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Testimony ends in trial of man accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's relativesupdated: Tue May 08 2012 17:04:00

The prosecution and defense in the trial of a man accused of killing the mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew of actress-singer Jennifer Hudson rested on Tuesday.

Officers testify at trial of man accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's relativesupdated: Wed Apr 25 2012 11:21:00

More than two dozen people filled a Chicago courtroom Tuesday, listening to testimony in the case of the murdered relatives of Grammy-winning singer Jennifer Hudson.

Jurors chosen in trial of man accused of killing Hudson relativesupdated: Tue Apr 10 2012 16:02:00

Jury selection in the trial of a man accused of killing relatives of actress and singer Jennifer Hudson wrapped up Tuesday.

Jury selection begins for man accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's relativesupdated: Mon Apr 09 2012 16:52:00

More than three years after actress and singer Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew were killed, jury selection began Monday in the murder trial of the man charged in their deaths.

People.com: Jennifer Hudson: How I Found Out I Had a Weight Problemupdated: Wed Aug 17 2011 14:09:00

"I didn't even know I was considered plus-sized until I came to Hollywood," she says

Why do NCAA teams cut down the nets?updated: Tue Apr 05 2011 06:16:00

The men's NCAA Division I hoops championship game is tonight, and we can't tell you whether UConn or Butler is going to win. We can predict two things, though. The winning team will cut down the nets. And CBS will show a highlight montage set to the song "One Shining Moment." Let's take a look at the origins of these traditions.

UConn wins NCAA tournamentupdated: Tue Apr 05 2011 06:16:00

Fans celebrate after UConn defeats Butler to win the NCAA's men's basketball national championship.

People.com: Get a Sneak Peek at Jennifer Hudson's Pre-Grammy Party Performanceupdated: Sun Feb 13 2011 15:28:00

The singer shares her excitement as she gets set to perform at Clive Davis's annual star-studded bash

People.com: Jennifer Hudson: My Son's a 'Little Entertainer'updated: Sat Feb 12 2011 11:07:00

The singer, who'll be performing at Clive Davis's big pre-Grammy bash, calls motherhood "the best"

People.com: Behind the Scenes: A Slim Jennifer Hudson Is 'Feeling Good'updated: Thu Dec 30 2010 13:08:00

The Oscar-winning actress and singer shoots a commercial for Weight Watcher's new PointPlus program

People.com: Jennifer Hudson: Fiancé Is 'Pleasantly Adjusted' to My New Bodyupdated: Thu Oct 14 2010 07:28:00

"I do like where I am," says the Oscar and Grammy winner, who has lost 80 lbs.

People.com: Jennifer Hudson: 'I'm Still Trying To Catch Up To All The Changes'updated: Wed Oct 06 2010 10:30:00

She talks about her new slim look and Weight Watcher's Lose for Good campaign to help fight world hunger

People.com: Jennifer Hudson: Family Murders 'All a Blur'updated: Tue Jun 29 2010 11:08:00

Breaking her silence, the singer/actress says she coped with the help of family, friends and prayer

People.com: Jennifer Hudson’s Weight Loss: How She Did Itupdated: Fri May 21 2010 10:08:00

The Weight Watchers spokesperson reveals the inspiration behind her new size-6 figure

People.com: Jennifer Hudson's Mother's Day Plan: Sing for Oprah!updated: Sun May 09 2010 23:08:00

The singer is "thrilled" to spend her first Mother's Day at the talk show host's charity walk

Jennifer Hudson's diet campaignupdated: Thu Apr 01 2010 20:25:00

Jennifer Hudson is the new spokeswoman for Weight Watchers. HLN's Showbiz Tonight reports.

