Rep: 'No Truth' To Jennifer Hudson Inauguration Rumors

Access Hollywood - January 3, 2009 6:47 PM PST
Story photo: Rep: 'No Truth' To Jennifer Hudson Inauguration RumorsJennifer Hudson attends An Evening of Stars in HollywoodWireImageAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Jennifer Hudson will not be singing at Barack Obama's inauguration on January 20, despite reports to the contrary, her rep told Access Hollywood.

"There is no truth to this," the rep said.

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The New York Post reported on Wednesday that Jennifer was in talks to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the ceremony, but the rep told Access that the star has no plans to participate in any inaugural activities.

In August, Jennifer sang the national anthem the night Barack accepted the Democratic presidential nomination at the party's national convention.

The Oscar winner hasn't hit the stage since the murders of her mother, brother and nephew in Chicago in October 2008.

William Balfour, the estranged husband of Jennifer's sister, Julia, has been charged with the killings. He faces three counts of first-degree murder and home invasion charges. His next court hearing is set for January 20.

As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Jennifer's first performance since the tragic events of October will occur on February 6, at the pre-Grammy MusiCares Person of the Year event in LA honoring Neil Diamond.

The star was recently nominated for several Grammys for her self-titled debut album.

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  • Amaya
    GOD BLESS HER AND HER FAMILY. JENNIFER KEEP UP THE GOD WORK. HOW IS THE ENGAGEMENT GOING?
    report abuseposted January 7, 2009 6:32 PM PST
  • Tempy
    That's prolly for the best. She's can't be ready to attend a major event like that yet. All those people there giving her their condolences will prolly just be too overwhelming for her. She should take all the time off she needs and not rush back to work.
    report abuseposted January 7, 2009 5:41 PM PST
  • cinnamontickles
    It would be wonderful to have the lovely Jennifer Hudson perform at the inauguration. This would be the feather in her cap!
    report abuseposted January 6, 2009 12:12 AM PST
  • love
    Still believe this was drug related w/her brother
    report abuseposted January 4, 2009 9:36 AM PST
  • MISS DEE
    It could have been drug related but unless you lived in that home or knew them keep your rude comments to yourself this family had to deal with enough stupid %@!*# right now. Pray for them and that is it.
    report abuseposted January 4, 2009 7:49 AM PST
  • KEEPSITREAL
    SO SAD...SHE LOST MOST OF HER FAMILY AT ONCE...AND I DO BELIEVE IT WAS DRUG RELATED
    report abuseposted January 4, 2009 2:49 AM PST
  • WishyGal
    make a wish
    report abuseposted January 3, 2009 11:18 PM PST
  • John Pacific Doe
    Neil Diamond is a gauge for stardom.If you hear about someone for any reason, always question,"Are they bigger than Neil Diamond?"
    report abuseposted January 3, 2009 9:59 PM PST
  • YolandeJ
    I think it's a crying shame what happened to her and her family. I think that she should take some time to mourn and reflect. But she can't let it break her spirit. She's too strong and for that.
    report abuseposted January 3, 2009 7:41 PM PST
  • gmbrx
    Still believe this was drug related w/her brother
    report abuseposted January 3, 2009 7:00 PM PST
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