Appears the extensive promotional push of Jennifer Hudson‘s latest venture ‘I Got This’ has paid off as reports have surfaced the Grammy/Academy Award winner is now a best selling author.  Landing at number 8 on the New York Times best sellers listing, ‘Got’ marks her first trek on the tally.

Still lining up dates for more appearances for the book, Hudson’s promo grind will soon switch gears as her movies ‘Winnie’ and ‘The Three Stooges’ are both slated for 2012 releases.

Kudos are certainly in order for the songbird. See snapshots of the diva in Dallas earlier in the week where she was presented with a congratulatory cake for her achievement:

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The promotional promenade continues for multi-octave diva Jennifer Hudson in support of her first foray into authorship ‘I Got This: How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighed Me Down’.  Already seeing her book tour taking her down to Atlanta, over to Los Angeles, up to New York, and most recently her hometown of Chicago, the tour follows the countless television and magazine appearances Ms. Hudson has made promoting the memoir.

Most recently dropping by ‘The Rachel Ray Show’ (airing earlier today), hear JHUD chat about her humble beginnings and offer encouraging words to weight loss hopefuls in this hilarious interview:

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Hitting her hometown in promotion of her memoir ‘I Got This’, Chicagoan songbird Jennifer Hudson was seen making a pit stop at the city’s Barnes & Noble for a book signing Tuesday.  Greeting a line of adoring fans and weight loss hopefuls, the ‘Love You I Do’ diva was joined by soon-to-be husband David Otunga and their son David Otunga, Jr.

Rocking an interesting set of dotted tights and Alian Quilici Payson booties, the stop is just one of many she will be making on her tight schedule.  Followers of the jet setting songstress can next check her out tomorrow on The Rachel Ray Show.

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To view a clip of the visit, click here.

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‘Where You At?’ would be an appropriate question to ask Chicagoan songbird Jennifer Hudson this week given the demands of her whirlwind book tour.  Getting nothing but love from fans for her recently released memoir ‘I Got This’, this week has seen Hudson hitting up hotspots in Atlanta, New York, and Los Angeles before finding herself dropping by Burbank studios to chat with late night king Jay Leno Friday night.

The visit comes shortly after the Grammy winner reportedly lent some ‘mommy advice’ to former ‘Dreamgirls’ co-star Beyonce.  As JHud recently revealed she was hoping to soon add a little girl to her growing family (joining 2-year-old son David Otunga, Jr.), she also took to US Weekly to share a few words for new-mommy Bey.

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Jennifer Hudson has been booking appearances all across the States in support of her first book ‘I Got This’.  Debuting this week (January 10), the soon-to-be Mrs. Otunga has been on the run all week long for book signings, interviews, and the like.  The past week alone has seen her lend her looks to multiple magazine covers and dropping by ‘Dateline’, ‘Dr. Oz’, 106 & Park, ‘The Today Show’, and more.

And, as if she hasn’t racked up enough promo points for the memoir, Hudson can now be seen visiting Access Hollywood.  Despite covering her regular range of topics, the hitmaker also spoke candidly about her desire to have a little girl and her surprising decline of the lead role  for the Academy Award nominated ‘Precious’.  Though reports originally claimed the singer turned down the role due to its ‘weight requirement’, Jennifer offers the real reason why she didn’t tackle the portrayal.

Find out this and more after the jump:

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In what has to be one of the most pleasantly random collaborations we’ve seen in a minute, Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo, and Rick Ross have teamed up for new song ‘Think Like A Man’.

The hard-hitting mid-tempo is the lead release from the soundtrack to the movie of the same name (which hits theatres on March 9th).

How do the unlikely trio fare? Find out after the jump…

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‘And I’m Telling You’ singer Jennifer Hudson has found herself in a media blitz telling fans and weight loss hopefuls of her new book ‘I Got This’.  Already lending her look to multiple magazine covers and dropping by ‘Dateline’, ‘Dr. Oz’, ‘The Today Show’ and more in the last few days, the promo points seem to keep adding up as today marks the official debut of the book on shelves.

