VH1 News — Jennifer Hudson has signed on for the title role of "Winnie," a South African film about the former wife of Nelson Mandela. more info

People.com — The Oscar and Grammy winner will star as Winnie Mandela in a dramatic biopic more info

The Playlist — Back da f*** up Clint Eastwood and get ready for more Mandela (you know you want more).Of course, we all know about Eastwood's forthcoming "Invictus" which portrays the courageous anti-apartheid leader against the backdrop of the Rugby World Cup (sta... more info

Rolling Stone — Maroons 5 have announced they’ll be performing a New Year’s Eve show at Las Vegas’ the Pearl that will also feature a set from actor Jason Segal, who promises to perform “Dracula’s Lament” from Forgetting Sarah Marshall and m... more info

Mercury News, California — The songs get the elite treatment for 'Soulbook.' Stewart worked with American producers and musicians '” among them '70s soul architects such as Willie Mitchell, Al Green's producer, who did some string arrangements '” and guests including Mary ... more info

MTV.com News — 'True Blood,' Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Adam Lambert and Kris Allen also up for awards at show airing January 6.By Gil Kaufman Robert Pattinson Photo: Steve Granitz / Getty Images Who's your favorite celebrity? Chances are, they're nominate... more info

Undercover, Australia — Jennifer Hudson says her mother is still with her and guiding her career. more info

People.com — The new mom says she wants a baby girl to expand her brood after son David more info

When asked where the strength she has demonstrated throughout the last year has come from, Hudson said it comes in part ” from above. more info

Topix — Guest stars include Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and vocal powerhouses Mary J. Blige and Jennifer Hudson . more info