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00:28 December 24th, 2008

Dreamgirl Jennifer Hudson set to sing

Posted by: Bob Tourtellotte
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USA-POLITICS/(Writing and reporting by Alex Dobuzinskis)

Singer Jennifer Hudson is set to perform for the first time since the October shooting deaths of her mother, brother and nephew in Chicago.

Hudson is scheduled to sing on Feb. 6 at the 2009 MusiCares Person of the Year show in Los Angeles, an event leading up to the 51st annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 8.The event is to honor Grammy-winning singer Neil Diamond.

Hudson herself received a Grammy nomination this year for best R&B album for her self-titled debut album. The 27-year-old Hudson also starred in the movie “The Secret Life of Bees.”

She will appear alongside Adele, Coldplay, the Foo Fighters, Josh Groban, Raul Malo and Tim McGraw at the MusiCares concert. MusiCares is an organization created mainly to help musicians who have fallen onHUDSON-FAMILY/ hard times.

Authorities in Chicago have charged Hudson’s estranged brother-in-law, William Balfour, with murder in the killing of her family members. The motive for the shooting appears to involve a dispute between Balfour and his estranged wife, Julia.

Jennifer Hudson is a former “American Idol” contestant who won wide acclaim including a supporting actress Oscar for her singing and acting in the 2006 film musical “Dreamgirls.”

MusiCares has not announced any immediate plans to broadcast the MusiCares Person of the Year tribute show. Hudson’s Web site does not list any other upcoming events for the singer.

3 comments so far

Hello Jennifer, make yourself familiar with the angels, and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you. God bless you and thank you for being such a strong lady** You take you time while God is healing you. Keep moving and keep God’s spirit in your soul… God loves you, and me too!!! Ruby

- Posted by Ruby Bradley

Hello again, Jennifer, i want you to sing your heart/soul at the MusiCares concert… You go girl!!!!!!!!! Ruby~

- Posted by Ruby Bradley

Jennifer, Keep doing your thing!
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- Posted by Clockwise Clothing- DC

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