Jennifer Hudson lands a talk show

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Jennifer Hudson has a lot to celebrate lately — her Tony Award win on June 12 ushered her into the exclusive EGOT family — and now she’s landed a deal with Warner Bros. Unscripted Television for a daytime talk show.

The two-time Grammy Award-winning singer will host a daytime talk show titled “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” and it’s set to premiere on a special date, her birthday, September 12.

The Chicago native first rose to fame in 2004, competing in the third season of “American Idol.” After placing seventh in the signing competition, she landed her first big screen acting role in the hit movie “Dream Girls,” starring alongside heavy-hitters like Beyoncé and Jamie Foxx. Hudson won an Oscar for her performance in the movie musical.

You can watch Hudson’s’ new show on Fox Television Stations, Heart Television, Sinclair Broadcasting Group, Nextstar Media Group, Scripps Media and more.

“With Jennifer’s incredible talents, and the addition of Lisa, Graehme, Walter and Shani to the producing team, I know this show is going to be fantastic and I’m excited for what’s to come,” said Mike Darnell, President, Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, to Essence.