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Rate Dreamgirls 2009: Broadway Bound Revival Gets Apollo Theater Extension

Original at Entertainment Newswire external link    Thu, Nov 19

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By Karu F. Daniels BV Newswire is proud to offer a sneak peek of the show, which is a melding of the landmark Michael Bennett-created production and the blockbuster motion picture, which starred Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, Beyonce Knowles and Danny Glover.

Rate JENNIFER HUDSON Wants a Daughter

Original at Showbiz Spy external link    Thu, Nov 19

JENNIFER Hudson is already looking to expand her brood! The award-winning star — who welcomed her first child, a son, in August this year — says she’d like to have a daughter. “I’d like to have at least one more, a little girl,” Hudson said. “I want a girl and then maybe another one. You know, one [......

Rate Jennifer Signs on To Play Winnie Mandela!!!

Original at trueclefmusic.com external link    Wed, Nov 18

By younravj Yes!!!! Jennifer Hudson lands another role that has Oscar written all over it. The relatively new ac Yes!!!! Jennifer Hudson lands another role that has Oscar written all over it. The relatively new ac

Rate Jennifer Hudson On Tap To Play Winnie Mandela

Original at realitybuzz (WordPress) external link    Wed, Nov 18

By Brooke Lynn Carter Congrats Girl!!! The  Oscar winning actress and songstress, Jennifer Hudson has signed on to play Wi Congrats Girl!!! The  Oscar winning actress and songstress, Jennifer Hudson has signed on to play Wi

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Rate Review: Soul nostalgia from Rod Stewart

Original at San Jose Mercury News external link    Fri, Nov 13

The songs get the elite treatment for 'Soulbook.' Stewart worked with American producers and musicians '” among them '70s soul architects such as Willie Mitchell, Al Green's producer, who did some string arrangements '” and guests including Mary J. Blige and Jennifer Hudson.

Rate Buble to appear on Hudson holiday special

Original at United Press International external link    Mon, Nov 9    13 related articles

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CHICAGO, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Michael Buble has been booked to sing on "Jennifer Hudson: I'll Be Home for Christmas," a holiday TV special to be taped in Hudson's native Chicago, ABC said.

Rate Jennifer Hudson Visits Her Hometown and Old High SchoolVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at The Official Jennifer Hudson Site external link    Mon, Nov 9

By sonyrw Jennifer has been in Chicago lately, preparing for her upcoming Home For the Holidays TV special, airing in December on ABC! The special will follow Jennifer back to her roots, to her hometown, her church, and back to the high school music room where she told her teachers, “I’m going to be a...

Rate Opinion: Artist's Journey - Vocal LessonsVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at saywordsaypeace.com external link    Mon, Nov 9

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By DOdelisca Jennifer Hudson is one those special talents that you can not simply limit her title as a “singer”. That girl could “SANNNG”, yes I know I am giving a past tense to the present term but I guess being a “SANGER” means that you presently sing, you have the ability to evoke trembling memories from...

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Rate Jennifer Hudson wants to raise son in Chicago, have a baby girl

Original at Chicago Tribune external link    Thu, Nov 5

Singer Jennifer Hudson says she is ready for baby No. 2 -- or No. 3. "I want a girl and then maybe another one," she told "Access Hollywood." "You know, one baby at a time."

Rate Jennifer Hudson: "I'd Like to Have at Least One More" Child

Original at Us Magazine external link    Wed, Nov 4

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Two months after welcoming baby David, the singer says she's eager to have a little girlGet more Us! Follow us on Twitter, Friend Us on Two months after welcoming baby David, the singer says she's eager to have a little girlGet more Us![...]

Rate Jennifer Hudson: Ready For Baby Number Two

Original at Entertainment Newswire external link    Wed, Nov 4

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By Bridget Bland Jennifer Hudson wants a dreamgirl of her own. The former 'American Idol' finalist told Access Hollywood, "Maybe one more, I'd like to have at least one more, a little girl." Jennifer Hudson: I'll Be Home for Christmas" is slated to air on ABC in Dec.

