Only a select few people are lucky enough to be serenaded by Jennifer Hudson on their birthday, and the singer's son, David Daniel Otunga Jr., is one of them. In a video shared on Instagram on Aug. 10, Hudson celebrated her only child's 14th birthday by singing a few notes of "Happy Birthday" to the teen. But before she got to the singing portion of his special day, Hudson let her son show off his basketball skills for the camera.
In the video, David wears a red t-shirt with the number 13 on it as he tosses around a basketball. "What's happening? Why you got that 13 on?" Hudson teased her son. "Ain't you 14 today?" David responded by telling his mom that he was wearing the same shirt he wore a year ago on his birthday.
When Hudson asked him how old he is now, David grinned as he replied, "14 now." The reality...
In the video, David wears a red t-shirt with the number 13 on it as he tosses around a basketball. "What's happening? Why you got that 13 on?" Hudson teased her son. "Ain't you 14 today?" David responded by telling his mom that he was wearing the same shirt he wore a year ago on his birthday.
When Hudson asked him how old he is now, David grinned as he replied, "14 now." The reality...
- 8/11/2023
- by Sabienna Bowman
- Popsugar.com
Jennifer Hudson is still playing coy about her romance with Common — but still couldn’t help but compliment her rumoured beau.
The singer/actress/talk show was recently asked by paparazzi about whether or not she’d like to address speculation that she and Common are a couple, in video obtained by TMZ.
“The rumours say a lot of things,” Hudson, 41, said, before adding with a smile, “He’s a beautiful man, I will give you that.”
The pair, who connected on the set of the upcoming action-thriller “Breathe”, first sparked dating speculation in July 2022, when they were spotted out and about together.
When Et spoke to Hudson two months later, she addressed the romance rumours.
“People create their narratives of it and it’s like, Ok, you know, how you feel,” she told Et of the chatter. “We shot a film together and he played my husband. We gotta eat in between those moments.
The singer/actress/talk show was recently asked by paparazzi about whether or not she’d like to address speculation that she and Common are a couple, in video obtained by TMZ.
“The rumours say a lot of things,” Hudson, 41, said, before adding with a smile, “He’s a beautiful man, I will give you that.”
The pair, who connected on the set of the upcoming action-thriller “Breathe”, first sparked dating speculation in July 2022, when they were spotted out and about together.
When Et spoke to Hudson two months later, she addressed the romance rumours.
“People create their narratives of it and it’s like, Ok, you know, how you feel,” she told Et of the chatter. “We shot a film together and he played my husband. We gotta eat in between those moments.
- 8/2/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Jennifer Hudson is a proud mom to a high schooler! On Saturday, the talk show host celebrated her 13-year-old son, David Otunga Jr., on Instagram as he graduated from middle school.
Hudson shared two posts featuring photos and videos from her son's big day, which included a plane with a banner that read, "Congratulations DOJ! And Class of 2023!" The Oscar winner's first post featured a candid snap of her adjusting David's robe as he held his diploma. "My baby Graduated, Yal !!!!!! DOJ!!!!!!!"
For her second post, Hudson assembled a carousel of photos and videos from the day, which included shots of her beaming alongside David and pics of her family showing up to support her son. "It's official !!!" she wrote. "My baby is a high schooler now! We had such a wonderful day celebrating with family and friends. I am sooo proud of you DOJ! Team Jhud can yal...
Hudson shared two posts featuring photos and videos from her son's big day, which included a plane with a banner that read, "Congratulations DOJ! And Class of 2023!" The Oscar winner's first post featured a candid snap of her adjusting David's robe as he held his diploma. "My baby Graduated, Yal !!!!!! DOJ!!!!!!!"
For her second post, Hudson assembled a carousel of photos and videos from the day, which included shots of her beaming alongside David and pics of her family showing up to support her son. "It's official !!!" she wrote. "My baby is a high schooler now! We had such a wonderful day celebrating with family and friends. I am sooo proud of you DOJ! Team Jhud can yal...
- 6/3/2023
- by Sabienna Bowman
- Popsugar.com
Jennifer Hudson and her 13-year-old son, David Daniel Otunga Jr., had a rare family outing on Sunday evening. On March 26, the mother-son duo sat courtside as the Chicago Bulls beat the Lakers in Los Angeles. The basketball fans laughed and smiled for cameras from their front-row seats as they enjoyed the game, which included LeBron James's return after missing 13 games due to injury.
