Dlisted — This mashup trailer is so on point that it should have been released concurrently with the actual Cats trailer. Some fearful genius interspliced scenes from the upcoming film version of Cats starring Jennifer Hudson, Judi Dench, James Corden and Tayl... more info

Detroit Free Press — There will be an online casting search for a performer to portray Aretha Franklin as a young girl in 'Respect' bio-pic starring Jennifer Hudson.             more info

Stereogum — Almost a year ago to the day, it was announced that Taylor Swift was going to star in a movie adaptation of the CATS musical. Along with Swift, the adaptation will star Jennifer Hudson, Idris Elba, Rebel Wilson, James Corden, and Ian McKellen. Dir... more info

Detroit Free Press — There will be an online casting search for a performer to portray Aretha Franklin as a young girl in 'Respect' bio-pic starring Jennifer Hudson.             more info

Detroit Free Press — Hudson took the stage at the end of the program as a surprise guest, closing the show with a musical performance honoring the Queen of Soul.             more info

USA Today Music — Hudson took the stage at the end of the program as a surprise guest, closing the show with a musical performance honoring the Queen of Soul.             more info

Dlisted — I wish Baha Men had cut a b-side to “Who Let the Dogs Out” called “Who Let The Cats In” because it would be a hilarious and fitting punchline to Tom Hopper‘s upcoming live-action Cats movie. This week we learned a little bit more about the ... more info

Detroit Free Press — 'Respect,' the Jennifer Hudson film about Aretha Franklin's life, has a release date set for next year.             more info

Consequence of Sound — The evening also promises performances from Jennifer Hudson and a "surprise special guest." more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The Oscar-nominated songs “I’ll Fight” from “RBG” and “The Place Where Lost Things Go” from “Mary Poppins Returns” will be performed during the upcoming Oscars ceremony after all. Oscar winner Je... more info