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On February 1, 2009, Hudson made her first public appearance since the murders, singing<ref>[http://inmusic.ca/Bell.Sympatico.CMS/CmsTemplates/JE/Music/FeedsArticleTemplate.aspx?NRMODE=Published&NRNODEGUID={18F882D2-DE30-4310-A41D-DE375A211539}&NRORIGINALURL=%2fnews_and_features%2fcontentposting_news%3fnewsitemid%3d27410%26feedname%3dBUM_MUSIC_NEWS_EN%26show%3dFalse%26number%3d0%26showbyline%3dTrue%26subtitle%3d%26detect%3d%26abc%3dabc%26date%3dFalse&NRCACHEHINT=Guest&feedname=BUM_MUSIC_NEWS_EN&number=0&newsitemid=27410&showbyline=True&abc=abc&show=False&date=False&ICPAGENO=2#IC_TOP]</ref> the ''[[Star-Spangled Banner]]'' at [[Super Bowl XLIII]].<ref>{{cite web |date=2009-2-1 |title=Hudson's Emotional Return |work=Yahoo! Music |url=http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/realityrocks/132160/jennifer-hudsons-super-return|access date=2009-2-1}}</ref> The performance is available via [[iTunes]], with a portion of the proceeds going to the Hudson-King Foundation.<ref>http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/2009_grammys/index.html</ref>


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Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981)[1] is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and actress. She is one of the few actors to have won all four major screen acting awards, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, as well as a Grammy Award and more than twenty other prizes.

Hudson came to prominence in 2004 as one of the finalists on the third season of the FOX reality television series American Idol. She subsequently established herself as a solo recording artist and film actress, starring in the 2006 motion picture Dreamgirls for which she has won numerous awards. Her self-titled debut album was released in 2008 on Arista Records and soon certified gold by the RIAA for more than 500,000 shipped copies, spawning the number-one single "Spotlight."

In late 2008, Hudson's mother, brother, and nephew were murdered. Hudson went into seclusion mourning the loss of her family. In 2009, Hudson re-entered the spotlight. She has since performed at the Super Bowl XLIII, the Grammy Awards, and The Oprah Winfrey Show.[2]

Early life

Hudson was born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Darnell Hudson (deceased since 2008) and Samuel Simpson (deceased since 1999). She was raised as a Baptist[3] and attended Dunbar Vocational Career Academy, graduated in 1999.[4] She cites Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and Patti LaBelle as her overall biggest influences and aspirations.[5] She got her start in performing by singing with the church choir and doing community theatre.

Career

American Idol

Hudson auditioned for the third season of American Idol, in Atlanta, Georgia. In her audition she commented that she had been singing on Disney Cruise Lines for the past few months (as one of the Muses from Hercules); and contestant judge Randy Jackson said, "We're expecting more than a cruise ship performance from you." Jennifer delivered and all the judges agreed it was the best voice they had heard so far in the competition. She was a member of the first group of semifinalists in the Semifinals. She was not voted through to the final round, although she was brought back on the wild card round and put through as a "Top 12" finalist by Jackson.

Hudson struggled to gain popularity in the early stages of Idol's live shows, receiving the second-lowest number of votes in two of the first three shows. However, after a change in song choices, she soon became a favorite to win, receiving the highest number of votes in the "Top 9" after her performance of Elton John's "Circle of Life," on April 6, 2004. Among Hudson's worthy performances on the show was her rendition of Whitney Houston's, "I Have Nothing." Contestant judge Simon Cowell commented that Hudson, "finally proved why she was among the 'Top 12,'" and referred to the performance a week later as, "sensational." During the "Top 7" show, Hudson sang a show-stopping rendition of Barry Manilow's, "Weekend in New England," which garnered praise from all three judges. Jackson called the song Hudson's best performance to date; and Simon Cowell noted that Hudson's presence made the third season a, "Battle of the Divas," referencing other powerful vocalists Fantasia Barrino and Latoya London. Despite this praise, Hudson was eliminated during this week, which some blamed in part on a power outage in Hudson's hometown of Chicago due to storms and tornadoes in the area.[6][7] On April 21, 2004, Hudson became the sixth of the 12 finalists to be voted off the show, finishing the competition in seventh place.

