Body confirmed to be Hudson’s nephew
CHICAGO, Illinois (CNN) -- The body found inside an SUV Monday morning has been confirmed to be Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson’s 7-year-old nephew, a top FBI official said. The white SUV where the child’s body was found is taken away to be examined by investigators.more photos » The medical examiner positively identified the body found in the white Chevrolet Suburban as Julian King, Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis said Monday afternoon. Julian had been shot to death, sai

William Balfour Served Time for Attempted Murder, is a Gang Member
Ok, maybe I am being a little harsh here, but doesn’t William Balfour, the main suspect in the murders of Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother and nephew, seem like the type of guy that you would NOT want to bring home to your family - let alone let your child be around? And it’s not like William [...]

Death Of Jennifer Hudson's Nephew Ruled A Homicide
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago authorities say the 7-year-old nephew of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson died of multiple gunshot wounds.[...] Read more!

Like Father, Like Son?
William Balfour -- the "person of interest" in the murders of Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew -- isn't the first Balfour to run afoul of the law. Balfour's father is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence for murder. His brother served time for drug dealing. Balfour himself has served time for attempted murder and carjacking. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Balfour was a member of the Gangster Disciple Street Gang. Also according to court docs, Balfour told the j

Stars Drop Their Condolences For Jennifer Hudson & Family
Everyone from Barack Obama To Fergie had some kind words... Obama: "Oh, it was heartbreaking. In fact, I'm still trying to get a phone number to call her at this tragic time … She is somebody who has campaigned for me, she also lives in my community. So, we're really going to have to … help her and pray for her and her family during this difficult time." – "Extra," 10/25/08. Fergie "I think it's horrible. I read it and I think it's shocking. For anybody to go through that. Wow, I don't u

Julia Hudson vs. Love
“[B]ecause I chose to do what was natural to me and love someone, it cost me my beautiful family.  It cost me my beautiful, loving, supporting mother Darnell, my true blue baby brother Jason - I love you baby – and last but not never least, my only son Julian, my innocent baby…” “[Julian's] soul is at ease…I take comfort in knowing that Julian is with my mother and my brother and most of all the Lord, and now he’s my angel, he’s protecting me.” Technorati

Jennifer Hudson's Sister, Julia, Blogs About Son Julian: 'He's Protecting Me'
A day after police confirmed that her 7-year-old son had been found dead in the backseat of a car on Chicago's West Side, Julia Hudson called son Julian King "my innocent baby" on her MySpace page. The undated post in the "About Me" section of what appears to be Jennifer Hudson's sister's official MySpace page features a message seemingly posted after the murders of King and the Hudson sisters' mother and brother on Friday. "When I started my MySpace, all of the above was true," Julia Hudson wrote,

Jennifer Hudson Gets Support From Ashanti, Nelly, 'Sex And The City' Co-Star Mario Cantone
'I just pray that she's strong and she takes the time to heal herself,' Ashanti tells the singer/actress. By Jennifer Vineyard Views 3,820 Print The condolences keep pouring in for Jennifer Hudson, who lost not one, but three family members over the weekend in a triple-homicide: her mother, brother and nephew, who was found dead late Monday. "It's insane," Ashanti told MTV News on Monday night. "I can't even express it, the pain that she must be going through. I can't imagi

Shrine at Hudson Family home
It isn’t often that I get choked up over things I hear on the news… There’s just so many horrible things that happen, but earlier today when I was reading something else about it and looking at pictures I almost started to cry for these people.  It’s just especially horrific. The mother’s husband is now the prime suspect, his alibi isn’t solid at all, and he was skipping his anger management classes… Monsters like this guy are the reason why the majority of violen

Person of Interest In Hudson Tragedy Had Recent Arrest
Reports are surfacing that the person of interest in the Jennifer Hudson family homicides was arrested over the summer. Parole records show that William Balfour was arrested for drug possession in June, The Associated Press reports. Balfour has since been on parole and missed his meeting with his parole agent on Friday – the day Hudson's mother and brother were killed.

