Dlisted — If there was some kind of gay off-track off-stage betting place that specialized in betting on the Tony nominations, I would’ve gone in and put all my money on Hamilton for everything. I would’ve made a profit, because the Tony nominations were... more info

Mjsbigblog — American Idol 3 singer Jennifer Hudson told a fan she wasn't surprised the Tonys snubbed her after she was cast and "used" for publicity. Plus: Jhud's spectacular Met Ball gown. The post Jennifer Hudson Reacts to Tony “Snub” Plus Met Ball Photo ... more info

People.com — "I feel like I'm representing every girl," says the singer and actress more info

USA Today Music — Award-winning talent wll appear in musical presentation with Jennifer Hudson.             more info

Mjsbigblog — Derek Hough and Martin Short join Jennifer Hudson and Harvey Fierstein in the cast of NBC's Hairspray Live! airing in December on NBC. The post Derek Hough, Martin Short Join Hairspray Live Cast appeared first on mjsbigblog. more info

Detroit Free Press — The Oscar winner will join musical creator Harvey Fierstein in NBC’s December production.             more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Jennifer Hudson and Harvey Fierstein have joined the cast of "Hairspray Live!," the fifth installment in NBC's live-musical effort. Hudson, who won an Oscar for "Dreamgirls" when it left Broadway for the movies, will play Motormouth Maybelle. Fierste... more info

People.com — Hudson play Motormouth Maybelle in December's live musical event, and Fierstein will reprise his Tony-winning performance as Edna Turnblad more info

Idolator — J-Hud is headed to Hairspray. more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Add another credit to the busy career of Jennifer Hudson: The Chicago native has signed on to sing in NBC’s live broadcast of the musical “Hairspray.” The Oscar winner, now starring in the Broadway revival of “The Color Purple,” will play... more info