Hudson wore a casual denim-on-denim outfit with sneakers and sunglasses, while her mini-me similarly dressed in a laid-back all-black ensemble. The powerhouse and talk show host is no stranger to a sporting event. In fact, Hudson and her son have been spotted at several basketball games in the past. The two recently traveled to Salt Lake City in February and Cleveland back in 2022 for NBA All-Star Weekend events.
"Now when did my son get taller than me?!!" the Egot winner wrote alongside clips and photos from their family weekend on Instagram.
Hudson wore a casual denim-on-denim outfit with sneakers and sunglasses, while her mini-me similarly dressed in a laid-back all-black ensemble. The powerhouse and talk show host is no stranger to a sporting event. In fact, Hudson and her son have been spotted at several basketball games in the past. The two recently traveled to Salt Lake City in February and Cleveland back in 2022 for NBA All-Star Weekend events.
"Now when did my son get taller than me?!!" the Egot winner wrote alongside clips and photos from their family weekend on Instagram.
- 3/27/2023
- by Yerin Kim
- Popsugar.com
David Otunga is an American professional wrestler best known for his matches on the WWE. He has enjoyed a highly prolific professional career in wrestling, but his talents and abilities go far beyond his impressive skills in the ring. If you’re a fan of Otunga, then you may be surprised at the things we learned with a brief investigation into his career history. Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about David Otunga. 1. His Birthday Otunga was born in Elgin, Illinois on April 7, 1980. He is looking forward to a birthday soon and he will turn 40
10 Things You Didn’t Know About David Otunga...
10 Things You Didn’t Know About David Otunga...
- 3/31/2020
- by Dana Hanson-Firestone
- TVovermind.com
Jennifer Hudson's long custody battle is finally coming to an end. She and ex David Otunga reached an agreement on Tuesday, nearly two years after they began negotiations. However, the details of their child support and custody agreement remain private at the behest of Hudson and Otunga. Both parties signed a gag order in 2017, meaning that they were unable to speak about the case to the public. The custody battle began in November 2017, when Hudson requested and received a protective order against the former wrestler. At the time, her rep told E! News, "[They] have been in the process of ending their relationship for a number of months... Jennifer's actions are solely taken in the best...
- 7/18/2019
- E! Online
Renee Young is set to replace Jonathan Coachman at the WWE “Monday Night Raw” announce table, becoming the first woman to land that gig on a full-time basis. Coachman will now host WWE’s pay-per-view kickoff shows.
Beginning tonight, Young joins Michael Cole and Corey Graves each week on WWE’s flagship USA Network show. She is currently part of the “Mae Young Classic” — an annual all-women’s wrestler tournament — commentary team on WWE Network.
Lately, Young had been filling in week-to-week for the man affectionately called “Coach” on sort of a trial basis. She had previously served primarily as a backstage interviewer, host of pre- and post-shows, and commentator on various WWE programs, including “Raw,” “SmackDown Live” and “Nxt.”
Prior to WWE, Young worked at The Score Television Network in Canada, where she co-hosted “WWE Aftermath.”
Also Read: WWE Tell-All Book in the Works From 'I Want My MTV...
Beginning tonight, Young joins Michael Cole and Corey Graves each week on WWE’s flagship USA Network show. She is currently part of the “Mae Young Classic” — an annual all-women’s wrestler tournament — commentary team on WWE Network.
Lately, Young had been filling in week-to-week for the man affectionately called “Coach” on sort of a trial basis. She had previously served primarily as a backstage interviewer, host of pre- and post-shows, and commentator on various WWE programs, including “Raw,” “SmackDown Live” and “Nxt.”
Prior to WWE, Young worked at The Score Television Network in Canada, where she co-hosted “WWE Aftermath.”
Also Read: WWE Tell-All Book in the Works From 'I Want My MTV...
- 9/10/2018
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
The 31st annual SummerSlam is set for Sunday on WWE Network. Before Roman Reigns tries to that that Universal Championship title off Brock Lesnar (again), let’s head back in time to remember who won each main event match since the pay-per-view’s 1988 inception.
Here is the last decade of main event matches and winner:
2017: Brock Lesnar (c) def. Samoa Joe, Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman to retain the WWE Universal Championship
2016: Brock Lesnar def. Randy Orton
2015: The Undertaker def. Brock Lesnar
2014: Brock Lesnar def. John Cena (c) to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
2013: Daniel Bryan def. John Cena (c) to win the WWE Championship
Also Read: WWE 'Backlash': 7 Things You Didn't See on TV
2012: Brock Lesnar def. Triple H in a No Dq match
2011: Cm Punk (c) def. John Cena (c) to claim* the Undisputed WWE Championship
2010: Team WWE (John Cena [pictured], Daniel Bryan,...
