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Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson Are VH1 Divas to Air December 9

Here’s some fresh news for ya. Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson will participate in the latest VH1 Divas special, along with Mary J. Blige, Florence + The Machine, Jesse J and Jill Scott. This fabulous line up of ladies will pay tribute to the great cities of soul music, including Chicago, Detroit, London, Mempis and Philadelphia. The Roots will perform as House Band.

The special will air Monday December 19 at 9 pm on VH1.

Read the press release after the jump.

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2011 BET Awards – Winners List and Videos

Correction: Rihanna won best Female R&B artist, not Jennifer Hudson. Sorry for the error

Apparently, there was a mix-up during the announcement of the Viewer’s Choice winner. Tiffany Greene first named Chris Brown as the winner, then switched to Drake and Rihanna. Drake accepted the trophy, but it was later confirmed that Brown did win.

It was one more award for Brown, who lead the wins with 4.

See the winners list, after the jump.

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Jennifer Hudson Performs on GMA (UPDATE: Rushed to the Hospital for Food Poisoning)

Jennifer Hudson performed in Central Park today for Good Morning America in New York City. Her fellow Season 3 Idol alum, George Huff has been traveling with her as a backup singer!

Jennifer was supposed to perform on The CBS Early show this morning, but had to cancel due to abdominal pains. There are reports she went to the hospital.

UPDATE: Jennifer’s rep tells EOnline “Jennifer Hudson went to the hospital due to severe abdominal pains, ” a rep for the star tells E! News. “She was treated for food poisoning and released.”

Watch the interviews after the jump