Is Jennifer Hudson returning to 'American Idol' as a judge?

Kristin Dos Santos and Marc Malkin, E! Online

E! ONLINE - American Idol has nailed down its first alum turned judge: Jennifer Hudson...

From Jay-Z to Katy Perry: Celebs shine bright at inauguration

theGRIO SLIDESHOW - Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Jame Taylor and other celebrities take center stage at President Barack Obama's second-term inauguration...

Beyoncé, Katy Perry star at packed inauguration

Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) - President Barack Obama's inauguration is shaping up to be an event as star-studded as any red carpet, with dozens of heavy hitters lining up to perform...

Obama inauguration playlist: Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Beyoncé

theGrio

NEW YORK (AP) - President Barack Obama is preparing for all the musicians set to perform at his inauguration festivities by releasing an official playlist...

Stars line up for Obama's inaugural

Nedra Pickler, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is drawing an A-list of performers for his inaugural festivities, including a massive gala expected to draw more than 35,000 revelers...

Beyoncé to sing national anthem at Obama's inauguration

Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Beyonce will sing the national anthem at President Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony...

'Republican at heart' Kelly Clarkson endorses Obama

theGrio

'American Idol' alum Kelly Clarkson describes herself a 'Republican at heart' and she supported Ron Paul's candidacy earlier this year, but she is voting for President Barack Obama this November...