Kim Kardashian took to her blog this morning to talk about Michael Jackson’s Memorial which she attended with her family. She described it as the most touching memorial she had ever been to and found the performances of Mariah Carey, Usher, and Jennifer Hudson to be the most special and heartfelt.

On her blog, she writes:

The Michael Jackson memorial was the most touching memorial I have ever been to. People from all over the world flew in to witness such a musical icon be laid to rest. It was emotional from the start! The Jackson brothers carried Michael out all wearing one rhinestone glove. Every appearance was so special and heartfelt, from Mariah Carey, to Usher to Jennifer Hudson. You could tell that every performer had a hard time holding back tears.

I think the entire Staples Center started crying when Michael’s daughter Paris spoke on stage. She really wanted to say some words about her father and I think it was very courageous and brave for an 11 year old to speak in front of so many people. I watched it again on TV when I got home, but there was nothing like the energy in that room. There was laughter and tears and every emotion. You could literally feel the love. Everyone was united in the same room for the same reason, to celebrate Michael’s life and achievements. I’ll never forget it.

Michael will be missed but will live on forever!

2009 BET Awards has been wrapped, and it is revealed that Beyonce Knowles led its winners list with two nods. She received her first award in Best Female R&B Artist category, beating Keyshia Cole, Keri Hilson, Jennifer Hudson and Jazmine Sullivan.

Full winners list of 2009 BET Awards:

* Video of the Year: Beyonce Knowles – “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)”
* Best Male R&B Artist: Ne-Yo
* Best Female R&B Artist: Beyonce Knowles
* Best Male Hip-Hop Artist: Lil Wayne
* Best Female Hip-Hop Artist: M.I.A.
* Best Group: DAY26
* Best New Artist: Keri Hilson
* Viewer’s Choice: T.I. feat. Rihanna – “Live Your Life”
* Best Collaboration: Jamie Foxx feat. T-Pain – “Blame It”
* Video Director of the Year: Benny Boom
* Centric Award: Jazmine Sullivan
* Best Gospel Artist: Mary Mary
* Best Actor: Will Smith
* Best Actress: Taraji P. Henson
* Best Male Athlete: LeBron James
* Best Female Athlete: Serena Williams
* Humanitarian Award: Alicia Keys and Wyclef Jean
* Lifetime Achievement Award: The O’Jays

The Grammy- and Oscar-winning singer-actress Jennifer Hudson was the guest of honor at a baby shower held over the weekend in Chicago. A family friend who attended the shower confirmed the news.

Hudson is engaged to David Otunga, a graduate of Harvard Law School who appeared on I Love New York 2 and is currently pursuing a career as a pro wrestler.

Another paper, the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Hudson is seven months along.

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Jennifer Hudson

Isla Fisher was the first choice to play Carrie Bradshaw’s assistant in the Sex & The City film.

Writer/director Michael Patrick King has revealed he had to fight for Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson, who eventually landed the role of Louise.

He says, “It was originally supposed to be Isla Fisher, but I didn’t agree with that at all.
“It can’t be called Sex and the City without a little colour. Women are very nice when they figure out who I am. And the only negative comment I ever got about the series was every now and then, some woman of colour, whether it’d be Latina or an African-American, they’d stop and say, ‘Where are the sisters?’ – and I was like, ‘Yeah, where are they?’”
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Jennifer Hudson Sings The National Anthem At Super Bowl XLIII Pre-Game Show

Why Jennifer Hudson Lip-Synched at Super Bowl ?

The reason?

According to US Magazine

“This was such an important performance, because it’s the first time everyone has seen Jennifer,” the show’s producer, Ricky Minor, said of Hudson, who marked her first public performance on Sunday since her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew were fatally shot in October. “But she’s in such a great place, with such great spirits, and time can heal her wounds. She’s on fire right now and totally grounded.”

Before her performance, Minor insisted that Hudson sing to the prerecorded track.

