‘Think Like A Man’ maestra Jennifer Hudson clearly likes the very spotlight she shunned in her 2008 hit as she is proving more and more why she may be the hardest working woman in Hollywood.

With multiple movies in the works, a best-selling book, endorsement deals, and weekly showing on NBC’s ‘Smash’ to her credit, reports have now surfaced that Hudson will be returning to perform on the Oscar stage this week.

The announcement comes just a day after she revealed she was hard at work on her third album with producer RedOne and others…

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In epic credit to her handlers, Jennifer Hudson‘s star has shone brighter with each year since her Oscar winning turn in ‘Dreamgirls’ seven years ago.

Ironically, though, this has been in parallel to the unremarkable performance of not one, but two studio albums on the charts. The singer’s 2008’s self-titled managed to go Gold, yet it’s follow-up, 2011’s ‘I Remember Me’, failed to connect with listeners and to-date has only sold 370,000 in the US.  Hoping to right those wrongs, the great Clive Davis has taken the helm of Hudson’s third project.

Having orchestrated much of the late Whitney Houston‘s success, can the industry icon have a similar effect on a career in much need of it? Flip the hood to read his plans for Hudson’s new album in an exclusive interview with Billboard….

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In a touching moment from tonight’s Super Bowl 2013, Jennifer Hudson took front stage center with the Sandy Hook School Choir to perform ‘America The Beautiful’.

Watch the Oscar and Grammy winner soar after the jump…

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Fans may recall the last time powerhouse vocalists Jennifer Hudson and Christina Aguilera shared a stage was the 2011 Grammys in tribute to Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin.

Now, the divas are teaming up to honor another musical monarch – Queen of Disco Donna Summer…

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As reported here, ‘American Idol’ alums Jennifer Hudson and Jordin Sparks are set to join forces in the Alicia Keys-produced film ‘The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete’.

The George Tillman-directed movie, said to also feature an all-star cast that includes the likes of Anthony Mackie and Jeffery Wright, sees Hudson play a drug-addicted mother whose eventual downfall forces her young son to raise himself.  Click PLAY above to see the fiery exchange between J-Hud and the young actor.

No word on a release date for the film.

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‘Dreamgirls’ co-stars Jennifer Hudson and Jamie Foxx were just two of many popular acts tap to serenade the President and First Lady at tonight’s Inaugural Ball.

Indeed, as onlookers gazed in amazement of the country’s “first couple”, Miss Hudson had the honor of setting the mood for the night by lending a fiery version of Al Green‘s signature hit ‘Let’s Stay Together’ for the Obamas first dance.

How did she do?  You tell us:

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February 5th will see fans of NBC‘s hit musical series ‘Smash’ glued to screens for its season 2 premiere.  As previously reported, the show’s return to TV will see ‘Spotlight’ hitmaker Jennifer Hudson bring her chops to the small screen as Veronica “Ronnie” Moore.

Her season-long run on the show has received much publicity, but it seems NBC wants to give viewers new reasons to tune in every week leading into the season premiere.  Enter ‘Can’t Let Go’ – Hudson’s soaring ballad set for feature on the show.  Joined by the show’s other stars as background singers (including fellow American Idol alum Katharine Mcphee), see below for Hudson blowing the audience away in ways only she knows how.

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As reported here, fans of NBC’s hit musical series ‘Smash’ have long been adjusted to American Idol alum Katharine Mcphee‘s presence on the show, but now she’ll be making room for another ‘Idol’ graduate – Jennifer Hudson.

Yes, for those who have been asking ‘Where You At’ to Hudson in her absence over the last few months, they can rest assured the songstress will be in full view as she takes on the role of Veronica Moore in season 2 of ‘Smash’…

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As reported here, Grammy winner Jennifer Hudson has already built a career of smash hit books, songs, and movies, but now it seems she’s looking to add the small screen to that growing list.  For, as fans gear up for season 2 of NBC‘s hit show  ‘Smash’, they will note Hudson’s inclusion on the series as the talented ‘Veronica Moore’.

Joining a host of talented actresses/singers including fellow American Idol alum Katharine Mcphee, see above for the behind-the-scenes action of the series.  See below for its season 2 trailer. This is certainly shaping up to be a “must see”!

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Gal pals Kelly Rowland and Jennifer Hudson were a hit when Hudson made a guest stop on ‘X Factor UK’ during Rowland’s stint on the show .

Now, this week saw diva duo reunited for Hudson’s feature in ‘Michigan Avenue’ magazine, a Chicagoan publication that shed light on the ‘Spotlight’ singer’s achievements since leaving the Illinois metro.

With Rowland on hand as guest interviewer, read excerpts from the chat below:

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Despite being out of the spotlight for some time, rest assured there’s no need to ask ‘Where You At’ to Grammy winning powerhouse Jennifer Hudson as she can be found on the cover of the latest ‘Lucky’ magazine.

While fans await her forthcoming album, said to feature heavy production from electropop producer Redone, the singer can be found alongside fellow ‘American Idol’ alum Katharine McPhee on season 2 of NBC’s ‘Smash’ (Feb. 5th).

Until then, see the behind the scenes action of her ‘Lucky’ photo shoot below (as reported by our sisters at SheIsDiva):

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 “To Sir, With Love.” 

“Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner.”

“The Defiant Ones.”

The above mark only three groundbreaking movies to star the incomparable Sidney Poitier, who was honored in the Bahamas last night in celebration of his own career, and the Island’s 40th year of independence from British rule.

Joining Oprah Winfrey at the Paradise Island event was Jennifer Hudson, who arrived to tribute the 85 year old actor with her own single ‘Spotlight’ and a Whitney Houston medley, in honor of the late singer.

More snaps below…

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