We are just days away from the long-awaited premiere of ‘Hairspray Live!’ – NBC’s latest ‘Live’ televised installment of some of Broadway’s biggest hits.

Starring Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, Kristin Chenoweth, and more, the theatrical production – set to air on December 7th – will see the powerhouses team with some of entertainment’s biggest names to give a 2016-twist on the classic.

Now, to amp up anticipation, fans are invited to stream the showing’s official accompanying soundtrack.  Tuck in below to get your first listen at the 19-track affair:

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A little rain need not stop the show.

Just ask Jennifer Hudson, who braved the British rain last night at the launch of ‘The Voice UK.’

As reported, the vocal powerhouse has been aptly tapped to serve as a coach on the show’s upcoming series.

The Oscar and Grammy winner will appear alongside will.i.am, Tom Jones, and Gavin Rossdale when the talent-search makes its debut on ITV1 in January (after a four year stint on the BBC).

Hudson’s involvement comes on the heels of her recent signing with Epic Records and spot in NBC’s  ‘Hairspray Live!’

Busy times!

Peep pics from the Manchester press event below…

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Jennifer Hudson is working her way toward being one of the hardest working women in Hollywood.

The Oscar and Grammy-winning diva, whose schedule will see her soon starring on Netflix’s Adam Sandler-directed project ‘Sandy Wexler,’ judging ‘The Voice’ UK, showing off her vocal chops on NBC’s ‘Hairspray Live’ alongside Ariana Grande, and working on her highly anticipated fourth album is also adding a new film to that – ‘Monster.’

Details inside:

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Jennifer Hudson is one of many music stars who has teamed up with Shell for the new #Makethefuture event – a campaign designed to celebrate the the new ideas of young energy entrepreneurs.

A collaborative effort that sees a melting pot of voices, including Hudson, Steve Aoki, Luan Santana, Yemi Alade, Tan WeiWei, and Pixie Lott, join force to add their collective twists to the tune ‘Best Day of My Life.’

Curious to know what the mixture sounds like?  Find out below:

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If you thought Jennifer Hudson‘s absence from news headlines was indication she wasn’t busy, you couldn’t be more mistaken.

As she preps for her leading role in NBC’s ‘Hairspray Live!’ (December 7th) and hitting the judges’ bench for ‘The Voice UK,’ the Grammy-winning diva is also reportedly hard at work preparing for her role in Adam Sandler’s Netflix project ‘Sandy Wexler.’  But, fans of Hudson’s claim to fame – music – needn’t worry they’ll be neglected much longer.

After her 2014 “self-titled” project, ‘JHud,’ was met with mixed critical review (and poor commercial reception), the powerhouse singer is finally ready for redemption via her yet-titled fourth LP.  Taking to Billboard, Hudson recently delivered an update on the project and her other dealings.

It’s all inside:

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Slayage from all angles.

Such was the case today when Ciara, Jennifer Hudson, and Halle Berry posed it up at the Revlon Annual Philanthropic Luncheon.

The ladies cut a striking figure as they arrived at the Los Angeles event, which celebrated the cosmetic giant’s charitable efforts.

Beyond the food eaten, each lady has a lot on their plate.

CiCi is recording her new album, wracking up endorsements, and adjusting to married life; J.Hud recently signed to Epic Records and is set to star in ‘Hairspray Live!’; while Ms. Berry is set to star in new movie ‘Kidnap.’ The fierce 50-year-old has also signed on to executive produce a legal drama for CBS.

Beautiful and busy!

Peep more pics below…

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NBC are on a roll with their revivals of popular musical productions.

Next up is ‘Hairspray Live!’ – which hits the network on December 7th and stars Jennifer Hudson and Ariana Grande. Newcomer Maddie Baillio will take on the iconic role of Tracy Turnblad. 

The special follows recently broadcast blockbusters ‘The Wiz,’ ‘Peter Pan,’ and ‘The Sound of Music.’ [Rival station FOX also helped re-ignite the remake trend with their take on ‘Grease’.]

There may be three months to go before ‘Hairspray’ arrives on the box. Yet, NBC are firing up the promotional machine earlier with a first look teaser.

Check it out below…

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P!nk, Sia, Tori Kelly, and Jennifer Hudson are just as well known for soaring on Billboard charts as they are for the soaring vocal displays that line their respective discographies.

Yet, while their fruitful careers have yet bear a proper collaboration (other than lining a few award shows and specials), fans of the divas are one step closer to hearing what the powerhouses would sound like on one tracklist via the new Netflix series ‘Beat Bugs.’

Find out more below:

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Welcome to another edition of The Screen Juice, the TGJ original feature launched to keep you in the loop with all things TV and Film related.

Who makes up the ingredients of today’s entertainment shake?

Jennifer Hudson and a few formidable pocket monsters.

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“Into You” singer Ariana Grande is the latest perform thrown into the mix of NBC’s highly anticipated adaptation of ‘Hairspray,’ the network’s latest live remake of a Broadway classic.

Set to portray Penny Pingleton, word of Ariana’s addition follows reports of fellow big-voiced diva – Jennifer Hudson – headlining the gig (read more on that here) as well as Martin Short, Derek Hough, Kristin Chenoweth, and more in the star-studded cast…

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L.A Reid is slowly but surely building quite the roster over at Epic Records.

For, it’s being announced that the mogul’s latest roster acquisition is Grammy and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson.

Full story below…

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The 2016 BET Awards are but a few days away, yet that’s still time enough to add to its already stacked line-up of performers.

Organizers for the extravaganza have announced a slew of new names, who’ll join previously revealed stage blazers Usher, Desiigner, Future, Janelle Monae, Alicia Keys, Maxwell, Sheila E. and The Roots. 

Find out who’ll also be rocking the June 26th spectacle below…

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