People.com: Jennifer Hudson Denies Pregnancy Reportsupdated: Thu Dec 24 2009 11:32:00

The only thing this Dreamgirl is delivering in a few months is a new album, her rep says

People.com: Jennifer Hudson Determined to Spread Holiday Cheerupdated: Mon Dec 14 2009 06:12:00

The "holiday fanatic" refuses to believe that Christmas is just another day

People.com: Jennifer Hudson to Play Controversial South African Figureupdated: Wed Nov 18 2009 12:29:00

The Oscar and Grammy winner will star as Winnie Mandela in a dramatic biopic

People.com: Jennifer Hudson Would Like a Daughter Too!updated: Wed Nov 04 2009 15:49:00

The new mom says she wants a baby girl to expand her brood after son David

People.com: How Jennifer Hudson Got Her Figure Backupdated: Tue Oct 20 2009 11:48:00

Motherhood has also "made me more affectionate, emotional," she says

People.com: Meet Jennifer Hudson's Newborn Son!updated: Fri Oct 09 2009 11:27:00

Two-month-old Little David already sleeps through the night and loves the sound of his mother's glorious voice

Jennifer Hudson shows off new baby boy Davidupdated: Thu Oct 08 2009 11:52:00

Motherhood definitely seems to agree with Jennifer Hudson, who gave birth to her first child, David -- named after her fiancé, David Otunga -- on August 10.

People.com: Jennifer Hudson: My Son Is Cutest Thing in the Worldupdated: Wed Sep 30 2009 13:28:00

Her 7-week-old "seems like he's very interested in music already," she says

People.com: Jennifer Hudson Welcomes a Sonupdated: Tue Aug 11 2009 20:30:00

The Oscar winner and fiancé David Otunga welcomed David Daniel Otunga Jr. on Monday

People.com: Anika Noni Rose: Jennifer Hudson's Baby Will Be 'Much Loved'updated: Tue Jun 09 2009 17:49:00

"That baby of hers is going to have a good time," says her Dreamgirls costar

People.com: Report: Jennifer Hudson Is Pregnantupdated: Mon Jun 01 2009 15:38:00

The Oscar winner has a baby shower in downtown Chicago

People.com: Jennifer Hudson Reveals Memories of Her Slain Motherupdated: Thu May 14 2009 11:28:00

"I was always a mama's baby," the singer tells Essence in a new interview

People.com: Jennifer Hudson's Encore Wedding Proposalupdated: Fri May 08 2009 14:27:00

After already saying yes, she turns around and pops the question herself - with a 5-carat ring

People.com: Jennifer Hudson: 'I Don't Want You to Cry'updated: Thu Apr 02 2009 17:33:00

Still coping with her family tragedy, the singer says fans shouldn't feel sorry for her

People.com: Jennifer Hudson's Wedding Will Go to the Dogsupdated: Tue Mar 31 2009 16:09:00

Her three pups will participate when she marries fiancé David Otunga

People.com: Jennifer Hudson Says Performing Is Therapeuticupdated: Sat Feb 28 2009 19:25:00

The Grammy winner also tells Oprah Winfrey she's "in a very good place"

People.com: Jennifer Hudson to Sing on Oprah Fridayupdated: Thu Feb 26 2009 16:28:00

The performer returns to Winfrey's show in her hometown of Chicago

People.com: Tyler Perry Wants Jennifer Hudson to Star in His Filmupdated: Thu Feb 19 2009 17:47:00

Unfortunately "she'll be on tour at the same time they are shooting," her rep tells PEOPLE

People.com: Jennifer Hudson to Kick Off Concert Tour in Aprilupdated: Mon Feb 09 2009 18:03:00

"I am so grateful," the Grammy winner tells PEOPLE. "It doesn't get better than that"

People.com: Jennifer Hudson's Emotional Grammy Win & Performanceupdated: Mon Feb 09 2009 13:01:00

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss win album of the year, Taylor & Miley duet & Lil Wayne wins big

People.com: Inside the All-Star MusiCares Tribute to Neil Diamondupdated: Sun Feb 08 2009 22:39:00

Find out which hits were sung by the Jonas Brothers, Jennifer Hudson, Coldplay, Faith Hill and more!

