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Jennifer Hudson On The Importance Of Family & Her Plans For Another Child

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:25:05 -0800

CHICAGO, Ill. -- Chicago is the place where Jennifer Hudson's rise to stardom began, but it's also the place where tragedy struck her family.

Now, in an exclusive interview with Access Hollywood's Shaun Robinson, Jennifer opened up about motherhood, the importance of family and how her mother -- her angel -- gave her the strength to go home again.

On The Download: 'Glee: The Music, Vol. 1'

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:46:36 -0800

By Jeremy Blacklow

BURBANK, Calif. -- It's hard to go anywhere nowadays and escape the "Glee" hype. And why would you want to? It's arguably the most refreshing new scripted series on television since "30 Rock" debuted three years ago.

In today's multi-media platform society though, one track of income a successful business venture does not make. Today, the first volume of songs is available for purchase as well, courtesy of Columbia Records.

And nothing could be more fun for reliving the moments associated with the songs in the show.

Glee's Best (and Worst) Musical Numbers

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:12:00 -0800

There's a reason the critics are raving about Glee, and it's not its hard-hitting approach to tackling teen issues. It's the musical performances! The Gleeks' interpretations of a wide range of ballads, raps, rock anthems and show tunes are what make this campy new series just plain fun. The show's first soundtrack album, Glee: The Music, Volume 1, hits stores today. To celebrate � and to sustain yourself through the hiatus � check out a list of our favorite musical numbers (and a few of our least favorites) and weigh in with your list.

Glee song goes gold

Song: "Don't Stop Believin'"
Original Artist: Journey
Why We Loved It: It's the song that started the Gleek phenomenon, and what a way to kick it off. The talented kiddies of McKinley High take the '80s power ballad and use it as their mantra to get New Directions off the ground. Their peppy cover reached the No. 1 spot on iTunes.
Watch the video after the jump.

Orianthi shares Jackson's spotlight, steps into own

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:55:46 -0700

Reuters - Orianthi Panagaris thought she had the perfect plan. The 24-year-old guitar virtuoso, who hails from Adelaide, Australia, was all set to shred as part of Michael Jackson's band during his comeback shows in London. She was also working on a solo debut, but thought it would be released after the run of shows that would establish her as the female Carlos Santana.

Carrie Underwood On Why She'll Never Tweet & Her Connection To Reese Witherspoon

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:56:31 -0700

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Kelly Clarkson, David Cook, Kris Allen, Jordin Sparks and every other winner of "American Idol" is on Twitter, except for one - Carrie Underwood.

"It just sounds like organized stalking to me," Carrie told country music Web site The Boot of Tweeting. "I talk to my fan club members and I blog, and they know what's going on."

Carrie has very good reasons for not joining the social networking service - she wants a personal life.

Jennifer Hudson: [My Son Is] The Cutest Thing In The World!'

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:39:47 -0700

NEW YORK, New York -- Jennifer Hudson is beaming about her new son David Daniel Otunga Jr.

Paula Abdul To Rejoin 'So You Think You Can Dance?'

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:19:57 -0700

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Paula Abdul may make an appearance after all on "So You Think You Can Dance?," her former boss, ex-"American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe, Tweeted on Friday.

"I saw Paula @ the 'Power of Women' event yesterday. I asked her to come on SYTYCD again and she said she would. I hope she means it?" Nigel, a producer and judge on the show, Tweeted.

Kelly Clarkson Covers Miley Cyrus' 'The Climb'

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:40:12 -0700

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Kelly Clarkson proved herself a Taylor Swift fan when she defended the country cutie earlier this week, but Taylor's not the only teen star she's a fan of.

In a video posted on YouTube on Friday, Kelly covered Miley Cyrus' "The Climb" with two of her backing singers.

Jennifer Hudson Talks Baby Son: 'He's So Precious'

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:37:27 -0700

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Jennifer Hudson tore herself away from her 1-month-old son to perform at "VH1 Divas" on Thursday night, but baby Daniel David Otunga, named after his dad, was still on her mind.

Former 'Idols' Weigh In On Ellen As New Judge

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:32:19 -0700

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- "American Idol" fans might not know what to expect when Ellen DeGeneres joins the judge's table in January, but four former contestants tell Access Hollywood they think the talk show host will shine.