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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 16

Trevon Diggs jersey makes random appearance in viral Jennifer Hudson Show entrance video

Over the past few days, there has been a debate about whether the Dallas Cowboys are still America's Team. There have been claims from ex-NFL quarterbacks pretending that their former teams have taken over the label, while division rivals are trying to co-opt the name by inflating their "primetime" appearance numbers.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 13

Kesha: I thought Tik Tok was too dumb to release

Kesha thought 'Tik Tok' was "too dumb" to release. The 38-year-old pop star released the hit single back in August 2009, and Kesha has now confessed to being astonished by the song's success.

Entertainment News / Music Times / April 8

Benny Blanco Calls Bad Bunny 'So Hot' After Mistaken Identity Incident

Music producer Benny Blanco is laughing off an Oscars mistake that had fans and viewers doing a double take. During an April 7 appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Blanco reacted to being confused for reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny at the 2025 Academy Awards — and he wasn't mad about it at all.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / April 2

Ellen Pompeo Reveals if She’ll Leave ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ on ‘Jennifer Hudson Show’ (Video)

Ellen Pompeo‘s media tour in support of Good American Family continued on Wednesday (April 2) as she hit up The Jennifer Hudson Show to talk about the Hulu miniseries.

NBA News / The Spun / March 5

Prominent Singer Got Drilled By Basketball During Tuesday Night's Knicks Game

A rather awkward moment occurred during last night's big game between the New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors as a pretty well-known singer got drilled by a basketball.

Jennifer Hudson nearly taken out while sitting courtside for Knicks game

Nothing gets a fan closer to the action than sitting courtside for an NBA game. Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson learned that the hard way during Tuesday night’s New York Knicks contest.

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23 movies, shows, and music that celebrate Black Girl Magic

Black Girl Magic isn’t just a term spawned from social media one day. Okay, so perhaps it is, but the reality of BGM (what the cool kids call it) is that it’s really been ingrained in history for centuries.

Entertainment News / Music Times / February 4

Usher Puts on a Flawless Performance on Roller Skates for Jennifer Hudson's Spirit Tunnel

Usher was ready for his moment when it came to his turn dancing down Jennifer Hudson's now viral spirit tunnel entrance. After viral dances from Aaron Pierre, Shemar Moore, and more, Usher turned it up a notch by being the first celebrity to go down the famous hallway with roller skates on.

Entertainment News / Music Times / January 31

Fans Want Keke Palmer in a Whitney Houston Biopic After Viral Jennifer Hudson Tunnel Walk

Keke Palmer's recent "spirit tunnel" walk during Jennifer Hudson's show taping has renewed fans' calls for her to portray late singer Whitney Houston in a biopic.

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The best hip-hop albums of 2024

In no particular order, let's take a look back at some of the standout hip-hop albums that defined 2024.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 28

Jennifer Hudson says her partner Common can be 'a bit bossy'

Jennifer Hudson's partner can be "a bit bossy" when they work together. The 43-year-old singer has been in a relationship with rapper Common - whose real

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The 21 competitive EGOT winners

These are the men and women who have shown remarkable skill and talent in their respective fields, and, as such, they are reminders of the unique mix of talent and hard work necessary to achieve legendary status in the arts.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 27

Jennifer Hudson feels 'most connected' to her Christmas album

Jennifer Hudson admits her new Christmas LP is the record she feels "the most connected to out of all my albums". The 'American Idol' alum just dropped the Yuletide collection 'The Gift of Love', and even though it mostly features covers of Xmas classics, the 43-year-old singer says some of the songs are deeply personal to her and her family.

Entertainment News / Music Times / October 2

Jennifer Hudson's Talk Show Crew Is the Ultimate Hype Team for Gwen Stefani and Saweetie

Jennifer Hudson's talk show crew are singing the praises of the show's guests, the latest being Gwen Stefani and Saweetie. In viral videos circulating on the social media platform X, the staff members of The Jennifer Hudson Show can be seen hyping up both Stefani and Saweetie right before they go onstage to film.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / September 18

Jennifer Hudson Teams Up With Hallmark Channel For Christmas Song ‘Let There Be Joy’

Hallmark has unwrapped an early holiday gift in the form of a new Christmas song in collaboration with Grammy-award-winning singer Jennifer Hudson. To

Entertainment News / TV Insider / September 11

‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ Announces Guests for Season 3: Angela Bassett, Rob Lowe & More

Jennifer Hudson will host a long list of stars on The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 3. Among the star-studded list announced on Wednesday, September 11 are 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Lone Star‘s Angela Bassett and Rob Lowe, as well as Sofía Vergara, and more.

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22 reality shows that changed television, for better or worse

The world tends to think that reality television is a newfangled idea that came about at the turn of the century with the likes of Survivor and the Kardashian family. However, what reality shows managed to change the game and television?

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Celebrities who have won the most money on reality TV

There's more to reality TV than fancy trips, expensive dinners, and shopping sprees on Rodeo Drive. Some shows are competitive, allowing viewers to root for their favorite contestants to win grand prizes like a recording contract, a role in a feature film, or a boatload of money.

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The best songs released by Black artists in the 2000s

Black artists have certainly left an impact on the music industry throughout the decades. From viral dance trends to several No. 1 hits, here are the best songs released by Black musicians in the 2000s.

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The 25 best R&B albums of 2022

From Usher's Las Vegas residency being the hottest show in town to Steve Lacy's tour selling out in mere minutes during the presale and fans finally getting their wish of a new SZA album, the proof is right there that R&B is still thriving. In no particular order, here are 25 of the best R&B albums that dropped this year.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / August 13, 2021

Marlon Wayans: 'I think 'White Chicks 2' is necessary'

Marlon Wayans hasn't hid his desire to finally make the White Chicks sequel, and he became even more assertive this week. "I think White Chicks 2 is necessary," the actor, comedian and filmmaker told Variety.

Marlon Wayans quit stand-up for 20 years because Chris Rock heckled him

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Entertainment News / Yardbarker / August 9, 2021

Jennifer Hudson shares why she thinks Aretha Franklin cast her for 'Respect'

Respect, the definitive Aretha Franklin biopic, premiered at Regency Village and Bruin Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday (Aug. 8). While walking the red carpet, Jennifer Hudson was asked by Variety why she was handpicked by the late Queen of Soul herself to portray Franklin.

Jennifer Hudson on portraying Aretha Franklin in 'Respect': 'You don't want to let her down'

25 people who won Oscars for their first films

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The 20 most iconic & groundbreaking reality TV shows

Flip through this gallery for a look at the most iconic — and groundbreaking — reality shows in television history, from the original practical joke show "Candid Camera" to "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" and everything in between.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / August 3, 2021

Jennifer Hudson on portraying Aretha Franklin in 'Respect': 'You don't want to let her down'

Jennifer Hudson will official debut as the late Aretha Franklin when Respect hits theaters Friday, Aug. 13, and it has been a long process to get it there.

Official ‘House of Gucci’ character posters are here, and Jared Leto is unrecognizable

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