Jennifer Hudson Explains Why Her Emotional Role in 'Monster' Meant Even More as a Parent (Exclusive)

Jennifer Hudson becomes the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, in the brand new trailer for Respect.

Jennifer Hudson demands some «Respect» in the trailer for the titular Aretha Franklin biopic, and we'll be damned if she doesn't deserve it!Fans got their first look at the film back in June 2020 when a teaser officially revealed Hudson as the legendary Queen of Soul.

bringing Aretha Franklin to our screens this year. Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson will play the iconic singer in “Respect,” and in a new trailer for the film, we see exactly why she was the perfect casting choice.The trailer opens on Aretha as a young girl singing with her mother — played by the incomparable Audra McDonald — at the piano.

Jennifer Hudson has a lot of “respect” for Aretha Franklin.

We’ve had definitive biopics on legendary Black soul artists like James Brown (“Get On Up“), Miles Davis (“Miles Ahead“), Tina Turner (“What’s Love Got To Do With It“), and Ray Charles (“Ray“). And while she’s appeared in many films and there have been documentaries made about her, there’s never really been a definitive movie biopic about the Queen of Soul, at least one that’s stuck in the collective conscious.

Ariana Grande is a married woman!

Bilbao BBK Live has been postponed until 2022 due to ongoing coronavirus restrictions.The Spanish event was due to return between July 8-10, 2021, with the likes of The Killers, Pet Shop Boys, Supergrass and FKA Twigs appearing on this year’s line-up.Organisers have today (May 18), however, announced BBK ’21 will no longer take place, and confirmed that the festival’s 15th anniversary edition will now be held next summer.

“Saturday Night Live” tackled the ongoing debate over the use of masks through the time-tested use of bad improv.

tackled the on-going debate over the use of masks through the time-tested use of bad improv.For this weekend's Cold Open sketch, Kate McKinnon busted out her admirable Anthony Fauci impression to lead a press conference on the new announcement from the CDC stating that fully vaccinated people don't need to wear masks, indoors or outdoors.«A lot of people had questions, such as, what does that mean? What the hell are you talking about? Is this a trap?» McKinnon's Fauci said.

As the age-old saying goes, you never forget where you come from. Some of the most famous Black celebrities come from the humblest of beginnings and, rather than leaving their roots behind for the glam and glitz of Hollywood lights, they've used their wealth and influence to reinvest in the Black communities that continually uplift them.

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“ Monster,” a courtroom drama starring Kelvin Harrison Jr., Jeffrey Wright, Jennifer Hudson and Jennifer Ehle that's premiering Friday on Netflix isn’t actually new at all.Yes, it’s adapted from an acclaimed book by the trailblazing author Walter Dean Myers about a Black teen who is in prison for the possible murder of a Harlem drugstore owner. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January of 2018 and has been sitting on various shelves since.

Carer's Allowance is a payment for people who spend at least 35 hours a week providing regular care to someone who has a disability. You don’t have to be related to, or live with, the person you care for to qualify for the benefit, however, the person you care for must be receiving certain benefits because of their disability, which in some cases has to be paid at a certain rate.

Lots of costars and a not-so-famous face! Jennifer Garner has boasted a love life filled with long-lasting relationships throughout her time in Hollywood. From Ben Affleck to Scott Foley and more, the actress takes her time in the romance department and really commits.

credits span all genres of music and include tracks by Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Christina Aguilera, Snoop Dogg, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Mary J.

When Jeannie Mai married rapper Jeezy back in March, her co-hosts on daytime talk show “The Real” were conspicuous by their absence.