event featured a star-studded line-up of performers, including Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson, and hosted by Morgan Freeman, with both President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama presiding.

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Gossiponthis.com is reporting that the music video for “We Are the World: 25 for Haiti” debuted Friday night (Feb 12) during the opening ceremony for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

This version of the song, featuring vocals from Justin Bieber, Jennifer Hudson, Lil Wayne, Janet Jackson, Miley Cyrus, Jamie Foxx, Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, T-Pain, Usher, Wyclef Jean and much more, is much more contemporary than the original but it fits today’s music era. The song’s original writer and singer Michael Jackson also appears in the song and video (his sister Janet sings the first chorus with footage of Mike thrown in). They also kept one of MJ’s original parts and show footage of him singing it (Nice!).

The 25th Anniversary recording features over 80 artists and performers. The recording of We Are The World 25 For Haiti embodied the same enthusiasm, sense of purpose and generosity as the original recording 25 years ago. Every one of the artists who participated, regardless of genre or generation, walked into the room with their hearts and souls completely open to coming together to help the people of Haiti.

The video shows footage of Haiti and the efforts surrounding its repair, along with footage of the artists mentioned above and more recording the song in the studio. If MJ was here he would be so happy..

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TheYBF.com is reporting that about 100 celebrities hit Jim Henson studios in L.A. yesterday to re-record Quincy Jones‘ 1985 production of “We Are The World.” Quincy and Lionel Richie came together to produce the 2010 version called the “We Are The World 25 Years for Haiti.”

The charity anthem “We Are the World” has been given a hip-hop, pop twist by 80 artists who have re-recorded the 1980s hit in the same Hollywood studio where the original was cut 25 years ago.

Pink, Natalie Cole, Kanye West, Jennifer Hudson, Celine Dion, Brian Wilson and others stood shoulder to shoulder Monday night on risers at Henson Recording studios, singing in hopes of aiding Haiti.

Here is the original version of the song of  We Are The World Feat. Michael Jackson Lionel Richie Cindy Lauper Steve Wonder Bruce Springsteen we are the world…

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I am so pissed right now I am not in LA… Over the weekend Clive Davis’ held his Annual Pre-Grammy Gala which was definitely the place to be in Los Angeles.

Look at Jay-Z and Jamie Foxx

A lot of top industry stars came out and also performed at the event. The event featured performances from Jennifer Hudson, Maxwell, The Black Eyed Peas and more. Here are some of the pictures…  Big Shout To Concerteloop and Bossip for the pic’s

Those recent tabloid including FreddyO.com stories about a new baby are all false says Miss Hudson..

“Contrary to what has been falsely reported, Jennifer Hudson is not pregnant,” her rep Lisa Kasteler says. “Jennifer leaves in April for South Africa where she will portray Winnie Mandela in the feature film, Winnie.”

“It is a commitment she is excited about and takes very seriously,” the rep adds. “Jennifer is currently in the studio recording her second album and this is the only delivery she is looking forward to in 2010.”

The Oscar winner is already busy with one little one at home – son David was born in August. – Mike Fleeman and Julie Jordan

TheYBF.com is reporting that J-Hud and David is about to have baby number 2.

David, Jr. isn’t even 6 months old yet. But Jennifer Hudson and her fiance David Otunga are reportedly expecting their second child together. Star magazine’s source tells them:

“Jennifer was in total shock when she found out she was having another baby,” says her close friend, who adds that the couple learned they were expecting on Dec. 10. “She had wanted some space between the kids’ ages.”

“She and David love kids,” says the pal. “It’s another thing for them to celebrate during the holidays.”

EUR is reporting that A union group in South Africa is protesting the casting of Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson as Winnie Mandela in an upcoming biography about the ex-wife of former South African president Nelson Mandela. The Creative Workers Union of South Africa said using foreign actors to tell the country’s stories undermined efforts to develop the national film industry, according to the AFP.

“It can’t happen that we want to develop our own Hollywood and yet bring in imports,” the union’s president Mabutho Sithole said in The Citizen newspaper.

“This decision must be reversed, it must be stopped now,” union secretary general Oupa Lebogo said in The Times. “If the matter doesn’t come up for discussion, we will push for a moratorium to be placed on the film.”

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                    Eminem Opens Up About Drug Addiction

It seems Eminem’s new CD “Relapse” comes from his personal history. The rapper talks about his own battles with drug addiction in the upcoming issue of “Vibe” magazine. Em admits he “almost died” after overdosing on methadone, and notes that at one point he was taking between ten to 20 Vicodin per day. The rapper adds, quote, “Now that I understand that I’m an addict, I definitely have compassion for my mother. I get it.” Em says he’s been sober for a year now. His newfound sobriety has him feeling like “a little kid” when it comes to his music. He notes that in his early days, rap was his “drug,” but at some point it stopped making him “high,” which resulted in his turn to prescription pills. Em says that now, quote, “rap’s getting me high again.” The issue of “Vibe,” which features Eminem on the cover, hits newsstands May 19th. Eminem’s “Relapse” is the rapper’s first CD in five years. It also hits stores on May 19th. Currently, three tracks from the album are available on iTunes — “Crack a Bottle,” “We Made You” and “3AM.” A new song, titled “Old Time’s Sake,” will be released on iTunes Tuesday.

     Jennifer Hudson Cancels Concerts Following Throat Condition

Singer Jennifer Hudson has been forced to cancel some concert stops on her co-headlining tour with Robin Thicke this week due to a throat condition. E! Online reports the GRAMMY winner is being treated by doctors after falling ill over the weekend. The condition is said to be related to her singing. Hudson last performed at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre on Saturday night but managed to hide any signs of throat pain. The show cancelations this week could include venues in Dallas, Houston, Phoenix and Miloxi, Mississippi. Sunday night’s concert in Oakland California has already been rescheduled to take place on May 19th.