American Idol performances:

Dreamgirls

In November 2005, Hudson was cast in the prized role of Effie White for the film adaptation of the musical Dreamgirls, which also starred Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles and Eddie Murphy. This role, originally created in a legendary Broadway performance by Jennifer Holliday, marked Hudson's debut screen performance. She won the role over hundreds of professional singer/actresses, including Raven-Symoné and American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino.[8] Filming of Dreamgirls began on January 9, 2006, and the film went into limited release on December 25, 2006, and national release on January 12, 2007.

Hudson has won particular praise for her show-stopping onscreen rendition of the hit song, "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going", the signature song of the role, which had earlier been recorded, and had already reached the status of musical standard, because of the definitive performance of Jennifer Holliday. The New York Observer described Hudson's performance of the song as, "five mellifluous, molto vibrato minutes that have suddenly catapulted Ms. Hudson... into the position of front-runner for the best supporting actress Oscar."[9] Newsweek said that when moviegoers hear Hudson sing the song, she, "is going to raise goose bumps across the land."[10] Variety wrote that Hudson's performance, "calls to mind debuts like Barbra Streisand in Funny Girl or Bette Midler in The Rose, with a voice like the young Aretha."[11]

As Effie White, Hudson has garnered 29 awards from film critics as Best Supporting Actress and Breakthrough Performer of 2006. She won the Golden Globe Award as Best Actress in a Supporting Role. In addition, she has been named Best Supporting Actress by the Broadcast Film Critics Association and also by the Screen Actors Guild.

After seeing Hudson's performance in Dreamgirls, American Idol judge Simon Cowell taped a congratulatory message to her, which aired on The Oprah Winfrey Show.[12] With the March 2007 issue, Jennifer Hudson became the third African American celebrity, and the first African-American singer, to grace the cover of US Vogue magazine.[13]

Jennifer Hudson with her Oscar at Chicago, March 6, 2007, when it was declared 'Jennifer Hudson Day' there.

On February 25, 2007, she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in this film. At 25-years-old, Hudson became the eighth-youngest winner of the Best Supporting Actress Oscar. Upon winning this award, Hudson also became one of the very few performers ever to win an Oscar for a debut screen performance. As of 2009, she is also the only person to have gone from participating in a reality television series to becoming an Academy Award winner. During her acceptance speech Hudson said:

Oh my God, I have to just take this moment in. I cannot believe this. Look what God can do. I didn't think I was going to win. [...] If my grandmother was here to see me now. She was my biggest inspiration." She also concluded her speech by thanking Jennifer Holliday.[14]

Hudson's version of, "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," debuted at number 98 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the January 13, 2007, issue. The Dreamgirls track has since become Hudson's first "Top 10" hit, but not on the "Hot 100," as the track registered a new peak at #7 on the Billboard "Hot Adult R&B Airplay" chart on February 24, 2007. The track has also reached #14 on the "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs" chart, and remixes of the song have seen Jennifer reach the #1 position on Billboard's "Hot Dance Club Play" chart.

Later in 2007, the Mayor of her home town Chicago, Richard M. Daley declared March 6th as 'Jennifer Hudson Day' [15][16]. She also was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on June 18, along with 115 other individuals for 2007.[17][18]

Post Dreamgirls projects

In September 2007, Hudson began work on Sex and the City, as Louise, Carrie Bradshaw's assistant. Filming finished in December 2007 and the movie premiered on May 30, 2008.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).

In January 2008, she began filming her fourth film The Secret Life of Bees as "Rosaleen," the mother figure of "Lily Owens" (Dakota Fanning). Also starring in the film are fellow Oscar nominees Queen Latifah and Sophie Okonedo, as well as Alicia Keys. The film opened on October 17, 2008 and grossed over $37 million at the box office. The film won two People's Choice Awards in January of 2009 in the categories, Favorite Drama Movie and Favorite Independent Movie. The film also received nine Black Reel Awards nominations including three wins. Hudson was nominated for her performance in the film, but lost to Queen Latifah. The film also received eight nominations at the NAACP Image Awards including a nomination for Hudson for her performance. The awards were presented on February 12, 2009.

