Rep: Jennifer Hudson Recovering From Food Poisoning
NEW YORK — Jennifer Hudson's representative says the entertainer is on the mend after falling ill with a bout of food poisoning.
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Jennifer Hudson Gives Birth to Baby Son
LOS ANGELES — Jennifer Hudson is now a mother!
The 27-year-old superstar gave birth on Monday to a baby boy named David Daniel Otunga Jr., her rep confirmed to People.
The new arrival, who weighed in at 7 pounds, 14 ounces, is the first child for Hudson and her fiancé, David Otunga.
"The baby is beautiful and perfect," Hudson's rep said of the birth. "His parents are ecstatic."
The Oscar-winning actress and Grammy-winning singer remained mum about her pregnancy throughout the duration. She and her husband-to-be also shied from wanting to know the sex of their baby in advance.
Hudson's last public appearance before the birth came in July at Michael Jackson's public memorial service, where she sang "Will You Be There."
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Video: Jennifer Hudson Singing 'Will You Be There' at Michael Jackson Memorial
LOS ANGELES — Having witnessed her own personal tragedy last fall, Jennifer Hudson took the stage Tuesday at Michael Jackson's memorial service held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Hudson, whose mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew were shot to death last October in her hometown of Chicago, performed a moving rendition of Jackson's 1991 single, "Will You Be There."
"We love you, Michael," the Oscar- and Grammy-winning singer and actress told the crowd after her performance.
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Video: Jennifer Hudson Performing the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLIII
TAMPA, Fla. — In her first performance since her family murder tragedy last October, Jennifer Hudson sang the National Anthem at Sunday’s Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa.
Hudson's rousing rendition drew plenty of cheers from the crowd at Raymond James Stadium, where the Pittsburgh Steelers went on to outlast the Arizona Cardinals in a dramatic 27-23 Super Bowl victory.
Prior to Hudson's performance, the NFL paid tribute to pilot Chesley Sullenberger and the heroic crew of U.S. Airways Flight 1549, followed by Faith Hill singing "America the Beautiful."
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Jennifer Hudson & Carrie Underwood to Perform at Grammy Awards
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Jennifer Hudson and Carrie Underwood have been added to the list of performers for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards, organizers announced Monday.
Hudson received three nominations for this year's awards: Best Female R&B Vocal Performance ("Spotlight"), Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals ("I'm His Only Woman," featuring Fantasia), and Best R&B Album ("Jennifer Hudson").
Underwood, meanwhile, is up for Best Female Country Vocal Performance ("Last Name"). The former "American Idol" victor is already a three-time Grammy winner.
Hudson and Underwood will be joining previously announced performers Kenny Chesney, Coldplay, Lil Wayne, Katy Perry and the Jonas Brothers.
As previously announced, Perry will be featured in this year's "My Grammy Moment" segment. Produced in partnership with CBS.com, "My Grammy Moment" allows music fans to upload a 30- to 60-second video of themselves singing along to a portion of Perry's "I Kissed A Girl" to www.cbs.com/grammys through Feb. 6. Videos will be voted on by fans and the public-at-large, and the most popular videos will be shown as part of Perry's performance at this year's ceremony.
The Grammy Awards will be held on Feb. 8 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Jennifer Hudson to Sing Super Bowl National Anthem
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Jennifer Hudson will sing the national anthem at this year's Super Bowl, NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday.
The performance will mark Hudson's first public appearance since her mother, brother and nephew were found slain last October in Chicago. The "American Idol" singer's estranged brother-in-law has been charged in the killings.
Jennifer Hudson Thanks Fans For Their Support
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Jennifer Hudson expressed her gratitude Thursday for the outpouring of support that she's received since her mother, brother and nephew were tragically killed in Chicago.
"I want to thank each and every one of you for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” the 27-year-old Oscar winner wrote on her MySpace Celebrity Blog. "My sister and I take great comfort and strength from your love and concern."
Donald Trump Shows His Heart with Jennifer Hudson Hotel Offer
CHICAGO — Donald Trump says he's happy to help by offering Jennifer Hudson and her family a free suite at Chicago's Trump International Hotel & Tower.
"She's a great girl. And we're protecting them well," the real-estate mogul told People Monday at a benefit honoring "Australia" director Baz Luhrman at the Museum of Modern Art. "They are very safe."
Jennifer Hudson and Family Announce Foundation to Benefit Murder Victims
CHICAGO — Jennifer Hudson and her family have set up a new foundation to assist families that lose someone due to a violent crime.
The announcement comes on the heels of the Oscar-winning star's mother Darnell Hudson Donerson, brother Jason Hudson and nephew Julian King having been murdered in the last week. The Hudson-King Foundation for Families of Slain Victims has been named in their honor.
Police Discover Boy's Body While Searching for Jennifer Hudson's Missing Nephew
CHICAGO — Authorities searching for Jennifer Hudson's missing nephew discovered a boy's body Monday morning in the SUV they've been searching for, according to the Chicago Tribune.
The 1994 white Chevrolet Suburban was found abandoned in Chicago shortly after 7 a.m. local time.
Jennifer Hudson's Family Makes Plea for Return of Missing Julian King
CHICAGO — Authorities are continuing their massive search for the 7-year-old nephew of singer Jennifer Hudson, who was reported missing Friday after police found the star's mother and brother shot dead in a South Side home.
On Saturday, Hudson's sister made an emotional plea for the return of her son Julian King.
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