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Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother killed: reports Posted: 24 Oct 2008 10:00 PM CDT Reuters - The mother and brother of Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson were found shot to death in the mother's Chicago home on Friday, according to published reports.

Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother slain in Chicago Posted: 24 Oct 2008 09:42 PM CDT AP - The mother and brother of Jennifer Hudson were found shot dead Friday at a South Side home, and police were looking for a missing child who is the nephew of the singer and Oscar-winning actress.

Collecting with the stars: celeb trading cards Posted: 24 Oct 2008 09:36 PM CDT AP - These days, most celebrities trade on their fame for fashion lines, fragrances, reality shows and blogs. Now, some 40 famous folks — from Scarlett Johansson to Jared Leto — will be able to trade their fame with each other.

UPDATED: Jennifer Hudson's Mother, Brother Found Dead; Amber Alert Issued For Nephew Posted: 24 Oct 2008 09:29 PM CDT CHICAGO, Illinois -- Authorities are investigating the death of Jennifer Hudson's mother and brother, after the two were found shot and killed in the family's home in Chicago's South Side, Friday.

Former 'American Idol' Castmates Offer Prayers, Support For Jennifer Hudson Posted: 24 Oct 2008 09:15 PM CDT NEW YORK, NY -- Jennifer Hudson's former "American Idol" Season 3 finalists have offered their support and prayers for the Oscar-winner, following news that her mother, Darnell Donnerson, and brother Jason Hudson, were shot and killed at the family's Chicago home.

Report: Jennifer Hudson's Mother, Brother Shot to Death Posted: 24 Oct 2008 08:01 PM CDT "Family members are on the scene," a Chicago Police Department spokesperson tells Us

Two found dead at home of Jennifer Hudson Posted: 24 Oct 2008 07:16 PM CDT Police say one of two people found dead at a home on Chicago's South Side is believed to be a relative of Oscar-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson. Police have also issued an Amber Alert for a child who might also be related to star. (Oct. 24)

Tom Cruise Shows Up To Roast Matt Lauer Posted: 24 Oct 2008 07:13 PM CDT NEW YORK, New York -- As Matt Lauer was being roasted by the Friars Club on Friday, a special guest showed up to take some jabs at the "Today" show host - Tom Cruise. Three years after Cruise and Lauer's infamous interview on "Today," where the actor called the host "glib" while discussing his views on psychiatric medicine and Scientology, Cruise hit the Friars Club for a little roast revenge.

Possible Hudson relative dead; child missing Posted: 24 Oct 2008 06:54 PM CDT AP - At least one of two people found shot dead Friday at a South Side home was believed to be a relative of Jennifer Hudson, and police were seeking a missing child who might also be related to the singer and Oscar-winning actress.

Travis Barker Makes His Return Posted: 24 Oct 2008 06:43 PM CDT A bandage-clad Travis Barker makes his first public appearance since surviving a plane crash that killed four, including two of his friends.