Breaking News: Police Say Body Found Is Jennifer Hudson’s Nephew

The body of a slain young boy has been identified as that of Jennifer Hudson’s 7-year-old nephew, Chicago police confirmed at a press conference Monday.

Police have no suspects.

Julian King was missing all weekend after an unidentified assailant fatally shot Hudson’s mother Darnell, 57, and brother Jason, 29, on Friday.

At 7:05 a.m. Monday, Chicago police discovered the slain boy — who was shot multiple times, according to the Tribune — in the back seat of an abandoned white 1994 Chevy Suburban on Chicago’s West Side.

Chicago police call the killings “domestic related.”

Though he has not been charged, William Balfour — the estranged husband of Julia Hudson, Jennifer’s sister — was taken into custody Friday by Chicago police for questioning.

The 27-year-old Balfour — who spent nearly seven years in prison for attempted murder, vehicular hijacking and possessing a stolen vehicle — is not the boy’s father.

He is being held at the Illinois Department of Corrections on a parole violation “unrelated to this investigation.”

Balfour’s mother, Michele Balfour, has said Jennifer Hudson’s mother kicked Balfour out of the family home last winter. She denied her son had anything to do with the killings.

Julianne Hough Hospitalized After ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Tonight’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ led to yet another injury, this time to Julianne Hough, who was rushed to the hospital for severe stomach pains.

We’ve seen a number of injuries on ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ and Julianne Hough is just the latest. Earlier this season, we watched Misty May-Treanor suffer a debilitating ankle injury that forced her to step out of the show. And in April, Cristian de la Fuente had an arm injury in the middle of a live performance.

‘Dancing with the Stars’ is an entertaining reality show, but when a contestant suffers an injury like Julianne Hough or Misty May-Treanor, we’re reminded just how grueling it can be to practice these complicated dance moves.

Julianne Hough experienced stomach pains while backstage at ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ but it wasn’t until after the show that her pain grew unbearable. She’s currently at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

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New Kids On The Block in NYC Today!!

Yes you heard right! NKOTB is back and ready to take the pop scene by storm. They will be performing tonight at Madison Square Garden. I must say, I have always been a fan of the group. When I found out that they were back together i screamed for joy. Jordan Knight was, as I may say, “My Man”…haha. C’mon people you know that when you are young and see someone who is good looking, a celebrity at that, you tend to claim them as your man or girl {celebrity crush} in your fantasy world. Hey look at Katie Holmes, she used to say that about Tom Cruise and she sure got her man.

Anyways back to NKOTB, if you have not bought your tickets yet make sure you do, they are selling out. Your are in for the time of your life!

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Breaking News Update: SUV Found with Missing Body inside: Can it be Julian?

A top FBI official said Monday that a body found in an SUV is believed to be that of Jennifer Hudson’s missing 7-year-old nephew, the focus of a desperate search since the Oscar winner’s mother and brother were found shot to death in their home three days earlier.

While the body has not been positively identified, FBI Deputy Director John S. Pistole said authorities believe it to be that of Julian King, who also lived in the home.

Chicago police said the body of a black male child was found shortly after 7 a.m. in the rear seat of an SUV. An autopsy was planned for Tuesday.

The SUV was found parked on the street in a neighborhood of brownstone homes and apartment buildings, and matched the one sought in an Amber Alert issued after Hudson’s mother and brother were found slain Friday, police Cmdr. Wayne Gulliford said.

In Washington, Pistole said at a news conference on child exploitation that authorities found a body “who we believe to be the missing victim in Chicago, the nephew of Jennifer Hudson. We are working with Chicago police to get a positive identification of the victim.”

Hudson had offered $100,000 Sunday for information leading to Julian’s safe return. He is the son of Jennifer Hudson’s sister, Julia Hudson. Telephone and e-mail messages left Monday for Hudson’s publicist, who had been releasing statements on behalf of the family, were not answered.

Chicago police have characterized the killings as “domestic related” and have been questioning William Balfour, who is the estranged husband of Julia Hudson and is being held in state custody on a parole violation. Balfour is not the boy’s father and has not been charged in the slayings.

Balfour, 27, was taken into custody Friday by Chicago police for questioning in the killings. On Sunday, he was transferred to the Illinois Department of Corrections “based on his active parole violation unrelated to this investigation.”

Records from the Corrections Department show Balfour is on parole and spent nearly seven years in prison for attempted murder, vehicular hijacking and possessing a stolen vehicle.

Balfour’s mother, Michele Balfour, has said Hudson’s mother kicked Balfour out of the family home last winter. She denied her son had anything to do with the killings.

Corrections spokeswoman Januari Smith said Balfour would probably remain in state custody until the Illinois Prisoner Review Board looked at his case. She would not say where Balfour was being held, and it was unclear whether Balfour had an attorney.

Hudson, who won an Academy Award in 2007 for her role in “Dreamgirls,” was in Chicago during the weekend. The medical examiner’s office confirmed Hudson, 27, identified the bodies of her mother, Darnell Donerson, 57, and 29-year-old brother, Jason Hudson. The deaths were ruled homicides.

Neighbors and well-wishers brought stuffed animals and other items to a makeshift memorial outside Donerson’s two-story white clapboard home as news of Monday’s discovery spread.

