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Podcast: Idol Afternoon Headlines for 01/29/10
Original at mjsbigblog
• Sat, Jan 30
By mj MTV ‘American Idol’ finalist Allison Iraheta to perform private acoustic concert US Ayla Brown on her music career, her Senator-elect dad, and ‘American Idol’ after Simon Cowell: The Music Mix interview ‘American Idol’: Danny Gokey Debut Album to Launch March 2
Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson Set to Perform Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Party
Original at mjsbigblog
• Sat, Jan 30
By mj Also set for performances are Jennifer Hudson, Kesha, and Carrie Underwood, and Maxwell. The Grammy Awards will air Sunday at 8 pm on CBS. Carrie and Jennifer will be part of a special tribute to Michael Jackson. Carrie, Kelly Clarkson, Mandisa, Ruben Studdard and Trenyce are all nominated...
Carrie Underwood to Sing National Anthem at the Superbowl
Original at mjsbigblog
• Sat, Jan 30
By mj Carrie’s performance will be the third Idol anthem in as many years. Jennifer Hudson performed the anthem last year, only a few months after her mother, brother and nephew were murdered. And in 2008, the reigning American Idol, Jordin Sparks, did the honors.
Idol Headlines for 01/28/10
Original at mjsbigblog
• Sat, Jan 30
By mj Todrick Hall Made His Mark Long Before ‘American Idol’ MTV USA Today “American Idol” auditions are in full swing. Broadway World Jessica Sierra Drunk While on American Idol Randy Jackson sounds off on all things ‘American Idol’ ‘American Idol’ recap: Whips, Smarts MTV USA Today MTV
Video: Countdown To The 2010 Grammy Awards (January 29, 2010)
Original at Access Hollywood
• Fri, Jan 29
The Grammys will honor Michael Jackson with a special tribute on Sunday, airing on CBS, but can they really do it in 3-D? Plus, Access has all the latest news on Saturday’s legendary Clive Davis pre-Grammy party featuring Jennifer Hudson and Ke$ha.
Article: Top Ten Most Memorable Grammy Moments
Original at Access Hollywood
• Fri, Jan 29
The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards air this Sunday, January 31. In honor, Access Hollywood counts down the most memorable moments from the show’s over half-decade history. From Helen Reddy and Milli Vanilli, to Jennifer Hudson and Eminem with Elton John…. who will be #1?
Eminem And Elton John Lead Our Favorite Grammy Collaborations
Original at MTV
• Fri, Jan 29
Great Grammy Collaborations Though there are a number of classic performances in the annals of Grammy history, the signature ones tend to be the collaborations — the unusual team-ups that often can't be seen anywhere other than the yearly broadcast. This year's show will include collab...
Video: Inside Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Party
Original at Access Hollywood
• Thu, Jan 28
Harry Connick Jr. and Clive David chat about Harry’s schedule performance at the pre-Grammy party. But, who will be performing with Harry? And, who will be the special mystery artist singing with Jennifer Hudson?
Kanye And Taylor Team Up For Charity Anthem!Original at X17 Online
• Thu, Jan 28
By X17Online Hopefully he'll be able to let Taylor Swift finish this time! Quincy Jones is re-recording the famous 1985 charity anthem, "We Are The World," a day after the Grammys for the Haiti relief effort. The song (written by Michael... Hopefully he'll be able to let Taylor Swift finish this time! Quin...
Carrie Underwood to sing National Anthem at the Superbowl
Original at In Case You Didn't Know
• Thu, Jan 28
By Roberta In 2009, Jennifer Hudson belted out the Star Spangled Banner — her first performance since the devastating murder of her mother, brother and nephew in Chicago the year before. Score! Read more on Carrie Underwood to sing National Anthem at the Superbowl…
Carrie Underwood singing Super Bowl National Anthem, Quincy Jones doing a ‘We are the World’ for Haiti may include Jennifer Hudson
Original at blogs.ajc.com
• Thu, Jan 28
By Rodney Ho Jennifer Hudson is one of the names included in a list of people who may be involved in a “We are the World”-type song for Haiti spearheaded by Quincy Jones. Joining the likes of Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson in 2009 and Jordin Sparks in 2008, Carrie Underwood will have the honors this yea...
John Legend, Jennifer Hudson To Headline White House Black History Month Concert
Original at Hop Crunch
• Tue, Jan 26
By Castina President & First Lady Obama will host In Performance at The White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement, a concert celebrating Black History Month in February. Natalie Cole, Bob Dylan, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, John Mellencamp, Smokey Robinson, Seal, a...
