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Jennifer Hudson's breathtaking BET Awards tribute to Prince

Jennifer Hudson took the audience at the 2016 BET Awards to church on Sunday. The Academy Award-winning singer and Broadway darling — who first paid homage to Prince during a Color Purple show back in April — once again graced the stage in his honor, channeling the late chameleonic legend in a white, hooded ensemble and delivering a Holy Ghost-inducing rendition of his 1984 classic, Purple Rain. Hudson's tear-jerking tribute was just one in a score of performances dedicated to Prince'...

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16:00 on June 27 2016

Jennifer Hudson's breathtaking BET Awards tribute to Prince

MSN Music — Jennifer Hudson took the audience at the 2016 BET Awards to church on Sunday. The Academy Award-winning singer and Broadway darling — who first paid homage to Prince du... more info

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05:15 on June 27 2016

Jennifer Hudson, Sheila E., Stevie Wonder, Janelle Monae and More Honor Prince With Stunning BET Awards Tributes

People.com — The multiple medleys featured hits from throughout Prince's legendary career more info

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07:21 on June 27 2016

Jennifer Hudson, Janelle Monae, Sheila E. and Other Stars Pay Tribute to Prince at the BET Awards

ET Online — The entire night was devoted to Prince's memory and his lasting impact on music. more info

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01:02 on June 28 2016

Jennifer Hudson reflects on epic BET Prince tribute after late star told her 'to take it to church'

The Mirror — The former American Idol star performed Purple Rain at the annual ceremony on Sunday more info

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