Jennifer Hudson Pictures: Jennifer Hudson arrives for her "I Remember Me" album release party at Tenjune on March 21, 2011 in New York City.
Hudson’s new record, "I Remember Me," is a remarkable step forward for one of the biggest and most talked-about stars to emerge in recent years. It’s the follow-up to 2008’s Grammy-winning, gold-certified "Jennifer Hudson," the debut release from an artist who had already conquered the worlds of television (with her success on "American Idol") and movies (though her triumphant, Academy Award-winning performance in "Dreamgirls").