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Palm Springs Film Festival 2022 Postponed Due To Rise In Omicron Cases
The 2022 Palm Springs International Film Festival has been cancelled, due to the "current rise of COVID cases".After the 2021 edition was axed amid the global health crisis, the Palm Springs International Film Society has...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 December 2021
Jennifer Hudson Given Top Honour By Palm Springs International Film Awards
Jennifer Hudson will be honoured with a prestigious award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards. The ‘Respect’ star, 40, is to receive the top honour at the festival - the Chairman’s Award - for...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 November 2021
Taylor Swift Inducts Carole King Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Taylor Swift was "moved and honoured" to induct Carole King into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.The 31-year-old singer paid tribute to the 79-year-old star on Saturday (30.10.21) with a rendition of 'Will You...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 31 October 2021
Leona Lewis Leads Tributes To R&b Songwriter Andrea Martin
Leona Lewis has led tributes to late R&B singer-songwriter Andrea Martin.The talented star, who was known for her work with major artists including Toni Braxton, Jennifer Hudson, En Vogue, and the 'Bleeding Love' hitmaker, sadly...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 28 September 2021
Jennifer Hudson Admits Aretha Franklin 'Shaped' Her Career
Jennifer Hudson thinks Aretha Franklin has given her a "blueprint" to follow.The 40-year-old star plays Aretha in a film about her life and she's revealed her deep-rooted admiration for the iconic singer, who passed away...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 September 2021
Jennifer Hudson Didn't Know How To Approach Vocals In Respect
Jennifer Hudson wasn't sure how to approach her vocals in 'Respect'.The 39-year-old actress and singer plays Aretha Franklin in the upcoming biopic and she admitted the "toughest challenge" was deciding whether to sing like herself...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 September 2021
Jennifer Hudson Regrets Not Asking Aretha Franklin About Respect Casting
Jennifer Hudson regrets not asking Aretha Franklin about why she selected her for the lead role in 'Respect'.The 39-year-old star was handpicked by the late music icon, who died in 2018, to play her in...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 September 2021
Jennifer Hudson: Cats Was Misunderstood
Jennifer Hudson thinks 'Cats' was "misunderstood".The actress starred as Grizabella in the movie adaptation of the hit musical, which was widely slammed by movie critics, but despite its poor ratings, Jennifer feels "very proud" of...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 August 2021
Jennifer Hudson Dreams Of Role In Disney's Hercules
Jennifer Hudson wants to star in Disney's live-action 'Hercules' remake. The 39-year-old star is keen to follow in the footsteps of her fellow 'Dreamgirls' cast members Beyonce, Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, and Anika Noni Rose...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 August 2021
Jennifer Hudson Misses Talking To Aretha Franklin
Jennifer Hudson misses talking to Aretha Franklin.The 39-year-old singer and actress was personally chosen by the legendary star to play her in a biopic about her life and Jennifer revealed at the Los Angeles premiere...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 August 2021
Jennifer Hudson Wants Less Emotional Role
Jennifer Hudson wants to find a less emotional role.The 39-year-old singer-and-actress can next be seeing portraying the late Aretha Franklin in biopic ‘Respect’ and she admitted the experience was “draining” because she had to channel...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 August 2021
Taraji P Henson To Direct Jennifer Hudson In Tell It Like A Woman Anthology
Taraji P. Henson is to direct Jennifer Hudson in anthology project 'Tell It Like a Woman'. The 'Empire' star is to helm 'Pepcy & Kim', one of Iervolino Entertainment anthology's seven parts, and Pauletta Washington...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 June 2021
Jennifer Hudson Couldn't Commit To Self-care At First
Jennifer Hudson admits it was hard committing to a self-care routine.The 39-year-old singer-and-actress only found a regimen that works for her as her hectic work schedule slowed down and she spent more time at home...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 14 April 2021
Snoop Dogg Joins The Cast Of Pierre The Pigeon-hawk
Snoop Dogg has joined the voice cast of 'Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk'.The 49-year-old rap star has been cast alongside Jennifer Hudson and Will.i.am in the upcoming animated film.The John D. Eraklis-directed film is set in New...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 April 2021
Jennifer Hudson Eyed For New Christmas Musical Comedy
Jennifer Hudson has been eyed to star in a new Christmas musical comedy.The 39-year-old singer and actress is attached to produce the festive flick and it is hoped that she will play the lead role.The...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 December 2020
