Michelle Williams was searching for CNN on the TV Friday afternoon in her suite at the Hard Rock Hotel, more than 20 floors up from where she hosted her album release party the previous night. The 34-year-old singer and Rockford native wanted to check in on a news story that had just broken before leaving the room. It turns out Williams is a self-proclaimed “newsie.” She talks of news in the same manner some might talk about gossip, relaying the juicy details and her theories on what transpired. “It’s probably not healthy,” said Williams of her obsession. This may explain, in part, why she’s drawn to real-life-crime and courtroom programming.…

Michelle Williams came close to home over the weekend with a number of Chicago appearances to promote her new album, Journey to Freedom. Her last stop before heading to other cities was her former church home Fellowship Chicago headed by Pastor Charles Jenkins. What was to be a listening party and a cd signing turned into a full on church service. Churchgoers were treated to a performance of “Say Yes”, a short sermon on “Blessings being Conditional” and a meet and greet plus cd signing with Michelle Williams. Unexpected Michelle was able to attend to share these exclusive photos: Bonus: Michelle Williams attended and sang at Chicago’s House of Hope…

Michelle Williams Exclusive: Singer Talks Cutting Out Bad Relationships, Overcoming Insecurities Some people remember Michelle Williams as one third of the Grammy Award winning singing group Destiny’s Child, while others appreciate her penchant for theater where she has starred in multiple successful Broadway shows. Regardless of how the world has viewed her, the 34-year-old Christian entertainer had a hard time believing in her purpose not too long ago. Now that Williams has centered herself in her faith once again, she is opening up about the path taken to overcome struggles in her fourth solo album, “Journey To Freedom.” Michelle Williams recently spoke to The Christian Post about her new album…

EOne Entertainment multi-award winning artist Michelle Williams’ new album “Journey to Freedom” is a compilation of tracks expressing her inner evolution of self. Through the process of introspection, Michelle gave birth to joy in abundance in the form of a new album. Thursday, Sept. 4, after her Chicago Listening Party at the Hard Rock Hotel, Michelle Williams shares her ability to recognize and overcome depression, working with her Destiny Child sisters Beyonce and Kelly Rowland and her brand new music. Bob Marley’s quote, “You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice” is befitting to Michelle Williams’ journey. Stuffing down a myriad of emotions and…

Michelle Williams had a private listening party at the Hard Rock Hotel in Chicago. Unexpected Michelle was able to attend after learning of the event the night before. The listening party was held inside the hotel’s lounge area, Angels and Kings, from 6pm-8pm. Angels and Kings is a small and intimate space filled with a small stage and was mostly standing room only. The room was packed with a good number of fans, press, and record label reps. Michelle’s labelmate Jon McReynolds was also in attendance. The atmosphere was very fun and positive. People were talking to strangers from across the room and just excited to be able to attend…

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