Last month Jennifer Hudson announced that she will play Winnie Manikizela-Mandela in the Equinoxe Film WINNIE (due out in 2011). The Creative Workers Union of South Africa (CWUSA) promptly issued a statement to South African newspaper The Citizen protesting the fact that a South African was not cast in the role, and locals haven't been sought to star in or work on the film.

The legendary Apollo Theater is presenting a limited engagement of the revival of "Dreamgirls." Turned into a major motion picture starring Oscar Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce Knowles, and the voice of the upcoming Disney film "The Fairy Princess," Anika Noni Rose. [imagebrowser id=5] The musical garnered major attention in 1981 when it debuted on Broadway and starred Sheryl Lee Ralph, Loretta Devine, Jennifer Holliday, Phylicia (Ayers-Allen)

New mommy Jennifer Hudson (DREAMGIRLS, SEX & THE CITY) helps Oprah Winfrey to kick off her 24th season of the Oprah Winfrey Show on ABC. Both ladies are Chicago's favorite divas, and to celebrate their achievements, the show is being broadcast on Michigan "Magnificent Mile" Avenue, the "Rodeo Drive" of Chicago.

[caption id="attachment_163" align="alignleft" width="171" caption="(l-r) Darnell Donerson and Jennifer Hudson"]   [/caption]   Latest News: Body of young boy in car identified as Jennifer Hudson's nephew Here at the International Black Women's Film Festival, we'd like to offer our heartfelt prayers and condolences to Jennifer Hudson and her family, in light of the recent tragedies.   If you have not heard, Ms. Hudson's mother, Darnell Donerson, and brother were brutally shot and

Coming off of her role in the Sex and the City movie, Jennifer Hudson is back in the spotlight with a guest appearance on Oprah Winfrey and a new film under her belt. AP News caught up with her and her big 27th birthday surprise! Powered by Mochila