Actor WILL SMITH is planning to free up some time in his hectic Hollywood schedule - so he can focus on returning to Hip Hop music.
The ALI star's last album, 2002's BORN TO REIGN, marked his final project for COLUMBIA RECORDS, but now he's signed to INTERSCOPE, he's eager to sample chart glory again.
Included on Smith's forthcoming album, due out in January (05), is a planned duet with R+B star MARY J BLIGE.
TIMBALAND is on board to produce the set.
NBS EXTRA - Jada, the collateral actress, 33, would like to avoid ever becoming First Lady - despite her superstar Will's claims he has ambitions to become US president one day.
Jada says, "I don't doubt Will could do it if he put his mind to it. The question is, does he want to? He'll have to divorce me first.
"The thought makes me go cold. The workload, the pressure, the exposure... You can keep that sh!t"
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