Most recently spotted in New York to visit 106 & Park and book retailers Barnes & Noble, the soon-to-be Mrs. Otunga was greeted with great fanfare at both locations as she signed ‘Got This’ copies for the patient onlookers.

See J. Hud checking in at both BET and B&N below:

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Fans of the ‘Where You At’ diva will certainly be asking that question more in the coming days as her extensive tour will see her jet across the U.S. in promo of the book.  See her interview with Terrence J and Rocsi of 106 & Park after the jump:

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Jennifer Hudson is doing a take two on NBC this week while on promo tour for her new book ‘I Got This’.  Fans got a glimpse at the songstress last night on her tell all, sit down with NBC’S ‘Dateline’ and today saw the diva drop by again to delve into more of the topics that oft find mention in her interviews – her weight loss, weight loss, family life, and weight loss.

And, as Hudson’s first book/memoir is due to hit shelves tomorrow, fans can expect to see more of the ‘Where You At’ belter on many-an-outlet promoting her first foray into writing.  Catch Jen making her way to ‘Today’ earlier today below:

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‘If This Isn’t Love’ belter Jennifer Hudson has gotten nothing but love from fans who are highly anticipating her venture into writing, memoir ‘I Got This’.  Set for a January 10th debut on bookshelves, Jen the author looks to not only detail her rise to fame and overcoming personal hardships, but also her highly publicized weightloss – one that resulted in a staggering 80lb weight loss.

Taking to NBC’s ‘Dateline’ tonight at 7/6 central, the Grammy winning bride-to-be tells all in the revealing interview, reflecting on her tragic family loss and forthcoming wedding.  Looks to be a great watch!  Get a behind the scenes view and preview tonight’s episode all after the jump:
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R&B powerhouse Jennifer Hudson has seemingly turned up the heat of her Weight Watchers-sponsored promotions with the forthcoming release of her January 10th due memoir ‘I Got This’.  Sharing titling with her one-time announced third single from her sophomore set ‘I Remember Me’, JHud looks to have forgotten that fans are still watching for her next LP, not her next pants size.

Be that as it may, the soon wed Grammy-winner is readying two forays into film – ‘Three Stooges’ and ‘Winnie’ – both due in 2012.  Until then, fans can view her gracing the cover of the January/February 2012 edition of ‘Weight Watchers’.

Get into these seasonal snaps of the diva below (via Popsessive):

The mag also features some interesting quotes from the songstress who mentions her favorite music of the moment, her three pomeranian pooches Oscar, Grammy, and Dreamgirls (named after defining moments in her life), and her love for Destiny’s Child.

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Amidst speculation of a split, ‘And I Am Telling You’ belter Jennifer Hudson has seen her name atop many-a-headline for recently (re)confirming wedding plans to professional wrestler David Otunga.  Besides confirming that the wedding is indeed still on, Hudson hasn’t been telling much else.  But, while keeping mum on that topic, there’s info on one subject, as evidenced by February 2012’s ‘Good Housekeeping’, no one can keep the singer from humming about – her weight loss.

As the promo continues for her forthcoming memoir release ‘I Got This’ (January 10), fans get to catch JHud afront ‘Good Housekeeping’ magazine where she dishes on her weight loss, details on her latest happenings, and new book.  Check after the jump for a few excerpts:

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‘Feeling Good’ wailer Jennifer Hudson was feeling herself in more ways than one when she was joined in her latest Weight Watchers ad by..umm…her (former) self.  The songstress, who was recently spotted on VH1’s revamp of ‘Divas’, took stake in that claim to new heights as she belted out a rendition of inspirational tune ‘I Believe In You and Me’ for the spot aired during tonight’s X Factor Finale.

Along with the interesting clip, Hudson is readying a promo tour for her forthcoming memoir ‘I Got This’. The book, due January 10, chronicled the Chicagoan’s weight loss journey and details the diva’s drop of 80lbs.  For those who ever sought a side-by-side, before and after shot of the singer, you can get your new view of Jen times two after the jump:

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