Jennifer Hudson turned down 'Precious' role

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CLUTCH - Apparently, Lee Daniels wanted to cast Hudson, but after losing weight when 'Dreamgirls' wrapped, she just couldn't stomach the idea of packing on the pounds again to play the downtrodden and abused teen...

'Dreamgirls' celebrates its 30th anniversary

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theGRIO REPORT - On this night in 1981, a soon to be unforgettable cast took the stage at the Imperial Theatre for the premiere of the Broadway show, 'Dreamgirls'...

VH1 Divas celebrate soul and bring house down

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Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson and Chaka Khan are just a few of the soul sisters who rocked New York's Hammerstein Ballroom...

Justin Bieber hangs with the Obamas at holiday concert

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Most pop culture watchers know by now that first daughters Sasha and Malia Obama are Justin Bieber fans. Turns out Bieber is a fan of their father, President Barack Obama, too.

J-Hud buys $2.8 million mansion in Chicago

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Radar Online - At 12,000 square-feet, Hudson's new 6-bedroom, 7-bathroom castle-like home was built in 2007 and features a heated garage, theater, luxurious kitchen space, a finished walk-out basement, cherry hardwood floors and two laundry rooms...

Hudson's fiance allegedly won't sign pre-nup

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CLUTCH - Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga have been engaged for three years and have a beautiful son. So what's the hold up with the wedding?...

Jennifer Hudson to open Chicago weight loss center

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CHICAGO (AP) -- Singer and actress Jennifer Hudson hopes to show her commitment to a healthier lifestyle with the opening of a new weight loss center in Chicago...

The week in pop culture: Angola conquers 'Universe'

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theGRIO REPORT - Welcome to the week in pop culture! Here's all the black entertainment news and headlines from the week...

'Winnie' biopic blasted before it's even released

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theGRIO REPORT - 'Winnie,' a film about Winnie Mandela will soon make it debut at the Toronto Film Festival, but Mandela does not support the film....

The week in pop culture: 'Winnie' is on its way

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theGRIO REPORT - Welcome to the week in pop culture. Here's all the black entertainment news and headlines from the week that was...

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Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson turned down 'Precious' role

'Dreamgirls' celebrates its 30th anniversary

VH1 Divas celebrate soul and bring house down

Justin Bieber hangs with the Obamas at holiday concert

J-Hud buys $2.8 million mansion in Chicago

Hudson's fiance allegedly won't sign pre-nup

Jennifer Hudson to open Chicago weight loss center

The week in pop culture: Angola conquers 'Universe'

'Winnie' biopic blasted before it's even released

The week in pop culture: 'Winnie' is on its way

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