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'American Idol' Adds Jennifer Hudson as a Judge With More Superstar Alums on the Way?

Nick Romano — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:58:46 +0000

It was recently revealed that the folks behind 'American Idol' were planning to wipe their entire judges table clean and start anew admist plummeting ratings. But with the series at a personal all-time low, could a past 'Idol' standout reinvigorate it? It's been revealed that former contestant and Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson has signed on as judge for the next season.

'Winnie' Trailer: Jennifer Hudson Wants Another Oscar

Jacob Hall — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 14:43:06 +0000

Is it cynical to look at the trailer for 'Winnie' and immediately wonder if stars Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard have Oscar on their minds? Sure, a bit. But let's not kid around: you don't sign up to play Nelson Mandela and Winnie Mandela in a movie without the thought at least flashing through your head.

Sam Jackson and Angela Bassett to Star in 'Black Nativity'

George Roush — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:30:08 +0000

Samuel L. Jackson, who stars in about 500 film, television, video game and theatrical play productions in any given year, is about to add one more to his football field length acting resume, and he’s bringing sexy starlet Angela Bassett along with him. Jackson and Bassett recently co-starred together in the Broadway production ‘The Mountaintop,’ [...]

Jennifer Hudson Joins 'Smash' for Season 2

Damon Houx — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 01:30:43 +0000

'Smash' had a rough first season, but so do most shows when they're trying to find their footing - it's hard to name a great show where its first season isn't it's worst. The show has gone through a heavy makeover for season two, they've already removed hated characters and added new ones, and they've just made another smart decision: hiring Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson for a couple episode arc.

'Lullaby' Attracts a Killer Cast…and Garrett Hedlund

Jacob Hall — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:50:07 +0000

The last time a "fine artist" made the big transition to film, we watched Steve McQueen craft two great films ('Hunger' and 'Shame') with Michael Fassbender. If he can do it, why can't acclaimed painter, photographer and metal works artist Andrew Levitas? His directorial debut, 'Lullaby,' has already attracted a cast that screams "OSCAR!" at the tops of its lungs.