Mjsbigblog — Grammy weekend kicked off in a big way on Thursday night as Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine, Martina McBride and gospel singer Yolanda Adams rehearsed five Aretha Franklin songs for the tribute that wi... more info

ContactMusic — Jennifer Hudson has lost 80lbs on her diet.The 29-year-old singer - who became the face of Weight Watchers in 2010 - feels like a "brand new" person since shedding the huge amount of weight.She said "Oh my god, yes, it's a brand new me. Sometimes I d... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Oscar winning singer/actress Jennifer Hudson broke down in tears on US TV on Thursday as she recalled the grief that she went through after her mother, brother and nephew were shot dead in October 2008. more info

Mjsbigblog — Jennifer Hudson took over the Oprah Winfrey show today, talking about her life-changing weight loss, her son and more. For the first time, Jennifer addressed the tragic murders in 2008 of her mother, brother and nephew. Where this girl gets the st... more info

ContactMusic — Oscar winning singer/actress JENNIFER HUDSON broke down in tears on U.S. TV on Thursday (10Feb11) as she recalled the grief that she went through after her mother, brother and nephew were shot dead in October 2008.The former husband of Hudson's siste... more info

Detroit Free Press — Singer and actress Jennifer Hudson says she's still trying to make her mother proud, and that's what's kept her going since her mother and two other family members were murdered. more info

Mjsbigblog — Today’s Idol Appearances: Clay Aiken begins his winter tour in Miami FL Jason Castro performs at the Second Baptist Church, Houston, TX Jennifer Hudson appears on the Oprah Winfrey Show Adam Lambert appears on the Ellen DeGeneres Show Adam Lamber... more info

Mjsbigblog — Jennifer Hudson appears on the Ellen Degeneres Show Wed, 2/16. Randy Jackson on Tues. 2/15. *** Adam Lambert’s Extra TV segment will air Thurs. Feb 10 *** News from the Siobhan Magnus website: “Back from Nashville last night, great week thanks t... more info

Perez Hilton — We reported just a bit ago that Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Hudson were going to be doing a special tribute to Aretha Franklin for the Grammys. We're finding out now, though, just who the THREE more performers are to add to that list! Those perfo... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — In the midst of my conversation a few days ago with Clive Davis, the veteran label chief, talent scout and record producer offered up a particularly welcome bit of news about Aretha Franklin, who went through some serious surgery last... more info