It’s a star-powered week on  “The Jennifer Hudson Show” and we’re bringing the heat from May 12 to May 16!

This week, Niecy Nash Betts joins Jennifer Hudson to talk about her new show “Grotesquerie,” and R&B legends En Vogue stop by for a special acoustic performance of “Hold On.” Plus, Cedric the Entertainer dishes on his lifestyle brand AC Barbeque and Kesha talks about her new album “. (PERIOD).” Plus, we’re celebrating Nurses Week with surprises, viral stars, and standout performances from Kali Uchis and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

Check your local listings and subscribe to the “Jennifer Hudson Show” YouTube Channel to catch up on the latest guests to hit the tunnel and the stage! 

“The Jennifer Hudson Show” celebrates Nurses Week with an unforgettable surprise!

Actor William Stanford Davis stops by to talk about the hit comedy series “Abbott Elementary.”

Multi-platinum artist Kesha drops by to chat about her upcoming album “. (PERIOD).” 

Jennifer welcomes Brad Edwards and Kyra Betts from St. Louis, Missouri. Brad and Kyra are the co-founders of Dads to Doulas, a program that provides doula-level training to equip Black men and expectant fathers with the knowledge and skills to advocate for their families from pregnancy through infancy.  

Actress Niecy Nash Betts and Jennifer talk about her show “Grotesquerie.” 

Then, Jennifer welcomes 4-year-old LaR’iyah Jesireé, aka Ms. Shirley, from Starkville, Mississippi. Ms. Shirley has loved to dance ever since she was a baby, and at age 3, she began teaching herself the viral dances on TikTok. In February, Ms. Shirley’s “Boots on the Ground” dance video went viral and has received over 16 million views.   

Vocal group En Vogue talk with Jennifer about their new tour. Plus, tune in for a special acoustic performance of “Hold On.” 

Comedian Cedric the Entertainer and Jennifer chat about his lifestyle brand AC Barbeque. 

Grammy-winning Latin/pop/R&B artist Kali Uchis stops by to talk about her album “Sincerely.” 

Plus, the famed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performs an excerpt from “Cry.”   

Next, Jennifer welcomes Vanessa Imani and her dad, Antonio Truyols, from Queens, New York. Growing up with parents who are both professional musicians, Vanessa has been immersed in music since she was a baby. Antonio started posting videos online of Vanessa singing, and it didn’t take long for her songs to go viral — her followers call her an “improv genius”!