Jennifer Hudson will be one of the artists who will perform at the White House for a “Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement”. The event will be hosted by President Barack Obama and his wife on February 10th, and will air on February 11th at 8 p.m. ET on PBS.
The event will include music which captures the struggles of the Civil Rights Movement. Other artists such as Smokey Robinson, Seal, John Legend, and the Blind Boys of Alabama will also perform.Besides the privilege of performing at the White House, Jennifer Hudson will also have the honor of playing Winnie Mandela in a new movie titled “Winnie”. Production will start on May 2010 in South Africa.
Jennifer on her new role: Winnie is a "complex and extraordinary woman I am honored to be asked to portray her."
Jennifer is on a great start this year, we wish her to continue this way.