Jenniffer Hudson performing at the memorial service for Michael Jackson

It’s been confirmed by David Daniel Otunga, Jr., the representative of Jennifer Hudson on Monday that Oscar winner and singer has given birth to a baby boy. The new born, who came in at 7 pounds, 14 ounces was named after Hudson’s fiancé more popularly known as punk.

In a statement to the media Hudson’s representative said, “The baby is beautiful and perfect. His parents are ecstatic”.

Hudson did not make a public announcement of her pregnancy. It was during her inaugural tour of the U.S rumors began to spread that she was expecting after she appeared to be showing. And the singer also appeared visibly pregnant while she was performing at the memorial service for Michael Jackson last month.

The Hollywood Reporter mentioned that the happy parents to the new born did not try to find out the sex of the child as they wanted it to be a surprise for them. But the proud couple was also prepared with pink and blue clothes. Close sources have mentioned that Hudson had prepared with a baby shower in her native Chicago two months ago for the birth of the baby.

The couple possibly did not speak about Hudson’s pregnancy in public due to the recent mishap of the family tragedy, when her mother, brother and nephew were murdered. The separated husband of Hudson’s sister, William Balfour, has been charged in the murders and is awaiting trial.

Robin Thicke

Shortly after midnight, Saturday April 25, Robin Thicke reached his official After Party thrown by Shon-Gale Events and Publicity, LLC, Wind Tunnel Entertainment, Intertwine Chicago, and Patrick Entertainment. The event followed Robin Thicke’s concert with Jennifer Hudson at Arie Crown, which turned out a huge success.

On reaching the party, Robin was smiling, and stopping at intervals to take photos with guests. He took photos with Robin Robinson of Fox News, Shon Peebles and Gale Farley of Shon-Gale Events and Publicity, Ron Blanchard of Wind Tunnel Entertainment, and Tamara Allen of Intertwine Chicago in front of sponsor, First Choice Media, banner. Before heading to his table, Robin also shook hands with those in VIP including Chicago Defender staff (sponsor), Shirey Cadillac rep (sponsor), Jennifer Day of First Choice Media (sponsor), and Stacy of Stacy Bowie Designs. Fans too got a chance to pose with their brown-eyed heart throb.

Robin was escorted to his place in VIP and treated to a gourmet. He listened to Universal artist Melanie Fiona, and then performed himself. The crowd went wild, and the singer reached down to hug a few
fans. Robin was enjoying his party as much as his fans and grooved with them to the music beats. The party for Robin continued for three hours after which he left as graciously as he has entered. While leaving too, he shook hands and took photos with fans. Wow! what a night for Robin Thicke fans!

Thelma Houston performs on American idol results show

Tuesday night on American idol results show, there were Freda Payne, Thelma Houston, and K.C. Casey apart from the contestants. But the performances were pretty bad. If they were contenders, Simon Cowell would have definitely criticized.

Freda Payne performed ¨Band of Gold¨ after Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated during American idol final 7 results show. She looked superb, and was full of energy, but her vocals were not up to the mark. In fact, she was pathetic with the song. Then came Thelma Houston in a too-small yellow dress and sang ¨Don´t Leave Me This Way.¨ It was a little better than Payne´s performance, but it was awkward.  Up next was Harry Wayne ¨K.C.¨ Casey in a ridiculous red shirt. He was clumsy and his vocals were weak as he performed ¨Get Down Tonight.¨

American Idol has had performances from star singers such as Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Hudson, and Kayne West, all of who are at the peak of their careers. After them it was really boring to take Tuesday night´s guest performances.

Former American idol runner-up David Archuleta returned to the ¨Idol¨ stage to perform his recent single ¨Touch My hands.¨ He showed that getting second place is not all that bad. Following his performance, he also offered encouraging words to bottom three finishers Anoop Desai and Allison Iraheta.

Miley Cyrus sings "The Climb" on American idol

Miley Cyrus´s film ¨Hannah Montana: The movie¨ is at No. 1. So it is apt that she performed on the TV reality show which is at No. 1. And she was superb.

Wednesday night´s American Idol results show had the Disney star perform her hit single ¨The Climb,¨ soundtrack from her latest movie. It was a great performance, and Miley looked stunningly cute in her white beaded gown. With all the smoke around her, she looked like a prom queen. American idol host Ryan says she’s “dominating the entire entertainment industry.”

The other guest performer at yesterday´s American Idol was Golden Globe and Oscar winning actress Jennifer Hudson, who is also a Grammy award winning singer. On the American Idol stage, she performed her single ¨If This Isn´t Love¨ from her latest self-titled album. That was another great performance.

Coming to the contestants, Matt Giraud was saved by the judges after getting very less votes from the viewers. He finished in the bottom three along with co-contestants Anoop Desai and Lil Rounds.

Matt Giraud

It was the vote out night at American Idol. And instead of sending one home, one of the top 7 contestants were saved. The viewers decided that Matt Giraud was not meritorious enough for the show and gave him lowest number of votes. But American Idol sparked another surprise by giving him a second chance by the four “Idol” judges on Wednesday night.

The “good news” was announced by Simon Cowell. He hesitantly declared that the 23 year old piano player was saved by the voting power of the 4 judges. As Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi gave Giraud the good news, the American Idol finalist stood up to perform Bryan Adams’ 1995 hit, “Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman“. The viewers would see him for another week now.

Although this was a grand news for Matt Giraud, but Cowell also warned that, “two people will be going home next week“. When this new rule was brought into the show, it was already announced then that this new twist will not only change the show but also make it a lot difficult. The new rule allowed the judges to use their save a contestant, who have been voted out by the audience, by using their veto power. But the judges can use this power only once and as long as there are five or more contestants. The judges had to use their veto power by coming week.

