With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I thought I’d select songs for this month’s playlist that are all about love. (Check out my other playlists here!) But not in that completely obnoxious, sappy, cheesily romantic way. That’s not my cup of Jungle Juice, ladies.

I’ve never really understood why Valentine’s Day is always only about people in relationships. This is a day about LOVE, not merely romantic love. It should be spent appreciating wherever you are relationship-wise at the moment, be it happily in love/lust, single and satisfied, or going through a break-up with someone you were way. too. good for.

So yes, you will find some love songs on this playlist, like the awesome throwbacks hits of “Ain’t No Other Man,” by Christina Aguilera and “Lost Without U” by Robin Thicke. But you’ll also find those more “therapeutic” songs about love, like Cee-Lo Green’s ex-bashing hit, “F*** You.” And finally, there are songs about enjoying being single, riding solo, and just wanting to be left alone at the bar to do your own thing. Read More »

Jennifer Hudson’s life is a modern day Cinderella story. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Hudson lived your typical life. That is, until she was cast in her first play in college. That small role got her uber successful career on track and took Jennifer from “girl with awesome voice” to Academy Award winning actress and recording artist. Jennifer Hudson is at the tippy top of her game, but no matter who she has worked with (Um…SJP? Ne-Yo? Beyonce?), she is still a hometown girl at heart.

CollegeCandy got to speak to Jennifer about her fame, her fashion and her future (her debut album drops on September 30th!). It is nothing short of inspiring.

CC: (Internal Dialogue: I can’t believe I am talking to Jennifer Hudson. Ohmygod. Ok, let me start this.)Everyone is always talking about your style; you always look flawless. What are your secrets?

JH: I refuse to leave the house unless I am comfortable in what I’m wearing. If I’m not comfortable, I’m not wearing it.

CC: Yeah. I agree, but my comfort clothes – sweats – won’t get me on any best dressed lists.

JH: I have to love what I’m in. To me, what I wear is an expression. I’m just expressing myself through my clothes. It’s how I feel that day.

CC: Being a movie and music star must keep you quite busy. How are you spending your summer?

JH: One day I’m doing music the next day I’m doing film. I’m preparing for my next film that is coming out, which is The Secret Life of Bees. I’m also starting to prepare for my album that is getting ready to drop, so I’m doing the promotions for that, as well. And when I can, I just hang out at home. Read More »