Taraji P. Henson to Direct Jennifer Hudson and Pauletta Washington in ‘Tell It Like a Woman’ Anthology Project (EXCLUSIVE)

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.

Jennifer Hudson is starring as Aretha Franklin in the upcoming biopic Respect and she’ll be singing all of the legendary singer’s hits songs!

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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

Naman Ramachandran Bill Murray is among the cast of Wes Anderson’s new film that will begin production in Spain in August, Variety has learned.Sources close to the project have confirmed Murray’s casting. The actor has appeared in nine of Anderson’s movies to date, excluding the new pic.The as-yet-untitled film also stars Tilda Swinton, as she revealed exclusively to Variety in June.

Naman Ramachandran Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap’s Good Bad Films (“Choked”) has boarded debutant Indian filmmaker Suman Sen’s “Eka” (“Solo”) as a producer.The project was selected as one of the participant’s at this year’s La Fabrique Cinéma de l’Institut Français, a tailored program helping talented young directors from emerging countries increase their international exposure.France’s Dominique Welinski (“House of my Fathers”) is already on board as a producer via outfit DW, as are

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaNicolas Cage has played a wide range of eccentrics over the course of his career, but Joe Exotic will not join the actor’s list of meme-worthy roles.The Oscar-winning actor, who is currently earning rave reviews for his performance in “Pig,” revealed that he is no longer scheduled to play the “Tiger King” in a series from Amazon, which, he implied, has been shelved for now.

 Rihanna and  A$AP Rocky want everyone to see just how happy they are as they galavant through New York City together while filming a secret project.The couple was spotted together in the Bronx on Saturday afternoon filming some scenes for a new, unnamed project.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterAn indie filmmaker announced plans on Thursday to build a new film studio in Savannah, Ga., which he hopes will turn the coastal city into a hub for major studio filmmaking.David Paterson, partner at Arcady Bay Entertainment, said the new studio will be the first one in the city built specifically for film and TV production.

the 16 new houseguests (after a last-minute casting change) will move into this summer as they compete for $500,000. ET exclusively debuts the official first look at the elaborate upstairs poker parlor inside the BB house, in what used to be the open area right outside the Head of Household (HOH) master suite.

Ben Affleck is reportedly 6’4”, and it’s clear that his and Jennifer Garner’s eldest child inherited his genes when it comes to the height department. Jennifer, 49, and Violet Affleck arrived in Paris, France, on Thursday (July 1), and the two were photographed while waiting for the luggage to be unloaded from a car.

Ethan Shanfeld Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon and Jennifer Hudson are among the first batch of artists announced to headline the New York City “homecoming concert” in New York’s Central Park this summer.While the concert, taking place on the park’s Great Lawn as part of a weeklong celebration of the city’s reopening, was provisionally scheduled for Aug.

coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday.“It is going to be a great moment for the city, marking our rebirth, marking our comeback, and it’s going to be one of the greatest Central Park concerts in history,” the mayor said at a virtual news briefingDe Blasio announced last month that producer Clive Davis would recruit an all-star lineup for a Central Park concert in August.

Jennifer Lopez loves a casual glam moment, but her latest off-duty look was cozier than we expected - and we’re obsessed with this one too. The Hustlers star stepped out in Los Angeles Monday wearing a TKEES sweatsuit paired with white Nike sneakers as she went shopping in the city, according to the Daily Mail. She completed the look with oversized square-rimmed shades and added some pizazz with a snakeskin handbag. MORE: Jennifer Lopez's skincare secret is so simple - and you're probably

Jennifer Hudson left fans open-mouthed with a risque outfit she wore to hula-hoop. The Voice's former judge showed off her toned physique and her impressive exercise moves in a boomerang clip she posted on Instagram.MORE: Jennifer Hudson's tragic past and how it shaped her futureIn the video, Jennifer wowed in a very short bodysuit with a revealing neckline as she swung her hips from side to side to keep the hoop around her waist.  Jennifer Hudson falls in love with beautiful Aretha Franklin

Jennifer Hudson and Taraji P. Henson are working together!

Angelique Jackson Taraji P. Henson was the hostess with the most costume changes at the 2021 BET Awards, rocking multiple looks to pay homage to the Black women who’ve inspired her, ranging from Erykah Badu, Betty Boop, and performer/winner H.E.R.The 2021 broadcast was all about “The Year of the Black Woman,” and Henson was particularly hyped to salute Queen Latifah with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the ceremony.“I’m a huge Queen Latifah fan.

Jennifer Hudson sets off rocker vibes in her stylish look at the 2021 BET Awards held at Microsoft Theater on Sunday (June 27) in Los Angeles.