In 2009, Hudson is scheduled to appear as Kathy Archenault in Winged Creatures, a film based on the novel by Roy Freirich, with Forest Whitaker, Guy Pearce, Kate Beckinsale, Dakota Fanning, Josh Hutcherson and Jackie Earle Haley. Although a 2008 release date was planned the film is still awaiting release. →

Recordings

Hudson recorded, "Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)," originally by Gladys Knight & the Pips, for American Idol Season 3: Greatest Soul Classics—the official American Idol album for the third season.

She is featured in a duet, "The Future Ain't What It Used to Be," on Meat Loaf's Bat out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose. She also performed the song "Easy to be Hard" on the Actors' Fund benefit recording of the musical Hair; and she is featured on Ne-Yo's second album, Because of You, on the track, "Leaving Tonight." Hudson has also recorded a new song with rapper Papoose, titled, "Special."

In September 2006, Hudson performed the song, "Over It," live on Fox Chicago Morning News. In the interview she stated the song would be included on her debut album, to be released in early 2007 however this was before she signed with Arista.[19] On The Oprah Winfrey Show, Hudson announced plans to enter the studio in March 2007. Hudson said on The Tyra Banks Show, on February 23, 2007, that she just finished the first song for the album. Hudson also recorded a song called, "Stand Up," which was available for preview on her fan website which was produced by Chicago natives Earl Powell and Herman Little III, who arranged the song. The power-ballad is available on Jennifer's self-titled album (Deluxe Edition), as a Bonus track.

Jennifer Hudson: (2006–present)

Main article: Jennifer Hudson (album)

In November 2006, Hudson signed a record deal with Arista Records and has currently released her debut album and has recently finished recording one song entitled, "Depreciate."[20]

In January 2008, it was announced that Hudson would be returning to the studio to record new material for her debut album. Her label was reportedly unhappy with the direction they were sending Hudson musically and decided it would be best to scrap the older songs and instead focus on new ones. Hudson worked with Ryan Tedder and Timbaland on a number of songs.

During an interview in May 2008, Hudson confirmed that her debut album, which will be self-titled, would be released on September 30, 2008, under the Arista Records label. She also announced that later this month her debut single, "Spotlight," would be released in order to promote her debut album. "Spotlight" will impact U.S. radio outlets on June 9 and be available for sale via digital outlets the following day.

"Spotlight" was written by Ne-Yo, who co-produced along with Stargate. Additional contributors on the album include Timbaland, Missy Elliott, Robin Thicke, Harvey Mason, Jr., Diane Warren, Earl Powell, and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, among others.[21] She has performed the song, "All Dressed in Love," for the Sex and the City soundtrack, which was released on May 27, 2008.[22] Hudson performed the national anthem at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

Her debut album has attracted much attention including three nominations at the 2008 Grammy Awards. Her nominations include Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for "Spotlight", Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for "I'm His Only Woman" with Fantasia, and the coveted Best R&B Album for Jennifer Hudson. Hudson performed at 51st Grammy Awards that took place on February 8, 2009. Her triumphant performance of "You Pulled Me Through" has been made available through iTunes. She won one of the awards she was nominated for, Best R&B Album.[23]

Hudson sang the national anthem at Super Bowl XLIII.[24] However, it is rumored her performance was not completely live. She sang along to her pre-recorded track of the Star Spangled Banner at the insistence of pre-game show producer Rickey Minor. Although entertainers can perform live, Minor insisted that Hudson and Faith Hill, who sang "America the Beautiful" before the national anthem, use the tracks the NFL requires them to submit a week before the game. Other professional singers have been known to use back-up tracks for their performances at the Super Bowl as well. Hudson confirmed these rumors were false when she posted the recorded version on her myspace page. Her vocals on the recorded version are clearly different from the live performance[25]

Vocal profile

Hudson's voice spans from E3 to the soprano C (C6), Hudson is known for her high octave belting, where she has reached the soprano B(B5) in full chest voice. Her voice is in the soprano vocal range, however, she can belt well into the soprano ranges. Her vocal influences include Aretha Franklin, Patti Labelle, and Whitney Houston.