People.com: Jennifer Hudson to Sing Surprise Duet at Grammy Partyupdated: Sat Feb 07 2009 11:48:00

The singer kicks off Grammy weekend by serenading music legend Clive Davis

People.com: SNEAK PEEK: Inside the Grammy Week Partiesupdated: Thu Feb 05 2009 12:37:00

PEOPLE has all the details of the celebrity-filled soirees before, during and after Sunday's awards telecast

People.com: David Archuleta Will Sing National Anthem at Pro Bowlupdated: Thu Feb 05 2009 10:59:00

The Idol alum follows Jennifer Hudson with his rendition of the Anthem at the NFL's annual all-star game

People.com: Jennifer Hudson Will Perform at NAACP Image Awardsupdated: Tue Feb 03 2009 09:56:00

After being back in the spotlight at the Super Bowl, the star is ready to make several more appearances

People.com: Hudson vs. Houston: The Super Bowl Star-Spangled Showdownupdated: Tue Feb 03 2009 00:19:00

Who do you think sang the best rendition of the National Anthem at the Super Bowl?

People.com: Jennifer Hudson Gives Rousing Super Bowl Performanceupdated: Mon Feb 02 2009 14:49:00

In her first performance since her family tragedy, the singer-actress scores a vocal touchdown

People.com: Jennifer Hudson Arrives for Super Bowlupdated: Sat Jan 31 2009 14:50:00

The singer-actress, who'll perform the National Anthem, "wants to get back into the flow," pal Jamie Foxx says

People.com: PHOTO: Jennifer Hudson Films New Music Videoupdated: Fri Jan 30 2009 11:57:00

The singer gets glam for the "If This Isn't Love" video shoot in Los Angeles

Suspect in Hudson family killings ordered to move from prison to jailupdated: Tue Jan 27 2009 14:55:00

A judge ordered Tuesday that the man accused of killing singer and actress Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew be moved from a state prison to the Cook County jail to make it easier for his lawyer to meet with him.

People.com: Source: Jennifer Hudson 'Knew It Was Time' to Perform Againupdated: Thu Jan 22 2009 16:58:00

"She's ready," a source tells PEOPLE of her decision to sing at the Super Bowl and Grammys

People.com: William Balfour Pleads Not Guilty in Jennifer Hudson Family Tragedyupdated: Tue Jan 20 2009 18:21:00

He said in a Chicago court that he's innocent of murder and home invasion

People.com: Jennifer Hudson to Sing National Anthem at Super Bowlupdated: Wed Jan 14 2009 15:09:00

The Feb. 1 performance will be her first public appearance since her family tragedy

Jennifer Hudson to sing national anthem at Super Bowlupdated: Wed Jan 14 2009 14:10:00

Singer-actress Jennifer Hudson will give her first performance since losing her mother, brother and nephew when she sings the national anthem next month at the Super Bowl, according to the National Football League.

People.com: Jennifer Hudson Leads NAACP Image Awards with Seven Nodsupdated: Thu Jan 08 2009 09:07:00

The actress-singer faces off with Beyonce and Alicia Keys in music and film categories

People.com: Jennifer Hudson Set to Perform for First Time Since Family Murdersupdated: Wed Dec 24 2008 17:25:00

Her Feb. 6 MusiCares appearance would be her first since the tragedy

People.com: Jennifer Hudson Calls Grammy Noms 'Truly a Blessing'updated: Fri Dec 05 2008 14:11:00

Suffering her family murders, the singer-actress gets four nominations for her debut album

People.com: Lawyer: William Balfour Innocent of Jennifer Hudson Family Murdersupdated: Wed Dec 03 2008 07:32:00

The actress's estranged brother-in-law is formally charged with three counts of murder and one count of home invasion

People.com: Jennifer Hudson Thankful for 'Your Thoughts and Prayers'updated: Fri Nov 14 2008 13:42:00

The Oscar winner writes to her fans as she and her sister mourn their family loss

People.com: Donald Trump Shelters Jennifer Hudsonupdated: Tue Nov 11 2008 15:37:00

"And we're protecting them well," he tells PEOPLE about Hudson's family

People.com: Hudson Murder Suspect to Stay Behind Barsupdated: Mon Nov 10 2008 16:09:00

