Jennifer Hudson Releases Her Cover of 'Natural Woman' for Upcoming Aretha Franklin Biopic - Listen Now!

Chris Willman Music WriterFor Jennifer Hudson, it’s a happy anniversary.

Jennifer Hudson and Carole King each have a lot to celebrate this year. King will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a performer at the next ceremony in October, after previously qualifying as a songwriter.

Jennifer Hudson is continuing her press tour for her new movie Respect!

Aretha Franklin told Jennifer Hudson she would win an Oscar for playing her. The 39-year-old actress-and-singer is set to portray the late Queen of Soul - who passed away in 2018 - in the upcoming biopic 'Respect', and she has recalled being left speechless when the music legend surprised her with the compliment.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThere was a moment after intermission at Cynthia Erivo’s Hollywood Bowl show when she returned to the stage with no shoes on. She wanted her feet to touch the ground.

Jennifer Hudson steps out for the special Respect screening and reception during the 2021 Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival on Thursday evening (July 29) in Edgartown, Mass.

CBS Sunday Morning” to speak about her role as the legendary singer in her biopic, “Respect.”Hudson, 39, discussed with interviewer Kelefa Sanneh her friendship with the Queen of Soul, the process of embodying the late music icon and how she believed that Hudson would win the Oscar for the role.“The very first thing Aretha said to me when we sat down was, ‘You’re going to win an Oscar for playing me, right?’” Hudson said.

Josh Duhamel has had a busy year! The actor filmed several projects over the past few months, and got a chance to work with Jennifer Lopez in the upcoming rom-com — which he says was a real joy.«She is a force of nature, that girl,» Duhamel said of Lopez while speaking with ET's Rachel Smith on Monday.

Jennifer Lopez is all about the love ahead of her 52nd birthday on Saturday.

Fandango and United Artists Releasing are holding early access screenings on Aug. 8 for MGM’s Aretha Franklin biopic Respect. Tickets are now on sale on Fandango. The pic will preview at 500 theaters nationwide before its Aug. 13 release.

Jennifer Hudson, 39, is proving she’s sure to amaze moviegoers with her highly-anticipated portrayal as Aretha Franklin in the upcoming biopic, Respect. The fellow singer just released her version of one of the late icon’s most memorable hit songs, “(You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman”, which will be featured in the film, on July 15, and it has fans in awe of what’s to come. In the soulful tune, Jennifer’s vocals are powerful and perfectly structures as she belts out the loving lyrics.

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New Music Friday! It's every audiophile's favorite day of the week, and some of our favorite artists from all different genres have blessed us with new tunes.Normani recruited Cardi B to take fans on a walk over to the «Wild Side,» Willow Smith dropped her new pop-punk-infused album, , with features from Avril Lavigne and Travis Barker, and Shawn Mendes joined Camilo on a remix of his dance floor-ready track «KESI.»Jennifer Hudson released the second song from her upcoming Aretha Franklin

nominees for the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards were announced, Cynthia Erivo was in the middle of a photoshoot when her publicist suddenly came running up to hug her. “I looked at her and I was like, ‘What happened?’” the actress told ET of learning that she is up for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her portrayal of Aretha Franklin in . “Then I proceeded to bawl my eyes out and cry,” she continued.

Cynthia Erivo earned her first Primetime Emmy Award nomination on Tuesday for her portrayal of Aretha Franklin in the National Geographic limited series Genius, a role she approached with the utmost R-E-S-P-E-C-T as a longtime fan.

Jennifer Lopez is enjoying life in a big way.