Here is the last decade of main event matches and winner:
2017: Brock Lesnar (c) def. Samoa Joe, Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman to retain the WWE Universal Championship
2016: Brock Lesnar def. Randy Orton
2015: The Undertaker def. Brock Lesnar
2014: Brock Lesnar def. John Cena (c) to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
2013: Daniel Bryan def. John Cena (c) to win the WWE Championship
Also Read: WWE 'Backlash': 7 Things You Didn't See on TV
2012: Brock Lesnar def. Triple H in a No Dq match
2011: Cm Punk (c) def. John Cena (c) to claim* the Undisputed WWE Championship
2010: Team WWE (John Cena [pictured], Daniel Bryan,...
- 8/15/2018
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
David Otunga says he flew into "flight or fight mode" when he encountered the dude who broke into his car Monday night -- telling TMZ Sports, "I'm ready to tear this guy's head off." Little backstory ... Otunga had finished a shoulder workout at his gym in Chicago when he saw a man inside of his car trying to steal his stuff, including Apple AirPods. The WWE star says he freaked out at first, wondering if...
- 8/1/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Emmy Award winner, TV and Radio Show host, New York Times best-selling author, Steve Harvey hosts the 10th annual The Steve Harvey Mentoring Program for Young Men (Shmp).
More than 200 fatherless teenage boys from around the Nation will attend this life changing weekend.
Steve Harvey partners with mentors including Dan T. Cathy, CEO of Chick-fil-a, (the 2018 Shmp Title Sponsor) leaders in politics, philanthropy, entertainment, and business. Concurrently, “The Single Mothers’ Enrichment Summit,” sponsored by Ashley Stewart and hosted by Mikki Taylor offers mothers empowerment sessions, inspiration, and tools for raising productive young men.
Special guests for the weekend include Dr. Steve Perry, Grammy Award winner Anthony Hamilton, David Otunga, Dr. Alex Ellis, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Dr. Kenneth Redcross, NBA Player DeAndre’ Bembry of the Atlanta Hawks, Cynthia Moore, Zane Kristina Roberts, and more.
“Ten years in, we are seeing many former mentees attend and finish college when they could...
More than 200 fatherless teenage boys from around the Nation will attend this life changing weekend.
Steve Harvey partners with mentors including Dan T. Cathy, CEO of Chick-fil-a, (the 2018 Shmp Title Sponsor) leaders in politics, philanthropy, entertainment, and business. Concurrently, “The Single Mothers’ Enrichment Summit,” sponsored by Ashley Stewart and hosted by Mikki Taylor offers mothers empowerment sessions, inspiration, and tools for raising productive young men.
Special guests for the weekend include Dr. Steve Perry, Grammy Award winner Anthony Hamilton, David Otunga, Dr. Alex Ellis, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Dr. Kenneth Redcross, NBA Player DeAndre’ Bembry of the Atlanta Hawks, Cynthia Moore, Zane Kristina Roberts, and more.
“Ten years in, we are seeing many former mentees attend and finish college when they could...
- 6/15/2018
- Look to the Stars
Wrestlemania 34 began, as WWE PPV’s do these days, with the Kick-Off show featuring Rene Young, Booker T, Jbl and David Otunga hyping up the upcoming event. We saw the promos for the main matches of the night and I have to be honest, I was getting pretty pumped for WrestleMania 34. John Cena was then shown sitting in the crowd to attend the show of shows as a fan, bless him, he did his best to pull his “Hey! I’m a fan!” face but I, being a cynical fan, didn’t buy a second of it. Carmella came up to the kick-off panel to tell the WWE Universe that she may or may not be cashing in tonight. The focus of this little interaction was on the Charlotte vs Asuka match, was it to draw focus away from her cashing in on Alexa Bliss? I guess we would just have to find out.
- 4/9/2018
- by Ryan Kershaw
- Nerdly
Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga cannot use their son's child therapist to make their custody case ... at least that's what the lawyer for the 8-year-old is demanding ... TMZ has learned. The lawyer the judge appointed to represent David Jr. has filed legal docs asking the judge to prohibit Jennifer or David from calling the therapist to the stand to testify about the boy's state of mind and how the custody war has affected him. We're...
- 2/15/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
David Otunga says Jennifer Hudson is simply a liar when she grouses to the judge in their custody war that he needs to get a job, because he says she knows he already has one. Otunga just fired back in legal docs, responding to Hudson's claim he essentially sits on the sofa and needs gainful employment so she doesn't have to pay support. He says her claim is ironic because 5 years ago, she gave him...
