Becoming Shug Avery: How Jennifer Hudson Stepped Into A Role She Never Imagined

Becoming Shug Avery: How Jennifer Hudson Stepped Into A Role She Never Imagined
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Jennifer Hudson is already an Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe Award winner. But now she's gunning for a Tony Award. Entertainment journalist Karu F. Daniels catches up to the vocal powerhouse as she makes way for her most challenging role to date; As the polyamorous blues singing sexpot Shug Avery in the the 'The Color Purple's revival on Broadway.

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