Stevie Wonder, Faith Hill Among All-Star Lineup For Aretha Franklin FuneralThe service will reflect Franklin's strong gospel roots. Among the gospel stars performing will be Marvin Sapp and Vanessa Bell Armstrong.
Jennifer Hudson Hosts Back-To-School Giveaway In Honor Of Slain NephewOscar and Grammy winner Jennifer Hudson is back home in Chicago today for “Hatch Day,” her annual back-to-school giveaway honoring her slain nephew.
March For Our Lives Stops In Chicago, Continues To NapervilleThis year's event not only brought out big names but also a big movement. Chicagoans were joined by the student survivors of Parkland, Florida massacre who formed March For Our Lives.
Parkland Survivors, Chicago Students To Kick Off 'Road To Change' Bus TourChicago is the first of more than 75 cities the survivors of the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School plan to visit this summer.
Jennifer Hudson Gets Protective Order Against Ex-FianceJennifer Hudson has obtained an order of protection against her former fiance David Otunga.
Chicago Singer Back Home To Hand Out Free School Supplies On "Hatch Day"Hundreds of students lined up Monday at the Salvation Army Kroc Center to get free school supplies, backpacks and health checkups as part of the annual Hatch Day in honor of Jennifer Hudson's nephew Julian.
Amazon Producing Spike Lee's "Chi-Raq," With Reported December PremiereSpike Lee’s controversial new film “Chi-Raq” – a nickname given to Chicago neighborhoods plagued by violence – will be Amazon’s first foray into producing theatrical films, with a big screen debut reportedly set for December.
Celebrities Help Young Volunteers Mark "We Day" In IllinoisWe Day is part of a global movement rooted in activism, charity, and social change. It features marketers, entrepreneurs, and some of Chicago’s most famous recording artists.
Jennifer Hudson And James Corden Do 'Carpool Karaoke'Watch Corden hold his own next the R&B diva.
Kennedy Center Honors Five Extraordinary ArtistsSinger Al Green, Actor and Filmmaker Tom Hanks, Ballerina Patricia McBride, Singer-Songwriter Sting and Comedienne Lily Tomlin Are the Honorees for the 37th Anniversary of This Acclaimed Annual Special
CBS' 'A Home For The Holidays' Announces PerformersThis year, Jennifer Hudson and Train will appear along with others to share uplifting stories about children from foster care.
More Performers Added To "Fashion Rocks" ConcertJennifer Hudson and Magic have been added to the musical Lineup for "Fashion Rocks."
More Stars Added To Tony Awards Presenters And Performers ListOrlando Bloom, Barrett Foa, Jonathan Groff, T.I., LL COOL J, Samuel L. Jackson, Judith Light, Rosie O’Donnell and Patrick Wilson have been added to the star-studded lineup on "The 68th Annual Tony Awards."
Former Music Teacher Says Jennifer Hudson Has History Of Generosity Chicago’s own Jennifer Hudson was honored at the People's Choice Awards on CBS as favorite humanitarian.