jennifer hudson

Giving hope to everyone who's keeping their fingers crossed for an all-alumni judging panel for next year's 'American Idol,' Jennifer Hudson is now officially on board. One down -- two to go.

'American Idol' is getting desperate for ratings, and they've already cleaned house at the judges' table. To salvage the show, they're looking for fresh blood -- fresh and familiar blood. Producers are reportedly considering 'Idol' alums Adam Lambert, Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson to judge season 13. And we think it's kind of a bang-up idea.

Jennifer Hudson's powerhouse vocals provided the soundtrack to Barack and Michelle Obama's first dance of the President's second term. While Al Green's original 'Let's Stay Together' is a smooth, light, frothy soul classic, Hudson's strong bellow gave it a new feel.

R&B superstars Jennifer Hudson and Usher were among the singers and celebrities who paid tribute to Whitney Houston during the CBS special 'We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute to Whitney Houston,' which aired Friday (Nov. 16).

Jennifer Hudson is sitting down for an in-depth interview for ‘Oprah’s Next Chapter,’ in which she discusses the murder of her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew in 2008.

There was drama and groundbreaking new testimony in the Jennifer Hudson family murder trial, which may prove especially damning to defendant William Balfour. His mistress claims that Balfour confessed to killing two of Hudson’s family members.

We’ve got to hand it to Jennifer Hudson: The girl can perform in the face of tragedy better than most. First she performed a stellar National Anthem following the horrific murders of her mother, brother and nephew. Now, she’s stepping in to pay tribute to Whitney Houston at tonight’s Grammy ceremony — but it hasn’t been easy for the ‘Dream Girls’ star. She broke down in tears several times during

From singer turned actress to wife and mother, Jennifer Hudson is no stranger to the spotlight  and continues to shine in the September issue of  Self. Sporting her svelte figure on the cover, Hudson revealed losing weight means more to her than the Academy Award she won in 2007 for ‘Dreamgirls.’

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The Internet is freaking out over this angelic yearbook photo of an elementary-school-age Kanye West, so we decided to round up some of our favorite yearbook photos of famous musicians. Click through to see who was awkward and who was...slightly less awkward...