Idol airplay: Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, etc.
Original at USA Today
• Mon, Jan 25
The top four of this week's American Idol airplay chart remains the same as last week, and Carrie Underwood's Temporary Home and Cowboy Casanova flip the Nos. 5 and 6 spots. Jennifer Hudson's Let It Be is the chart's highest debut.
Happy holidays for Jennifer Hudson as she enjoys a sunshine break
Original at Daily Mail - UK
• Mon, Jan 25
After her stunning turn in MTV's Hope For Haiti concert, Dreamgirls actress, and singer, Jennifer Hudson took a well-earned break in the Caribbean with her partner David Otunga.
Former Idols and current thoughts
Original at blogs.ajc.com
• Fri, Jan 22
By Blog Administrator Jordin Sparks has announced on Twitter that she will be appearing in an episode of the FOX hit “Bones.” There are no details at the moment, but Jordin sounds pretty excited about it. Tonight, George Clooney will be the host of Help For Haiti, a charitable event that many of the networks will ca...
3-D Jackson tribute planned for Grammys
Original at United Press International
• Wed, Jan 20
• 6 related articles
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson and Usher are to take part in a tribute to pop icon Michael Jackson at the Grammy Awards show in Los Angeles.
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Monday Morsels 2: Jennifer Hudson, Kara DioGuardi and more
Original at USA Today
• Mon, Jan 18
• 2 related articles
Jennifer Hudson sang I Will Always Love You at Saturday's BET Honors in Washington, D.C., as a surprise tribute to honoree Whitney Houston. Also, according to Arista A&R head Larry Jackson's Twitter feed, Jennifer has cut three song with Stargate for her sophomore album. Plus, Brett Fa...
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Jennifer Hudson is expecting baby number two? Really?
Original at Snarky Gossip
• Mon, Dec 28
By Wendy Boswell Only four months after having her first baby with fiance David Otunga, it is rumored that Jennifer Hudson is pregnant with number two. So, if true, these kids would be like what, barely 12 months apart? Is she nuts? Just the thought of two babies under 1 makes me tired. I’m going to take a nap rig...
A Look Back: The 2009 Reality TV Year In Review - August 2009
Original at Reality TV World
• Sun, Dec 27
Former American Idol third-season finalist Jennifer Hudson gives birth to a baby boy. - Former Survivor: The Australian Outback castaway Elisabeth ... and more »
BWW REVIEWS: 'And I Am Telling You...' See the New and Improved DREAMGIRLS
Original at Broadway World
• Tue, Dec 22
Composer Henry Krieger's "Listen," which was famously added to the film version of the musical starring Jennifer Hudson and Beyonce Knowles, has been added ...
Jennifer Hudson hosts ABC holiday special Monday
Original at USA Today
• Wed, Dec 9
True to its title, Jennifer Hudson: I'll Be Home for Christmas (8 p.m. ET, ABC) was shot in Jennifer's hometown of Chicago. Jennifer tells the Chicago Sun-Times she's excited to show the country ''my city, my Chicago, and in a way that, I hope, lets everyone get to know me a little better."
Dreamgirls 2009: Broadway Bound Revival Gets Apollo Theater Extension
Original at Entertainment Newswire
• Thu, Nov 19
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.
Movie Review: Precious (2009) - Firefox News
Original at Firefox News
• Sun, Nov 15
Movie Review: Precious (2009) blog) Wow. I remember when I was watching Dreamgirls for the first time. I knew of Jennifer Hudson. I voted for her many times when she was on American Idol so I ... and more »
Jennifer Hudson for Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival 2010
Original at Jahkno
• Thu, Oct 22
By crakk Hudson came to prominence in 2004 as one of the finalists on the third season of the Fox reality television series American Idol. She made her film debut in the 2006 film Dreamgirls and won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance, as well as a Golden Globe Award, a BAF...
Jennifer Hudson Discusses Being A Mom, Poses With Her Newborn Son
Original at MTV
• Thu, Oct 8
• 5 related articles
After keeping her pregnancy on the down-low, Jennifer Hudson sat down with People magazine for a photo shoot with her new son, David Jr., born August 10. In the issue, set to hit newsstands on October 15, the singer opened up about what it's like to be a new mom and about her nearly two-month-ol...
