Jennifer Hudson: 'It was the gay community that loved me first'
Tue. May 27, 2014 7:03 PM by GoPride.com News Staff
Chicago, IL -
In an interview this week with ChicagoPride.com, superstar diva Jennifer Hudson talks about her fans, hometown roots, American Idol, drag queens in her likeness, a new album and her summer performance at Chicago's Pride Fest on June 21, 2014.
In one of the opening questions, interviewer Gregg Shapiro asks the Oscar-winning actress how she would describe the importance and impact of her lesbian and gay fans.
Hudson enthusiastically responds, "Oh, my God! I would have to say everything. That's where I started. I always say it was the gay community that loved me first. It feels good to come full circle and get back into that. I am so excited!"
The Grammy-winning singer is finishing her new 70's inspired album, slated for release this spring. The record features collaborations with Pharrell Williams, Timbaland and Babyface. Among the tracks is a song called Whatever Makes You Happy, an empowerment anthem in which she invites everyone to be themselves.
Read the complete interview with Jennifer Hudson.
Chicago Pride Fest, produced by the Northalsted Business Alliance, returns to Boystown for the 12th year June 21-22, the weekend before the city's annual Pride Parade that draws hundreds-of-thousands to Chicago. Hudson is scheduled to perform Saturday, June 21 at 2:40 p.m. The 45th annual Chicago Pride Parade is Sunday, June 29 at Noon.
For more on Pride Month in Chicago visit ChicagoPride.com.
On the web: Northalsted.com
In one of the opening questions, interviewer Gregg Shapiro asks the Oscar-winning actress how she would describe the importance and impact of her lesbian and gay fans.
Hudson enthusiastically responds, "Oh, my God! I would have to say everything. That's where I started. I always say it was the gay community that loved me first. It feels good to come full circle and get back into that. I am so excited!"
The Grammy-winning singer is finishing her new 70's inspired album, slated for release this spring. The record features collaborations with Pharrell Williams, Timbaland and Babyface. Among the tracks is a song called Whatever Makes You Happy, an empowerment anthem in which she invites everyone to be themselves.
Read the complete interview with Jennifer Hudson.
Chicago Pride Fest, produced by the Northalsted Business Alliance, returns to Boystown for the 12th year June 21-22, the weekend before the city's annual Pride Parade that draws hundreds-of-thousands to Chicago. Hudson is scheduled to perform Saturday, June 21 at 2:40 p.m. The 45th annual Chicago Pride Parade is Sunday, June 29 at Noon.
For more on Pride Month in Chicago visit ChicagoPride.com.
On the web: Northalsted.com