Jennifer Hudson performs at 'Today Show'

Jennifer Hudson took to the stage at 30 Rock yesterday to perform for a full plaza as part of The Today Show's "Summer Concert Series." Watch her sing current single "If This Isn't Love" below:

In addition to getting her fans to "put their hands up," Jennifer spoke briefly with Today co-host Matt Lauer about her tour with Robin Thicke and got a little testy when Lauer brought up her Essence Magazine cover story that addresses her family tragedy, as she said she's moved past talking about it.

Jennifer also performed "Spotlight," during which she got Al Roker to dance while snapping photos.

[+/-] Show Full Post...

[+/-]Hide Full Post...

'Idol' odds 'n ends: Kat nabs a role on 'CSI: NY'

The following are Idol-related odds and ends that happened this week:

>It was announced Wednesday that Katharine McPhee would be the latest Idol alum to have a guest role on a CBS show, following in the footsteps of Mikalah Gordon and Chris Daughtry. Kat will play none other than a singer on an episode of CSI: NY, which is slated to air sometime in April.

>30-second clips of all the songs on Kelly Clarkson's latest album All I Ever Wanted were today made available on iTunes. Shortly thereafter, the album leaked in full.

>Clay Aiken has been ousted from his record label of four years. According to Billboard, RCA and Clay quietly parted ways a few months ago, but nothing had been made public until today. RCA has now dropped every Idol runner-up it has signed since the show began.

>The full schedule for Jennifer Hudson's tour, which she is co-headlining with Robin Thicke, was revealed this week. The tour will visit 19 U.S. cities between March 31 and May 8, beginning in Albany, N.Y. and finishing in Houston, Tex.

>Ruben Studdard seems to be in a bit of trouble with the tax brigade. According to The Detroit News, Ruben currently owes $254,119 in federal taxes. Maybe sales from his new single "Together" and his upcoming album Love IS will help offset these accumulated no-nos?

[+/-] Show Full Post...

[+/-]Hide Full Post...