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* Jennifer Hudson shared recently that she was “overwhelmed” with emotion after wrapping production on the Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect.” “It is officially a wrap on @respectmovie wrap it up, it’s done!” Hudson shared on Instagram (see post below). “Too overwhelmed to get into it right now but words can’t express how grateful I am […]

[…] on August 27. The “We See You” Award, given to performers who demonstrate versatility in their work, with a track record of consistent excellence, will go to Jennifer Hudson, host of Warner Bros. Unscripted Television’s “The Jennifer Hudson Show.”  The “Legacy Award,” presented to an artist or institution whose work inspired others to follow in […]

*Earlier reports that painted Jennifer Hudson as being a problematic “diva” on The Voice are simply untrue — according to Gossip Cop. The news comes as the diva makes headlines for calling it quits with her baby daddy, David Otunga, after 10 years together. They have one son, David Jr., who was born in 2009.  RadarOnline […]

A photo by Fernando Ramales of Jennifer Hudson released in court documents. *Jennifer Hudson is being sued by a New York photographer who has accused the singer of stealing his photo and posting it on her Instagram page. Photographer Fernando Ramales has taken legal action against JHud for ‘sharing a pap photo of herself without […]

* Jennifer Hudson is bringing down the hammer on her ex, and father of her son, David Otunga. The academy Award winner says he needs to get a job ’cause she’s not here to make his house payments. On the other hand, it seems that Otunga thinks that just because he’s her sperm donor, that […]

[…] 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. *Tina Knowles announced Wednesday she’s taking a break from social media after revealing that she accidentally hit “like” on an Instagram comment that criticized Jennifer Hudson and drew a torrent of backlash. Tina said she was looking at a post of a video showing her daughter Beyonce performing the Dreamgirls song “Patience” with J-Hud and […]

*As previously reported, #EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson, 41, and actress Sherri Shepherd, 55, are starting their new endeavors today (Sept. 12) and will be hitting the stage as the solo host for their own daytime talk series. According to reports, “#TheJenniferHudsonShow” is an hour-long, five-days-a-week, talk-variety show. Jennifer Hudson’s first guest will be #SimonCowell. It’s been 18 […]

Jennifer Hudson stars as Aretha Franklin in RESPECT. A Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures film. Photo credit: Quantrell D. Colbert *The new MGM film “Respect,” starring Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson, follows the rise of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. The story shows Franklin on a quest for stardom and independence from the controlling […]

*Aretha Franklin’s 15-year-old granddaughter Grace Franklin joined Jennifer Hudson at the “Respect” premiere Wednesday — where they hopped on the mic and sang a duet.  Hudson, who is playing the late-great queen of soul in a new biopic, shared a clip on Instagram of herself and Grace singing on the red carpet. “Grace Franklin sings […]

Jennifer Hudson & Aretha Franklin (Getty) *LOS ANGELES – Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) announced today the award-winning ensemble cast joining Academy Award-winner Jennifer Hudson in the feature film RESPECT, based on the life of music icon Aretha Franklin. Following the rise of Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, […]

Jennifer Hudson attends Michigan Avenue Magazine and Art Van Furniture Host A Sweet Evening with Jennifer Hudson presented by Qatar Airways at Waldorf Astoria Chicago on July 30, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois *It looks like Jennifer Hudson is closer than ever to playing Aretha Franklin on the big screen. According to The Wrap, “Straight Outta […]

Singer/actress Jennifer Hudson performs during the 21st annual Keep Memory Alive “Power of Love Gala” benefit for the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health honoring Ronald O. Perelman at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 27, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. *Jennifer Hudson has been chosen to take Alicia Keys’ big red chair […]

* Jennifer Hudson has rocked fans with the surprising reveal that she has 28 siblings.  During an interview with The Guardian to promote her latest film, “Cats,” Hudson talked about her family, her late brother Jason and how her father was absent during her early years. When the Oscar winner decided to track him down, […]

Photos via NY & Company * Jennifer Hudson is gearing up for fantastic summer. The Oscar winner is embarking on a big move to New York City to appear in “The Color Purple” on Broadway, and she’s also celebrating her new ad campaign with New York & Company’s Soho Jeans Collection. The 70’s-inspired fashions include […]

Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo in “The Color Purple” *Jennifer Hudson was one noticeable name missing from the Tony Award nominations recently for her role in the musical revival of “The Color Purple,” based on the Pulitzer prize-winning novel by Alice Walker. And when a concerned fan inquired as to why she was not among the cast mates […]