Thanks to the long-awaited release of the big screen Aretha Franklin biopic, ‘Respect’ (in theaters now), all eyes are on its star Academy and GRAMMY-winning Jennifer Hudson.
Rightfully so, as she’s not only been garnering acclaim from the industry’s top critics for her portrayal of the Queen of Soul but she’s also hit the promo trail something serious in its support.
Her latest promotional pit stop came Thursday (August 12) via a visit to ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.’ While there, J.Hud stunned the audience with a live rendition of Franklin signature classic, ‘Respect,’ as well as an entertaining conversation about her last moments with the music royal and so much more.
Did you miss the action when it first aired? No worries; we’ve got you covered inside.
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![Tyla Turns Up the Heat with 'Push 2 Start' & 'Shake Ah' Live at the Billboard Music Awards 2024' [Performance]](https://thatgrapejuice.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/tyla-bbma-tgj-1-464x260.jpg "Tyla Turns Up the Heat with 'Push 2 Start' & 'Shake Ah' Live at the Billboard Music Awards 2024' [Performance].")
she did really good job in the movie. Ain’t no way was her best performance.
Does she have her own songs?? I know she’s on a promo trail but how is she gonna Verzuz Fantasia with just “Spotlight”?
Google it, she has had 3 albums released along with various singles but fantasia still had way more