
Oct 23 - By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press Writer
In the year since three members of her family were brutally killed in Chicago, Grammy and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson has found ways to heal and start a new life.

Oct 7 - By Associated Press
Jennifer Hudson returns to her hometown of Chicago for an ABC prime-time special, "Jennifer Hudson: I'll Be Home for Christmas," that will air in December.

Sep 18 - By Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press Writer
Jennifer Hudson's son is only 1 month old, but she already sees singing in his future.

Sep 8 - By Caryn Rousseau, Associated Press Writers
Thousands of Oprah Winfrey's fans gathered on Michigan Avenue to help the talk show host celebrate the 24th season of her show with a public taping Tuesday that included performances from the Black Eyed Peas and Jennifer Hudson.

Aug 11 - By Associated Press
Jennifer Hudson has a new role — that of a proud mother.

Apr 26 - By Associated Press
Oscar and Grammy-winning singer Jennifer Hudson has given her first hometown concert since her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew were murdered in Chicago last year.

Mar 24 - By Erin Carlson, AP Entertainment Writer
Jennifer Hudson is returning to "American Idol" — for one night only.

Feb 27 - By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Writer
Jennifer Hudson says she's found getting back to work to be a healing force in her life.

Feb 11 - By Derrik J. Lang, AP Entertainment Writer
It was a dreamy night for a couple of "Dreamgirls." Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson both glided away with trophies Thursday and wowed the audience with individual performances during the 40th annual NAACP Image Awards.

Feb 8 - By Jake Coyle, AP Entertainment Writer
The 51st annual Grammys was an all-ages affair ultimately dominated by a rock legend who took up with a younger bluegrass singer on a whim.

Feb 7 - By Beth Harris, AP Sports Writer
Jennifer Hudson's stirring vocals on "Holly Holy" and Coldplay's stripped-down version of "I'm A Believer" helped take Neil Diamond on a musical journey of his career.

Feb 6 - By Jocelyn Noveck, AP National Writer
Jennifer Hudson and Faith Hill performed to recorded tracks at the Super Bowl. Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman did it at the inauguration. Aretha Franklin sang live — but she's releasing a do-over.

Feb 6 - By Melinda Newman, For The Associated Press
Days after her triumphant return to the spotlight with her Super Bowl appearance, Jennifer Hudson is booked for Grammy-related events, including a party honoring music mogul Clive Davis.

Feb 5 - By Beth Harris, AP Sports Writer
No, it's not a celebrity karaoke contest: Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Kid Rock, Jennifer Hudson and Jonas Brothers are offering up their takes on Neil Diamond's songbook to raise money for charity, honor the 68-year-old singer-songwriter and kick off Grammy weekend.

Feb 1 - By Jenna Fryer, AP Auto Racing Writer
One was a 12-minute party, the other a 2-minute proclamation.
Jan 29 - By Associated Press
Jennifer Hudson has finished filming her first video since the slayings of her mother, brother and nephew.
Jan 29 - By Jenna Fryer, AP Auto Racing Writer
Faith Hill praised Jennifer Hudson for choosing the Super Bowl as her first performance since the slayings of her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.

Jan 20 - By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Writer
Jennifer Hudson's brother-in-law pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges he shot to death the Oscar-winning actress's mother and brother and the 7-year-old son of his estranged wife.

Jan 14 - By Nekesa Mumbi Moody, AP Music Writer
Jennifer Hudson is using pop culture's grandest stage — the Super Bowl — to make her return to the spotlight following the slayings of her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.

Jan 7 - By Associated Press
Beyonce Knowles, Alicia Keys and Jennifer Hudson are all multitasking for the NAACP Image Awards, earning nominations Wednesday in both music and film categories.

Dec 30 - By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press Writer
A murder indictment was issued Tuesday against the man charged with killing the mother, brother and nephew of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson.

Dec 9 - By Nekesa Mumbi Moody, AP Music Writer
Jennifer Hudson is getting back to work.
Dec 4 - By Associated Press
Jennifer Hudson says she's honored to be a Grammy nominee. The Oscar-winning actress and singer, who has been in seclusion since the killings of her mother, brother and nephew, was nominated Wednesday for four Grammy awards for her self-titled debut album.

Dec 3 - By Don Babwin, Associated Press Writer
The man charged with murdering the mother, brother and nephew of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson was a high-school dropout and street gang member with a long rap sheet for drug offenses and stealing cars.

Dec 1 - By Don Babwin, Associated Press Writer
The brother-in-law of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson killed three of her relatives — with a gun stolen from one of the victims — because he was angry his estranged wife, the star's sister, was dating another man, prosecutors alleged Wednesday.