Jennifer Hudson

By Patrice Grell Yursik panteneI did two posts on BET Award makeup over at Afrobella -- one required guesswork on my part, the other was a step-by-step product guide and makeup tips for Tatyana Ali and Alicia Keys' makeup, courtesy of celebrity makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff.

Add Ne-Yo to the list of musicians contributing on Jazmine Sullivan’s upcoming as-yet-untitled sophomore album, which is expected to drop later this year via J Records. The hitmaker is best known for his work with Beyonce Knowles (“Flaws & All”), Celine Dion (“I Got Nothin’ Left”), Leona Lewis (“I’m You”) and Jennifer Hudson (“Spotlight”). Fans of [...]Post from: TheNext2Shine:Exclusive RNB Downloads Add Ne-Yo to the list of musicians contributing on Jazmine Sullivan’s upcoming as-yet-untitled sophomore album, which is expected to drop later this year via J Records. The hitmaker is best known for his work with Beyonce Knowles (“Flaws & All”), Celine Dion (“I Got Nothin’ Left”), Leona Lewis (“I’m You”) and Jennifer Hudson (...   [read the full post]

By Jeanne Of course, Syesha isn’t the only Idol finalist to be linked to the play.  Jennifer Hudson earned the “Best Supporting Actress” award at the 2007 Academy Awards for her break-out performance in the film adaptation.  Post from: Idol Stalker

By CBS News A nationwide audience was stunned when Jennifer Hudson was voted off of 'American Idol.' Hudson dropped by The Early Show to talk about her exit, and whether she's mad at the outcome. A nationwide audience was stunned when Jennifer Hudson was voted off of 'American Idol.' Hudson dropped by T...

By CBS News Only On The Web: Harry Smith spoke with Helen Mirren, Jennifer Hudson, Alan Arkin, Forest Whitaker and Martin Scorsese after their wins at the Academy Awards. Only On The Web: Harry Smith spoke with Helen Mirren, Jennifer Hudson, Alan Arkin, Forest Whitaker and Martin Scorsese after the...

By NBC Chuck" stars Zachary & Joshua talk about what an amazing event the Super Bowl is, the upcoming 3D episode of "Chuck" and react to Jennifer Hudson performing the national anthem. Chuck" stars Zachary & Joshua talk about what an amazing event the Super Bowl is, the upcoming 3D episo...

By NBC Rainn talks about the special episode of "The Office" that aired right after the Super Bowl. Plus, what does he think about Jennifer Hudson performing the national anthem? Rainn talks about the special episode of "The Office" that aired right after the Super Bowl. Plus, what does he think a...

Here’s the poster for the upcoming film Winged Creatures starring Kate Beckinsale, Guy Pearce, Dakota Fanning, Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Hudson and Jackie Earle Haley. This film was supposed to come out months ago, now finally it’s going to see the light of day, hopefully it does well, i...

By Jeanne Choice TV: Male Reality/Variety Star Tyra Banks “America’s Next Top Model”Simon Cowell “American Idol”Lil Mama “America’s Best Dance Crew”Mario Lopez “America’s Best Dance Crew”Ryan Seacrest “American Idol” / “E! News” Choice Music: Tour Post from: Idol Stalker

By lripoll Academy Award-winner Jennifer Hudson celebrated her pregnancy today at a downtown baby shower, a source told the Chicago Sun-Times. Hudson and Otunga have been planning a wedding. While they haven’t divulged the date, Hudson previously said she planned to include her three dogs — Oscar...

 TX But wow, the encore: You know what it was, the tour-de-force "And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going" from her Oscar-winning performance in Dreamgirls. She still sings the song with her entire body. Those notes emerge from the deepest regions of her being. ...

  USA The "Dreamgirls," Oscar-winner and "American Idol" alum settled into a nice groove on "Invisible," after the big opener "One Night Only," which brought the crowd to its collective feet despite Hudon's big voice overextending itself and nearly drowning ...

 United States Hudson has made a believer out of millions since getting an early boot during American Idol's third season. She broke hearts and earned an Oscar for her scene-stealing turn in Dreamgirls, nabbed a Grammy for her self-titled debut album and stood brave ...

By Ronald Fulcher EXCERPT FROM LOS ANGELES TIMES -- Jennifer Hudson and Robin Thicke shared a few things Saturday night at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live: a band, a semiformal approach to fashion and, of course, an audience. Bringing their national tour to the... EXCERPT FROM LOS ANGELES TIMES -- Jennifer Hudson and Ro...

 AZ Hudson blazed a trail much less traveled, parlaying a 2004 stint on “American Idol” into an immediately successful film career, winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in her first-ever role in the 2006 music flick “Dreamgirls. ...

