Jennifer Hudson To Sing At Super Bowl

NEW YORK — Jennifer Hudson is using pop culture's grandest stage _ the Super Bowl _ to make her return to the spotlight following the slayings of her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed Wednesday that Hudson will sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl in Tampa, Fla., on Feb. 1. E! News first reported Tuesday that Hudson would perform.

Hudson hasn't made a public appearance since her 57-year-old mother, Darnell Hudson Donerson; 29-year-old brother Jason Hudson; and 7-year-old nephew Julian King were slain in Chicago in October. Her estranged brother-in-law has been charged in the killings.

Hudson, who had released her self-titled debut album shortly before the killings, is also scheduled to sing at the Grammys' MusiCares event in Los Angeles a few days later. She is nominated for four awards at the Feb. 8 Grammy Awards.

The 27-year-old Hudson already has an Oscar to her credit, a best supporting actress win for her role in "Dreamgirls." The former "American Idol" contestant's career was continuing its skyrocketing rise, with featured roles in movies like "Sex and the City" and "The Secret Life of Bees," as well as her album release, when the slayings occurred.

The Super Bowl is the most viewed spectacle on television. Bruce Springsteen is scheduled to sing during halftime of the pro football championship game.

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Comments

[ilovevegas]

I love her voice. She is an amazing talent. I hope she has good people to help her to move on. Her family would want her to. She has been dealt a severe and cruel blow and my heart goes out to her. Best wishes always

[harriettubman]

God bless this child. Lawd only knows how heavy her heart is after that tragedy. I'm gald to see her coming back slowly, but surely. She's one talented young lady.

[shellmjb]

best wishes and good luck - I know she will be brilliant

[scorpioleidy]

God bless you, Jennifer Hudson! My mom died 3 years ago - although not nearly under the same tragic circumstances - but I know your pain, and God will give you the strength to go on.

Everyone here in Chicago loves you, too!

[sandra56]

jen i am too a life long chicago citizen we all wish you the best we are praying for you sweetie . we won't forget you. i when or of you come home i know we will be there to support you and president elect obama is thrill that you will perform for him i think it's great god bless you.

[toyboat]

LOL robXdion that was on target with the Beyonce comment, Jennifer can sing circles around that girl & she got completely showed up in Dream Girls when JH sang "your gonna love me" as for sasson you can diss Jen's acting but you need to take the cotton outta your ears cuz girlfriend can sing!

[swan1]

Dynamic Voice

[JJ30]

I thought she was singing at the Obama Inauguration? I could have sworn I saw a report about her singing there.

Anyhoo, it's nice to see her come back after a tragic loss.

[Kkak]

There was a report about her singing at the inauguration, it has since been retracted.

[JJ30]

Thanks for the response.

[ZimboChick]

Welcome back J Hud. Many blessings your way

[frant52]

I was wondering how Ms. Hudson would return to the stage.
It can't be easy after such a terrible loss, I wish her well and look forward to seeing her and hearing her strong beautiful voice again.

Best of luck Jennifer! We're all with you!

[jacklambert]

'You go girl' It must be hard to sing the National anthem after what you have been through
You are an inspiration, you are a true American. We love you !

[wmafoune]

Stay strong baby girl... Love your voice.

[schicklett3]

This is great!
Right now she needs something special, and I commend the person who chose her.

[robXdion]

Somewhere Beyonce is pulling her wig out like Cruella de Ville and screaming at the prospect of being upstaged yet again.

[ZimboChick]

You aint lyin lol

[AlligatorShuz]

Beyonce is pulling tha tracks out of her weave. She don't wear wigs! Beyonc has sholder length hair but she gets tracks of weave to make it longer and appear fuller.

[Talulazoeapple]

Seriously? You are defending her hair? Really?

[wineandjazz]

Beyonce wears lace front wigs too hun, not just weaves -- the same type of wigs that Tyra Banks wears.

[jdmba]

At least Beyonce's weave is better than Paris Hilton, Jennifer Love Hewitt, or the entire cast of Rock of Love.

[wineandjazz]

LOL!!! You got that right. Notice when the tragedy of Jennifer's family first hit the airwaves, it wasn't long after that Beyonce publically "begged" to sing at any event for Obama.

Jennifer is truly a special and lovely young lady.

[berryessence]

I CAN'T WAIT

I believe it will be the best perfromance in a long tiime for singing the National Anthem.

1. Whitney Houston - 1991 ALWAYS THE BEST
2. Beyonce Knowles - 2004
3. Jennifer Hudson - 2009