Personal life

Hudson began dating James Payton in 1999, when she was eighteen. They were both from Chicago. When asked if they had any plans to marry, Hudson declared that, "We are happy with the place we are right now, but perhaps we will tie the knot someday. One thing's for sure, I definitely won't be popping the question!"[26] Sometime in December 2007 Hudson and Payton ended their relationship. Hudson is now engaged to David Otunga, who is best known as "Punk" from I Love New York 2.[27] He proposed on Hudson's twenty-seventh birthday. The couple have been dating for less than a year. Otunga is reportedly training to become a professional wrestler. [28]

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On October 24, 2008, Hudson's 57-year-old mother, Darnell Donerson, and the singer's 29-year-old brother, Jason, were shot to death inside Donerson's home, in Chicago, Illinois. Likely shot before 3 p.m., they were discovered by Jason's cousin.[29] An AMBER Alert was issued for Hudson's 7-year-old nephew, Julian King, after Hudson's elder sister, Julia, reported him missing.[30][31]

Later that day, Chicago police arrested a suspect, William Balfour, 27, the estranged husband of Hudson's sister Julia, but he was not charged with any crime.[32] Balfour is on parole and spent nearly seven years in prison for attempted murder, vehicular hijacking and possession of a stolen vehicle. The Illinois Department of Corrections' records reveal one of Balfour's addresses to be the home where Donerson and Jason Hudson were murdered.[33]

The body of a young boy was found in a 1994 Chevrolet Suburban parked on a street in Chicago's West Side area on October 27, 2008. The license plate and the vehicle's description matched that of the AMBER Alert.[34][35] The FBI later confirmed the body was that of Julian King.[36] Autopsy reports released on October 29, 2008 from the Cook County Medical Examiner's office indicated that Julian King's death was due to "multiple gunshot wounds".[37]

Hudson's family announced a foundation for families of murder victims. The Hudson-King Foundation for Families of Slain Victims was named in honor of Hudson's mother, brother and nephew.[38]

A weapon found in a West Side vacant lot in the neighborhood was confirmed as the murder weapon by Chicago police Superintendent Jody Weis on October 31, 2008. Funeral services for the victims were on November 3, while a private service was held at Chicago's South Side Apostolic Church of God on November 10.[39]

Because he had not yet been charged, Balfour appeared at a thirty-five minute parole hearing, on November 10, 2008, without an attorney; the hearing decision was that he was believed to have violated parole and should be held until a December 3 hearing before the full Illinois Prisoner Review Board.[40][41][42]

Jennifer Hudson sings National Anthem at Super Bowl XLIII

Jeanetta Cardine, a prisoner review board executive, was informed at the hearing that a woman described as Balfour's current or former girlfriend has told investigators she saw him with a gun matching the description of the.45-caliber weapon used in the 3 killings. Chairman Jorge Montes ruled: "He seemed to be disturbed. He contested those allegations. He was protesting the introduction of that evidence and he denied it. The gun allegation alone was enough to keep the man in custody. That's a very serious allegation. If somebody's alleging they saw him with a gun that was used in the murder of three individuals, we would definitely hold. The information about the woman's statements came from the Cook County State's Attorney's office."[41][43] Balfour's girlfriend stated that she "had seen him with a gun identical to the gun recovered by the Chicago police near the body of the murdered child" several days before the murders occurred. She also claims Balfour admitted to being involved in the killings.[44] However, Balfour insisted he had nothing to do with the death of Julian King.[45]

