Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson continues to flex her acting muscles, sinking her teeth into perhaps her meatiest role yet – Winnie Mandela, the former wife of South African hero and former president Nelson Mandela.

The movie, aptly titled ‘Winnie’, is a biopic which focusses on the controversial life of South Africa’s one-time First Lady. Peep the film’s trailer below.  Actor Terrance Howard also stars.

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Jennifer Hudson recently performed in Washington, D.C. in honor of comedian Tina Fey. The singer put her thunderous vocals on display when she did renditions of James Brown’s ‘It’s A Man’s World’ and Aretha Franklin’s ‘Respect’. Check out the performances below:

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Yesterday, after celebrating the 2nd year anniversary of Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Jennifer Hudson visited the House of Blues to perform a powerful rendition of Whitney Houston’s version of ‘I Will Always Love You’. Check out the fan footage below:

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Jennifer Hudson made a brief promotional appearance on ‘Live with Regis & Kelly’ today. The singer/actress spoke about her weight loss journey, her new movie, ‘Winnie’, and her new studio album which is being overseen by Clive Davis. Check out what Hudson had to say below:

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Music’s A-List was out in full force last night at the 2010 Keep A Child Alive Black Ball. Beyonce, Jay Z Jennifer Hudson, Whitney Houston, and Janelle Monae, were just a few of the names who came to celebrate the charitable cause with host Alicia Keys at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom.

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Spike Lee hosted the ‘Unstaged’ concert in New York City last evening. Several musicians performed at the event including Melanie Fiona, Common and Estelle. During a performance by John Legend and The Roots powerhouse singer Jennifer Hudson came on stage to sing the Gospel classic ‘Be Grateful’. Check out the footage below:

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Jennifer Hudson‘s eagerly awaited sophomore LP is the latest to join the slew of releases delayed until next year.

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Powerhouse vocalist Jennifer Hudson graces the cover of the October issue of ‘Fashion’ magazine. Flaunting her new slimline figure, the multiple award winner poses with her son David Otunga Junior in the feature spread.

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Grammy and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson appears on the cover of Michigan Avenue‘s September issue. Looking good.

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Peep Jennifer Hudson flaunting her new slim-line figure on the cover of the August issue of InStyle magazine.

The Oscar and Grammy winner has been busy as of late cooking material in the studio for her second studio album ( due in the Fall), and shooting new movie ‘Winnie’ is South Africa. More power to her!

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The first shot of Jennifer Hudson‘s transformation into Winnie Mandela has surfaced. The Oscar and Grammy winner plays the wife of former South African president Nelson Mandela (played by Terrance Howard) in the big-screen flick, aptly titled ‘Winnie’.

Shot in South Africa over the last two months, the movie is expected to hit theatres next year.

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Last night saw the airing of Jennifer Hudson‘s eagerly anticipated ‘Behind The Music’ episode. The fascinating watch chronicled Hudson’s rise to the top, as well as some of the darker moments she’s experienced. Of the latter, the most prominent is undoubtedly the tragic murders of her mother, brother and nephew in 2008 – a topic which Hudson herself opens up about on the episode. An inspiring watch.

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