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Good News for Donald Trump and Jennifer Hudson

The good news for Donald Trump: He actually convinced Hollywood-types to appear on the next installment of “Celebrity Apprentice.” The bad news: “Celebrity” is a relative term and some of the individuals cast in the new season of Trump’s reality TV show will not be recognized by half the audience. Even more bad news: The pathetic state of the economy is forcing NBC to cut the cost of its primetime schedule, which means viewers will have to suffer through two hours per week of “Celebrity Apprentice.” So who are the “celebrities” The Donald talked into competing for their charities of … Continue reading →

Jennifer Hudson’s Final Farewell to Slain Family Members

Oprah Winfrey was there, as was Queen Latifah, record producer Clive Davis, and rapper Missy Elliot. The celebrities joined about 2,500 other mourners at the private funeral for actress Jennifer Hudson’s murdered mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew yesterday. According to news reports, Hudson bid an emotional farewell to her slain relatives while her former “American Idol” competitors sang rousing gospel selections. The Chicago Tribune reports that shortly before the open casket service began the Oscar winner rose from her second-row pew at Chicago’s Apostolic Church of God and spent a few moments with her mother, Darnell Donerson; her brother, Jason; … Continue reading →

Public Memorial Planned for Jennifer Hudson’s Family

While Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson and her sister grieve the senseless deaths of their beloved family members in private, residents in their Chicago neighborhood are planning a public memorial to honor the lives of Darnell Donerson, Jason Hudson, and Julian King. A statement just released by the actress’ rep reads: “The Hudson family welcomes anyone who wishes to attend and pay their respects to these three beloved members of the Chicago community.” The former “American Idol” contestant will not be attending the public service, nor will her sister Julia, the mother of 7-year-old Julian King, according to Hudson’s rep. However, … Continue reading →

Body Found IS Jennifer Hudson’s Nephew

The Chicago Tribune is reporting that the body of the boy found in an SUV earlier today is in fact that of 7-year-old Julian King. Reports also say that Jennifer Hudson was the one who went to the Medical Examiner’s office to identify the boy’s remains less than an hour ago. The sad task of identifying her mother and brother’s bodies on Friday also fell to the Oscar winner, according to news reports. As if this tragic story couldn’t get more gut-wrenching, police are now releasing information on how the young boy died. A top FBI official told reporters that … Continue reading →

Star Updates: Jennifer Hudson Offers $100 Grand to Find Nephew and Amy Poehler Gives Birth

Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson wants to find her missing 7-year-old nephew now. The singer turned actress is hoping a $100,000 reward for his safe return will encourage someone with information on his whereabouts to come forward. According to police, the former “American Idol” contestant put up the reward money early Sunday along with a posting on her MySpace blog pleading with fans to help in the search for her beloved young nephew Julian King. The boy has been missing since Friday, the day his 57-year-old grandmother, Darnell Donerson and his 29-year-old uncle, Jason Hudson (Hudson’s mother and brother), were found … Continue reading →

Oscar Winner’s Mother and Brother Shot to Death

Imagine being in Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson’s shoes today. The former “American Idol” contestant just reached a new career high–her song “Spotlight” is No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop charts; she is currently promoting her hit film “The Secret Life of Bees,” in which she stars with Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah and Dakota Fanning; and she just got engaged. Then, late yesterday she gets word (from a member of the paparazzi no less) that her mother and brother have been brutally shot to death in her hometown of Chicago. From the highest highs to the lowest lows, in the … Continue reading →

Celebrity Milestones: Hootie Leaves the Blowfish, Aniston the Stalker and Heavenly Wedding

Hootie has been sucked into the country music vortex and now the Blowfish are left to swim alone. Darius Rucker, frontman of the award-winning rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, is leaving his bandmates behind so he can focus on a solo career as a country music star. Rucker made the announcement last week saying that while he and the rest of the band will do four charity concerts each year, they will no longer record new music or tour together. Like pop star Jessica Simpson did last year, Rucker says he wants to try his hand at being a … Continue reading →

Pop Culture Pot Potpourri: Cheers and Jeers

CHEERS Three cheers (if the rumors are true) for Kelly Osbourne, who has been the center of recent wedding buzz. Reports say the 23-year-old daughter of Ozzy Osbourne will wed her boyfriend Luke Worrell some time next year. Paps shot the former pop star turned reality TV star sporting a ring on her engagement finger, though she has yet to confirm reports of a pending union. She has, however, made no secret of her love for her 18-year-old model boyfriend. Last month, Osbourne told reporters of Worrell, “We get on so well together. I really do love him. Every time … Continue reading →

Celebrity Updates: The New 90210 and Why London is Getting “Sex” First

THE NEW 90210 Things are moving right along for the CW’s new 90210 spin-off. You can forget about the rumor that Hilary Duff will play the show’s main character. Today producers announced they gave the role of Annie Mills to Shenae Grimes — who plays former good girl Darcy Edwards on Degrassi: The Next Generation. Grimes will play the daughter of the principal of Beverly Hills High. She joins former Full House star Lori Loughlin, who will be playing Annie’s mom, Celia Mills. Actor Dustin Milligan and Nip/Tuck’s AnnaLynne McCord have also signed on to the project. In addition, Dirt … Continue reading →

Celebrity REAL or RUMOR: Jessica on the Mend, Love’s Baby Bump and NKOTB Ready to Rock NYC

JESSICA ON THE MEND Just in case you care… singer Jessica Simpson is out of the hospital. The former reality TV star was reportedly taken to the hospital late Friday after suffering a fever (yes, a fever). According to reports, the 27-year-old actress was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and was later diagnosed with a kidney infection. In Touch magazine is reporting that the singer didn’t want to take any chances with her health since she just returned from Iraq where she performed for the troops. (Wonder if she thought she caught a foreign illness from American soldiers?) And Simpson … Continue reading →