“We Are the World 25,” the charity anthem revived by today’s top musicians for the benefit of the victims of the Haiti quake, made its world premiere during the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics broadcast over NBC.
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Music Stars Gather Once More for “We are the World” Re-recording
Posted on 02 Feb 10
The Grammys may be over, but the day after was another gathering of the various personalities of the music industry, this time to re-record the charity anthem “We are the World.”
Jennifer Hudson to star in Winnie Mandela film; Plus another Nelson Mandela movie on the Works
Posted on 18 Nov 09
The American Idol hopeful turned award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson has signed on to play Nelson Mandela’s ex-wife Winnie in a movie about her life.
Hudson gives birth to first child
Posted on 12 Aug 09
Jennifer Hudson has given birth to her first child — a bouncing baby boy!
Jennifer Hudson is Back to Work!
Posted on 30 Jan 09
Jennifer Hudson is working again, a few months after her family tragedy where her mother, brother, nephew were shot in Chicago last year and her estranged brother-in-law is currently charged with the crime.
Hudson has been privately mourning her family’s murders since October, which came shortly after the release of her self-titled album on September 30. Since then, Jennifer Hudson placed her album promotions on hold and was out of the public eye.
This week, however, the American Idol alumni will start working again to film a new video for the song “If This Isn’t Love,” which is scheduled to air on Feb. 9, a day after her performance at the Grammys, where she is nominated for four awards. Aside from these events, Hudson will also be performing the national anthem at the Super Bowl on Sunday.
Check out new photos of Jennifer Hudson as she arrives Tampa yesterday in preparation for the Super Bowl…
Jennifer Hudson is Back with 4 Grammy nods
Posted on 26 Dec 08
Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson is ready to make a comeback just in time for the Grammys.
Hudson is scheduled to perform at the 2009 MusiCares Person of the Year gala in L.A on February 6, two days before the Recording Academy’s big awards show. The event marks Hudson’s first public appearance since the murders of her mother, brother and nephew in October. She will be joining other performers like Foo Fighters, Josh Groban, Coldplay, Adele, Raul Malo and Tim McGraw.
After MusiCares, Hudson will attend the Grammys and find out if she gets to take home an award from her four Grammy nominations, including Best R&B Album for her eponymous release.
“It’s been a childhood dream of mine to release an album, so to receive four Grammy nominations is truly a blessing,”says Hudson. Read the rest of the entry »
