Jennifer Hudson Heads to Smash for Multi-Episode Arc

Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson is joining Smash for a multi-episode arc, NBC announced Friday. Hudson, 30, will play a Tony-winning Broadway star who has a...

The annual celebration of music's brightest stars turned into an emotional tribute for one of the most iconic performers of all time, after Whitney Houston suddenly passed away on February 11, a day before the Grammy Awards. "This is my 11th show, and I would say this is the most emotional Grammys that I've ever personally ...

Something had to be done. We're just glad it was done by Jennifer Hudson.Last night, the Grammy Awards were faced with the daunting task of memorializing Whitney Houston slightly less than 24 hours after her sudden, tragic death. Would it be testimonials? A montage? A musical tribute? Early word out of ...

The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences has overhauled the Grammy Awards, reducing the number of categories by 31.In its first overhaul in its 53-year history, NARAS trimmed the categories from 109 to 78. (Guess that makes our win last year for Best Contemporary Latin Tropical Jazz Album worthless.) The silver lining: Work that would've fallen under eradicated categories will be submitted elsewhere.Check out our coverage of this year's GrammysMost of the streamlining will be a result of eliminating male and female vocal categories in the genre fields. Men and women will now compete against ...

Christina Aguilera has been added to the coaching ranks on NBC's upcoming show The Voice, the network announced Wednesday. "Her journey as an artist, who started so young in the music business, will be an inspiration to the talent she coaches on the show," network executive Paul Telegdy said in a statement.

Our top moments of the week: 11. Second Most Egg-cellent Entrance: Mocking Lady Gaga's Grammys egg arrival, Conan O'Brien opens his talk show by busting out of an Egg Beaters carton. "That's my entrance with zero cholesterol," he says. Now, dare he wear a condom-inspired outfit as well? 10. Not a Fame Monster Award: But not everyone goes gaga for Lady Gaga. On 60 Minutes, the pop star tries to show...

LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian won't be celebrating Valentine's Day with an intimate candlelit dinner. The newly engaged couple revealed at the Grammys Sunday night that they'll be eating pizza with a couple of very special guests. And although TV Guide Network's Chris Harrison tried to learn more details about their upcoming nuptials, Rimes told him, "You'll be the last to know."

Kathy Griffin may be known for her love of profanity, but she kept it pretty clean on the Grammys red carpet on Sunday. Her only gripe: The Bachelor should do better background checks! Check out more videos from the Grammys red carpet "Do you guys even do a Google search on these people?" she asked Bachelor host Chris Harrison. "Honestly, my 90-year-old mother with a box of wine and steno pad could've found out more information about this guy." As for the contestants...

Though Glee didn't take home any Grammy gold on Sunday, Jenna Ushkowitz hopes that a Grammy winner will guest-star on the Fox series. Check out more videos from the Grammys red carpet So who is it? Watch the video below to find out. Plus: Ushkowitz dishes on...

Julianne Hough has been busy with her new music and film career, but she hasn't ruled out returning to Dancing with the Stars. In November, the former Dancing pro announced she would not return for Season 10, but she now tells TV Guide Network's Chris Harrison that...

Adam Lambert has made a name for himself with shocking performances. But what was it about Lambert that had TV Guide Network host Chris Harrison all shook up at the Grammys?Harrison was surprised by Lambert's height, but that's nothing new for the former American Idol runner-up. Lambert says most fans don't realize how tall he is until they stand next to his 6-foot-1 frame.

Did Selena Gomez drop the L-bomb on the Grammys red carpet? When asked about her relationship with Justin Bieber, the Wizards of Waverly Place star told Chris Harrison, "I love him ... very much." Check out more videos from the Grammys red carpet

Whether you liked it or not, Nicki Minaj's Grammys outfit was memorable — leopard print, bird's-nest hair and all. For Minaj, picking the wild getup was easy. "I saw it on the runway and asked Givenchy if they could make it in my size," Minaj told Chris Harrison on TV Guide Network's coverage of the Grammys red carpet.

CBS' broadcast of the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards hit a high note on Sunday night, as the show pulled in its largest audience since 2000. Check out our complete Grammy coverage The award show, which featured performances by Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Eminem, averaged ...

Lady Gaga loves making an entrance, but her red carpet arrival at the Grammys was distinguished by what wasn't seen — namely, Gaga herself. Instead, the mercurial singer was carried inside a semi-translucent egg down the carpet by a coterie of blank-eyed attendants. Inside, she appeared to be breathing using an oxygen mask.

Can't wait to see what kind of fashion statements Lady Gaga and Rihanna will make at Sunday's Grammy Awards? Check out TVGuide.com's streaming Fashion Cam, starting at 6 ET/3 PT, which will capture all the biggest artists as they arrive on the red carpet. Then weigh in on the fashion hits and misses via Twitter and Facebook.TV Guide Network's red carpet coverage begins Sunday at 6 ET/3 PT with Grammy Awards Red Carpet with Chris Harrison. And be sure to tune in to Red Carpet Fashion Wrap hosted by Lawrence Zarian on Monday at 8/7c.

Can't wait to see what kind of fashion statements Lady Gaga and Rihanna will make at Sunday's Grammy Awards? Check out TVGuide.com's streaming Fashion Cam, starting at 6 ET/3 PT, which will capture all the biggest artists as they arrive on the red carpet. Then weigh in on the fashion hits and misses via Twitter and Facebook. TV Guide Network's red carpet coverage begins ...

What do Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Harrison have in common? The movie Bounce. "I was reporter No. 15," he told TVGuide.com of his role in the film. "I was at the very end of the movie when Ben Affleck is sitting on the bed and I'm on the news recapping the entire story."Check out our Grammy coverage

The Defenders (Friday, 8/7c, CBS)Now here's some stunt casting to get your nostalgic juices flowing. The guest judge in this week's episode of the breezy Vegas courtroom drama is Dan Aykroyd, who clashes with Jim Belushi's Nick Morelli during a court hearing. (Aykroyd's first blast of fame came while playing alongside Jim's legendary brother John in the original Saturday Night Live cast — and later as Blues Brothers.) Even better news: ...
