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• Jennifer Hudson Rumored To Join 'American Idol' As Judge Jennifer Hudson may be returning to the show that launched her into the spotlight, that is if reports of her signing on as a judge for next season of American Idol are true.
• Carrie Underwood Donates $1 Million To Red Cross To Aid Tornado Victims No sooner had Carrie Underwood played the final notes on her Blown Away Tour (which concluded last night in Abbottsford, British Columbia), then did she turn her attention to her home state of Oklahoma.
• Ms. Emeli Sandé Goes To Washington To Honor Carole King “It was nerve-wracking but I was so excited to be there and to be able to play such an incredible song in front of the person who created it," she said.
• Bono, Richard Branson, Olivia Wilde Join Matt Damon's 'Toilet Strike' In an effort to end the water crisis that is affecting millions of people, 780,000,000 to be exact, Olivia Wilde, Bono and Richard Branson have joined in Matt Damon’s “toilet strike.”
• New Music To Know: Laura Mvula's Unexpected World Of 'Orchestral Soul' About thirty seconds into her debut single, "She," Laura Mvula introduces a choir. And the vocal arrangement is like the sun coming out.
• Avril Lavigne Goes To Marilyn Manson For Music And Style Advice Lavigne told MTV that Manson helped bring her out her naughty side on the song “Bad Girl, ” which will be on her untitled album, due out this September.
• Style Files: Beyoncé Curates Rent The Runway Boutique Since its launch, Rent the Runway has been a savior for cash-strapped fashion obsessives. The site have paired up with Beyoncé to curate a boutique of her favorite designer dresses -- making Beyoncé your personal high fashion stylist.
• Blake Shelton Organizing Benefit Concert For Oklahoma Tornado Victims He also performed "Over You" with Miranda Lambert on "The Voice," in tribute to those affected by the tornado.
• Rihanna's 'Styled To Rock' Inches Closer Toward U.S. Premiere Rihanna is importing her U.K. reality TV show to the U.S., in conjunction with the Style Network. The show's first cycle aired abroad but for the second season, Rihanna's American fans can join in on the fashion fun.
• Sara Bareilles Set To Play LGBT Democratic Fundraiser In New York On May 29, Sara Bareilles will join Michelle Obama in New York City for a fundraising event benefiting the Democratic National Committee.
• Kellie Pickler Wins 'Dancing With The Stars' Country music is cleaning up this week on reality TV competitions. This past Sunday, Trace Adkins won All-Star Celebrity Apprentice. And last night (May 21), singer Kellie Pickler took top honors on season 16 of Dancing with the Stars.
• How Heartbreak Helped Michael Buble Make The Best Album Of His Career Michael Bublè believes his latest album, "To Be Loved," is his best yet and owes it all to a very public breakup with actress Emily Blunt five years ago.