Tag Archives: Jennifer-Hudson

JENNIFER HUDSON TO PLAY WINNIE MANDELA IN BIOPIC

Jennifer Hudson has signed up for her most controversial movie role to date — she’s set to play Winnie Mandela in Winnie, a biopic about former South African president Nelson Mandela’s powerful but disgraced ex-wife.
Filming begins May 30.
“I was compelled and moved when I read the script,” the Oscar-winning actress tells trade rag Variety. “Winnie [...]

JENNIFER HUDSON IS AN ANGEL

Jennifer Hudson was among a handful of celebrities who stepped out tonight (October 20) to attend the 2009 Angel Ball at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.
Hosted by songwriter/socialite/philanthropist Denise Rich, the star-studded bash aimed to raise funds for Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation, a non-profit organization created to encourage the development of more effective therapies [...]

WHITNEY MUSEUM GALA: CALLING ALL STARS

The stars stepped out in full force on Monday night (October 19) for the 2009 Whitney Museum Gala in New York City.
Lead by Jennifer Hudson and Donatella Versace, the celebrity crowd was on hand to dress up to the nines all while raising money for the Starlight and One foundations.
For the event, Gilt Groupe [...]

J.HUD AND J.HOU FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD

The Wizard of Oz turns 70 this year, and Netflix threw a big ol’ party in New York’s Central Park last night (September 29 in its honor.
Fans of music and film were on hand for a concert of the movie’s songs, performed by the likes of Jennifer Hudson and country bumpkin Julianne Hough and produced [...]

DIVAS LIVE 2009: HIGHLIGHTS

After a four year hiatus, VH1 Divas officially came back last night (September 17) with a new crop of fresh, young, and talented female artists.
Host Paula Abdul was in fine form, performing a medley of hits at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City. Even despite the tumble, the former American Idol [...]

THE LADIES HIT THE RED CARPET FOR ‘VH1 DIVAS 2009′

The stars stepped out in full force tonight (September 17) for the 2009 VH1 Divas event at Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City.
Lead by Melissa Etheridge, Kelly Clarkson and Jordin Sparks, the red carpet was packed with singers, songwriters and performers who redefine the term “girl power” as we know it.
For the first [...]