Jennifer Hudson is staying busy.

For, the multi-talented diva is getting ready to dip her toes into the talk show pond.

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Jennifer Hudson just added another major award to her mantel and it sees her strut even closer to EGOT status.

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Longtime fans of Jennifer Hudson know before she traipsed across the ‘American Idol’ stage (and later GRAMMY and Academy Award stages) she first showed off her vocal chops on Disney cruise line productions of ‘Hercules.’

Fast forward a few decades later, the 39-year-old – currently raking in critical acclaim aplenty for her stunning portrayal of Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin in the biopic ‘Respect’ (in theaters now) – is looking to put on another crown by reprising her role as the lead muse, this time for Disney’s recently announced live action remake of the animated ‘Hercules’ (1997).

And though she’s previously made headlines for referencing the forthcoming film, this time she’s mentioning what other A-list stars she wants to bring along for the ride!  Hop inside to hear her wishlist for the movie’s cast – which includes fellow GRAMMY winner Ariana Grande and award-winning actor Michael B. Jordan.

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Ahead of the August 13 premiere of Aretha Franklin‘s long-awaited big screen biopic, ‘Respect,’ its leading star Jennifer Hudson left no promotional stone unturned in its support.

And while fans and critics alike have already given the film two thumbs up in the weeks since its arrival at theaters, Hudson shows no signs of slowing down on the promotional trail- an aggressive campaign many industry analysts are saying will guarantee the Academy Award winner another nod (this time in the Best Actress category).

Her latest jaunt comes courtesy of the hourlong concert at the historic Apollo theater sponsored by American Airlines and Mastercard (September 1).  Re-teaming with the latter after the ‘Striver’s Initiative’ in support of Black women-owned businesses, look inside to see J. Hud get to business by cranking out live renditions of some of Franklin’s greatest hits including ‘Amazing Grace,’ ‘Think,’ ‘Ain’t No Way,’ and more for Black women entrepreneurs and select Mastercard cardholders.

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The rave reviews for Jennifer Hudson‘s long-awaited transformation to Aretha Franklin for the Queen of Soul’s big screen biopic, ‘Respect,’ have already rolled in, but the Academy & GRAMMY Award-winning songstress is not resting on her laurels.

Despite having launched one of the year’s most extensive promotional campaign, J. Hud is still kicking – most recently turning her attention to the film’s companion album, the ‘Respect’ soundtrack.

Though lined with Hudson’s soaring renditions of some of Franklin’s most highly regarded numbers (i.e. ‘Chain of Fools,’ ‘Think,’ ‘I Never Loved a Man,’ and more), a standout of the 18-track affair is ‘Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)’ – its lone original song (and only eligible bid for Oscar gold).

Two weeks after unveiling the tune’s official music video (filmed at the iconic New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles), the 39-year-old is inviting fans to see the behind the scenes action of the visual’s filming.

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Jennifer Hudson continues to trumpet the arrival of ‘Respect’ and this time it’s on the cover of Ebony Magazine. 

Looking regal in red, the GRAMMY and Academy Award winner stuns in the feature spread, which arrives during the release week buzz surrounding the Aretha Franklin biopic.

Hudson’s portrayal of the Queen of Soul has been met with rapturous applause and many are raving about the movie’s Oscar prospects.

For the 39-year-old, though, the role is rooted in more than accolades. It’s a moment she says was aligned by the Most High.

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Alongside the long-awaited premiere of the Aretha Franklin biopic, the Jennifer Hudson-led ‘Respect,’ came its equally anticipated soundtrack (as we reported here).

An 18-track affair, the project sees Hudson tackle some of Franklin’s most prized hits – including ‘Think,’ ‘I Say a Little Prayer,’ ‘Ain’t No Way,’ and, of course, ‘Respect.’  Yet, the effort’s bid for an Original Song Academy Award comes courtesy of the Gospel-tinged ‘Here I Am (Singing My Way Home).’

Dropped the same day as its parent project (August 13), the black-and-white clip sees Hudson revisit The New Temple Missionary Baptist Church – the very location Aretha recorded her iconic ‘Amazing Grace’ album in 1972.

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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.

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Nearly 8 months after its originally touted release date, Aretha Franklin‘s long-awaited big screen biopic, ‘Respect,’ finally struts into theaters August 13.

Led by Academy and GRAMMY Award-winner Jennifer Hudson as its principal character, the star-studded film also boasts major appearances from the likes of Academy Award-nominated and GRAMMY Award-winning singer Mary J. Blige, Marlon Wayans, Forest Whitaker, and many more.

As if chronicling Franklin’s life story wasn’t enough to get fans amped, Hudson used her powerful chops to tackle the Queen of Soul’s greatest hits – including ‘I Never Loved a A Man,’ ‘Natural Woman,’ ‘Chain of Fools,’ and, of course, ‘Respect.’

Courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify, hop inside to hear her take on the iconic songs via the movie’s official motion picture soundtrack.

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With the rave reviews rolling in for Jennifer Hudson‘s performance as music royal Aretha Franklin in the forthcoming biographical film, ‘Respect,’ it’s no wonder the ‘American Idol’ alum has biopic fever.

While blazing the promo trail in support of the Franklin film (due in theaters August 13), Hudson shocked many by revealing she’d also like to tackle the life story of media mogul Oprah Winfrey – a revelation she claims the talk show queen/actress isn’t aware of…yet.

However, before she begins tasking her production company – JHud Productions – with pulling off that tall task, the Academy and GRAMMY Award winner has all eyes on ‘Respect.’

And if anyone needed a reminder that Jennifer was the absolute best pick for the Queen of Soul role, it was served Tuesday morning (August 10) when the 39-year-old took to ‘Good Morning America’ to belt out a medley of legendary Aretha hits ‘Think,’ ‘Dr. Feelgood,’ and more.

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With just a week separating fans of Aretha Franklin from the August 13 premiere of her big screen biopic, ‘Respect’ (click here to watch the trailer), the film’s star – Academy & GRAMMY Award-winning songstress Jennifer Hudson – is pounding the promo pavement something serious in its support.

Tackling screen, print, Web, and radio, the ‘Spotlight’ singer is leaving few stones unturned as she shines a spotlight on the life and times of one of music history’s most celebrated figures.

And while the bulk of her interview topics have ranged from personal memories with the Queen of Soul to tackling Franklin’s legendary songs, Hudson’s also made headlines for her comments on unrelated, yet equally sizzling topics.

Case in point? ‘VERZUZ.’

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“Yes, ladies and gentlemen, we are coming back,” said legendary music producer and mogul Clive Davis.

A fitting toast to the star-studded lineup of the forthcoming ‘We Love New York: a Homecoming Concert,’ set for the Great Lawn in Central Park on August 21.

A gargantuan effort presented by Citi and Expedia, the event is comprised of five days of concerts – one for each borough of the Big Apple. Sixty thousand tickets (80% of them free) will be released to the public starting Monday (August 2).

Ahead of the sale, look inside to see the big names slated to line the bill.

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