By Best Week Ever There was a rumor floating around yesterday afternoon that a big duet was scheduled to appear on last night;s BET Awards: Oscar-winning Idol cum actress Jennifer Hudson was to be joined on stage by the woman who originated the role of Effie White in Dreamgirls, Jennifer Holliday. A histor...

By mj The mid-tempo R&B track was written by Grammy nominated producer/songwriter and One Republic frontman Ryan Tedder, whose long list of accolades includes hits for Ashanti, LeToya Luckett, Timbaland, Jennifer Hudson and Rihanna.

By Sir Platinum Graham What is better than hearing Jennifer Hudson belt through “If This Isn’t Love” and “You Pulled Me Through” — a performance of “I’m His Only Woman” with fellow American Idol diva Fantasia Barrino ! Atlanta fans were treated with this performance last week and now we’ve got it on video thanks...

By Roberta Jennifer Hudson promised her Atlanta crowd some surprises, and girlfriend delivered. She performed a duet with legendary singer and original Dreamgirls singer, Jennifer Holliday, where they both belted out the song, “And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going”.

Its top nominees are Jennifer Hudson, the American Idol runner-up in a breakthrough role as a sweet-voiced singer who is pushed to the back of the group because she’s not good-looking enough, and Eddie Murphy, in a career breakthrough as a womanizing ...

By mj Billboard Jennifer Hudson to Kick Off Tour in April Jennifer Hudson Variety Carrie Underwood On Jennifer Hudson’s Performance: ‘I Think It Was Very Healing’ Access Hollywood Are Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul dating? Foxes On Idol American Idol 8: Paula Abdul Predictions TV Envy

By marcyac Jennifer Hudson poses with the Man of the Hour Clive Owens! What’s up Dog?  Randy Jackson was in the house! Jamie Foxx was there Singer Akon was there Jennifer Hudson poses with the Man of the Hour Clive Owens!   Whitney Houston looks great.  Any

By mj Access Hollywood has learned that Jennifer Hudson will sing the Diane Warren-penned ballad, “You Pulled me Through”, from Jennifer’s debut album, at Sunday’s Grammy awards. Ryan Seacrest - Carrie Underwood, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson

By Kelly This is the first of many appearances we will be seeing of Jennifer.  Before the Image Awards, of which her album received six nominations and her role in The Secret Life of Bees garnered two, she’ll play at the 2009 MusiCares Person of the Year Gala on Friday and hit up the Grammy Awards on Sun...

By Mark Corece Each year since 1967, it has been the tradition of the Super Bowl to have someone sing the National Anthem. But Whitney Houston and Jennifer Hudson delivered two of the most memorable performances in history.... Each year since 1967, it has been the tradition of the Super Bowl to have someone si...

By Janice aka Miss Mad News Singer/actress Jennifer Hudson performed for the first time on Saturday (January 31st), since the brutal slayings of her mother, brother and nephew. The star sang a fantastic rendition of the US national anthem ‘The Star Spangled. Banner’. It’s good to have you back Jennifer.

By Lindsay Powers See Jennifer Hudson's touching family album. Hudson's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew were shot to death last fall in her Chicago hometown. Her estranged brother-in-law, William Balfour, pleaded not guilty to murder charges on Jan. 20.

By Speeakz UNCF’s “An Evening of Stars - A Tribute to Patti LaBelle” aired last night in the US. We brought you a short clip of Fantasia and Jennifer Hudson performing on the show back in September when the show was filmed and now we can bring you some full performances from various artists including F...

By mj Rep: ‘No Truth’ To Jennifer Hudson Inauguration Rumors Jennifer Hudson will not be singing at Barack Obama’s inauguration on January 20, despite reports to the contrary, her rep told Access Hollywood. NBC Chicago Paula Abdul’s Stalker Back on American Idol?

On Wednesday, a judge denied bond and ordered Balfour held on three counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Darnell Hudson Donerson, Jason Hudson and 7-year-old Julian King. Prosecutors said Balfour was angry because Julia Hudson was dating another man.

By Dodai Despite mourning her family tragedy, Jennifer Hudson is in the Gap's holiday ad campaign, wearing a bright red sweater and smiling. Gap gave J.Hud the option to back out, but she wanted to go ahead and have the ads run. [Yahoo News via E!] Jennifer Hudson writes on her MySpace blog: "I want to th...

By Dodai More from Jennifer Aniston, whose Vogue interview all over the internet: "There is more to me than just a tabloid girl. This whole 'Poor lonely Jen' thing, this idea that I'm so unlucky in love? I actually feel I've been unbelievably lucky in love. I don't feel like I'm supposed to be any furth...