Inside Jennifer Hudson's Bond with Her Mom
Her slain mother was "humble" about her daughter's success but "so supportive," a friend tells PEOPLE

Fellow Music Stars Offer Support for Jennifer Hudson
Ashanti brands the killing of Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother, and nephew as "insane", whereas Nelly says time will heal the singer-actress' wounds caused by the triple-homicide. © Janet Mayer/PR Photos Condolences and messages of support haven't stopped coming in for Jennifer Hudson and the rest of her family following the tragic deaths of her mother, brother, and nephew, with the latest offering their prayers are Nel

Inside Jennifer Hudson’s Bond with Her Mom
“They were very close, very tight,” says Richard Lyons, Hudson’s acting coach for her 2006 Oscar-winning role in Dreamgirls. “Her mom came down to the set and she was just the sweetest person. She was so humble.” Now Hudson, 27, is mourning the death of her mother, Darnell Donerson, who was murdered on Oct. 24. Hudson’s brother Jason was also fatally shot in the crime, which took place in Donerson’s home on the South Side of Chicago. Three days later the body of th

Death of Jennifer Hudson's Nephew Ruled Homicide, Mother Blogs About Son
The death of Jennifer Hudson's nephew, Julian King, has been ruled by the Chicago authorities as homicide, but further details haven't been made public as investigation is still undergoing.

The Body Of Jennifer Hudson’s Nephew Has Been Found
A very sad update to the tragedy that has hit Jennifer Hudson’s family … the body of her 7-year old nephew, Julian King, who has been missing since last Friday (when the bodies of Hudson’s mother and brother were found fatally shot in their Chicago, IL home) has been identified. This makes him the [...]

Death of Jennifer Hudson's nephew ruled homicide (AP)
AP - Chicago authorities say the 7-year-old nephew of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson died of multiple gunshot wounds.

Donny, Marie Extend Las Vegas Strip Show To 2010
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Brother-and-sister entertainers Donny and Marie Osmond are extending their variety show at the Flamingo Las Vegas for two more years. The hotel made the announcement Monday. Flamingo President Don Marrandino cited the success of Donny and Marie's 90-minute greatest-hits multimedia show, which opened September 9. They will continue to appear at the Flamingo Showroom through October 2010. Financial terms weren't disclosed. Donny and Marie took over as Flamingo headliners after Toni Brax

Osmond's Get More Sinful
Las Vegas must be hard-up for new talent. The Mormon duo of Donny and Marie Osmond are extending their variety show at the Flamingo Las Vegas. They've been booked for another two more years. The show just opened September 9th and already they've gotten their contract extended? Even the Flamingo's president Don Marrandino spoke about the show and the [...]

Rosie O’Donnell Jennifer Hudson Tragedy Blog
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Jordin Sparks' Message to Jennifer Hudson
ET caught up with "American Idol" alum Jordin Sparks at the Avon Hope Awards as she gave a special message to fellow "Idol" contestant Jennifer Hudson. "Jennifer, I don't even know what you're going through right now, but I love you," Sparks affectionately says to Hudson. "I am so, so sorry, and I am praying for you and something good is going to happen through this. I know you can't see it now, but something is going to come out of this." Hudson's seven-year-old ne

The Rundown - 10/27
Dancing with the Stars’ Julianne Hough has been diagnosed with endometriosis and will undergo surgery on Tuesday to remove her appendix. “After consulting with her doctor, this was the course of treatment that was recommended,” says a statement on Hough’s web site. Hough added on Monday night’s DWTS, “Everything’s okay,” she said on Monday night’s show, where she performed a samba with partner Cody Linley. “I’m going to hopefully be back, if everything goes as planned, next week.

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Rosie O’Donnell Jennifer Hudson Tragedy Blog
Outspoken comedienne Rosie O’Donnell expressed her sadness over the slayings of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother, and young nephew in a post on her popular blog Tuesday. “The family tragedy of Jennifer Hudson — no words will do — a grief 2 hard 2 comprehend,” Rosie wrote. She continued: “Guns and domestic violence are a lethal [...]

Rosie O'Donnell Blogs on Jennifer Hudson Tragedy
ET has the latest...Rosie O'Donnell expresses sadness for Jennifer Hudson and her family in an all-new post to her blog."The family tragedy of Jennifer Hudson -- no words will do -- a grief 2 hard 2 comprehend," Rosie writes. "Guns and domestic violence are a lethal combination -- injuring and killing women every day in the United States," she continues. "A gun is the weapon most commonly used in domestic homicides. In fact, more than three times as many women are murdered by gun