Jennifer Hudson to Receive Chairman’s Award at Palm Springs Film Festival – Jennifer Hudson, who portrayed Aretha Franklin in the biopic “Respect” earlier this year, will be the recipient of the Chairman’s Award at this year’s Palm Springs International Film Festival. Hudson was previously honored with the Breakthrough Performance Award at the festival in 2007 following her work in “Dreamgirls.” She joins other past honorees of the Chairman’s Award including Amy Adams, Jessica Chastain, George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Nicole Kidman, Regina King, Gary Oldman, Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon. She’ll be honored at an awards gala ceremony at the Palm Springs Convention Center on Jan. 6, 2022. – Read more at The Wrap
‘I Can See Your Voice’ Sets Celebrity Guests for Holiday Special & Season 2 Premiere = Fox’s music challenge series I Can See Your Voice returns soon, with a holiday special in December, and the Season 2 premiere to kick off the new year…It all begins with the holiday special on Tuesday, December 14 at 8/7c. Joining host Ken Jeong and permanent panelists Cheryl Hines and Adrienne Bailon-Houghton are Debbie Gibson, Nicole Byer, and Paula Abdul. Then, as seen in a promo already out (and below), Jewel (Hm. I wonder if this appearance means she won The Masked Singer…), Bow Wow, and Cheyenne Jackson will be appearing in the January 5 premiere. – TV Insider
Cassadee Pope Dishes On The Voice, Her Latest Album, And Her Pet Project – Exclusive Interview – First of all, when you were on “The Voice,” what was the most memorable moment for you beside winning? Oh my gosh. There’s so many moments that I actually … I remember and then I actually, I forget that they happened at the same time. There were so many. I got to sing with Avril Lavigne, who is a hero of mine. I’ve always loved Avril. I got to sing with The Killers for one of their performances as a guest. I got to sing with Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton, so I think my favorite moments were when I actually got to collaborate with the artists that I’m inspired by. – Read more at The List
Who will win Dancing With the Stars? The pros in Monday’s finale handicap their chances – The big day is here! Dancing With the Stars is about to award its 30th mirror ball trophy, and while it may seem like JoJo Siwa is a shoo-in, even the folks behind the scenes at ABC believe that Iman Shumpert, Cody Rigsby, or Amanda Kloots could squeak out a win. So what do their partners think? We asked Cheryl Burke, Jenna Johnson, Daniella Karagach, and Alan Bersten to handicap chances going into Monday’s 30th season finale. – Read more at EW.com
‘Dancing With the Stars’ judge Carrie Ann Inaba lists her favorite moments from season 30 – Season 30 has been the most incredible season to date and quite honestly, my favorite season of all time! The level of competition, the artistry and athleticism has been superior to any season in the past and it just feels amazing in the ballroom. So here it is, my list of the eight most-memorable moments leading up to the finale — in no particular order. – Read more at GMA.com
Jennifer Hudson Stops to Sing “Hallelujah” with a Busker on the Beach
“I was taking a walk on the beach and heard some beautiful music so I had to stop and listen,” writes Jennifer hudson on Instagram. “When the artist announced his last song would be Hallelujah , I couldn’t help but join him ! Yal know that’s my favorite song ! I am so inspired by people doing what they love. He is such a talent. Go follow him Team JHud !!@__camerondavid__” Watch it below.
