More JHud News

Since tomorrow's Oscar night, and the lovely and talented former American Idol Jennifer Hudson is nominated, I thought it fitting to do a little update on her. Seems to me, Miss Hudson's keepin' it real and staying grounded. We wish her the best of luck tomorrow night!!! Who'da thunk it? An American Idol Oscar nominee?!
And... the first black singer on the cover of Vogue magazine... EVER! She looks GORGEOUS!

The Miami Herald Reports...

A wholesome `Idol' For Oscar nominee Jennifer Hudson, there was no question where she'd celebrate her success in the week leading up to the Academy Awards -- at her family's church.

''I don't do clubs. I don't drink. I don't smoke,'' Hudson told a boisterous crowd at Progressive Baptist Church on Chicago's South Side on Monday night. ``I'm not having no club party; I better have a praise party.''

Hudson, 25, headlined a gospel concert named in her honor, ''An Evening of Praise With Jennifer Hudson,'' accompanied by the acclaimed Soul Children of Chicago.

Hudson's bid to become last year's American Idol ended early, but she went on to win a Golden Globe Award last month and is among the nominees for best supporting actress at the Oscars on Sunday for her role in Dreamgirls.

Next month, Hudson will become the first African-American singer to appear on the cover of Vogue, for its annual Power Issue.