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A year of tragedy and triumph for Jennifer Hudson

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.

Hudson will return to Chicago to film ABC special

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.

Jennifer Hudson talks motherhood, pregnancy

Jennifer Hudson's son is only 1 month old, but she already sees singing in his future.

Oprah Winfrey fans gather for Michigan Avenue show

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.

Jennifer Hudson gives birth to a son

Jennifer Hudson has a new role — that of a proud mother.

Jennifer Hudson gives Chicago homecoming concert

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.

Jennifer Hudson slated to sing on `American Idol'

Jennifer Hudson is returning to "American Idol" — for one night only.

Jennifer Hudson: Performing is 'like therapy'

Jennifer Hudson says she's found getting back to work to be a healing force in her life.

Beyonce, Hudson win Image Awards

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.

Grammys show Plant, Krauss a whole lotta love

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.

Grammy weekend kicks off with Neil Diamond tribute

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.

Synching: A necessity or an artistic deception?

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.

Jennifer Hudson to 'surprise duet' at Davis party

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.

Jennifer Hudson, Jonas Bros to honor Neil Diamond

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.

Springsteen rocks out Super Bowl halftime show

One was a 12-minute party, the other a 2-minute proclamation.

Jennifer Hudson films new video

Jennifer Hudson has finished filming her first video since the slayings of her mother, brother and nephew.

Hill: Hudson's Super Bowl act "perfect choice"

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.

Man pleads not guilty to Hudson family killings

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.

Jennifer Hudson to sing at the Super Bowl

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.

Knowles, Keys, Hudson grab music, film Image noms

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

Man charged in Hudson killings appears in court

A murder indictment was issued Tuesday against the man charged with killing the mother, brother and nephew of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson.

Jennifer Hudson to begin filming video next week

Jennifer Hudson is getting back to work.

Jennifer Hudson says she's honored by Grammy nods

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.

Suspect in Hudson murders has long rap sheet

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.

Prosecutor: Jealousy behind Hudson family killings

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.

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Jennifer Hudson Gives Birth To Son
Source: theindychannel.com

Jennifer Hudson has a new role -- that of a proud mother.

Fox News goes 10 for 10!
Source: Politico

Congratulations to everyone on the Fox News team. Obviously, it takes a total team effort to be the Leader on cable news. The best way Americans can honor the men and women serving overseas is to be informed about the issues confronting our country.

Black Vineyard Snobs Call Michelle Obama "Ghetto Girl"
Source: The Black Snob

Many blacks from Oak Bluffs are elated that the Only One–in–Chief may be joining them. "People are going to lose their minds!" Tonya Lewis Lee says. At the same time, there's also a bit of wariness among the wealthiest ones, an uncertainty whether Obama will affirm them.

Damn You Simon Fuller!!!

Last night, I found myself doing something I had not done in over seven years. I actually watched the finale of American Idol. And by watch it, I mean that I waited until 9:50 PM and then switched from a South Park rerun to my local FOX affiliate to catch who actually won.

J-HUD OK 'AS LONG AS PEOPLE DON'T BRING IT UP': Singer tells fans, 'I don't want you to cry.'
Source: eurweb.com

*Jennifer Hudson is still not speaking publicly about the murders of her mother, brother and nephew last fall, but she does talk to Entertainment Weekly about interacting with fans who feel her pain.

Jennifer Hudson: "I'm in a very good place" since the family murders a few months ago
Source: showbizexpress.net

Jennifer Hudson told Oprah Winfrey ""I'm in a very good place." This comment comes just months after her mother and brother were murdered.

Why Jennifer Hudson Lip-Synched at Super Bowl
Source: omg.yahoo.com

Turns out, Jennifer Hudson lip-synched the national anthem before Sunday night's Super Bowl. The reason?

5 shot in drive-by attack outside high school
Source: msnbc.com

Five people were shot as spectators left a crowded high school basketball game Friday in what police called a possibly gang-related drive-by attack.

Jennifer Hudson tipped to perform for Barack Obama's presidential inauguration
Source: Telegraph

It is thought that the 27-year-old will sing the US national anthem, The Star Spangled Banner, at the ceremony on January 20. It would be the Oscar winner's first public performance since he mother, sister and nephew were murdered in October.

Caylee Anthony will join 'the angels on the wall'
Source: The Orlando Sentinel

LEESBURG - The names of more than 90 murdered children -- including Polly Klaas, JonBenet Ramsey and Julian King, the nephew of singer-actress Jennifer Hudson -- decorate concrete blocks that sit in Don Williams' front yard.

Estranged relative arrested in Hudson killings on Yahoo! News
Source: Yahoo! News

The arrest of Jennifer Hudson's estranged brother-in-law in the shooting deaths of her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew confirmed what police officials have quietly said for weeks:

Man arrested in connection with Hudson slayings
Source: CNN

Chicago, Illinois, police arrested a man Monday in connection with the killing of three relatives of singer-actress Jennifer Hudson, a police spokesman said.

William Balfour Arrested For The Hudson Murders
Source: tmz.com

This is truly a sad sad story, and I hope this can begin the closure process for the family.

Donald Trump Hosting Jennifer Hudson Relatives For Free
Source: eurweb.com

Thanks to Donald Trump, Jennifer Hudson and several of her relatives have been staying at the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago free of charge following the murders of her mother, brother and nephew.

Private funeral held for Hudson family
Source: msnbc.com

Hundreds of mourners attended a private funeral service for Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson's slain mother, brother and nephew Monday at a South Side church.

Mother: My son not involved in Hudson killings
Source: CNN

The mother of a man police have questioned about the slayings of three of Jennifer Hudson's family members said Tuesday night that her son was not involved in the crime.

Autopsy: Hudson nephew shot multiple times - CNN.com
Source: CNN

CHICAGO, Illinois (CNN) -- Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson's 7-year-old nephew -- one of three Hudson relatives found slain in Chicago since Friday -- died of multiple gunshot wounds, the Cook County medical examiner's office said Tuesday. Police released this picture o …

Police ID Child's Body as Hudson's Nephew
Source: popeater.com

UPDATE: Chicago police say child's body found in SUV is Jennifer Hudson's 7-year-old nephew, Julian.

FBI: Body of Jennifer Hudson's 7-Year Old Nephew Found
Source: omg.yahoo.com

A top FBI official said Monday that a body found in an SUV is believed to be that of Jennifer Hudson's missing 7-year-old nephew, the focus of a desperate search since the Oscar winner's mother and brother were found shot to death in their home three days earlier.

Body of child found on West Side may be Julian King :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Metro & Tri-State
Source: Chicago Sun-Times

The rampage against the family of singer Jennifer Hudson is on the brink of taking an even more tragic turn as the body of a young male child has been found in a missing vehicle.

Slain woman may be related to Jennifer Hudson :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Metro & Tri-State
Source: Chicago Sun-Times

The mother of singer Jennifer Hudson has been murdered in her Chicago home, along with at least one other person.

Jennifer Hudson Engaged to Reality Star "Punk" from "I Love New York 2"
Source: omg.yahoo.com

The Oscar winner is engaged to I Love New York 2 star David "Punk" Otunga, her rep tells Usmagazine.com. Otunga, a Harvard Law grad who has worked with Rev. Jesse Jackson's Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, popped the question on her 27th birthday.

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