Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson Speaks Out On Verdict Of Family Murder Trial

theurbandaily.com | Posted 05.14.2012

Jennifer Hudson can finally close the book on the most painful chapter in her life. Friday afternoon, her former brother-in-law William Balfour was co...

Jury: Hudson's Fame Didn't Impact Verdict

AP | MICHAEL TARM | Posted 05.12.2012

CHICAGO — Jurors shrugged off Jennifer Hudson's star status and insisted it played no role in their decision to convict her former brother-in-la...

Jury Finds Balfour Guilty In Hudson Family Murder Trial

AP | MICHAEL TARM | Posted 05.12.2012

CHICAGO — A Chicago jury convicted Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson's former brother-in-law on Friday of murdering her mother, brother and 7-year-ol...

Jury Reaches Verdict In Jennifer Hudson Family Murder Trial

AP | Posted 05.11.2012

CHICAGO (AP) — Jury convicts Jennifer Hudson's former brother-in-law of murdering her mother, brother, nephew....

WATCH: Jessica Sanchez Delivers Explosive Performance

The Huffington Post | Lee Hernandez | Posted 05.10.2012

And we thought last week was good... On last night's episode of "American Idol," the final four were tasked with performing California-themed songs...

Jury Deliberations Continue In Hudson Family Murder Trial

AP | MICHAEL TARM | Posted 05.11.2012

CHICAGO — Jurors finished a second day of deliberations Thursday without a verdict in the trial of the man charged with murdering Oscar winner J...

Hudson Family Murder Trial Coming To An End

AP | MICHAEL TARM | Posted 05.10.2012

CHICAGO — Jurors deliberated late into the night Wednesday without reaching a verdict after sitting through sometimes heated and embittered clos...

Prosecution Rests In Hudson Family Murder Trial

AP | MICHAEL TARM | Posted 05.09.2012

CHICAGO — The man accused of killing three of Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson's relatives did not take the stand and his attorneys put on a mere 30...

Journalists Covering Hudson Trial Can No Longer Use Cellphones

AP | MICHAEL TARM | Posted 05.02.2012

CHICAGO — Cellphones ringing during testimony at the trial of the man accused of killing relatives of Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson so piqued a j...

Jennifer Hudson Star Treatment At Family Murder Trial? Court Says No

AP | MICHAEL TARM | Posted 05.01.2012

CHICAGO — Jennifer Hudson arrives each day at the trial of the man accused of killing three of her close family members with her personal bodygu...

Latifah Set To Headline Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Festival

Posted 04.30.2012

Grammy Award-winning rapper and Academy Award-nominee Queen Latifah is set to headline this year’s annual Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Festival on...

LISTEN: Disturbing Hudson 911 Call Released

The Huffington Post/AP | Posted 04.30.2012

A Cook County judge on Monday released tape of a chilling 911 call placed by Jennifer Hudson's sister in 2008, after discovering her murdered mother i...

Ron Artest and Jennifer Hudson: Why Mainstream Media Traps Them In"The Hood"

Kirsten West Savali | Posted 04.30.2012

Kirsten West Savali

On the surface, Ron Artest and Jennifer Hudson have nothing in common -- besides sharing melanin content. Still, the media is approaching both of their current controversies as ghetto, Black soap operas being aired around the world.

Suspect In Killings Of Jennifer Hudson's Family Confessed, Mistress Tells Jury

The Huffington Post / AP | Posted 04.29.2012

Jennifer Hudson's former brother-in-law allegedly admitted to killing at least two members of the Oscar winner's family in 2008, the suspect's mistres...

Hudson Family Murder Trial Could Last More Than A Month

AP | Posted 04.26.2012

CHICAGO -- Prosecutors at the Chicago trial of the man accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's family head into their fourth day presenting evidence with...

Hudson Murder Trial To Focus On Youngest Victim

AP | By MICHAEL TARM | Posted 05.17.2012

CHICAGO -- The otherwise blank-faced defendant accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's family appeared to cry at his trial Wednesday when prosecutors pro...

Jennifer Hudson Emotional During Day Two Of Family Murder Trial

AP | MICHAEL TARM | Posted 04.25.2012

CHICAGO — Jennifer Hudson shut her eyes tight Tuesday, holding still on a spectators' bench, as a police officer at the trial of the man accused...

Jennifer Hudson Cries On The Stand In Family Murder Trial

Posted 04.23.2012

Jennifer Hudson is used to being in the spotlight, but the singer broke down when all eyes were on her today. Hudson took the stand to testify agai...

Jennifer Hudson Arrives In Chicago For Family Murder Trial

AP | Posted 04.23.2012

CHICAGO -- A court official says Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson has arrived at a Chicago courthouse for the start of the trial of a man accused of killi...

Jennifer Hudson Takes The Stand In Family Murder Trial

AP | MICHAEL TARM | Posted 04.24.2012

CHICAGO — The trial of the man accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's family opened with the marquee witness, as prosecutors put the award-winning...

Hudson Family Murder Trial Showcases Violent Chicago 'Hood

AP | DON BABWIN | Posted 04.22.2012

CHICAGO -- The house is like many others nearby. Blinded by boards over windows after witnessing the worst kind of violence, the white two-story house...

Constitution Check: Can Reporters Be Barred From Using Social Media During a Criminal Trial?

Lyle Denniston | Posted 04.18.2012

Lyle Denniston

If there is going to be a judicial order against tweeting or texting during a trial, it would have to depend upon a neutral justification -- some objective reason to curb this new mode of communicating. It does not appear that judges or the media have given that a lot of thought.

Hudson's Sister Filed For Divorce From Family's Accused Killer

Posted 04.18.2012

It turns out his pending trial in the 2008 Hudson family murders are not the only legal matters that William Balfour has on his mind these days: Accor...

Much Ado About Weight Loss Among Black Hollywood

Tamika Sayles | Posted 04.13.2012

Tamika Sayles

While, I'm happy at the increase of African-American endorsements and health awareness, I'm skeptical as to whether or not these advertisements are giving off the right impression. Are weight loss programs (such as Weight Watcher's, Nutrisystem, and Jenney Craig) enough to obtain a Hollywood figure?

Jury Chosen In Hudson Family Murder Trial

AP | MICHAEL TARM | Posted 04.10.2012

CHICAGO — Jury selection wrapped up Tuesday for the Chicago trial of the man accused of killing the mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew of act...