- 1/27/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jennifer Hudson's claim that her baby daddy, David Otunga, got physical with her was described in great detail in a police report ... obtained by TMZ. The report mirrors stories that TMZ broke late last year after Hudson got a restraining order against Otunga. She told cops in the early hours of November 16 she and Otunga were arguing over where their son, David Jr., would sleep that night. She said they had been arguing earlier...
- 1/12/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
David Otunga has reportedly been cleared in the Jennifer Hudson domestic violence investigation. Back in November, the couple ended their relationship after 10 years together and Hudson received a protective order against Otunga. E! News received the order of protection Hudson filed with her local police department at the time, in which she alleged Otunga grabbed their son by the hand and also claimed Otunga then pushed her. According to TMZ, police had been investing Otunga for domestic battery since November and they have since completed their investigation and Otunga will not be charged in the case. Back on Nov. 17, Hudson's rep told E! News that the singer and Otunga "have been in the process of...
- 1/11/2018
- E! Online
Jennifer Hudson sought and received a protective order against her ex-fiancé David Otunga in November for alleged domestic abuse, but the former pro wrestler reportedly will not be charged by police after an investigation.
According to TMZ, police in Burr Ridge, Illinois, where Hudson filed her report, have cleared Otunga and the case is now closed.
A rep for Hudson did not immediately return People’s request for comment.
Hudson, 36, accused Otunga of ongoing harassing and threatening behavior and claimed he once pushed her inside their home, according to court documents filed in November.
In a statement released exclusively to People last year,...
According to TMZ, police in Burr Ridge, Illinois, where Hudson filed her report, have cleared Otunga and the case is now closed.
A rep for Hudson did not immediately return People’s request for comment.
Hudson, 36, accused Otunga of ongoing harassing and threatening behavior and claimed he once pushed her inside their home, according to court documents filed in November.
In a statement released exclusively to People last year,...
- 1/11/2018
- by Melody Chiu
- PEOPLE.com
David Otunga will not be charged for an alleged domestic violence incident with Jennifer Hudson ... TMZ has learned. Police had been investigating Otunga for domestic battery after a November incident where Jennifer claimed David got angry at her, grabbed their son by the hand and shoved her out of their bedroom. She filed a report with cops in Burr Ridge, Il. We're told police have now completed their investigation and will not charge David. Case closed.
- 1/11/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jennifer Hudson is putting out a bunch of not-so-sly disses against her ex, David Otunga, which he says violates the gag order in their bitter custody war ... TMZ has learned. David filed docs this week calling out Jennifer for allegedly throwing repeated public jabs his way. In the docs, David points a Dec. 4 episode of "The Voice" where Jennifer is talking to Davon Fleming, one of the contestants. She makes a crack about her relationships never lasting.
- 12/14/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jennifer Hudson is back with a new single that would make Effie White proud.
The Grammy and Oscar-winning artist released the emotional anthem “Burden Down” and its accompanying music video on Tuesday in which she can be seen singing her heart out à la her Dreamgirls days. “Burden Down” follows Hudson’s hit “Remember Me” as the second single off of her highly anticipated fourth album, due out in 2018.
For much of the Sam Lecca-directed clip, Hudson sits at a piano in an all-white ensemble in what looks like an empty warehouse. At the end, she takes it up...
The Grammy and Oscar-winning artist released the emotional anthem “Burden Down” and its accompanying music video on Tuesday in which she can be seen singing her heart out à la her Dreamgirls days. “Burden Down” follows Hudson’s hit “Remember Me” as the second single off of her highly anticipated fourth album, due out in 2018.
For much of the Sam Lecca-directed clip, Hudson sits at a piano in an all-white ensemble in what looks like an empty warehouse. At the end, she takes it up...
- 12/12/2017
- by Brianne Tracy
- PEOPLE.com
The Voice’s Top 10 contestants are revealing just what their coaches are like with their significant others behind the scenes of the show.
Team Adam Levine’s Addison Agen says her coach still “gets blushy” around his wife of three years Behati Prinsloo, who is currently seven months pregnant with their second daughter, due in February.
“I briefly met this week and she is the sweetest, cutest little pregnant woman I’ve ever seen in my life and he knows it,” Agen told reporters after Monday night’s live show. “He’s like, ‘Oh my gosh, my wife is the...
Team Adam Levine’s Addison Agen says her coach still “gets blushy” around his wife of three years Behati Prinsloo, who is currently seven months pregnant with their second daughter, due in February.