“That’s the right way to do it,” said Minor, who also produced Whitney Houston’s powerful 1991 rendition of the anthem. “There’s too many variables to go live. I would never recommend any artist go live, because the slightest glitch would devastate the performance.”

After the performance, Minor said Hudson asked him, “How did I do?”

“I told her, ‘Touchdown!’” he said.

He said her two cell phones also lit up “like slot machines” after her performance. She even got a text message from her Dreamgirls costar Jamie Foxx.

“His text said ‘Amazing. It brought tears to my eyes,’” Minor said. “She’s just getting so much love.”

Jennifer Hudson Sings The National Anthem At Super Bowl XLIII Pre-Game Show

Dressed in a cropped jacket, skinny pants, a white top and gold jewelry, Jennifer Hudson, 27, stepped onto a round dais at Raymond James Stadium for her pre-game performance.

Jennifer Hudson took a deep breath and surveyed the field before launching into her rendition of the National Anthem. She ended the song with her head tossed back and a clenched fist raised to deafening applause.

Jennifer Hudson’s performance followed a tribute to the crew of U.S. Airways Flight 1542 and a performance of “America the Beautiful” by Faith Hill.

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Paula Abdul

“This is a horrific tragedy and my thoughts and prayers go out to Jennifer and her entire family. The time I had to get to know Jennifer and forge a wonderful friendship with her while she was on ‘[American] Idol’ was very special to me, and I personally can’t imagine a greater loss for any family.” — “Extra,” 10/27/08.

Fergie

“I think it’s horrible. I read it and I think it’s shocking. For anybody to go through that. Wow, I don’t understand how a human being could have such little respect for life. My heart goes out to her and her family. Wow.” — The Associated Press, 10/26/08.

Toni Braxton

“I saw her probably two weeks ago on ‘Dancing With the Stars.’ We were talking and laughing and she was just really excited about how things were going in her life, so it’s just really disappointing … it’s really sad and my thoughts and prayers go out to her and her family.” — “Entertainment Tonight,” 10/26/08.

Barack Obama

“Oh, it was heartbreaking. In fact, I’m still trying to get a phone number to call her at this tragic time … She is somebody who has campaigned for me, she also lives in my community. So, we’re really going to have to … help her and pray for her and her family during this difficult time.” – “Extra,” 10/25/08

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Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson is offering a $100,000 cash reward for information leading to the safe return of her seven year old nephew, who has been missing since Friday.
The Dreamgirls Oscar-winner issued the appeal after the double shooting of her mother Darnell Donnerson and her brother Jason Hudson at their home in Chicago, Illinois on Friday.
Seven year old Julian King, the son of Hudson’s sister Julia, was staying with his grandmother when the murders took place, and he has not been seen since.
Julia’s estranged husband William Balfour was arrested by police later that day and is currently being quizzed by cops over the slayings.
Authorities have issued an Amber Alert in the search of the missing boy, meaning police have launched a statewide campaign to find the child.
But Hudson, who spent the weekend (25-26Oct08) identifying the bodies of her loved ones, has stepped up the search for her nephew by offering the money and urging anyone with any knowledge of his whereabouts to come forward.
A statement from Hudson’s representative Lisa Kasteler says, “Jennifer and her family appreciate the enormous amount of love, support and prayers they have received while she and her family try to cope with this tragedy and continue the search for Julian.
“We ask that all inquiries be directed to the Chicago Police Department, Area 1 Detective Division at 312/747-8380.”
The FBI have been called in to assist with the search for Julian.
Ross Rice, special agent and spokesman for the FBI’s Chicago-branch says, “I can confirm that we have been asked to provide assistance to the Chicago police department to assist in the search for seven-year-old Julian King.”
Hudson has also reached out to her fans online, thanking them for their support and asking them to join the search for her nephew by posting a photo of him on her MySpace.com page.

C’mon guys, let’s help her! Open your eyes and ears!
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