Cher offered a very concise and, to be honest, pretty reasonable explanation for why she tends to date younger men: The older ones are either cowards or dead. The singer/actress dropped this nugget of wisdom on the Jennifer Hudson Show while discussing the time she turned down Elvis. Cher admitted …
Read More »Zendaya Says She Would Consider Releasing New Music: 'Maybe One Day'
Zendaya has been busy starring in blockbuster movies like Dune: Part Two and Challengers, but the actress said she is open to returning to her music career. In a new interview on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Zendaya explained why she stopped making music and hinted at the possibility of new …
Read More »Jennifer Hudson, Barry Manilow 'Heartbroken' Over Death of 'American Idol' Vocal Coach Debra Byrd
The music community is mourning the death of influential figure Debra Byrd, who died on March 5 at the age of 72. Throughout her decades-long career, the singer performed alongside Barry Manilow and Bob Dylan before helping to shape generational talents as a vocal coach on American Idol, including Kelly …
Read More »Reggie Watts and Jennifer Hudson Perform Impromptu 'I'm Every Woman' Beatbox Remix
Off-the-cuff performances are what beatboxers do best. On the latest episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show, special guest Reggie Watts shifted into musician mode with ease when the host asked for a quick crash course in the quirky musical style. Hudson was meant to be picking up some beatboxing herself …
Read More »Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson Sing 'Oh Santa!' Live in New York
Mariah Carey gave her fans an early Christmas gift they won’t soon forget during her show in New York City on Saturday. During her set, she welcomed Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson to the stage, where they debuted a live performance of their collab “Oh Santa!” at Madison Square Garden. …
Read More »See Demi Lovato and Jennifer Hudson Sing a Holiday-Inspired Riff Off
Demi Lovato gets into the holiday spirit on Thursday’s episode of the Jennifer Hudson Show, joining the host for a seasonal riff off. In a game titled “You Say It, We’ll Sing It,” Lovato and Hudson turned the audience’s responses to holiday-themed queries. For example, the singers turned one audience …
Read More »Blake Shelton Says He 'Stayed Too Long' to 'Miss' Being on 'The Voice'
Blake Shelton was ready to leave The Voice several seasons before he went his own way. While visiting The Jennifer Hudson Show Friday, the country singer shared that he remained as a coach on the competition show longer than he anticipated — and he does “not yet.” “To be totally …
Read More »Jennifer Hudson Joins Smokey Robinson to Re-Create 'Ooo Baby Baby' Soul Train Performance
Most daytime talk shows save their musical performances for a particular segment, but Jennifer Hudson can’t help but break into song with her guests as often as possible. On the latest episode of the Jennifer Hudson Show, the singer welcomed music legend Smokey Robinson into her impromptu approach to re-create …
Read More »Tori Kelly Is Still Being Monitored After Health Emergency, But Music Is Her Focus Right Now
It’s back to business for Tori Kelly following a recent health emergency that left her hospitalized in July. During a recent appearance on the Jennifer Hudson Show, the singer and songwriter detailed her recovery process, which has allowed her to reach a point where she’s feeling healthier and has a …
Read More »Renée Rapp and Jennifer Hudson Pay Homage to Destiny's Child With 'Dangerously in Love' Cover
Growing up, there wasn’t a girl group more important to Renée Rapp than Destiny’s Child. The influence of the trio’s runs and harmonies are subtly woven into the pop singer’s performance style, which was also shaped by the group she spent some time in: the questionably named Daddy’s Little Girls. …
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