Jennifer Hudson keeps winning streak going at NAACP Image Awards

[Wolfman]

Jennifer Hudson keeps winning streak going at NAACP Image Awards
at 22:15 on March 2, 2007, EST.
By PETER PRENGAMAN

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson kept her winning streak alive and "Grey's Anatomy" star Isaiah Washington claimed a best actor prize at the 38th annual NAACP Image Awards Friday.

Hudson, a former "American Idol" finalist, received a best supporting actress award for her role in the musical "Dreamgirls," the same category she won at the Oscars on Sunday. "There is nothing like being recognized and honoured by your own," said Hudson.

Forest Whitaker, who also won an Oscar for best actor in "The Last King of Scotland," was nominated in the same category for an Image Award.

Isaiah Washington, who has been sharply criticized for uttering an anti-gay slur on the set of his hit show, won best actor for a drama series.

"The first time I was up here I felt deserving of something," said Washington, who announced earlier this year he would seek help after receiving a torrent of negative publicity for his comments.

"This time I feel privileged."

Djimon Hounsou took best supporting actor for "Blood Diamond."

"This film means a lot to me for the simple reason that I'm from Africa," said Hounsou to loud applause.

Rapper LL Cool J hosted the Image Awards, which honour projects and individuals who promote diversity in the arts.

"I won't ask you why the chicken crossed the road," the rapper joked, telling the crowd it was his first time as a host.

"I just ask that you bear with me. I'm going to try to carry this thing with dignity."

Television show "That's So Raven" took two awards for best children's program and performance.

Vanessa Williams got the nod for best supporting actress in a comedy for "Ugly Betty."

The show is "a story about family, about feeling like an outsider and as African-Americans in this business know, often we feel like an outsider," said Williams.

Chandra Wilson won best supporting actress in a drama series for "Grey's Anatomy." She said she wished her deceased father could have been with her, as Friday would have been his birthday.

"His little daughter is real happy to be standing here," she said.

CNN's Soledad O'Brien was given the honorary President's Award for her work as a journalist.

Honorary recognition during the show was also to include Bill Cosby's induction into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame and the Chairman's Award to Bono.

"Dreamgirls" and the TV comedy "Everybody Hates Chris" were each up for a leading eight Image Awards. "Dreamgirls" had nominations for best picture and soundtrack, and "Dreamgirls" star Beyonce Knowles led individual nominees with five nods.

Other movies competing for best-picture were "Akeelah and the Bee," "Blood Diamond," "Catch a Fire" and "The Pursuit of Happyness."

Other big-screen acting nominees were Denzel Washington ("Inside Man"), Harry Belafonte ("Bobby") and Kerry Washington ("The Last King of Scotland").

Besides its best-comedy nomination, "Everybody Hates Chris" was up for two directing and five acting awards.

Other best-comedy nominees were "All of Us," "The Bernie Mac Show," "Girlfriends" and "Ugly Betty." Best-drama nods went to "24," "Grey's Anatomy," "Heroes," "The Unit" and "The Wire."

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On the Net:

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©The Canadian Press, 2007

[KAM]

I will probably create a lot of enemies here - for this.

But here goes anyway.

The 'NAACP Image Awards' did have Merit 5, 10 (or 20) years ago - when the Black People (mostly African Descendants) of American where not winning the Big Awards.

But, right about now, I would consider this Awards Show 'passe' (and probably even Racist) !!!

After all, what is the CRITERIA to be Nominated for an award on the 'NAACP Image Awards'.

Sounds RACIST to me.

Just A Thought.

[getalife]

Too many Awards.

Not enough Shows?

[KAM]

OR - maybe

Too Many Award Shows (for all the wrong reasons);

And not enough Variety Shows !!!


Bring Back shows like "The 'Ed Sullivan' Show".


Again, Just A Thought (of better times). - for ALL




Ed Sullivan was never afraid of 'Crossing Boundries' , OR putting the Best 'Current' Entertainers - on TV.

[NLgirl]

Originally posted by KAM

Bring Back shows like "The 'Ed Sullivan' Show".
Again, Just A Thought (of better times). - for ALL

Ed Sullivan was never afraid of 'Crossing Boundries' , OR putting the Best 'Current' Entertainers - on TV.

How old ARE you??? Ed Sullivan???

[sjleafsfan]

Originally posted by KAM
OR - maybe

Too Many Award Shows (for all the wrong reasons);

And not enough Variety Shows !!!


Bring Back shows like "The 'Ed Sullivan' Show".


Again, Just A Thought (of better times). - for ALL




Ed Sullivan was never afraid of 'Crossing Boundries' , OR putting the Best 'Current' Entertainers - on TV.

Hey don't forget about Donnie and Marie. I used to love that show

[mlovasz]

Originally posted by NLgirl
How old ARE you??? Ed Sullivan???

Loved the Ed Sullivan show my all time favourite.

[mlovasz]

Originally posted by sjleafsfan
Hey don't forget about Donnie and Marie. I used to love that show

Me too and also Sonny and Cher. Way to go Jennifer. Keep on winning I love it.

[Wolfman]

Here's another one for Jennifer:


Dreamgirl Jennifer Hudson takes on new role -- Avon

1 hour, 26 minutes ago

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jennifer Hudson, who went from little-known performer to Oscar winner in the past year, has a new role: representing a perfume.

Avon Products Inc. said on Wednesday it had signed Hudson, who won this year's Academy Award for best supporting actress for her role in the musical "Dreamgirls," as spokeswoman for its Imari brand and new scent, Imari Seduction.

"This is an honor for me and very flattering," said Hudson, whose dreams of stardom appeared shattered when she finished seventh on the U.S. television talent show "American Idol" in 2004.

But her showstopping singing and sympathetic character as the spurned lead singer of a female trio in "Dreamgirls" made her the odds-on favorite for the Oscars.

It was the 25-year-old's first movie role, for which she also picked up Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards.

Hudson is the latest in a string of celebrities to put their names to fragrances, with market research firm NPD Group saying celebrity fragrances made up almost a quarter of the top 100 women's fragrance brands last year, up from 10 percent in 2003.

Avon, the world's largest direct seller of cosmetics, said Imari had been its best selling fragrance since its launch 20 years ago. Imari Seduction will go on sale in August.

"We believe that our Avon representatives and their customers will be truly inspired by Jennifer's dream-come-true success story," Avon executive vice president Liz Smith said in a statement.

Reuters/Nielsen

[getalife]

So,

Now what, does she do for an encore?