It Ain't Finger-Lickin' Good

Posted Mar 22nd 2007 6:05PM by TMZ Staff

TMZ has learned Jennifer Hudson was drop-kicked by Starbucks after her agent made some crazy demands over a performance -- but Jennifer could be the victim.

Sources say Hudson was slated to perform yesterday at the Starbucks annual shareholders meeting in Seattle. But then the demands started. Among them -- five town cars for herself, hair and makeup artists, security and her assistant. But wait, there's more. Humidifiers were part of the backstage demands.

But the final straw came when Hudson's William Morris agent notified Starbucks: Hudson would need baked CHICKEN WINGS at 10:00 AM.

AI typecasting: click to launchWe're told at that point, Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz had enough and pulled the plug because he didn't like the way the agent was dealing with his people.

But we've learned Hudson -- who has taken heat recently -- had no idea that these demands were being made. We're told her agent put together a wish list on her own, and it was sent over to Starbucks with Hudson in the dark.

William Morris had no comment.

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61. Who cares what color she is - bottom line - she needs to go away!

Posted at 2:18PM on Mar 23rd 2007 by Sick of Jennifer Hudson

62. It's really a shame to see that we haven't progressed much in the last 500 years, and that some of y'all still don't like to see blk folks succeed. If it was up to you, we would probably all still be on plantations somewhere. This is based on the stereotypes you have of blk people living in the ghetto, and all the negative comments i've read. Who created the ghettos, collecting food stamps...e.t.c.? These comments really disturb me and make me sick...but God made us strong as a people for a reason...and I know everyone is not like that...so i will stop reading stuff like this because its really quite depressing!

Posted at 2:38PM on Mar 23rd 2007 by harriet

63. chicken wings at 10a.m.? all this chick needs is a glass of water. and i do believe these were her wishes not her agents. you can look at her and tell she is a greedy heifer!! LOL

Posted at 3:32PM on Mar 23rd 2007 by cleveland1

64. I just take all this crap with a "grain of salt". Jennifer has made it big, really fast, and there are tons of jealous people out there saying or doing anything to make her look bad. Give the girl a break -- if she really is this little "diva" people are saying she is, it'll come out for real sooner or later. I, for one, give her the benefit of the doubt and don't believe anything I read. Anytime I've seen J-Hud on anything, she's been extremely sweet and humble...this has all come so fast, and I'm sure she's just doing what she's told to do at this point. Hang in there, girl. I think you're great. LK

Posted at 3:49PM on Mar 23rd 2007 by Linda

65. yeah yeah yeah...the agency just orders chicken wings for all of their client.....get real...a big fat oogly diva who will be forgotten by this time next year.

Posted at 3:58PM on Mar 23rd 2007 by TW

66. If this the only news that can be posted about J Hud. Thats pretty good, as long as she does not have to report to rehab in the morning, or her mug shot plastered on every web site because she was drunk driving, caught on a sex tape, or assulting someone.

Posted at 4:24PM on Mar 23rd 2007 by stay out of trouble

67. We just reported this over at Highbrid Nation. Didn't take J-Hud too long to get all diva like did it? I hope someone checks her fast because its looking like the media created a monster!

Posted at 4:31PM on Mar 23rd 2007 by Evorgleb

68. It was a disgrace that she won the oscar. She was up against such pros. The oscars are a joke to me now. And there are a million girls who can sing better and look better than her. I don't care what she eats just make her go away.

Posted at 4:40PM on Mar 23rd 2007 by Pat Smith

69. Jennifer needs to either get a new Agent or direct her current Agent not to make any demands without first putting the demands in writing and obtaining her (Jennifer's) approval. Agents, Managers, etc. sometimes get bigger heads than the artist(s) they represent. And when Agents/Managers make too many demands it makes the artist look greedy and self absorbed when that may or may not be the case. How dare any Agent speak on behalf of his/her Client without having prior authorization to do so? Even Lawyers consult with their Client(s) before speaking on their behalf.

Posted at 5:45PM on Mar 23rd 2007 by RL

70. Sounds to me like Jennifer Hudson is still using the guys from her home town to be her agents and managers. most singers request hot tea and honey for their voice....jeez.
Get someone that is a professional, JH or your career will be a one-trick pony.
And it has happened to others. You will not be the first to fade away.

Posted at 6:11PM on Mar 23rd 2007 by PJ

71. Yea right...she knew..Those chicken wings gave her away..fat ass

Posted at 7:25PM on Mar 23rd 2007 by Yup

72. if it looks like a duck quacks like a duck it is a duck she does not know what to say in an interview she is a flake and a diva want to be she thinks she is in the same catagoery as Aretha Franklin she is sadly mistaken you people think they are saying these things about her just to be saying them there is a basis to every story, come on she is every thing they say about her, and ingrate a liar a a flake he next goal is to be a tattoo artist what a joke.... ilmao

Posted at 3:13AM on Mar 24th 2007 by brownskin07

73. my God so many haters up in here, why dont you folks wait for the truth. I DONT BELIVE THE STORY AND NOT EVERY THING YOU HEAR IS TRUE. AND IF IT WAS SHE SHOULD FIRE HER AGENT. BACK OFF OF HER SHE IS YOUNG AND LEARNING TO DEAL WITH THE MEDIA AND FOLKS LIKE YOU GUYS.

Posted at 2:07PM on Mar 24th 2007 by SMITH

74. Listen I am sure she did make those demands, she is trying to be big like Jennifer Lopez who requires a specific flower in her room and Diddy who requires his rooms to be all white. She is getting to big for her briches and that lifetime to BK is not going to help. Jennifer forget the BK and go to WOW! (Work Out World).....Come one now....you are not the best singer from American Idol.

Posted at 7:08PM on Mar 24th 2007 by Tammy

75. j-hudson is giving another interview everyone watch it monday 8:00 on lifetime tv and then you come back here and tell me what you think.

Posted at 10:37PM on Mar 24th 2007 by brownskin07

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