Jennifer Hudson to be “American Idol” Judge Next Season

The Academy Award-winning superstar could also be joined by former contestants.

A former ‘American Idol’ contestant might return to the popular reality show...as a judge. 

Singer, actress Jennifer Hudson has reportedly reached an agreement to sit in the judges’ table for the show’s 13th season. 

E! News broke the news Friday afternoon reporting that multiple sources have confirmed Hudson’s deal with “American Idol.”

There are also reports that former Idol contestants Kelly Clarkson and Adam Lambert are also being considered as judges, but no confirmation has been made.

Hudson was a finalist on the third season of 'Idol' where she landed in seventh place.

Will you watch Hudson? 

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Confirmed: Beyonce Lip-Syched At The Inauguration

The singer decided last minute to use a pre-recorded track.

Take a deep breath Queen B stans. Apparently, the amazing performance Beyonce Knowles gave when she sung “The Star Spangled Banner” at the inauguration was entirely lip-syched, Page Six has confirmed. A rep for the United States Marine Band said that she decided to use a pre-recorded track at the last minute.  This comes as a shock since she so dramatically mouthed the lyrics and removed her earpiece—only to reveal she wasn’t even making noise.

“All music is pre-recorded for the ceremony because there are so many eventualities and conditions that day,” said Kristin DuBois, a rep for the band. “We performed, live, the band. But we received last minute word that Beyonce was going to use the pre-recorded track.”

The Beyhive is surely abuzz about the news, since Beyonce can clearly do no wrong. Although, there may be cause for a pause since Kelly Clarkson sung her rendition of “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” live. Beyonce is set to perform for the Super Bowl next month. (New York Post)

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Obama Inaugural: Ticket Peddling, Beyoncé & Million Dollar Donations

Ceremony shaping up for the second swearing in of nation’s first black president

As more news emerges about the second inauguration of President Barack Obama, the details are certainly a lesson in success for event planners. For starters, the Presidential Inaugural Committee on Wednesday announced that hit-makers Beyoncé and Kelly Clarkson will perform some of the country’s most patriotic songs during the ceremony, scheduled for Monday, Jan. 21. The big names joining the inaugural event perhaps explain why ticket peddlers are already selling the normally free tickets on eBay and Craigslist for up to $2,000 apiece. Organizers are trying to clamp down on the black market of inaugural tickets, which are distributed by members of Congress, either on a first-come-first-served basis or by lottery. About 250,000 tickets were issued to lawmakers for handout. Obama, through his committee, seems to have gone back on a pledge to limit the influence of money in politics. Inaugural event organizers are soliciting as much as $1 million from federal contractors and businesses for VIP access. Big donors are said to include AT&T, Microsoft, and a business that selling inauguration merchandise. (AP + Reuters)

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