Balfour became the prime suspect of the murders on December 1, 2008, and was transferred into police custody. A police department spokesperson said, "He is awaiting formal charges for three counts of murder. There likely will be a press conference once there are formal charges against him."[46][47][48] Balfour was officially charged with three counts of first degree murder, one count of home invasion and was denied bail.[49]

On February 1, 2009, Hudson made her first public appearance since the murders, singing[50] the Star-Spangled Banner at Super Bowl XLIII.[51] The performance is available via iTunes, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Hudson-King Foundation.[52]

Discography

Main article: Jennifer Hudson discography

Filmography

Films

Year Film Role
2006 Dreamgirls Effie White
2008 Sex and the City: The Movie Louise
The Secret Life of Bees Rosaleen Daise
2009 Winged Creatures Kathy Archenault
I Can Do Bad All By Myself Vianne

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result
2006 ShoWest Female Star of Tomorrow Won
Satellite Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Won
National Board of Review Best Female Breakthrough Performance Won
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Best Supporting Actress Nominated
New York Film Critics Circle Best Supporting Actress Won
New York Film Critics Online Best Supporting Actress Won
Breakthrough Performer Won
Hollywood Life Awards Breakthrough of the Year Won
Southeastern Film Critics Association Awards Best Supporting Actress Won
Washington, DC Film Critics Association Best Supporting Actress Won
Best Breakthrough Performance Won
African-American Film Critics Association Best Supporting Actress Won
Palm Springs International Film Festival Breakthrough Performance Won
Las Vegas Film Critics Association Best Supporting Actress Won
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards Pauline Kael Breakout Won
Oklahoma Film Critics Circle Award Breakout Performance Won
2007 The National Society of Film Critics Best Supporting Actress Nominated
St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Awards Best Supporting Actress Won
Austin Film Critics Association Breakout Artist Won
Broadcast Film Critics Awards Best Supporting Actress Won
Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Won
Screen Actors Guild Best Supporting Actress Won
Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture Nominated
NAACP Image Awards Best Supporting Actress in a Movie Won
BAFTA Actress in a Supporting Role Won
Central Ohio Film Critics Awards Best Supporting Actress Won
Black Reel Awards Best Supporting Actress Won
Best Breakthrough Performance Won
Academy Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Won
Soul Train Awards Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year Won
MTV Movie Awards Best Performance Nominated
BET Awards Best Female R&B Artist Nominated
Best Actress Won
Best New Artist Won
Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie Actress: Drama Won
Choice Movie Actress (Breakout) Nominated
Vibe Music Awards VHollywood Award Nominated
2008 BET J Virtual Awards Best New Artist Nominated
Black Reel Awards Best Actress for The Secret Life of Bees Nominated
Best Ensemble for The Secret Life of Bees Nominated
2009 Grammy Awards[53] Best R&B Album Won
Best R&B Female Vocal Performance for "Spotlight" Nominated
Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for "I'm His Only Woman" featuring Fantasia Nominated
Best R&B Song for "Spotlight" Nominated
NAACP Image Awards[54] Outstanding New Artist Won
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Movie for The Secret Life of Bees Nominated
Outstanding Female Artist Nominated
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration "I'm His Only Woman" (with Fantasia) Won
Outstanding Music Video for "Spotlight" Nominated
Outstanding Song for "Spotlight" Nominated
Outstanding Album for Jennifer Hudson Won

