Hudson also recalled her son, David, bonding with the music icon over cooking. Jennifer Hudson's portrayal of Aretha Franklin in "Respect," a biopic of the late Queen of Soul, has been a long time ...

*Aretha Franklin’s 15-year-old granddaughter Grace Franklin joined Jennifer Hudson at the “Respect” premiere Wednesday — where they hopped on the mic and sang a duet. Hudson, who is playing the ...

Jennifer Hudson gives a glimpse of the highs and lows of Aretha Franklin's legendary career in the newly released full trailer for her upcoming biopic "Respect." Franklin's journey from a childhood ...

Portraying one of the greatest singers of all time on screen is no easy feat, particularly in the hypercritical age of social media. Even with the subject’s stamp of approval, Jennifer Hudson, whose ...

Jennifer Hudson has been chosen to play Aretha Franklin in an upcoming biopic by the Queen of Soul herself, according to legendary record producer Clive Davis. Rolling Stone reported that Davis ...

*It looks like Jennifer Hudson is closer than ever to playing Aretha Franklin on the big screen. According to The Wrap, “Straight Outta Compton” producer Scott Bernstein is developing the film, and ...

To prepare for the role, Hudson pulled from conversations with Franklin as well as observing her artistry and her performance style: "It was so interesting and cool to go on her musical journey." By ...

Hudson recently opened up about receiving Franklin’s blessing for the biopic long ago, saying she just hopes to make the late singer “proud.” Hudson was one of the icon’s personally requested ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. Jennifer Hudson appeared on The View TODAY to discuss her performance as ...

Quantrell D. Colbert/MGM; Richard DuCree/National Geographic Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin in 'Respect' and Cynthia Erivo as Aretha Franklin in 'Genius.' The 28th SAG Awards winners will be ...

A private service for Franklin, 76, who died last week, will be held Aug. 31. Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson and Faith Hill are among the star-studded lineup scheduled to perform at a private funeral ...

Singing a classic tune made famous by Aretha Franklin poses a challenge for any singer, no matter how talented or experienced. But an Alabama teen made it look, well, almost easy this week when he was ...