Jennifer Hudson exploded into the pop culture zeitgeist two decades ago as a contestant on the singing competition series “American Idol.” And although she was eliminated early from the third season’s top 7, she would rapidly outgrow her reality show roots and become one of Hollywood’s most prolific multi-hyphenates. By 2009, Hudson had won an […]

Actor, singer and television personality Jennifer Hudson has inked a new deal with Interscope Records, the label announced Wednesday. Steve Berman, vice chairman of Interscope Capitol Label Group, said in a statement, “Jennifer has made so many important contributions to global musical culture onstage, onscreen and through her incredible body of recordings. She is a […]