William Balfour will remain in custody for a parole violation

People.com: Jennifer Hudson Kisses Her Mother Goodbye at Funeralupdated: Tue Nov 04 2008 14:10:00

Fantasia Barrino sings the gospel song "Your Grace and Mercy" at the private service

People.com: Public Memorial Set for Jennifer Hudson's Familyupdated: Sun Nov 02 2008 20:27:00

The Chicago service is open to anyone who wants to pay respects to the singer's slain relatives

People.com: Police Have Murder Weapon in Jennifer Hudson Caseupdated: Sun Nov 02 2008 14:28:00

A .45-caliber handgun found near the star's nephew's body is the same gun used in the family slayings

Mother of person of interestupdated: Fri Oct 31 2008 19:12:00

CNN's Nancy Grace speaks to the mother of William Balfour, 'person of interest' in the Jennifer Hudson family murders.

Gun found in alley was used in Hudson killings, police sayupdated: Fri Oct 31 2008 19:12:00

A handgun found this week was used in the shooting deaths of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew, Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis said Friday.

People.com: Ryan Seacrest on Jennifer Hudson: 'She's a Strong Girl'updated: Thu Oct 30 2008 20:45:00

Hudson's American Idol colleagues send love and support

Gun found during probe of Hudson killingsupdated: Thu Oct 30 2008 14:06:00

Chicago police on Wednesday found a handgun near where the body of one of actress Jennifer Hudson's three slain relatives was discovered this week.

Time.com: Hudson Suspect Refused Polygraph Testupdated: Thu Oct 30 2008 07:00:00

The convicted felon suspected in the slayings of actress-singer Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew told police he is innocent but balked at taking a lie-detector test, a police official said.

People.com: Inside Jennifer Hudson's Bond with Her Momupdated: Wed Oct 29 2008 06:56:00

Her slain mother was "humble" about her daughter's success but "so supportive," a friend tells PEOPLE

Hudson's nephew found deadupdated: Wed Oct 29 2008 05:53:00

Actress Jennifer Hudson's 7-year-old nephew was found dead in Chicago. CNN's Susan Roesgen has more.

Police ID Hudson's nephewupdated: Tue Oct 28 2008 15:24:00

Police say the body found inside a SUV is the body of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson's nephew.

Jennifer Hudson worked her way upupdated: Tue Oct 28 2008 15:24:00

In an age when many people become celebrities through looks or connections, Jennifer Hudson's rise to fame came the old-fashioned way: through talent, hard work and a close-knit family.

People.com: Police ID Body as Jennifer Hudson's Nephew updated: Tue Oct 28 2008 13:18:00

The singer's 7-year-old nephew, Julian King, had been missing since Friday

People.com: Simon Cowell & Paula Abdul: Our Hearts Go Out to Jennifer Hudsonupdated: Tue Oct 28 2008 11:41:00

"This is a horrific tragedy," says Idol judge Abdul after the deaths of the singer's mother, brother and nephew

Time.com: Police Seek Clues in Slayings of Hudson Relativesupdated: Tue Oct 28 2008 04:00:00

With two crime scenes, a suspect in custody and an outraged community, Chicago's top cop said he is confident investigators will find clues to solve the deaths of Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew

Body in SUV is Hudson's nephew, FBI saysupdated: Mon Oct 27 2008 23:45:00

The body found inside an SUV Monday morning has been confirmed to be Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson's 7-year-old nephew, a top FBI official said.

People.com: Found Body 'Believed to Be' Jennifer Hudson's Nephewupdated: Mon Oct 27 2008 16:56:00

Police have not yet officially identified the body of a young boy who was discovered in an SUV

People.com: Barack Obama Offers Support to Jennifer Hudsonupdated: Mon Oct 27 2008 13:50:00

The presidential candidate expresses his sorrow after the fatal shooting that killed the singer's mother and brother

Time.com: Police: Body Found in SUV in Hudson Caseupdated: Mon Oct 27 2008 12:00:00

Police searching for Jennifer Hudson's missing 7-year-old nephew say they've found the body of a young black boy in an SUV

Hudson offers $100,000 reward for nephew's safe returnupdated: Mon Oct 27 2008 07:12:00

Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson is offering a $100,000 reward for the safe return of her 7-year-old nephew, who has been missing since her mother and brother were found dead in their home Friday.

