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MANILA, Philippines – In a show of support for victims of typhoon Yolanda, Jennifer Hudson entertained the audience with her signature show-stopping vocals at the Pinoy Relief concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 11 (March 12 in Manila).
On the lineup? Hits by Whitney Houston, as well as the iconic “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” which Jennifer sang in her Oscar-winning turn in the movie Dreamgirls.
The beautiful @IAMJHUD at the #PinoyRelief benefit tonight at @TheGarden! Raising money for an amazing cause. pic.twitter.com/wLjIzc3T46
— Elisa (@elisa) March 12, 2014
So excited to be part of @PinoyRelief initiative. Join me for a special benefit concert tomorrow at @TheGarden! Tix: http://t.co/C1IHPylGkf
— Jennifer Hudson (@IAMJHUD) March 10, 2014
Twitter was also on fire with praise for Jennifer for her performance.
Just heard @iamjhud sing at #pinoyrelief. WOW, she has an amazing voice! Close your eyes you hear Whitney Houston. Great concert.
— O’Brien Murray (@OBrienMurray) March 12, 2014Wow. Another amazing singer. I remember all her performances on #AI. #JenniferHudson #PinoyRelief #SingingImTellingYou @IAMJHUD
— Yessyyy. (@ilikeitbothways) March 12, 2014Jennifer Hudson just KILLED IT #PinoyRelief
— Sabrina (@smileysabby) March 12, 2014At this concer, fellow Idol alum Jessica Sanchez performed “Let It Go,” accompanied by Oscar-winning Fil-Am composer Bobby Lopez. Filipina singer Charice Pempengco also took to the stage.
Artists like Pentatonix, Plain White T’s, A Great Big World, DJ Poet Name Life, Reo Brothers, as well as Dr. Oz and Dante Basco, are also involved with the concert.
According to its website, Pinoy Relief aims “to provide relief to victims of natural disasters in the Philippines – with the current focus being victims of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda).” Proceeds will go to typhoon victims and the ongoing efforts to rebuild lives from the typhoon-hit areas.
Jennifer Hudson was a contestant on the 3rd season of American Idol, where she made it as a finalist. She gained acclaim in the film world when she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in Dreamgirls. She released her self-titled debut album in 2008 and received a Grammy for her work as well. She received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013. – Rappler.com
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