The Jennifer Hudson Show will not be returning as originally planned amid the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and SAG-AFTRA strikes, Rolling Stone has learned. The news follows Drew Barrymore’s announcement that her show would also pause production following intense criticism when she initially announced plans to resume the show. …
Read More »Priyanka Chopra Jonas Says Nick Jonas Saw Her Win Miss World at Seven Years Old
Priyanka Chopra Jonasappeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show and took the opportunity to recount the time her now-husband Nick Jonas watched her win Miss World in 2000. At the time, of course, Jonas was a mere seven years old. The actress, appearing in support of her new film Love Again, …
Read More »Watch Seal Strip Back 'Kiss From a Rose' on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show'
Seal packed everything and more into his recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show. The musician stopped by the talkshow to share details about his forthcoming career-spanning tour, the surprise party his partner threw for his 60th birthday, and his matte grey manicure. To close out the episode, Seal ran …
Read More »Kamala Harris Slams 'Pitiful' Congress for Cowering Before Gun Lobby
Vice President Kamala Harris visited The Jennifer Hudson Show for Thursday’s episode, where she discussed the need for gun control, abortion rights, and more. On the rash of gun violence in America in recent weeks, Harris told Hudson — who had her own tragic experience with a mass shooting — …
Read More »Reba McEntire Delivers Impromptu 'Respect' Cover With Jennifer Hudson
When Reba McEntire first met Aretha Franklin in Washington D.C., during the Eighties, she was starstruck. “She scared me to death. I wouldn’t even go up and talk to her,” the country star admitted during an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show. Hudson herself knows a thing or two about …
Read More »See Jennifer Hudson, John Legend Duet on 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' to Mark 100th Episode
Jennifer Hudson and John Legend sang an impromptu duet of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Trouble Water” to celebrate the 100th episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show. The two EGOT winners were making the usual daytime television conversation when Legend noticed the piano on the stage, an instrument that Hudson …
Read More »Clive Davis' Buzzy Pre-Grammy Party Returns With Lizzo, Jennifer Hudson and Lil Baby
A lot’s happened in the three years since Clive Davis last hosted his storied Pre-Grammy Gala at the Beverly Hilton. There’s been a global pandemic, which itself led to the event’s in-person cancellation for the past two Grammy seasons prior to Saturday night. We’ve seen changes in presidents and deaths …
Read More »Ashlee Simpson Got 'Butterflies' Playing Music For Her Mother-in-Law Diana Ross: 'It's Nerve-Wracking'
Ashley Simpson’s surprise appearance during Demi Lovato’s Los Angeles concert in September was a reminder of how much she loves being on stage, the singer shared during a recent appearance on the Jennifer Hudson Show. But before she can get back out there, she needs a new album of material …
Read More »Jennifer Hudson and Dionne Warwick Sing 'All The Time' in a Full Circle Moment
Singer and talk show host Jennifer Hudsonfulfilled a childhood dream on Friday by singing a duet with the legendaryDionne Warwick on the Jennifer Hudson Show. The little-known song, “All the Time,” was released in 1979. Warwick, who has had 56 of her singles make the Billboard Hot 100over her decades …
Read More »Watch Jennifer Hudson and Billy Porter Turn Average Audience Suggestions Into Impromptu Songs
The Jennifer Hudson Show audience doubled as a collective of songwriters on the daytime talk show’s latest episode. Alongside special guest Billy Porter, the host engaged the studio in a game of “You Say It, We’ll Sing It,” turning random suggestion responses from guests into impromptu songs. When you have …
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