By Dodai OMG. This may make you hyperventilate: Mad Men's Jon Hamm is in talks to do a multi-episode arc on 30 Rock. The man known as Don Draper could be Liz Lemon's neighbor and a potential love interest for Tina Fey's character. Breathe. Just breathe. [EW]Jennifer Lopez sued her first husband, former w...

By JayBird One of Jennifer Hudson’s close friends has told Us Weekly that William “Flex” Balfour, the man believed to have killed Hudson’s mother Darnell, brother Jason, and nephew, Julian, had made threats against the family before. He’d also gotten in several physical altercations with Jason a...

Miche is annoyed because she already recorded this yesterday, and lost it all. Prayer to Jennifer Hudson, and to everyone laid off at Revision 3 today. The upcoming election. Miche digs Indie's VOTE stickers. The Henry Clay People with "This Ain't a Scene," courtesy of the band. Jon Hamm on SNL....

By mj Search continues for Jennifer Hudson’s nephew Police searched for the nephew of Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson Sunday as they blanketed the Englewood neighborhood with fliers. New York Post Access Atlanta USA Today USA Today Dancing with the Stars: Brooke Burke favorite to win

By mj Former ‘American Idol’ Castmates Offer Prayers, Support For Jennifer Hudson Access Hollywood Jennifer Hudson’s nephew missing after slayings Amber Alert For Jennifer Hudson’s Nephew Chicago Sun Times Simon Cowell’s white house TV Guide

By gdaysunshine October 24th, 2008 Jennifer Hudson’s Mother and Brother Killed Former American Idol contestant and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson’s mother and brother were reportedly killed in their home in Chicago’s South Side, approximately five miles from Barack Obama’s home, according to Times...

By mj Jennifer Hudson to Receive Black Perspective Award Chicago Defender My FOX KC Jennifer Hudson Covers Ebony and Jet, Talks Hollywood and Punk Big Gay Deal: Jennifer Hudson Poison, Hair and an “American Idol”: “Rock of Ages” Musical Hits NYC

By mj Country: Kristy Lee Cook For Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson, who plays Dakota Fanning’s housekeeper in the movie, Prince-Bythewood came up with a unique way to illustrate history. She told Hudson, 27, and Fanning to meet her at a certain location, but she didn’t tell them why.

By mj Jennifer Hudson gets back to music with debut CD Jennifer Hudson’s Prime Time “Spotlight” On Jennifer Hudson Jennifer Hudson, the former “American Idol” contestant, rose to stardom in 2006 with her big-screen debut in the box office hit “Dreamgirls.”

By mj Jennifer Hudson probably has a good chance of being a presenter at next year’s Academy Awards. She has an “in” with the show’s new producers. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has picked Laurence Mark and Bill Condon to run the next Oscars show. Billboard

For the next two weeks, George Wallace will have an unusual co-star for his show at the Flamingo, the original Dreamgirl, Jennifer Holliday. Decades before Jennifer Hudson won an Oscar for playing the role of big-voiced girl-band reject Effie White in the 2006 film, Holliday won a Tony fo...

By Andy Dehnart Seven American Idol alumni received Grammy nominations, including three for each fourth season winner Carrie Underwood and fifth season standout Chris Daughtry's band. The others who received nominations are Fantasia Barrino, Kelly Clarkson, Mandisa Hundley, Jennifer Hudson, an...

The BET Awards are known for show-stopping performances, and they came one after another on Tuesday. It started off with a dream, uniting "Dreamgirls" from past and present with a stirring duet between Jennifer Holliday and Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson.

By Monika Bartyzel Filed under: Drama, Music & Musicals, Casting, RumorMongerIt's only been a month since Jennifer Hudson won an Oscar for her first performance in front of the cinematic cameras. Since then, she's been embroiled in a bit of Idol drama over whether or not she should be thanking the show f...

By Brandon Valentine Effie White (Jennifer Hudson), Deena Jones (Beyonce Knowles), and Lorrell Robinson (Anita Noni Rose) are The Dreamettes — a trio of female singers striving to make it big in the early 1960s. When they meet Curtis Taylor Jr. (Jamie Foxx), The Dreamettes catch their break and begin singing b...

Academy award winner Jennifer Hudson called Elvis Duran and the morning zoo to talk about her BIG win and what's next in her career.

By Chris Beaumont The story concerns the rise of a trio of singers, led by Effie White (Jennifer Hudson). When we first meet them, they are trying to win a talent contest, where they truly impress, but ultimately fail to win over the judges. This loss leads them directly to Curtis Taylor, Jr., a car salesman and p...

If you are planning to take a trip to the movies and haven't had a chance to see Dreamgirls with Beyonce, Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, and Jennifer Hudson, I strongly encourage you to make that your movie of choice.