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Jennifer Hudson has been eyed to star in a new Christmas musical comedy. The 39-year-old singer and actress is attached to produce the festive flick and it is hoped that she will play the lead role. The untitled project will include both new and classic Christmas songs and centers on a down-and-out singer whose life…

Anika Noni Rose is no stranger to playing roles that significantly impact and shift Black culture. With an acting career spanning more than 20 years, she appears to have a command of what it takes to remain active and relevant, especially in an industry that often is not kind to Black actresses seeking diverse roles…

Jennifer Hudson has distributed over 2,000 backpacks of school supplies to disadvantaged children. The “Spotlight” hitmaker and her sister Julia were joined by a group of volunteers for their 10th annual Hatch Day in Chicago on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, which saw them help out kids in need via their Julian D. King Gift Foundation,…

John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, and The Chicks are among those set to perform at the Democratic National Convention next week. The “All of Me” singer will be joined by the likes of the 18-year-old chart-topping sensation, the country trio — who recently changed their name from Dixie Chicks in the wake of the Black Lives…

Jennifer Hudson‘s latest film role inspired her to play the piano. The 38-year-old singer portrays Aretha Franklin in the upcoming biographical drama Respect, and Hudson has revealed she’s currently trying to perfect playing the instrument. She said: “I started piano lessons. “Aretha got me back in music school. It’s still a process, but the film has…

Jennifer Hudson is being sued for sharing a photo of herself without permission. The Dreamgirls actress had been photographed wearing a pink blazer and thigh-high stilettos by Fernando Ramales and he later sold the image to a news outlet, who ran it on Dec. 21, 2019. A few days later, Hudson shared the same picture…

John Legend, Jennifer Hudson and Katy Perry will perform on “The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II.” The trio has signed up for the next installment of ABC’s musical extravaganza, which will air on Sunday evening, May 10, 2020, and raise awareness for charity Feeding America amid the coronavirus pandemic. Legend will be joined on his…

Oprah Winfrey will host a new special examining the effects of the COVID-19 virus on the African American community. The special, titled “Oprah Talks COVID-19 – The Deathly Impact On Black America,” will feature Van Jones, CNN host and CEO of Reform Alliance; Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot; Dr. Aletha Maybank, chief health equity officer at…

Jennifer Hudson paid tribute to Kobe Bryant ahead of the NBA All-Star game in Chicago on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. The 38-year-old singer performed “For All We Know (We May Meet Again)” as images of the late NBA legend were shown on massive screens at the United Center behind her. Basketball legend Magic Johnson also made…

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Jennifer Hudson is set to perform a tribute to Kobe Bryant at the NBA All-Star Game. The 38-year-old singer will perform prior to the player introductions at the NBA All-Star Game in Chicago on February 16, when the basketball community will remember one of the sport’s greatest ever players. Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gigi…

Taraji P. Henson has made an indelible impression on pop culture since introducing us to her dynamic skill set in the classic film Baby Boy in 2001. She continues to make boss moves in real life and on the screen as portrayed in the juggernaut weekly drama “Empire.” But the Academy Award-nominee (The Curious Case…

Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga have agreed to shared custody of their son. The “Voice” coach and the former professional wrestler began their custody battle over their 9-year-old son David Jr. almost two years ago, and finally reached an agreement earlier this month, which will give them equal access to the youngster and prevent either…

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Jennifer Hudson has reached a custody agreement with David Otunga. The “Voice” coach and the former professional wrestler began their custody battle over their 9-year-old son David Jr. almost two years ago, and on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, the pair finally reached an agreement. According to the Chicago Tribune, the details of their custody arrangement…

The legal battle between soul singer Jennifer Hudson and ex-boyfriend David Otunga just took a turn for the worse as the language between the two has turned nasty. Otunga is demanding that the “American Idol” alum fork over the money to pay for his housing since he believes he is the primary caregiver of their 9-year-old son,…

Jennifer Hudson is currently working on the upcoming feature film adaptation of the popular stage musical, Cats. The 37-year-old singer and actress is set to star with the likes of Idris Elba, Taylor Swift, and James Corden. She is on record as saying the production will be a real treat for fans, as the cast is “creating it…

Jennifer Hudson is fighting to keep her private life away from the media. The “Voice” coach has filed a motion asking to ban the public from having access to “upcoming child-related legal proceedings” ahead of a trial that is due to take place between herself and former fiance David Otunga, in connection to their nine-year-old son…

Jennifer Hudson is headed to a big show. The 37-year-old star — who won a Best Supporting Actress award in 2006 for her performance in the Bill Condon-directed hit Dreamgirls — has been invited to perform at the glitzy Oscars bash in Los Angeles on Feb. 24. The Academy wrote on its official Twitter account: “Things we’d like to announce today:…

Aretha Franklin was honored at a star-studded tribute concert. A hoard of A-list celebrities, including Alicia Keys and Celine Dion, took the stage to pay homage to the late Franklin — who died last year at the age of 76 after a battle with pancreatic cancer — to relive the Queen of Soul’s biggest hits in a live tribute concert. Certain…

Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga’s custody battle is heading to court. The “Voice” coach has been locked in a bitter dispute with her former fiance over the care of their 9-year-old son David Jr. and now they will face one another in court for a five-day trial starting on March 11, 2019, in order to resolve the…

The Aretha Franklin homegoing celebration was simply amazing. Dignitaries from the worlds of politics, entertainment and gospel music came together to send the “Queen of Soul” off this earthly plane on a high note. Those in attendance included former president Bill Clinton and former First Lady and U.S. Sen. Hilary Clinton, former U.S. Attorney General…