Access Exclusive: Obama Asks Jennifer Hudson To Sing National Anthem At DNC

Access Hollywood - August 25, 2008 9:11 PM PDT
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- "American Idol" contestant and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson will sing at the Democratic National Convention at the request of Barack Obama.

Access Hollywood has learned exclusively that Barack Obama has asked the songstress to sing the National Anthem Thursday night in Denver when he formally accepts the party's nomination.

An appearance at the DNC for Obama is one of the many things keeping Jennifer Hudson busy. She will release her self-titled debut album, "Jennifer Hudson," on September 30, followed by the release of her new film, "The Secret Life of Bees," opposite Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys and Dakota Fanning on October 17.

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  • Queen Bee
    Jen you have a great figure and jawline! Anyone who thinks otherwise is just ignorant and jealous. Black is Beautiful! Don't I Know It! Besides, Garage Sales are for people who talk trash and is Trash, who can't back up what they say.
    report abuseposted October 2, 2008 12:21 AM PDT
  • Queen Bee
    To God hates america: posted 9/14/08 at 9:08pm, You must be very stupid or dumb. First of all God does not hate america! It's the irresponsible, evil, and inconsiderate people like yourself who has nothing better to do but to critize others in order for you to feel better about yourself. Let me give you some advice: If you don't have nice things to say, keep your mouth shut and yo
    report abuseposted October 2, 2008 12:14 AM PDT
  • caramelprincezz
    did she sing? I missed it
    report abuseposted August 29, 2008 3:12 AM PDT
  • kiki palmer's twin
    AWESOME!!!
    report abuseposted August 28, 2008 1:05 AM PDT
  • Josue V
    Stretch them vocal cords safely, Dear. Make them shed a tear when you sing the song. Could she dedicate the song to our Fallen HEROES? That would be the ultimate. God Bless you, and may he protect you. USA, RET
    report abuseposted August 27, 2008 10:04 PM PDT
  • realist
    Her singing will be unbelievably awesome!! I can't wait to see!!!
    report abuseposted August 27, 2008 8:28 PM PDT
  • Matt A
    He is going to be our next President, which is a GOOD thing.
    report abuseposted August 27, 2008 8:23 PM PDT
  • Danielle
    that is wonderful I look forward to seeing that. Obama is great.
    report abuseposted August 27, 2008 6:01 PM PDT
  • R
    Can't wait to see Jenn sing, especially at the DNC....Go Barack!
    report abuseposted August 27, 2008 4:43 PM PDT
  • marcusowashi...
    I think that would be a great thing for her to do for him. Now just by getting that exposure on that stage maybe she can be used in other ways,maybe?
    report abuseposted August 27, 2008 3:48 PM PDT
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