VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Covers Whitney & More at All-Star Salute to Clive Davis

By: Caryn Robbins Apr. 20, 2017

The Tribeca Film Festival launched in style with an all-star tribute to music industry legend Clive Davis, held at New York City's famed Radio City Music Hall. The festival saw the world premiere of the new documentary "Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives," which features highlights of Davis' 50 years in the business and includes performance footage from Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, Janis Joplin and more.

Yesterday's post-screening concert included performances by Barry Manilow, Jennifer Hudson, Earth, Wind & Fire, Dionne Warwick, Carly Simon and Aretha Franklin. Below, THR shares Hudson's performance, featuring a cover of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" and a tribute to Whitney Houston.

"Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives" ?will be available on Apple Music following its Tribeca debut?.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

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