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Jennifer Hudson's Engagement Ring From WWE Wrestler David Otunga Up For Auction

Published: 03/23/2022

Jennifer Hudson's 10-year engagement to WWE wrestler David Otunga is a thing of the past with lots of hard feelings ... and now the bling is hitting the auction block. David had Neil Lane design the 5-carat cushion cut diamond ring for Jennifer back in 2008, which has an estimated retail value of…

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Aretha Franklin's Family Disappointed Over Jennifer Hudson's Oscar Snub

Published: 02/09/2022

All Aretha Franklin's family's asking is for the Motion Picture Academy to show Jennifer Hudson a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T ... and its failure to even nominate her isn’t sitting well with them. Aretha’s niece, Sabrina Owens, tells TMZ she’s disappointed about the Oscar snub because she feels JH…

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Jennifer Hudson In Character For Aretha Franklin Biopic 'Respect'

Published: 02/14/2020

What you want? Baby, Jennifer Hudson's got it ... especially if you're looking for someone to nail the role of Aretha Franklin!!! Jennifer and Forest Whitaker were filming the upcoming biopic -- aptly titled "Respect" -- Friday in Manhattan's Washington Square Park. Props to the wardrobe and hair…

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Marlon Wayans Describes What it's Like Kissing Jennifer Hudson

Published: 11/13/2019

Marlon Wayans says Jennifer Hudson kisses like she comes from heaven -- but he wants to keep it our little secret. And, what he especially wants to keep on the down-low ... he gets a woody when he hears her sing. The actor-comedian broke down what it was like to plant one on his costar on the set…

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Jennifer Hudson Kisses Marlon Wayans Filming Aretha Franklin Biopic

Published: 11/04/2019

Jennifer Hudson is ready for her close-up as the Queen of Soul herself -- 'cause she's already in character and filming -- as is her onscreen husband, Marlon Wayans. The Oscar-winning actress and Grammy-winning singer was spotted on set Sunday in NYC, where she was in costume as a young Aretha…

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Patti LaBelle and Others Rock The House at Aretha Franklin's Memorial Concert

Published: 08/30/2018

Aretha Franklin's memorial in Detroit was a marathon of live music to honor the Queen of Soul -- and Patti LaBelle gave an incredibly moving performance. Patti sang her hit song "You Are My Friend," and belted what turned out to be one of the best tributes of the night. Other acts including The…

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Pastor Charles H. Ellis III Says Aretha Franklin's Funeral is NOT a Concert

Published: 08/30/2018

The man in charge of Aretha Franklin's funeral, Bishop Charles H. Ellis III, wants her fans around the world to know one thing -- get ready for church. The pastor told us he's well aware he'll have a star-studded congregation during Friday's funeral, including Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Whoopi…

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Jennifer Hudson to Sing 'Amazing Grace' at Aretha Franklin Funeral

Published: 08/30/2018

Aretha Franklin's service will include both songs of her own and religious hymns -- with Jennifer Hudson set to perform "Amazing Grace" -- TMZ has learned. We've obtained the production sheet for some of Thursday and Friday's services that lists several of the musical acts and the songs they'll…

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AJ McLean Reflects on Performing with Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder

Published: 08/30/2018

AJ McClean will never forget the night the Backstreet Boys got to share the stage with Aretha Franklin ... as her backup singers. We got AJ Wednesday at Malibu Country Mart, and he couldn't stop singing his R-E-S-P-E-C-T for the Queen of Soul. He shared an awesome story from Backstreet's 2001…

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Aretha Franklin's Casket Arrives for Public Viewing With Huge Crowds

Published: 08/28/2018

Aretha Franklin's casket just arrived for a public viewing in Detroit -- where the Queen of Soul will lie in state for a couple of days -- and massive lines are already starting to form. Crowds swarmed and lines stretched around the block of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History…

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Four Tops Member Ronnie McNeir Pays Homage in Song to Aretha Franklin

Published: 08/16/2018

Ronnie McNeir, a member of The Four Tops, knew Aretha Franklin well, and says long, long ago he became mesmerized by her amazing voice. Ronnie says he wrote a song for Aretha -- "Sister Ree" -- and sang it for her last Christmas. He sings part of the song in this clip, with the words ... Sister…

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Jennifer Hudson & David Otunga's Custody War, Child Therapist is Off Limits

Published: 02/15/2018

Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga cannot use their son's child therapist to make their custody case ... at least that's what the lawyer for the 8-year-old is demanding ... TMZ has learned. The lawyer the judge appointed to represent David Jr. has filed legal docs asking the judge to prohibit…

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