Mjsbigblog — Idol’s only Oscar winner is the only one reaching a milestone this week. Jennifer Hudson’s second single off of her second album has reached top 15 on UAC. “No One Gonna Love You” is charting in two formats (top 25 in Urban and UAC) and she ... more info

ContactMusic — Carrie Underwood is the highest earning 'American Idol' alum. The Grammy Award winner singer - who made her acting debut in 'Soul Surfer' - has beaten off competition from former contestants Kelly Clarkson, Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson and Adam Lambe... more info

Perez Hilton — For the upcoming film reincarnation of The Three Stooges, producers thought it would be cool to get some Jersey Shore flavor on the set. Snooki, JWOWW, The Situation, Sammi, and Ronni were all seen in the ATL this week to reportedly make cameo appear... more info

Mjsbigblog — American Idols Live – Top 11 perform at the US Airways Center, Phoenix AZ 7MST/10EDT Jennifer Hudson performs at the Ravinia Festival, Highland Park, IL More Idol appearances at IdolStages Clay Aiken takes part in a panel discussion at Outfest 201... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Fans of Jennifer Hudson have been left outraged after the singer/actress pulled out of a concert in Canada. more info

ContactMusic — Fans of Jennifer Hudson have been left outraged after the singer/actress pulled out of a concert in Canada. The Spotlight hitmaker was due to play at the Ottawa Bluesfest on Wednesday (13Jul11) but she cancelled her slot to work on a movie project. O... more info

ContactMusic — Jennifer Hudson is "constantly" surprised by her son. The 29-year-old singer-and-actress - who has 23-month-old David Jr. with fianc David Otunga - says the youngster is already showing signs of following in her footsteps and claims he has more "pre.... more info

Mjsbigblog — Today’s Idol Appearances (more at IdolStages) Jordin Sparks, Matt Morrison, Chelsie Hightower and Mark Ballas perform on “A Capitol Fourth” Washington DC, Airing on PBS stations at 8 pm (check listings) Jennifer Hudson performs on Macy’s 4th... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Each performer took to the stage in their own ways: Fantasia's round-the-way style, Hudson hindered by the razzle-dazzle, and Usher's 'last' Michael Jackson tribute.Each performer took to the stage in their own ways: Fantasia's round-the-way style, H... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Day one of Essence Music Festival. Fantasia, Usher command largely empty crowds more info