Jennifer Hudson

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

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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.

This morning on Live with Kelly and Michael, Oscar winner and American Idol alum, Jennifer Hudson dished about her latest role on the NBC musical drama Smash, and also weighed in on what she thinks of the new Idol judges’ panel.

Watch Oscar winner and American Idol alum, Jennifer Hudson and the Sandy Hook Chorus perform America the Beautiful before the Superbowl 2013 game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens.

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Jennifer Hudson performed “Let’s Stay Together” as President Obama led the First Lady Michele in the first dance at the Commander in Chief Ball in Washington tonight.

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Jennifer Hudson told Celebuzz at the Sundance Film Festival, where she is promoting her new movie, The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete, that she believes that it’s time for American Idol to bow out gracefully while it’s still on top.