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A Chicago jury on Friday convicted Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson's former brother-in-law of murdering her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew in what prosecutors' described as an act of vengeance by a jilted husband.

Jurors spent nearly five hours Wednesday trying to decide if William Balfour killed Jennifer Hudson’s family before the judge in the case told them to stop for the night and come back Thursday morning.

Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson broke down in tears Monday while testifying at the trial of the man accused of killing her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew in a jealous rage four years ago.

Michael Muskal Jury selection in the Chicago murder trial involving the family of movie star and singer Jennifer Hudson began in earnest on Monday, again raising the question of just how much celebrity influences justice.

Justice is served. America has been in an uproar over the American Idol ousting of standout competitor Pia Toscano -- even celebrities like Tom Hanks and Jennifer Hudson were tweeting their disbelief. Today, Pia's people can rejoice: the 22-year-old has just scored a record deal, independent of her American Idol ties.

The secret behind Jennifer Hudson's amazing body after baby? Weight Watchers. In fact, the new mom revealed she's the new spokesperson for the company today.

Turns out, Jennifer Hudson lip-synched the national anthem before Sunday night's Super Bowl. The reason?

The man standing trial for killing Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew pleaded not guilty this morning to charges of first-degree murder and home invasion.

Fellow American Idol contestant Carrie Underwood will also hit the stage on Feb. 8

It will be the star's first appearance since her family's tragedy.