Hollywood Offender

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Jennifer Hudson receiving a standing-ovation worthy performance at the 2009 Music Cares Person of the Year Tribute to Neil Diamond at the Los Angeles Convention Center. 

 

Hudson Relieved

Jennifer and other Hudson family members were "relieved and happy" after Balfour was charged Dec. 2 with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of home invasion, Chicago Police Deputy Superintendent Steve Patterson has said. Those family members assisted "every step of the way under very stressful and painful circumstances," adds police Superintendent Jody Weis.

Jennifer Hudson Up For "Sex" Role

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Sources say Oscar-winning "Dreamgirls" actress Jennifer Hudson isthisclose to signing on for a part in the upcoming "Sex and the City" film.

According to E! Online, the former "American Idol" contestant is expected to play an assistant to writer Carrie Bradshaw, played by Sarah Jessica Parker. Hudson's rep has confirmed, saying she's "very excited."

Parker and her TV co-stars Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon have all signed on to reprise their roles for the big-screen.

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