The Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect, was set to hit theaters in the fall of 2020, but amid the coronavirus pandemic, the film got pushed back. First to December, then again to January, then to later this year. Jennifer Hudson stars as the iconic Queen of Soul, and it marks the directorial debut for Tony Award-nominated Liesl …
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Louise from St. Louis might be back in New York City! In 2008, Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson famously played Carrie Bradshaw’s southern assistant in the Sex and the City film. HBO Max announced that the franchise would be returning for a new installment titled ‘And Just Like That…’ For her …
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Awarding-winning singer and actress Jennifer Hudson will produce and star in an upcoming Christmas musical comedy. The New Line feature, which will be produced by Jonathan Glickman through his Glickmania imprint, will reportedly include classic Christmas tunes and several original tracks. The film will be based around a singer who …
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Jennifer Hudson is entering into Oscar-worthy territory once again as she takes on the role of legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin in the upcoming biopic “Respect.” The teaser for the film was aired following Hudson’s performance of “Young, Gifted and Black” at Sunday’s virtual 2020 BET Awards. Now, the official …
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Jennifer Hudson has been sued over an Instagram post of herself. According to documents obtained by The Blast, a paparazzi photographer named Fernando Ramales is suing the singer and her production company, JHud Productions. Ramales filed the lawsuit in New York federal court and accused Hudson of copyright infringement. “This …
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Ladies and gentlemen…In the world of “ballers,” everyone must dress to impress and be fierce at all times. Let’s play Baller Alert’s own Hit or Miss. It’s the battle of fashion. We want you to decide. (Please consider hair, makeup, and clothes). Do not answer with a simple hit or …
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NBA All-Star Weekend Kicks off tonight, and it’s set to be a weekend to remember. The NBA has announced its full lineup of performers throughout the weekend featuring some of music’s biggest acts. The first performance will kick off Saturday as female mc Queen Latifah takes the stage with Chicago …
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Singer Jennifer Hudson and her ex, David Otunga, have been going back and forth in a custody battle for years now, but this time Otunga wants a judge to force the singer to testify under oath about their issues to help his side of the custody battle. According to court …
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As the longstanding legal battle between Jennifer Hudson and her baby daddy, David Otunga, continues, Hudson is looking to cut the costs she has to cover in their custody battle. In documents obtained by The Blast, Hudson slammed Otunga over his claim that he’s been the primary guardian for their …
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Next month, the late, great Aretha Franklin will be honored with a concert celebration televised by CBS. According to Detroit Free Press, in a tribute spearheaded by Clive Davis, who previously announced a celebration in August initially slated for November in New York, the legendary Queen of Soul will be …
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The legal battle between “The Voice” star, #JenniferHudson and WWE’s, David Otunga, is heading to trial in an attempt to settle the former couple’s custody battle, once and for all. In court documents obtained by The Blast, an Illinois judge scheduled a five day trial for March 11, where the …
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Jennifer Hudson, Jason Derulo and Taylor Swift are coming together for an adaption of “Cats” the musical. The production will be Working Title and Universal’s big-screen adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, set to star James Corden, Judi Dench, Idris Elba, Ian McKellen, Rebel Wilson and more. Like the …
Read More »Jennifer Hudson may have accepted the biggest role of her career — portraying the life and career of #ArethaFranklin in a biopic. Hudson appeared on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and shared her feelings about playing the Queen of Soul. “It’s always been my dream to play Aretha, and it’s actually …
Read More »On August 31, friends and family members of the legendary #ArethaFranklin will gather one last time to celebrate the life and longstanding career of the Queen of Soul, at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit. According to CNN, several will be taking the stage to pay tribute to the Queen. In …
Read More »Just one day ahead of music’s biggest night, Clive Davis hosted his annual pre-Grammy Gala at the Sheraton Times Square in New York City. Music’s biggest party kicked off with performances by Migos, Alicia Keys, Khalid, and Logic. During the celebration, the famed music industry exec addressed Beyoncé as the …
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