“Everybody knows Jennifer Hudson, but I would be here even if it was little Suzy on the corner,” said Tacara Juarez, 26, who doesn’t know the family but lives in the neighborhood.

On Sunday, Hudson appealed to the public for help, offering the reward and asking any information be given to Chicago police.

“Jennifer and her family appreciate the enormous amount of love, support and prayers they have received while she and her family try to cope with this tragedy and continue the search for Julian,” said a statement from her publicist.

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Associated Press

Michelle Obama is a blogger!

Michelle Obama is now blogging for female blogger community and network BlogHer. Today she had her first, and considerably lengthy, posting titled “Let’s Talk” which introduced her to the community.

With nearly 100 comments posted already, the welcome wagon was overwhelming.

Here is an excerpt from the forthcoming First Lady of the United States!

Hi everybody,

I’m excited to be posting on BlogHer. Not only because blogging is something I’ve actually been able to beat my daughters to; but because it gives me the opportunity to tell you a little bit about them, my husband, myself, and our experiences traveling all over this great country.

Over the course of this campaign, I’ve been hosting roundtable discussions with working women all across America. I’m there to talk about my husband, of course – but more importantly, I’m there to listen. We talk about what it’s like to play multiple roles at once and what it’s like to feel stretched thin between the demands of a career and family.

And of course, we talk about our children. How they’re the first thing we think about when we wake up in the morning, and the last thing we think about when we go to bed at night. I know that no matter where I am – work, the campaign trail, wherever – my girls are always on my mind.

What I find is that our stories are similar. But what I also hear at each roundtable is that women are struggling. They are working hard and playing by the rules, doing the most important job of raising the next generation, but somehow can never get ahead. They’re desperate for change…more.

Breaking News!: Child’s Body Found in SUV Attached to Jennifer Hudson Case

Update: CNN is reporting that the body of a child has been found in an SUV attached to the Jennifer Hudson family killing case. Police in Chicago say the license plate on the white SUV found containing a child’s body matches the vehicle listed in the Amber Alert issued for Jennifer Hudson’s missing nephew.

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s office say, the body is that of a young black boy, but the child hasn’t yet been identified. The vehicle was found early Monday on Chicago’s West Side.

Police officials confirmed that the license plate matches the vehicle listed on the Amber Alert issued for 7-year-old Julian King on Friday after Hudson’s mother and brother were found shot to death in their home.

The Oscar-winning actress on Sunday offered a $100,000 reward for Julian’s safe return.

He’s the son of Jennifer Hudson’s sister, Julia Hudson.

Police on Sunday transferred custody of a “person of interest” in the killings to state authorities.

Yesterday I reported: I send our absolutely sincerest condolences to singer and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson who lost both her mother Darnell Donerson and her brother Jason Hudson to a currently unsolved homicide on this past Friday. The two were found in the Chicago home that they shared. While no one has been charged with the crime as of yet, William Balfour, the husband of Jennifer’s sister has been taken into custody. An Amber Alert for Hudson’s 7-year-old nephew Julian King, who went missing on Friday is still ongoing. If you live in the Chicago area of have any information on his whereabouts, please alert authorities.

Celeb of the Week!: Kerry Washington

Metallic dress by Eli Saab

I love this emerald green gown. The jewel-tone color and grand silhouette are gorgeous, Kerry pulls it off really well. I do, however, like that the bodice is sweetheart and that unique necklace! To Die For!

Kerry Washington spotted at the premiere of Synedoche in New York.

Designer Spotlight: Renata Morales

The Mexican-born Canadian designer showed a collection of sexy but sophisticated cocktail attire. “It was inspired by human physiology combined with birds and flowers,” said Morales backstage at L’Oreal Fashion Week. The details and headpieces were Rodarte-ish in their execution. Morales also sent out a couple of surprises in the form of dresses with oversized cartoon prints by Japanese pop artist Yoshitomo Nara.

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Lindsay Lohan Booted Off of Ugly Betty!

Can it get any worse for this poor girl? Just as her career was getting back on track, Lindsay Lohan suffered two setbacks. The actress’ guest role on “Ugly Betty” was cut short reportedly due to conflicts with series star America Ferrera. Lohan was also sued by three men for the wild car chase that led to her arrest in 2007.

She needs to really think about her career and focus on what matters, more than just causing trouble for the attention. Will she ever learn to grow up?

Victoria Beckham was offered a TV deal

Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham has been offered £10million to make a series of shows for Italian TV.

Italian TV bosses have offered Victoria Beckham £10million to make a series of shows following her husband David’s tranfer to AC milan sources have told the Mirror. “It will be similar in format to the US documentary last year but this time, the budget is absolutely huge. It will be a really polished, professional production,” an insider said before claiming Italian Prime Minister, AC Milan figure head and owner of three TV stations Silvio Burlesconi is behind the offer. “With Silvio 100 per cent behind the project, as part of his vision to expand the AC Milan brand, it really will be no holds barred. Berlusconi is desperate to get Posh on board and will pull out all the stops to make sure it happens.” If the deal goes ahead it would make Victoria the highest paid star ever on Italian TV.

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