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Jennifer Hudson signs with legendary producer

by Anna Johns, posted Nov 22nd 2006 11:39AM

jennifer hudsonFinally! Former American Idol contestant Jennifer Hudson has signed a record deal with powerhouse producer Clive Davis, who also has Aretha Franklin and Barry Manilow, along with other Idol winners, on his label. Hudson was on the third season of American Idol, where she was the sixth contestant (in the top 12) voted off the show. There was a lot of outrage after Hudson was ousted-- even Elton John weighed in and called Americans racist for voting Hudson off the show. Apparently it took a role on Dreamgirls, alongside Beyonce, Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy--plus, some love from Oprah--to get Clive Davis' attention. I look forward to a Jennifer Hudson album. This girl has one hell of a voice, and a sassy attitude to match!

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Preston

Jennifer Hudson should have put her album out about the same time as Fantasia's. But maybe she wasn't ready. Now is the time! Now Jennifer, get in that studio, find some hot producers, musicians and writers and make some exciting music! You have all that talent--utilize it! You are so blessed with vocal talent! I know that Dreamgirls is going to really set your album out big time. I commend Clive Davis for signing her! I just imagine hearing her soulful voice over some new songs! And you know what track I'll push on my CD player when the Dreamgirls soundtrack comes out Dec 5th--it will be Jennifer's!!!! I might play it more that Beyonce Knowles' offerings! She is tailor made to do the Jennifer Holliday song!!!! She's going to steal the show from Beyonce in that film when it comes out in December--I know it!!! Sorry if I'm over the top, but Jennifer is one of the singers to watch for next year or so!!!!

November 30 2006 at 12:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Stella

Oprah had nothing to do with this contract. Jennifer herself had the info up on her official website (jenniferhudsononline.com)on the first of November when management told her to take it down. The word was that she wasn't suppose to releae that info until early January. This info was known before Oprah even saw the movie last week.

November 23 2006 at 7:14 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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