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Jennifer Hudson Is Back in Action

by Celebuzz on Dec. 10, 2008 11:29 AM / Leave a Comment

Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson was scheduled to shoot the video for her latest single, "If This Isn't Love," in October, but the tragic murders of her mother, brother and nephew put a halt to her promoting her debut album.

Six weeks later, however, the American Idol alum is getting back to work.

Extra reports that Hudson, 27, will film the clip for the song next week.

Meanwhile, Jennifer was nominated for four Grammys last week in the Best R&B Album, Best R&B Female Vocal Performance (for "Spotlight"), Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (for "I'm His Only Woman," featuring Fantasia) and Best R&B Song ("Spotlight") categories.

Upon hearing the news, the actress/singer released a statement saying, "It's been a childhood dream of mine to release an album, so to receive four Grammy nominations is truly a blessing. I am extremely honored and humbled by the nominations."

Hudson's self-titled album debuted on the Billboard album chart at #2 in early October. It has since been certified gold, after shipping over 500,000 copies.

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“The American Idol winner, 27, had been due to start filming in Los Angeles when her mother, Darnell Hudson Donerson, 57, brother, Jason Hudson, 27, and nephew Julian, 7, were fatally shot at their Chicago home in October. William Balfour, Hudson's estranged brother-in-law who is married to her sister Julia, has now been charged with three counts of first-degree murder. His lawyer has said Balfour "did not commit these crimes."”