Rate Films of the Week

Original at California Chronicle external link    Sun, Nov 1

The cast includes an Oscar-winning Jennifer Hudson andEddie Murphy's best performance in years as a James Brown-inspired singer. Interview with the Vampire ...

Year 2009

 

Rate Quote of the Day: J Hud Says Punk is Nice and Thick… Hmmm

Original at Bossip external link    Sun, Oct 11

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By ladydrama Jennifer Hudson is opening up about her relationship to Punk and says he had to work overtime to pull her in. She says the fact that he was a reality freak didn’t turn her off because she too was on a reality show and couldn’t judge him.  Jennifer says her and David talked for a long [...]

Rate Opinion: For the Love of Oz

Original at metrosection (WordPress) external link    Thu, Oct 1

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By metrosection Most people arrived around 5:30pm for a free, “wizzed-up” concert at 7:30. Performers included ?uestlove (from The Roots) with the Illadelphonics, Bilal, Jennifer Hough, and an awe-inspiring, soulful rendition of “Over the Rainbow” by Jennifer Hudson that left the 800+ crowd of Oz fa...

Rate Opinion: Good Image for the Diva’s

Original at biggirldreams (WordPress) external link    Fri, Sep 18

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By biggirldreams I watched VH1’s Diva’s concert last night and I knew that I was going to like the concert because some of my favorite people were singing such as Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, Adele and Leona Lewis but I came away with a much deeper appreciation that I didn’t expect.

Rate Jennifer Hudson says her one-month-old son may have career in music

Original at Brandon Sun external link    Fri, Sep 18    4 related articles

NEW YORK - Jennifer Hudson's son is only one-month-old, but already she sees singing in his future. The Grammy and Oscar winner performed Thursday at the "VH1 Divas" concert.

Rate DIVAS LIVE 2009: HIGHLIGHTSVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Faded Youth external link    Thu, Sep 17

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By Arasto Showing post pregnancy body in leather pants and leather knee high boots, Jennifer Hudson offered up a booming version of Spotlight. While on the red carpet, the new mom said she’s loving being a new mom to son David Daniel Otunga Jr. “It’s the best. He’s an angel. I love everything about it.”

Rate 'VH1 Divas' Ushers In A New Class With Miley Cyrus, Kelly ClarksonVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at MTV external link    Thu, Sep 17

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I'm Paula Abdul — and this is not 'American Idol!' " she said to begin her opening remarks. Related Videos Miley, Kelly Clarkson And More Bring It In 'VH1 Divas' Related Photos Miley Cyrus, Jordin Sparks, Jennifer Hudson, More Celebrate VH1 Divas Related Artists Miley Cyrus Kelly Clarkso...

Rate Young! Talented! Divas! Adele, Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis and Miley Cyrus Are Set to ...

Original at Yahoo! Finance external link    Wed, Sep 16    5 related articles

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After a four year hiatus, "VH1 Divas" is officially back and better than ever! With a new crop of fresh, young, and talented female artists, "VH1 Divas" is gearing up to be an unforgettable night of girl-power at its best.

Rate Concert review: Jennifer Hudson delivers soulful, sassy show at ...

Original at Dallas Morning News external link    Fri, May 22

 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. ...

Rate Review: Jennifer Hudson finds the right vibe

Original at Houston Chronicle external link    Mon, May 18

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 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 ...

Rate POP MUSIC REVIEW: Jennifer Hudson and Robin Thicke at Nokia Theatre

Original at Keepingitreal external link    Mon, May 4

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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...

Rate Review: Jennifer Hudson and Robin Thicke at Nokia Theatre

Original at latimes.com external link    Sun, May 3

Jennifer Hudson Sidelined by Throat Condition E! Online Robin Thicke w/Jennifer Hudson Nashville Scene Jennifer Hudson Takes Throat Forced Break From Tour, Postpones ... Singersroom News St. Louis American - CaymanMama.com (press release)

Rate Wired Music: Jennifer Hudson & Jennifer Holliday Duet In Atlanta - VideoVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Outside The Beltway | OTB external link    Fri, Apr 17

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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”.

