Jennifer Hudson News

After a high-profile launch of Broadway@ The Stroudsmoor with superstar Audra McDonald in December, the Pocono's renowned Stroudsmoor Country Inn welcomes original "Evita" Patti LuPone on March 16 at 4:00 PM. Ms. LuPone is appeared this season on FX TV's American Horror Story: Coven and HBO's Girls. Broadway@ The Stroudsmoor is hosted again by Sirius/XM Radio star Seth Rudetsky. What differentiates this concert series from any other perhaps, is the seamless mix of intimate behind-the-scenes stories from Broadway's biggest stars - prompted by the encyclopedic-minded Rudetsky's probing, funny, revealing questions - and their stellar singing of unique repertoire. The performance is presented by the Pocono Community Theater in association with Mark Cortale. For tickets please visit The Stroudsmoor Country Inn's ticketing page or call 800-838-3006. For special lodging offers when attending An Evening with Patti LuPone at The Stroudsmoor, please call 570-421-6431 Ext. 453.

Fame and Philanthropy Oscar Night Event announced today that Grammy Award winning, multi-platinum artist and founder of the Compound Foundation, NE-YO, will be performing live at the historic event. Additionally, Cash Money Records DJ duo, Stafford Brothers, will be spinning throughout the evening. Previously announced special guests include James Cameron and Charlize Theron. The inaugural event will be held at a private location in Beverly Hills, CA on Sunday, March 2nd.

There are very few long-running play festivals/competitions in North Texas and the fact TeCo Theatrical Productions, Inc. has been able to successfully produce their event for 12 years speaks volumes about their ability to sustain programming in the midst of reduced arts funding nationwide.

Megan Mullally is a two-time Emmy-winning star of TV's Will & Grace, and star of Broadway's Young Frankenstein. Tonight, February 22 she debuts Broadway@ The Broad: Megan Mullally, her live music and comedy concert special, in Santa Monica, CA's - for two shows only.

Megan Hilty, was a breakout star of NBC's 'Smash' and starred on Broadway in 'Wicked' and '9 to 5: The Musical.' She currently stars as Liz on NBC's 'Sean Saves The World' with Sean Hayes of 'Will & Grace' fame. She makes her South Florida concert debut when she joins the WinterStage Concert Series at the Broward Center's Parker Playhouse on February 20 at 8:00 PM for one show only - following on the heels of January's sold-out launch of the series with 'Will & Grace' star Megan Mullally. Series host and Sirius/Radio star Seth Rudetsky will join Ms. Hilty at the piano. For tickets please visit the Parker Playhouse ticketing page or call 954-462-0222.

BET Networks announced today that Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Janelle Monae, Tamar Braxton, Smokey Robinson, Karen Clarke Sheard and Wayne Brady are set to bring down thehouse at the Warner Theatre with a series of powerful and magnetic performances for 'BET Honors' 2014.

Megan Mullally is a two-time Emmy-winning star of TV's Will & Grace, and star of Broadway's Young Frankenstein. On Saturday, February 22 she debuts Broadway@ The Broad: Megan Mullally, her live music and comedy concert special, in Santa Monica, CA's - for two shows only.

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond:

Billboard.com reports Clive Davis' pre-Grammy gala, set to take place this upcoming Saturday, will undoubtedly include performances by numerous big names in music, including Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Hudson, Lorde, and a surprise legendary musical icon.

Craving a show after the show? 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, is expanding its popular late-night series with fresh faces and hot new performances to keep the party buzzing into the wee hours. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th St., 54 BELOW welcomes you to loosen your tie and embrace the night at its upcoming events:

Below, get a first look at Jennifer Hudson's hot new video for her new single 'I Can't Describe' (The Way I Feel) featuring feat. T.I. The song is available now at iTunes: IQId... and Amazon!

Circle Players presents the hit Broadway musical DREAMGRILS, running tonight, January 23 - February 2, 2014.

The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing firms, will hold another in its Sunday Seminars series, focused on the culture, business and history of Off Broadway this Sunday, January 12th.

Sutton Foster won the Tony Award for her leading roles in 'Anything Goes' and 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' and starred in the ABC Family TV series 'Bunheads.' This month, she returns to the star-studded lineup of the celebrated Broadway at NOCCA series, on January 27, 2014 at 7:00 PM for one show only, with series host and SiriusXM radio star Seth Rudetsky at piano.

After years of airing live from LA's Nokia Theatre, the 13th season finale of FOX's AMERICAN IDOL may be heading to New York City's recently renovated Madison Square Garden,

The nominees for THE 45TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS were announced today during a live press conference at the TV One presentation to the Television Critics Association during its Winter 2014 Press Tour in Pasadena, CA. David Oyelowo ('Lee Daniels' 'The Butler'), Joe Morton (ABC's 'Scandal'), Keke Palmer (VH1's 'CrazySexyCool'), Bresha Webb (TV One's 'Love That Girl') and Gina Torres (USA's 'Suits') announced the categories and nominees with NAACP Image Awards Committee Chairman, Leonard James and President and CEO of TV One, Alfred Liggins.

You know what they say - when you got it, flaunt it! And Jennifer Hudson has definitely got it. Nothing says confidence like a tight white dress. A tight white dress shows every flaw and is not forgiving and is why Spanx was created. And to top it all off, Hudson is wearing this dress in January when most people are trying to still hide their holiday weight. Rub in your fabulousness a little more why don't you!

OneRepublic rocked the house with their performance of 'Counting Stars' at last night's 2014 People's Choice Awards which was held at Los Angeles' Nokia Theater on Wednesday night, January 8. The show was broadcast live on CBS.

THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS was Wednesday's #1 program in viewers, delivering its largest audience in four years, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Jan. 8.

Platinum-selling, Grammy Award-winning artist and Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson received the second annual People's Choice Award for 'Favorite Humanitarian' last night.