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

Mjsbigblog — NBC's Hairspray Live has cast American Idol singer Jennifer Hudson and Harvey Fierstein. Grease Live director Alex Rudzinski joins the team. The post Hairspray Live! Casts Jennifer Hudson, Harvey Fierstein appeared first on mjsbigblog. more info

PopSugar UK — The shocking, sudden death of Prince left fans reeling yesterday, and among the many celebrity tributes to the musical icon, the cast of the smash Broadway musical Hamilton had the perfect way of honouring him. At the end of their Thursday night prod... more info

People.com — Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jennifer Hudson lead their respective casts in honoring the late singer more info

Idolator — Three pop superstars honored the late Prince during their concerts last night (April 21). These tributes cannot be more different, what felt like a testament to Prince’s impact. In Paris, Mariah Carey dedicated “One Sweet Day” to her con... more info

TMZ — Prince was all over NYC ... with Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson and the whole cast of "Hamilton" saluting the singer. Alicia's one of the few artists Prince allowed to cover his music. On her debut album she recorded a… more info

Stereogum — We’re going to see a lot of Prince tributes today, but thus far, this is the one that’s hit me the hardest. The scarily powerful singer Jennifer Hudson has performed with Prince in the past, and she got to know him during his life. Right now, Hud... more info

The Mirror — The Color Purple star was on stage with the cast last night - where the audience were invited to sing along in his memory more info

CNN Showbiz — The cast of the Broadway musical "The Color Purple" honored Prince in the best way possible on Thursday. more info