See also

References

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  2. ^ J-Hud to sing Friday on Oprah's show Access Hollywood, February 24, 2009.
  3. ^ The Associated Press (February 20, 2007). For Oscar nominee Jennifer Hudson, all roads lead back to church: 'I don't do clubs' International Herald Tribute. Accessed September 13, 2008.
  4. ^ (March 7, 2007). Chicago fetes hometowner Jennifer Hudson China Daily. September 13, 2008.
  5. ^ World Entertainment News Network (February 7, 2008) Dreamgirls Star Hudson Dreams Of Houston Duet Teen Music. Accessed September 11, 2007.
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  9. ^ Vilkomerson, Sara (2006-12-03). "Dreamgirls Wakes Up". The New York Observer. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
  10. ^ "Hudson steals 'Dreamgirls,' flirts with Oscar". MSNBC. 2006-12-11. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
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  14. ^ (February 26, 2007). 'Dreamgirl' Jennifer Hudson Wins Oscar News Max. Accessed September 13, 2008.
  15. ^ In brief: Chicago celebrates Jennifer Hudson Day The guardian, March 7, 2007.
  16. ^ City honours actress with own day BBC News, Wednesday, March 7, 2007.
  17. ^ Associated Press (June 19, 2007). Film Academy Invites 115 New Members abc7. Accessed September 13, 2008.
  18. ^ Leslie Unger (June 18, 2007). Academy Invites 115 to Become Members Oscars. Accessed September 13, 2008.
  19. ^ (September 7, 2005). Jennifer Hudson sings 'Over It' YouTube. Accessed July 9, 2006.
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  21. ^ Jonathan Cohen (May 19, 2008). Debut Jennifer Hudson Album Due In September Billboard. Accessed September 13, 2008.
  22. ^ Wilson Morales (May 7, 2008). Sex and the City: The Movie Black Film. Accessed September 13, 2008.
  23. ^ Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Hudson to perform at Grammy Awards
  24. ^ Jennifer Hudson sang the National Anthem at Super Bowl
  25. ^ http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090202/D96342300.html Hudson performs for 1st time since Oct. slayings
  26. ^ Barbara Walters' Oscar Special, 2007
  27. ^ People (September 14, 2008). Jennifer Hudson Engaged to Boyfriend Gary Otunga People. Accessed September 14, 2008.
  28. ^ http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/stories/Jennifer_Hudsons_Fianc_To_WWE_Lashleys_Next_F.shtml
  29. ^ "Jennifer Hudson's Mom, Brother Shot to Death". KLTA news. October 24, 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
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  31. ^ Gorner, Jeremy (October 24, 2008). "Sources: Jennifer Hudson relative slain; child missing". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2008-10-24. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  32. ^ www.contactmusic.com/news, JENNIFER HUDSON - HUDSON MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED, STAR'S NEPHEW STILL MISSING
  33. ^ ap.google.com, Jennifer Hudson's nephew missing after slayings
  34. ^ "Body found in SUV linked to Hudson shootings". cnn.com. Retrieved 2008-10-27.
  35. ^ Shenoy, Rupa (2008-10-27). "Body found in SUV, unknown if it's Hudson's nephew". ap.google.com. Retrieved 2008-10-27.
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  38. ^ Perry, Beth (2008-10-30). "Jennifer Hudson Announces Foundation for Murder Victim Families". People. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
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  40. ^ "Parole hearing set for suspect in Hudson deaths". Associated Press. 2008-11-08. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
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  42. ^ "Man questioned in Hudson case, parolee William Balfour, to stay in prison". Daily News. 2008-11-10. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
  43. ^ "Illinois: Suspect in Hudson Killings Is Still Held". The New York Times. 2008-11-10. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
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  45. ^ "Jennifer Hudson's family murder latest". China Daily. 2008-11-11. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
  46. ^ "Jennifer Hudson's Brother-in-Law Arrested for Family Murders". E! Online. 2008-12-01. Retrieved 2008-12-02.
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  48. ^ "Ex-brother-in-law arrested in Hudson family deaths". Los Angeles Times. 2008-12-01. Retrieved 2008-12-02.
  49. ^ Vineyard, Jennifer (2008-12-03). "William Balfour, Suspect In Hudson Family Killings, Denied Bail". MTV. Retrieved 2008-12-03.
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  51. ^ "Hudson's Emotional Return". Yahoo! Music. 2009-2-1. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Unknown parameter |access date= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  52. ^ http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/2009_grammys/index.html
  53. ^ "The 51st Annual Grammy Awards Nominations List". Grammy. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
  54. ^ "40th NAACP Image Awards" (PDF). NAACP. 2009-01-07. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
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Awards and achievements
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