People.com: Jennifer Hudson's Neighborhood Grieves Over Deathsupdated: Sun Oct 26 2008 16:47:00

"I was shocked that somebody could ever do something like that," a neighbor in Chicago's south side tells PEOPLE

People.com: Bodies Discovered at Jennifer Hudson's Mother's Houseupdated: Sun Oct 26 2008 12:15:00

One of the dead is believed to be a relative; police searching for a man and a boy

Jennifer Hudson's sister begs for missing son's returnupdated: Sun Oct 26 2008 07:24:00

The sister of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson made an emotional appeal Saturday for the safe return of her 7-year-old son, who disappeared after a double shooting Friday on Chicago's South Side.

Bodies in Hudson home shotupdated: Sat Oct 25 2008 09:57:00

Police say the two bodies found at the home owned by the mother of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson were shot.

Report: Man held in deaths of Jennifer Hudson's kinupdated: Sat Oct 25 2008 09:57:00

Police are questioning a suspect in the killings of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson's mother and brother, according to published reports, and are searching for a boy missing from the scene.

People.com: Jennifer Hudson Engaged to Boyfriend David Otungaupdated: Mon Sep 15 2008 14:01:00

The Oscar-winning actress and I Love New York 2 contestant plan to tie the knot

People.com: Jennifer Hudson to Deliver National Anthem at Conventionupdated: Tue Aug 26 2008 12:30:00

Barack Obama tapped the Dreamgirls Oscar winner to sing in Denver, says her rep

People.com: LISTEN TO THIS: Jennifer Hudson's Sex and the City Songupdated: Thu May 15 2008 07:07:00

She appears in the film – and contributes a "All Dressed in Love" to the soundtrack

People.com: Jennifer Hudson: Dreaming of a Grammy Awardupdated: Wed Jan 02 2008 11:22:00

With an Oscar and a Golden Globe trophy already on her shelf, Jennifer Hudson is aiming for the Triple Crown of awards: a Grammy in 2008.

People.com: Jennifer Hudson Signs Up for Sex and the Cityupdated: Tue Sep 11 2007 16:22:00

In her first major role since her Oscar-winning performance in Dreamgirls, Jennifer Hudson is joining the cast of Sex and the City: The Movie.

People.com: Beyoncé, Jennifer Hudson Top BET Awardsupdated: Wed Jun 27 2007 20:33:00

Dreamgirls stars Beyoncé and Jennifer Hudson led the way at Tuesday's Black Entertainment Television Awards in Los Angeles.

Fortune: Let the real competition beginupdated: Fri May 25 2007 15:37:00

Blake Lewis looked strangely serene when his adversary, Jordin Sparks, was declared this season's American Idol on the May 23 finale of the Fox primetime hit. Surely, Blake saw this coming. After the previous night's sing-off, American Idol's troika of judges - Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson - had all but crowned Jordin themselves.

SI.com: Latest celeb-athlete newsupdated: Wed Mar 21 2007 13:09:00

Things haven't exactly been going David Beckham's way since he signed his lucrative contract to join the Los Angeles Galaxy in January. First he suffered a serious knee injury that will sideline him until the end of April and possibly May and now he's having a difficult time finding a new home in Los Angeles. While many outlets had soccer's royal family all but moving into the former mansion of Meg Ryan in Bel-Air last week, the asking price for the seven-bedroom, six-bathroom house is apparently too high for the Beckhams.

CNNMoney: Avon hires a 'Dreamgirl'updated: Wed Mar 07 2007 11:05:00

Avon Products Inc, the world's largest direct seller of cosmetics, said Wednesday that it has signed Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson as the face of its best selling fragrance.

Fortune: How to Manage a Hotheadupdated: Tue Aug 16 2005 11:15:00

Will counseling for an angry employee really do any good? Readers weigh in. Plus, more on how much medical history to reveal in job interviews.

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