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Jennifer Hudson: Baby Shower Confirms Pregnancy
Original at Entertainment Newswire
• Sun, May 31
• 1 related articles
By Bridget Bland Jennifer Hudson Pictures FILE - In this file undated photo originally provided by Paramount Pictures, Anika Noni Rose, left, Beyonce Knowles and Jennifer Hudson, right, perform in the film "Dreamgirls." (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, David James) ** NO SALES **
Concert review: Jennifer Hudson delivers soulful, sassy show at ...
Original at Dallas Morning News
• 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. ...
Review: Jennifer Hudson finds the right vibe
Original at Houston Chronicle
• Mon, May 18
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 ...
POP MUSIC REVIEW: Jennifer Hudson and Robin Thicke at Nokia Theatre
Original at Keepingitreal
• Mon, May 4
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...
Opinion: Idol Headlines for 2/09/09
Original at mjsbigblog
• 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
Opinion: Celebrities attend 2009 Salute to Clive Owens!
Original at machronicles.com
• Sun, Feb 8
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
Podcast: Grammy Update: Jennifer Hudson to Sing “You Pull Me Through”, Carrie Underwood “Last Name”
Original at mjsbigblog
• Thu, Feb 5
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
Jennifer Hudson Super Bowl National Anthem VideoOriginal at Daily Stab
• Mon, Feb 2
By Kelly Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson sang the national Anthem at the Super Bowl on Sunday. See the video below. This big event marked her first performance since the tragic incident where her mother, brother and nephew were brutally murdered.
Watch Jennifer Hudson Sing at Super Bowl XLIIIOriginal at Us Magazine
• Sun, Feb 1
By Lindsay Powers In her first public appearance since her devastating family tragedy last October, Jennifer Hudson delivered a powerhouse performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Sunday night's Super Bowl XLIII. See Jennifer Hudson's touching family album.
An Evening Of Stars - A Tribute to Patti LaBelle Performances [Video]Original at pinboardblog.com
• 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...
Opinion: Idol Headlines for 1/04/09
Original at mjsbigblog
• 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?
Opinion: Idol Headlines for 11/23/08
Original at mjsbigblog
• Sun, Nov 23
By mj More Idol Headlines after the JUMP… What’s next for Jennifer Hudson? American Idol Inaugurates Holiday Season My Fox Austin Reality TV American Idol Star Josh Gracin Headlines Holiday Benefit Concert at Barona for Toys for Tots Reality TV Tickets ‘Idol’ finalist stars in ‘Godspell’
Opinion: Jennifer Hudson Smiles… In Gap AdsOriginal at Jezebel
• Fri, Nov 14
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...
Podcast: MBH057-MicheBelz Hollywood
Original at mevio.com
• 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....
Opinion: Idol Headlines for 10/27/08
Original at mjsbigblog
• Mon, Oct 27
By mj Search continues for Jennifer Hudson’s nephew Hudson offers $100,000 reward for missing nephew Where is 7-year-old Julian King? Police searched for the nephew of Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson Sunday as they blanketed the Englewood neighborhood with fliers. USA Today USA Today
Opinion: Idol Headlines for 10/25/08
Original at mjsbigblog
• 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
Opinion: Idol Headlines for 10/16/08
Original at mjsbigblog
• 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
Opinion: Idol Headlines for 9/30/08
Original at mjsbigblog
• 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.”
Opinion: Idol Headlines for 9/27/08
Original at mjsbigblog
• 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
Podcast: STRIP EXTRA: JENNIFER HOLIDAY DOES VEGAS
Original at mevio.com
• 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...
Hudson, Beyonce, T.I. Among BET Winners
Original at The Conservative Voice
• 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.
Movie Review: Dreamgirls
Original at Blogcritics
• Sun, Mar 4
By Brandon Valentine Ladies and gentlemen: Dreamworks Picture Studio proudly presents one of the best musicals to hit the silver screen in the past decade. Better than Ray and better than the 2003 Academy Award winner for Best Picture (Chicago), Dreamgirls is toe-tapping explosive magic with singing so goo...
Podcast: The Winner is - Jennifer Hudson!
Original at a1135.g.akamai.net
• Sat, Mar 3
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.
Movie Review: Dreamgirls
Original at Blogcritics
• Thu, Jan 18
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...
Podcast: Dreamgirls: Is it worth the time?
Original at clickcaster.com
• 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.