One of the primary highlight of American Idol’s last episode was the return of former AI contestant turned Oscar winner actor Jennifer Hudson. Although miss Hudson did not win the American Idol title, yet she went on to prove her talent as one of the most successful contestants to come out of the FOX reality series.

Jennifer Hudson, Miley Cyrus and Quentin Tarantino

The theme of American Idol’s next week’s episode would be “Idols at the Movies“. The episode will feature Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Hudson, and Quentin Tarantino on the show as the 7 top finalists sing along “songs of the cinema“.

It would be great watching the trip lend a support to their favorite contestants. Miley has already said that she is very fond of Allison Iraheta and has been texting her. This will surely earn Iraheta more votes from all Miley fans. Miley will be perform the very popular song “The Climb“.

The fans are eagerly waiting to see Jennifer Hudson’ on the American Idol show after the singer went through a lot of turmoil in 2008. She’ll be singing her latest hit single, “If This Isn’t Love“.

Director Quentin Tarantino has been a part of American Idol in the last season as a guest judge. And this year he is back again as a celebrity mentor. Folks just wait to watch Quentin and and out favorite Adam Lambert interact. Keep your fingers crossed as we don’t yet know what song Adam will pick.

Quentin is the best choice for this episode where the top 7 contestants will be performing songs from Movies. He knows music as much as he knows film. Most of his films encompass iconic moments in that are linked to pop songs. It now seems that the man who made John Travolta and David Carradine look cool will now give an edge to Anoop Desai.

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson, who rose to fame in 2004 as one of the finalists on the FOX reality television series American Idol season 3, is reported to be back in the show again. Hudson, will be performing in a forthcoming episode of American Idol season 8.

Hudson is a Grammy and Oscar winning singer and actress. She is now all set to hit the American Idol stage. Hudson will be performing in front of the studio audience on Wednesday. It has been reported by AP that the news is confirmed but the source wants to remain unnamed. “A person close to the show who did not want his or her name used because the person was not authorized to speak to reporters“, was published by the media house.

Hudson’s performance will boost the TRP of the show a source from FOX mentioned. American Idol has secured the top two positions again in this weeks TV ratings.

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson has revealed that she is all set to marry “real soon”. Hudson who has just come out of her traumatic phase, has started taking life in her stride.

According to Hudson’s friends, The ‘Dreamgirls’ star and her fiance, attorney David Otunga, could tie the knot as early as this month.

A source said: “It’s going to be real soon. Some people think Valentine’s Day (14.02.09). They’re head over heels in love.” The couple grew close in their relationship pretty recently, after David helped Jennifer get over her worst period of life.

Last October, Jennifer’s mother, Darnell Donerson, 57, brother Jason, 29, and seven-year old nephew Julian, were shot dead. The tragedy forced David and Jennifer, who got engaged last September after David asked Darnell if he could marry her daughter, put their original wedding plans on hold.

The source added to National Enquirer magazine: “She has gone through the worst nightmare of her life and she’s finally coming out of it. Everyone is thrilled Jennifer is finally able to move forward again. She says she knows her mother would want her to have a family of her own.”

Jennifer recently returned to the stage, performing at the US Super Bowl last weekend. She will also sing at the Recording Academy’s MusiCares Person of the Year Gala on February 6 and the Grammy Awards on February 8.

Jennifer Hudson’s family will reportedly benefit from National Anthem Performance. Fans moved by Jennifer Hudson’s heartfelt rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner before the Super Bowl on last Sunday can now download it and help the singer’s charity.

Proceeds from sales of the song will benefit the Hudson-King Foundation, which was set up in honour of the singer’s family members who lost their lives in a triple murder tragedy last year (Oct09).

Hudson’s Super Bowl performance was her first since her mother, brother and nephew were killed in Chicago, Illinois.

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson is all set to return to her professional world. She had to through a lot in the last couple of months. Jennifer will settle down with work after about three months since her family tragedy which left her her mother, Darnell Hudson Donerson, 57, brother, Jason Hudson, 27, and nephew Julian, 7, killed. Hudson’s estranged brother-in-law, William Balfour, who is married to Hudson’s sister Julia, was charged with three counts of first-degree murder last week. His lawyer has said Balfour ” did not commit these crimes.”

Jennifer will start shooting for her single “If It Isn’t Love” next week, her label J Records tells. The Grammy nominated singer/actresss will start filimg a video for the single. Jennifer was all set to start the shoot for the clip in Los Angeles in October but the tragedy swept everything. Hudson was also found hiding in a secret location. Ever since the tragedy Jennifer Hudson has maintained a safe distance from public appearances. She has not made any such appearances. She has made several public statements post tragedy issued for her fans. She had issued one such statement last week after she was nominated for four Grammys for her debut album. The statement goes like this: “It’s been a childhood dream of mine to release an album, so to receive four Grammy nominations is truly a blessing,” she said. “I am extremely honored and humbled by the nominations.”

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson has moved on with her life. She currently features in a new Holiday campaign with the GAP. In the Ad, Hudson is  smiling and she wears a red sweater. Hudson who was in hiding recently after she went through a tragic family slain affair. The ad launch features her as cheery.

Hudson was given full freedom to back out. According to Gap spokesperson Olive Doyne, “She said she wanted to be a part of it and that we should move forward.” Hudson was photographed for the ad by Michael Thompson back in July in New York City. Hudson had conveyed her best wishes and blessings so that the clothing-store giant was assured of her wish to use her image.

The timing for the ad might not seem appropriate to many, but the real picture is Hudson has to move on with her life. She cannot sit mourning away her time. The ad uses the tagline “Shine Your Own Star,” seems apt since Hudson begins with a new shine. She needs this launch more than GAP. The ad can be seen in magazines and newspapers and on billboards in New York and Los Angeles.