Jennifer Hudson

Listen to Jennifer Hudson sing “Bleed for Love.” The song, written by Diane Warren, is the theme for the American Idol alum and Oscar winner’s upcoming film, Winnie.

Jennifer Hudson is the latest celebrity to pose for the Disney Parks‘ Disney Dream Portrait series. Created by legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz, the photo features the American Idol alum and Academy Award winner as Tiana and is titled “Where you always follow your heart.”

Jennifer Hudson was honored last night at the VH1 DoSomething Awards for her work with the Julian King Foundation in Chicago. Julian, Jennifer’s nephew, was only 6 years old when he was tragically murdered, along with Jennifer’s mother and brother in 2008.

Watch Jennifer Hudson sing in the upcoming film, Black Nativity, a contemporary adaptation of Langston Hughes’ play about the birth of Jesus.

Video after the jump.

Now The Wrap and Vulture appear to be talking to the same “sources”. The website reports that Jennifer Hudson is currently negotiating a deal with Idol to join the panel

UPDATE: EOnline is sticking to their original story that Kelly Clarkson is close to signing a deal. Also, they report that Jennifer Hudson has ALREADY signed a deal.