Rep: ‘No Truth’ To Jennifer Hudson Inauguration Rumors

January 03, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Jennifer Hudson will not be singing at Barack Obama’s inauguration on January 20, despite reports to the contrary, her rep told Access Hollywood.

“There is no truth to this,” the rep said.

William Balfour Appears In Court For Hudson Murders

December 30, 2008

CHICAGO, Illinois

A murder indictment has been issued against the man accused of killing the mother, brother and nephew of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson.

No new details are offered in Tuesday’s indictment against 27-year-old William Balfour, who’s facing first-degree murder and home invasion charges.

Jennifer Hudson Lines Up First Performance Since Family Tragedy

December 23, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Jennifer Hudson has lined up her first live performance since her mother, brother and nephew were murdered in October.

The Oscar winner, who released her self-titled debut album earlier this year, will take part in the MusiCares Person of the Year event in Los Angeles on February 6, 2009, with the event honoring Neil Diamond.

Jennifer Hudson ‘Honored And Humbled’ By Grammy Nominations

December 05, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Jennifer Hudson may have to make some room next to her Oscar — the “Dreamgirls” star has been nominated for four Grammy awards for her self-titled debut album.

“It’s been a childhood dream of mine to release an album, so to receive 4 Grammy nominations is truly a blessing,” she said in a statement to Access Hollywood. “ I’m extremely honored and humbled by the nominations.”

William Balfour Denied Bail In Hudson Murders Case

December 03, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Prosecutors allege Jennifer Hudson’s estranged brother-in-law killed three family members because he was angry the singer’s sister was dating another man.

William Balfour Officially Charged With Murders Of Hudson Family Members

December 02, 2008

CHICAGO, IL

William Balfour has officially been charged with three counts of first-degree murder, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

The Cook County State Attorney’s Office confirmed Balfour, who was arrested for the murders of Jennifer Hudson’s relatives, was charged with the murder counts and one count of home invasion on Tuesday.

William Balfour’s Mother Questions Police Murder Investigation

December 02, 2008

CHICAGO, Ill.

Despite her son being charged with three counts of first-degree murder in connection to the deaths of Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother and nephew, William Balfour’s mother insists the police have the wrong man.

In an interview with WMAQ in Chicago on Monday following Balfour’s arrest, his mother, Michelle, claimed the police department conducted a “botched” investigation.

Police Waiting For Prosecuters To File Murder Charges Against William Balfour

December 02, 2008

CHICAGO, IL

Police in Chicago say they’re waiting for prosecutors to formally file murder charges against the estranged brother in-law of actress Jennifer Hudson in the killings of three family members.

Chicago Police Arrest William Balfour Over Hudson Family Murders

December 01, 2008

CHICAGO, IL

William Balfour has been arrested for the murders of Jennifer Hudson’s relatives, Chicago police confirmed to Access Hollywood.

Balfour, 27, has been in police custody since October 24, the same day the bodies of Jennifer’s mother, Darnell Donerson, and her brother, Jason Hudson, were discovered in the family home.