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Jennifer Hudson Nominated for 7 NAACP Awards

Jeanne — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:41:56 +0000

Jennifer Hudson has been nominated in seven categories at the 2009 NAACP Image Awards and I couldn’t be happier for her.

As you know, 2008 ended very badly for the singer/actress after her mother, brother and nephew were murdered and her brother-in-law was formally indicted for the crimes. Let’s hope that these nominations are just the beginning of a better year for Jennifer. I know it can’t bring her family back but it is something positive.

The former American Idol contestant is being recognized both for her singing and her acting abilities. Here are the categories in which she is nominated (along with the lists of her fellow nominees):

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

Alicia Keys – "The Secret Life of Bees"
Beyoncé Knowles – "Cadillac Records"
Jennifer Hudson – "The Secret Life of Bees"
Sophie Okonedo – "The Secret Life of Bees"
Taraji P. Henson – "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"

Outstanding Album

Beyoncé – "I Am…Sasha Fierce"
Jennifer Hudson – "Jennifer Hudson"
Kanye West – "808 & Heartbreaks"
Ne-Yo – "Year of the Gentleman"
Seal – "Soul"

Outstanding Song

"Greenlight" – John Legend
"Single Ladies" – Beyoncé
"Spotlight" – Jennifer Hudson
"Superwoman" – Alicia Keys
"Yes We Can" – Will.i.am

Outstanding Music Video

"If I Were A Boy" – Beyoncé
"Single Ladies" – Beyoncé
"Spotlight" – Jennifer Hudson
"Superwoman" – Alicia Keys
"Yes We Can" – Will.i.am

Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration

Anthony David & India.Arie – "Words"
Estelle feat. Kanye West – "American Boy"
Jennifer Hudson feat. Fantasia – "I’m His Only Woman" (Arista)
Jordin Sparks feat. Chris Brown – "No Air"
Natalie Cole/ Nat "King" Cole – Walkin’ My Baby Back Home"

Outstanding Female Artist

Alicia Keys
Beyoncé
Jennifer Hudson
Mariah Carey
Rihanna

Outstanding New Artist

Anthony David
Estelle
Jazmine Sullivan
Jennifer Hudson
Leona Lewis

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American Idol Gets NAACP Award Nods

Jeanne — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:51:06 +0000

American Idol has been nominated for two awards at the 2009 NAACP Image Awards in the “Outstanding Reality” (series) and “Outstanding Variety” (series or special) categories.

The show airs on February 12, 2009 at 8pm on Fox.

Here are Idol’s fellow nominees:

Outstanding Reality – (Series)
"American Idol 7" (FOX)
"Dancing with the Stars" (ABC)
"Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is" (BET)
"Project Runway" (Bravo)
"Run’s House 5" (MTV)

Outstanding Variety – (Series or Special)
"American Idol 7: Idol Gives Back" (FOX)
"BET Awards ‘08" (BET)
"Chris Rock – Kill the Messenger" (HBO)
"Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam" (HBO)
"UNCF An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Smokey Robinson" (Syndicated)

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NAACP Nominates Jordin Sparks for “No Air”

Jeanne — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:37:30 +0000

American Idol winner, Jordin Sparks, has been nominated in the “Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration” category for her song “No Air” at the upcoming 2009 NAACP Image Awards. Jordin and Chris won a People’s Choice Award earlier this week for their collaboration.

Here is who she’s up against:

Anthony David & India.Arie – "Words"
Estelle feat. Kanye West – "American Boy"
Jennifer Hudson feat. Fantasia – "I’m His Only Woman"
Jordin Sparks feat. Chris Brown – "No Air"
Natalie Cole/ Nat "King" Cole – Walkin’ My Baby Back Home"

This is a tough one for me because I really love “American Boy” so I’m torn about who should win. Argh.

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