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'The Jennifer Hudson Show' Renewed for Season 5!

The Jennifer Hudson Show is coming back!

Jennifer Hudson‘s talk show has been renewed for a fifth season, set to run from 2026-2027.

“I could not be more honored to continue this journey alongside a phenomenal group of brilliant producers, dedicated crew, and collaborative partners,” she said in a statement.

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

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Angela Bassett Joins Dwayne Johnson, Keke Palmer, & More at American Black Film Festival Honors 2026

Angela Bassett is turning heads on the red carpet!

The 67-year-old Oscar-nominated actress stepped out for the 2026 American Black Film Festival Honors on Tuesday night (February 17) held at the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles.

For the big event, Angela wowed in a black and gold-embellished dress and matching blazer.

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Barack & Michelle Obama, Several More Celebs Check Out NBA All-Star Game In Courtside Seats

Former president Barack Obama and Wife Michelle sat courtside at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game held at Intuit Dome on Sunday (February 15) in Inglewood, Calif.

At one point during the day, Barack was seen dapping up Devin Booker, who also shook the former First Lady’s hand before getting back to the game.

Other stars in attendance include Guy Fieri, Keegan-Michael Key, Anthony Anderson, Sterling K Brown, Vin Diesel, Chris Ivery and Ellen Pompeo, Kelly Rowland and husband Tim Weatherspoon, Magic and Cookie Johnson, Spike Lee, Sarah McLachlan, who performed the Canadian National Anthem, Queen Latifah and Eboni Nichols, Fat Joe, Lisa Leslie, Mark Cuban, Michael Rubin, 2 Chainz, Shaboozey, Damson Idris, Ludacris and wife Eudoxie Mbouguiengue, GloRilla, Charlie Puth, Jennifer Hudson, Teyana Taylor, Busta Rhymes, Dwight Howard, Kyrie Irving, Drederick Irving and Allen Iverson.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were also at the event, sitting courtside. Check out their photos here!

This year’s All-Star game saw many of the current NBA stars participating for each team, with the final All-Star Championship matchup between Team USA Stars and Team USA Stripes. Stars took home the big win 47-21.

Browse through the gallery to see photos of all the celebs sitting courtside at the NBA All-Star Game…

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Clive Davis' Pre-Grammys 2026 Gala Brings Out More Than 75 Celebs for Star-Studded Party - See Every Photo!

So many of music’s biggest stars stepped out for legendary music producer Clive Davis‘ annual party ahead of the Grammys!

Dove Cameron, Demi Lovato, Lizzo, Sombr, Laufey, and Olivia Dean were just some of the stars who attended the Pre-Grammy Gala & Grammy Salute to Industry Icons on Saturday night (January 31) in Los Angeles.

Republic Records co-founders Monte Lipman and Avery Lipman are being honored at the event.

“Monte and Avery are two of the music industry’s most illustrious leaders, and I am thrilled that they will be this year’s Salute to Industry Icons honorees,” Clive said in a statement. “Their longtime trailblazing commitment to supporting songwriters across the music spectrum as well as their staunch dedication to advocacy, diversity and equality in the music business are exemplary. Artists and the industry at large are fortunate to have Monte and Avery’s insights and passion at the helm.”

More than 75 celebs were spotted on the red carpet!

Head inside to see everyone who attended… More Here! »

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Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert, Billy Porter, & More Major Stars Who Performed Mariah Carey Tributes at MusiCares' 2026 Person of the Year Gala

Mariah Carey was honored by MusiCares as their 2026 Person of the Year and tons of stars came out to celebrate the special night with her at the charity’s independent gala.

Performers included Jennifer Hudson, Kesha, Adam Lambert, John Legend, and many more! Plenty of musicians were happy to take an opportunity to pay tribute to the legendary singer and this event gave them the perfect opportunity to do so.

If you missed following along with the performances, we’ve got you covered. Just Jared has tracked down all the major song tributes from the night and compiled them into one place.

Keep reading to find out which iconic Mariah Carey songs each artist performed and see video footage…

Mariah Carey Glows at MusiCares 2026 With Kesha, Jennifer Hudson, & More in Attendance

Mariah Carey is MusiCares’ 2026 Person of the Year!

The legendary songstress was the center of attention at the annual gala held ahead of the 2026 Grammy Awards on Friday night (January 30) at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

The goal of the event is to honor Mariah for her “extraordinary creative achievements and dedication to philanthropic causes, while raising vital funds to support the health and well-being of the music community,” per the official website.

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

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Richest 'American Idol' Contestants Ranked by Net Worth, Including Carrie Underwood & Kelly Clarkson

American Idol has produced massive stars.

The show is set to return in 2026 on ABC. You can find out who the returning judges are!

The reality TV singing competition has launched some of the biggest careers in music over the past two decades, beginning with the very first winner, Kelly Clarkson, back in 2002.

Over the years, Idol has not only crowned winners, but also introduced audiences to many other contestants who went on to become household names, even without taking the title.

From hit singles and sold‑out tours to acting roles, TV gigs, product endorsements, and business ventures, these singers have found incredible success beyond the Idol stage.

We’ve rounded up the wealthiest American Idol stars of all time, ranked by their estimated net worth. Some of the names might surprise you!

Click through to see which American Idol contestants made the list of the richest stars…