Rate American Idol: Jennifer Hudson Has Set A Wedding Date

Original at Reality TV Magazine external link    Fri, Mar 27

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By Paulene Hinds is your source for American Idol news and info! Visit our American Idol message boards and tell us what you think. For more on American Idol, check out SirLInksALot: American Idol. Ellen DeGeneres To CoHost Idol Gives BackBarbara Walters Special To Include American Idol Finalist Jennife...

Rate Opinion: Oscar serves up some surprisesVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Canada.com external link    Thu, Feb 26

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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 ...

Rate Opinion: Idol Headlines for 2/09/09

Original at mjsbigblog external link    Mon, Feb 9

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

Rate Podcast: Grammy Update: Jennifer Hudson to Sing “You Pull Me Through”, Carrie Underwood “Last Name”

Original at mjsbigblog external link    Thu, Feb 5

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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

Rate Jennifer Hudson Super Bowl National Anthem VideoVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Daily Stab external link    Mon, Feb 2

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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...

Rate Whitney vs. Jennifer: Who sings the best national anthem?Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at The Daily Voice external link    Mon, Feb 2

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...

Rate JENNIFER HUDSON SINGS THE US NATIONAL ANTHEM AT SUPERBOWL 2009Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at madnews (WordPress) external link    Mon, Feb 2

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.

Rate Watch Jennifer Hudson Sing at Super Bowl XLIIIVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Us Magazine external link    Sun, Feb 1

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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.

Rate An Evening Of Stars - A Tribute to Patti LaBelle Performances [Video]Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at pinboardblog.com external link    Mon, Jan 26

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...

Rate Opinion: Idol Headlines for 1/04/09

Original at mjsbigblog external link    Sun, Jan 4

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?

Rate Opinion: Jennifer Hudson Smiles… In Gap AdsVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Jezebel external link    Fri, Nov 14

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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...

Rate Jennifer Aniston & John Mayer: "We Adore Each Other"

Original at Jezebel external link    Wed, Nov 12

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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...

Rate Liz Lemon + Don Draper = Best 30 Rock Ever?

Original at Jezebel external link    Fri, Oct 31

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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...

Rate Podcast: MBH057-MicheBelz Hollywood

Original at mevio.com external link    Tue, Oct 28

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....

Rate Jennifer Aniston & Gerard Butler: John Who?

Original at Jezebel external link    Mon, Oct 27

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By Dodai Jennifer Aniston had dinner with Gerard Butler at L.A.'s Tower Bar — days after eating there with John Mayer. Don't hate the player, hate the game. [Page Six]Amy Winehouse was in the hospital last night, being checked out for a chest infection. Is it related to the emphysema she was diagnosed wi...

Rate Opinion: Idol Headlines for 10/25/08

Original at mjsbigblog external link    Sat, Oct 25

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 is “obsessed” with the colour white. TV Guide MTV

Rate Opinion: Idol Headlines for 10/16/08

Original at mjsbigblog external link    Thu, Oct 16

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

Rate Idol Headlines for 10/12/08

Original at mjsbigblog external link    Sun, Oct 12

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.

Rate Opinion: Idol Headlines for 9/30/08

Original at mjsbigblog external link    Tue, Sep 30

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.”

Rate Opinion: Idol Headlines for 9/27/08

Original at mjsbigblog external link    Sat, Sep 27

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

Rate Podcast: STRIP EXTRA: JENNIFER HOLIDAY DOES VEGAS

Original at mevio.com external link    Sat, Aug 23

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...

Year 2007

 

Rate Hudson, Beyonce, T.I. Among BET Winners

Original at The Conservative Voice external link    Wed, Jun 27

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.

Rate Aretha Gets Chatty About Biopic and Whether Jennifer Hudson Will Star

Original at Cinematical external link    Wed, Mar 14

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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...

Rate Movie Review: Dreamgirls

Original at Blogcritics external link    Sun, Mar 4

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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...

Rate Movie Review: Dreamgirls

Original at Blogcritics external link    Thu, Jan 18

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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...

Rate Podcast: Dreamgirls: Is it worth the time?

Original at clickcaster.com external link    Sun, Jan 7

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.

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