In 2006, Jennifer Hudson won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Dreamgirls.' Seven years later, the actress-singer returns to the 2013 Oscars stage to perform the soaring ballad, 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going.'
Since the "theme" for the 2013 Academy Awards is music in movies, it makes sense that Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson would be called upon to perform the big number from the movie that won her the prize, 'Dreamgirls
Look out, Katharine McPhee and Megan Hilty! Jennifer Hudson's voice soars in a clip from JHud's upcoming appearance on Season 2 of the Broadway-themed musical drama 'Smash.'
Whitney Houston was mournfully remembered at the 54th annual Grammy Awards Sunday (Feb. 11) with an emotional performance by Jennifer Hudson. Houston, who was a six-time Grammy winner, shockingly passed away on Feb. 11 in her room at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
The man accused of killing Jennifer Hudson‘s mother, brother and nephew more than three years ago will finally go to trial in April. Over the objections of the defense, who said they’re still not ready, a judge set a date of April 9 for jury selection and April 23 for testimony to begin in the case.
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Louis C.K.
Age: 44
Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, and Comedian
Known For: A dry, acerbic and hilariously angry comedic style, prior gigs writing for late-night shows such as ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ and ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien,’ and writing, directing and starring in the Emmy-nominated FX series ‘Louie’
Jennifer Hudson
Age: 30
Occupation: Singer and Actress
Known For: Winning a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for ‘Dreamgirls,’ losing several members of her family in a tragic 2008 multiple murder, and dropping an enormous amount of weight after becoming a spokesperson for Weight Watchers
With the help of Weight Watchers, singer and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson has gone from plus-size to svelte. But is she a size zero? That’s the question sparking a whole lot of hoopla on the internet right now.
Sure, it may not have been as memorable as Marilyn Monroe’s serenade to John F. Kennedy in 1962, but Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson still helped President Barack Obama celebrate the big 5-0 in style Wednesday night at a star-studded party in Chicago.
All sorts of goodness out this week. You should be able to find something new that you like no matter what your musical tastes.
