"American Idol" crowned another winner last night during the Season 12 finale, with Candice Glover taking home the title. She proved why the votes were in her favor as she performed alongside another "Idol" star, Jennifer Hudson.

The ladies were both dressed in black but they shined bright as they showcased their stellar vocals for a rendition of Natalie Cole's "Inseparable."

"It's so wonderful to know you'll always be around me," Glover sang before Hudson surprised the audience by stepping onstage. "Ladies and gentlemen, the amazing Jennifer Hudson," Glover exclaimed when the soulful songstress belted out her lyrics.
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Witnessing Beyonce cry is an emotional act that plenty of her fans have yet to witness. However, during last night's Mrs. Carter Show World tour stop in Antwerp, Belgium, she showed signs of letting the tears spill freely while thanking fans for their support after she canceled another show in the city earlier in the week.

Dressed in an ivory leotard decorated in jewels and flowing fabric, Beyonce grabbed the mic to express her gratitude to her supporters. "I feel so good to be on this stage," the 31-year-old stated. "I have the best fans in the world."
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Sometimes your enemies are closer than you think, and such is the case for Wale, who's talking about just that on his new track, "LoveHate Thing."

The soulful song, which is the second single from his third album, "The Gifted," details the Maybach Music Group rhymer's troubles with friends who wish for his downfall as he rises to the top.
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Looks like Nicki Minaj's stint as a judge on "American Idol" will be short-lived.

The wig-wearing emcee is set to make an exit from the singing competition after Season 12 ends tonight, according to Us Weekly.

A source reveals that Minaj is comfortable with the decision to leave. "It's safe to say she isn't coming back to 'Idol,'" the insider tells Us. Apparently the rapper has her hands full with her new album, performances and endorsement deals. "She's okay with it. She had a great time but was only going to do one season anyway."
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R&B crooner Mario has been relatively quiet on the music front for some time but fans are in for a treat. The Baltimore native will debut his new single, the Nicki Minaj-assisted "Somebody Else" next week.

He hopes the Polow Da Don-produced track "breathes new life into R&B." Mario wrote a handwritten note on his official website, which detailed the direction he's taking his life in at the moment.
"Nothing can explain the excitement in my heart at this point & time in my life," he wrote. "I have changed so much as a man, artist, & creator, and I realize more and more everyday that it's not about me. It's about me doing what GOD wants me to do; change the world with my GIFT."
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Cash rules everything around Fat Joe, Wiz Khalifa and Teyana Taylor in the video for the money-loving anthem "Ballin'."

Directed by Eif Rivera, the clip features Joe donning his finest suit, hopping out of a private plane, strolling around a mansion and showing off his pricey watch.

Wiz takes the driver's seat in a polished car that looks like it cost a whole lot of dough and Teyana Taylor looks fashion fresh in an ivory pantsuit and later, cool and crushing it in a Chicago Bulls jersey.
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