Jennifer Hudson News

Miley Cyrus took to Twitter today to reveal the news that she will join the performance line-up of NBC's Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2014.

The legendary New Year's Eve global television celebration, "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2014," has announced Capital Cities, Daughtry, Ariana Grande and The Fray will perform from the West Coast party hosted by Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas.

The ASCAP Foundation will honor prolific singer-songwriter Ne-Yo with the ASCAP Foundation Champion Award in recognition of his leadership in efforts to increase awareness of disadvantaged children in American cities.

Hosted by Broadway's favorite Beltress, Kate Pazakis and star of Broadway, Film, and Television, Michael-Leon Wooley this SRO: Variety Hour Special Event will bring a smile to the face of the biggest Grinch.

Mary Birdsong (Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, "Reno 911") will join the cast of DISASTER!, the hilarious, acclaimed 1970s disaster movie musical now playing Off-Broadway at the St. Luke's Theatre (308 W. 46th Street) on Monday, December 9th. Ms. Birdsong will take over the role of lounge singer "Jackie," played by Michele Ragusa, whose final performance will be on Friday, December 6th.

NBC will celebrate the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree with a live broadcast from Rockefeller Center in New York City tonight, Dec. 4 (8-9 p.m. ET). The star-studded holiday special is hosted by 'Today' anchors Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Natalie Morales, and will feature performances from Mary J. Blige, Toni Braxton, Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson, Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds, Goo Goo Dolls, Ariana Grande, Jewel, Leona Lewis, Audra McDonald and The Rockettes.

One Village Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment brand, announces the DVD and Blu-ray release of WINNIE MANDELA on December 3, 2013. Starring Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson (Best Supporting Actress, Dreamgirls, 2006) and Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard (Best Actor, Hustle & Flow, 2005), WINNIE MANDELA is an epic story of love, Sacrifice and courage. The film will be available on DVD for a SRP of $27.97 and on Blu-ray for a SRP of $29.97.

The special will feature performances from Mary J. Blige, Toni Braxton, Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Goo Goo Dolls, Ariana Grande, Jewel, Leona Lewis, Audra McDonald and The Rockettes.

Hosted by Broadway's favorite Beltress, Kate Pazakis and star of Broadway, Film, and Television, Michael-Leon Wooley this SRO: Variety Hour Special Event will bring a smile to the face of the biggest Grinch.

It's lights, camera, soul in the great city of Las Vegas as some of music's biggest hit makers grace the stage on this year's SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2013.

Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks, Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Hudson are among the former AMERICAN IDOL contestants featured in an all-new promo for the show's upcoming 13th season.

Hudson talked about her new holiday movie 'Black Nativity' and working with veteran actors Forest Whitaker and Angela Bassett. She also discussed her upcoming album called 'Upbeat.'

DISASTER! -- the hilarious, acclaimed 1970s disaster movie musical now playing Off-Broadway at the St. Luke's Theatre (308 W. 46th Street) - is getting into the holiday spirit by adding a performance to this week's schedule - and by offering a discount for those who come with canned goods (to be donated to charity). Those who come to the St. Luke's Theatre today, November 29th with 2 canned goods will be eligible to purchase $25 tickets to that afternoon's special matinee performance at 1:30 PM. All collected canned goods will be donated to charity. The St. Luke's Box Office will open at on Friday, 12/29 at Noon ($25 tickets are available IN-PERSON ONLY on a first-come, first-served basis while supply lasts).

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Wicked' at Sidetrack, three more versions of 'A Christmas Carol,' four radio productions of 'It's A Wonderful Life,' BET's original 'dancesical,' Davenport's, the 'Black Nativity' and sing-a-long 'Grease' films, the Bar Show and more!

West Coast performances feature Jason Derulo, Fall Out Boy, Jennifer Hudson, Enrique Iglesias, and Robin Thicke.

DISASTER! -- the hilarious, acclaimed 1970s disaster movie musical now playing Off-Broadway at the St. Luke's Theatre (308 W. 46th Street) - is getting into the holiday spirit by adding a performance to this week's schedule - and by offering a discount for those who come with canned goods (to be donated to charity). Those who come to the St. Luke's Theatre on Friday, November 29th with 2 canned goods will be eligible to purchase $25 tickets to that afternoon's special matinee performance at 1:30 PM. All collected canned goods will be donated to charity. The St. Luke's Box Office will open at on Friday, 12/29 at Noon ($25 tickets are available IN-PERSON ONLY on a first-come, first-served basis while supply lasts).

It's lights, camera, soul in the great city of Las Vegas as some of music's biggest hit makers grace the stage on this year's SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2013.

Grammy Award-winning singer Michael Buble returns to NBC with "Michael Buble's 3rd Annual Christmas Special" on Wednesday, Dec. 18 (10 p.m. ET/PT).

Below, go behind the scenes of Kasi Lemmon's spectacular holiday musical BLACK NATIVITY, with cast members Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson & more!