It's a Baby Boy for Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson, 27, gave birth to a 7 lb, 14 oz. baby boy on Monday. “The baby is beautiful and perfect,” confirms Hudson’s publicist. “His parents are ecstatic.” Hudson and her fiance have named the baby David Daniel Otunga. Congrats to the happy couple!

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You Go J. Hudson!

No need for words! A-MAZING!

Tragedy Strikes Jennifer Hudson

Friday afternoon, the mother and brother of Oscar-winner/songstress Jennifer Hudson were both fatally shot in Chicago and her 7-year-old nephew Julian went missing. In custody is William Balfour (sister Julia's estranged husband), stepdad to little Julian. No charges have been filed as of yet.

Hudson left a message for her fans on her MySpace page this weekend:

"Thank you all for your prayers and your calls … Please keep praying for our family and that we get Julian King back home safely. If anyone has any information about his whereabouts please contact the authorities immediately. Here is a picture of Julian and what he was last seen wearing. Once again thank you all for being there for us through this tough time."

Update: Sadly, this morning, Julian's body was found in the rear seat of the SUV investigators had been searching for.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jennifer and her family during this most horrific time.

Oscars' Best Dressed and Best Tressed

The Oscars have come and gone, but the looks seen on the red carpet are still being talked about. From Hannah Montana's Miley Cyrus to Heidi Klum's charitable statement, the big color of the night was red and the hair was all about the bold side part, swept up and left down.




















Anne Hathaway looks radiant in red with lips to match




















Enchanted star and Oscar performer Amy Adams




















Cameron Diaz wearing Dior and Bulgari jewels




















Miley Cyrus looking as sweet and sophisticated as ever




















Katherine Heigl chooses the bombshell look




















Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson brings out the bangs




















Glowing mom-to-be Jessica Alba




















Glamorous Jennifer Garner in black




















Penelope Cruz brings a simple hairdo to a new level




















Best actress winner Marion Cotillard in vintage




















Heidi Klum looks striking in a Galliano dress that is being auctioned off to raise money for the Heart Truth campaign.

- Erin Dustin

Everyone Else at the SAG Awards

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'Dreamgirls' Premiere, January 18th, Paris, France

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Jennifer Hudson on Letterman

Jennifer has had an amazing rise to stardom this past year.

'Dreamgirls' has catapulted the curvaceous singer into the spotlight and it looks like her light won't be dimming anytime soon.

Here she is arriving at the Late Night with David Letterman show yesterday. Girlfriend is looking fab!
















Interview with Hudson from TV Guide:

TV Guide: You play Effie in Dreamgirls, based on the story of Florence Ballard, who was overshadowed by Diana Ross and pushed out of the Supremes. You were the first of American Idol 3's "Three Divas" to go. Do you see a parallel?

Hudson: Between Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London and me, I was the biggest girl. The one who doesn't have the "image" always goes in the back or is kicked off the show. Effie was put in the background and kicked out of the group. So, yeah.

TV Guide: This time around, being the big girl worked to your advantage, right?

Hudson: Definitely. Before I got the part I was trying to get back into working out, but I couldn't stay focused. It must have been meant to be. Even so, they were calling me skinny Effie, compared to others before. So I'm trying to poke out my stomach, like, "See? I got it!"

TV Guide: Your performance has created Oscar buzz, but there's controversy over whether you should be up for best actress or best supporting actress. What do you think?

Hudson: I'm fine with the supporting category. All I wanted was the part, so the rest is icing on the cake with the cherry on top, you know?

TV Guide: Fantasia was also up for the role. What did she say when you got it?

Hudson: At first she said, "You stole my part!" I was like, "Uh-uh. This is mine!" [Laughs] Then she said, "Nah, I'm very proud of you."

TV Guide: During Idol 3, Simon [Cowell] said you were "out of your league." Were any of his comments valid?

Hudson: I took it as a strategy to challenge me. I knew I would have to sing my way to success. I didn't know when, how or where, but I had to stay focused and determined. Idol was just a stepping-stone.

TV Guide: On a recent Oprah, Simon said your performance of the showstopper "And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going" was "extraordinary." How did that make you feel?

Hudson: People care about his opinion, so it definitely meant a lot, especially given our history. [Laughs]

TV Guide: Who helped you with your acting?

Hudson: On set, [it was] Bill Condon, the director, hands down. Jamie Foxx was extremely supportive. And my boyfriend, James Payton, helped me learn my lines and gave me a lot of the same direction Condon and my acting coach did.

TV Guide: Is James an actor?

Hudson: He's just a normal guy back home in Chicago. He is a maintenance engineer, whatever that is. [Laughs] We met in grammar school. He lived down the street from me and was my brother's best friend. I've known him for 15 years. We've been together seven.

TV Guide: Were there any romantic sparks between you and Jamie Foxx off camera?

Hudson: [Laughs] No. Jamie treats me like a little sister. He calls me "the young Jennifer." Everybody always refers to me as "the little this" or "the little that," and it's like, "Huh?" Jamie was very supportive, but nothing... well, he had a little flirtatious glint in his eye.

TV Guide: Have you watched the video diary you shot while filming Dreamgirls?

Hudson: Not yet, but I will. When I get older, I can show my grandkids: "When I was 19, I worked on the Disney Wonder cruise ship. When I was 22, I was on American Idol. And when I was 24, I made my first big film."

TV Guide: You recently signed with producer Clive Davis. He's doing an album with your idol, Whitney Houston. Any chance you'll work together?

Hudson: Oh, my god! I would love that. I'm sure gonna bring it up!

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