Jennifer Hudson Helps 2,000 Chicago Youngsters With School Supplies
Jennifer Hudson has distributed over 2,000 backpacks of school supplies to disadvantaged children.The 'Spotlight' hitmaker and her sister Julia were joined by a group of volunteers for their 10th annual Hatch Day in Chicago on...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 August 2020
John Legend Among Performers At The Democratic National Convention
John Legend, Billie Eilish, and The Chicks are among those set to perform at the Democratic National Convention.The 'All of Me' singer will be joined by the likes of the 18-year-old chart-topping sensation, the country...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 August 2020
Jennifer Hudson Says Respect Inspired Her To Play The Piano
Jennifer Hudson's latest film role inspired her to play the piano.The 38-year-old singer portrays Aretha Franklin in the upcoming biographical drama 'Respect', and Jennifer has revealed she's currently trying to perfect playing the instrument.She said:...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 July 2020
Jennifer Hudson 'Up For The Task' Of Playing Aretha
Jennifer Hudson is ''up for the task'' of playing Aretha Franklin in 'Respect'. The 38-year-old singer and actress was hand-selected by the late Queen of Soul - before she passed away in 2018 at the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 June 2020
Jennifer Hudson Sued By Photographer
Jennifer Hudson is being sued for sharing a photo of herself without permission.The 'Dreamgirls' actress had been photographed wearing a pink blazer and thigh-high stilletos by Fernando Ramales and he later sold the image to...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 May 2020
John Legend And Jennifer Hudson Lead Disney Magical Singalong
John Legend, Jennifer Hudson and Katy Perry brought the Disney magic to people's homes with a Family Singalong.The 'All of Me' hitmaker was one of the stars to join ABC's Disney Family Singalong for a...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 May 2020
John Legend Joins Disney Family Singalong
John Legend, Jennifer Hudson and Katy Perry will perform on 'The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II'.The trio have signed up for the next installment of ABC's musical extravaganza, which will air on Sunday (10.05.20) evening...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 May 2020
Jennifer Hudson And Taylor Swift Are Jellicle Cats In Upcoming Musical Movie
Finally, after 37 years, Andrew Lloyd Webber's beloved musical 'Cats' is getting a musical film, and the recently announced all-star cast is enough to get us very excited about it. The only thing that would...
By Holly Mosley in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 July 2018
Kelly Clarkson And Jennifer Hudson Returning To 'The Voice' For Season 15
Kelly Clarkson has revealed that she’ll be back as a coach on the upcoming 15th season of ‘The Voice’, with none other than the returning Jennifer Hudson in tow as well.With an official announcement on...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 May 2018
Jennifer Hudson To Play Aretha Franklin In New Biopic
Aretha Franklin is without a doubt one of the most iconic names from the world of soul, and with so many hit singles to her name, it was only a matter of time before a...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 January 2018
Pentatonix Tease Christmas Special With Jennifer Hudson Performance
Jennifer Hudson joins a cappella group Pentatonix for a rendition of the traditional song 'How Great Thou Art' as part of their forthcoming NBC special 'A Very Pentatonix Christmas', which is named partly for their...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 22 November 2017
Jennifer Hudson Splits From Fiance, Takes Out Protective Order Over Son
Jennifer Hudson has split from her long-time fiancé David Otunga, also taking out a protective order against him regarding the custody of their eight year old son – which he announced his intention to fight.A...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 November 2017
Jennifer Hudson Wants To Work With The Voice UK Judges On Music
Jennifer Hudson wants to work with all three of her fellow 'The Voice UK' judges on music.The 'Dream Girls' star has learnt a lot from watching will.i.am, Gavin Rossdale and Sir Tom Jones on the...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 05 January 2017
Sir Tom Jones Returning To 'The Voice UK'
Sir Tom Jones is set to return to the coaching panel of ‘The Voice UK’ for its first series on ITV, having been unceremoniously dumped by the BBC just over a year ago.The 76 year...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 September 2016
Jennifer Hudson, Rosie Huntington-whiteley And Laverne Cox: The Best Dressed Ladies Of The 2016 Cfda Fashion Awards
It was the fashion Oscars last night (June 6th 2016) at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York; the CFDA Fashion Awards presented a host of the most glamorous women in showbusiness as it announced the...
By Holly Williams in Fashion / Beauty on 07 June 2016
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