Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo Remember Aretha Franklin on Her Birthday

Jennifer Hudson has given fans a rare glimpse inside her home life as she relaxed in an incredibly elegant living room.MORE: Jennifer Hudson's tragic past, and how it shaped her todayThe American Idol finalist reclined in a tan armchair while she flicked through a small folder with musician Marcus Kincy sat near her by a piano.Jennifer's impressive tiled living room had room for at least three more tan armchairs and some eye-catching black curtains.WATCH: Jennifer Hudson falls in love with

2021 BAFTA Awards are here! The annual awards show, honoring the best British and foreign films of the past year, are being handed out in a two-night celebration this year. Things kicked off with a virtual ceremony hosted by radio and TV presenter Clara Amfo on Saturday, and on Sunday, a group of celebs safely arrived at the Royal Albert Hall in London for Night 2 of the festivities, hosted by Edith Bowman and Dermot O’Leary. Priyanka Chopra, Phoebe Dynevor and Cynthia Erivo were just a few of

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As is tradition, the 27th annual SAG Awards began on Sunday night with a number of actors introducing themselves and their professions, along with their favorite titles that got them through the past year. Helen Mirren, Sterling K.

She was nominated for one of these trophies just last year. And on Sunday, actress Cynthia Erivo looked splendid and regal, when she acted as a presenter for the remote 2021 Screen Actors Guild Awards.

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shared an autographed picture of herself with the flame-haired country crooner, whom she called 'a true musician' and 'a true friend. 'Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth, who sang I Am Woman with Reba and Jennifer Hudson on her 2019 record For the Girls, called Sunday 'International Reba Day.

Chris Willman Music WriterThere is even more genius to go around in the story that “Genius: Aretha Franklin” tells than just Aretha’s own. Her classic records wouldn’t have stood the test of more than four and five decades without the chemistry she and her voice formed with the musicians that gave the music its masterful groove.

Aretha Franklin's family is unhappy with the music legend's latest depiction. The "Respect" singer is the subject of the third season of National Geographic's popular anthology series "Genius," which will air two episodes on Tuesday and conclude the season with two more episodes on Wednesday.

is back tonight with two more as the National Geographic anthology series continues to tell the story of Aretha Franklin’s life and career with Cynthia Erivo portraying the music legend.ET has an exclusive clip from episode 3, “Do Right Woman,” in which Franklin is juggling her music career and her commitment to the civil rights movement before audiences get to see her perform “A Change Is Gonna Come.” The song, originally recorded by Sam Cooke in 1964, is a popular civil rights anthem inspired