Jennifer Hudson News

New York, May 25: With Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson out, 'Idol' honchos have reached out to former contestant Jennifer Hudson to fill up a judge spot for season 13.

Jennifer Hudson has reportedly signed on to be a judge on "American Idol" Season 13.

Amanda Bynes is free from the law, for the time being. The troubled actress, who appeared in court in a disheveled blonde wig, was released from police custody after getting arrested for allegedly tossing a bong out the window of her New York apartment.

Today in show business news: Jennifer Hudson might become an American Idol judge, Jon Stewart finds a leading man for his risky directing debut, and Tom Cruise walks away from a movie.

Fox's "American Idol" wants to remind you of the good times. Jennifer Hudson , season 3 finalist-turned-Oscar-winning actress and Grammy-winning recording artist, is negotiating her deal to join "American Idol" as a Season 13 judge, an individual with knowledge told TheWrap.

Finalist Candice Glover, left, and Jennifer Hudson perform at the "American Idol" finale at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Los Angeles.

Rumors are swirling that FOX may choose a former 'American Idol' winner to be the next judge.

Candice Glover is the American Idol winner for Season 12. Glover who is 23 years old and from St.

Wouldn't that be kind of like "Top Gun," when Maverick shot down all those commies, then went back to being an instructor? Well, except for the fact Clarkson hasn't killed anyone.

Vulture reports that Fox , FremantleMedia, and 19 Entertainment have approached many of the stars churned out of the IDOL machine - including Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Clarkson - for the vacant judging positions.

With a flawless voice that recalled past "American Idol" finalist Jennifer Hudson and a sense of determination after not making it in previous seasons, Candice Glover did the one thing Hudson wasn't able to do: She won the title of "American Idol." "I always knew for some reason that it would happen if I kept going," said Glover backstage Thursday ... (more)

Most people watching the American Idol finale Thursday night would say that the duet that Candice Glover sang with Jennifer Hudson on the song "Inseparable" was one of the highlights of the evening.

I saw the original production of "Dreamgirls" in 1981 when I was 16. My mom has been taking me to Broadway since I was 12, so it wasn't my first show.

For the first time since a teenage Jordin Sparks scooped the "American Idol" title in 2007, a woman has won the FOX reality singing competition.

If you are anything like myself you haven't actually tuned in for a full season of 'American Idol' since Fantasia won her freedom papers.

This week on American Idol , Candice Glover and Kree Harrison and performed for the Idol crown from the Nokia Theatre.

One of the biggest stars to grace the stage at the American Idol finale on Thursday night was the talent competition's own Jennifer Hudson .

Kree, a worthy competitor, hugged an emotional Candice at L.A.'s Kodak Theatre on Thursday night.

It's easy to think of a mother as the person who carried us inside her womb for nine months, but... In 1985, at my first radio job, it was common practice for my boss, who was the news director, to... Host Ryan Seacrest, left, speaks with finalists Candice Glover, center, and Kree Harrison on stage at the 'American Idol' finale at the Nokia Theatre ... (more)

For months, Candice Glover and Kree Harrison have impressed the American Idol judges and outlasted the competition to wind up in tonight's Season 12 finale.