“I briefly met this week and she is the sweetest, cutest little pregnant woman I’ve ever seen in my life and he knows it,” Agen told reporters after Monday night’s live show. “He’s like, ‘Oh my gosh, my wife is the...
- 12/7/2017
- by Brianne Tracy
- PEOPLE.com
Jennifer Hudson's son will remain in the custody of his father, David Otunga, for the time being.
Otunga was granted temporary custody of David Otunga Jr. from Nov. 26 to Dec. 8 while Hudson is out of town, according to court documents obtained by Et.
The court granted Otunga's request last Tuesday, also granting Hudson exclusive possession and occupancy of her Illinois home. Otunga will not have any access to the residence, but can pick up and drop off their 8-year-old son in front of the home.
A court document signed off by a judge on Monday, meanwhile, orders that Otunga will be able to enter the residence on Thursday to photograph and/or video his personal items for inventory. Otunga, who is allowed no more than three people with him while inside Hudson's home and is not allowed to share or disseminate any photos or videos from the residence, will pick up his items within the next week...
Otunga was granted temporary custody of David Otunga Jr. from Nov. 26 to Dec. 8 while Hudson is out of town, according to court documents obtained by Et.
The court granted Otunga's request last Tuesday, also granting Hudson exclusive possession and occupancy of her Illinois home. Otunga will not have any access to the residence, but can pick up and drop off their 8-year-old son in front of the home.
A court document signed off by a judge on Monday, meanwhile, orders that Otunga will be able to enter the residence on Thursday to photograph and/or video his personal items for inventory. Otunga, who is allowed no more than three people with him while inside Hudson's home and is not allowed to share or disseminate any photos or videos from the residence, will pick up his items within the next week...
- 11/30/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Jennifer Hudson is returning to work while still in the middle of the custody battle with David Otunga, and if nothing else ... she's determined to feel cozy. J Hud was in Manchester Thursday, wearing big puffy slippers, sweats and a knitted hat. She's there to shoot her second season as a 'Voice UK' judge. As we reported, Jennifer lifted the protective order against Otunga on Monday ... allowing him to have David Jr. while she's working overseas.
- 11/30/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga are ending their 10-year relationship. The exes got engaged in 2008 and share 8-year-old son David Jr. Not only is the couple splitting, but the “Spotlight” singer also received a protective order against her ex. New documents show the emergency protective order has been voluntarily vacated. “Jennifer Hudson and David […]...
- 11/29/2017
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
7:56 Am Pt -- A source close to Jennifer says the singer would have no issue testifying in court because she has witnesses to back up her account of the altercation that went down the night before she filed the order of protection. Further, the source says Jennifer would never make up something like this, and put her child through such an ordeal.Jennifer Hudson dropped the protective order against David Otunga so she could...
- 11/29/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jennifer Hudson agreed to let David Otunga see their son again, but only because he's out of her house and no longer a physical threat to her ... according to sources connected to the singer. The sources say Jennifer dropped the restraining order keeping Otunga away from 8-year-old David Jr., purely in the child's best interest. Although Jennifer's restraining order docs say, "I am now living in fear for my physical and emotional safety and that...
- 11/29/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Nearly two weeks after news broke of Jennifer Hudson‘s split from longtime fiancé David Otunga, the singer has dropped the emergency order of protection she had filed against him.
According to court documents, Hudson, 36, motioned to have the order vacated on Monday in Cook County, Illinois, and a judge signed off.
The Blast — which first reported the news — said that Hudson voluntarily opted to remove the emergency protection order and that Otunga, 37, agreed to never return to his ex’s home.
Under the order of protection, Otunga was not entitled to any parenting time with the former couple’s son,...
According to court documents, Hudson, 36, motioned to have the order vacated on Monday in Cook County, Illinois, and a judge signed off.
The Blast — which first reported the news — said that Hudson voluntarily opted to remove the emergency protection order and that Otunga, 37, agreed to never return to his ex’s home.
Under the order of protection, Otunga was not entitled to any parenting time with the former couple’s son,...
- 11/28/2017
- by Lindsay Kimble and Chelsea White
- PEOPLE.com
David Otunga is back in business with his son, because he's now the primary custodial parent ... TMZ has learned. Sources tell TMZ Jennifer Hudson and David reached a temporary custody agreement which gives him custody of 8-year-old David Jr. the majority of the time. Jennifer is currently in London shooting "The Voice UK" and she's committed to significant travel to Los Angeles to do "The Voice." As we reported, David has said he's been his...
- 11/28/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_0l10hgqm"]] Jennifer Hudson isn't dishing much these days in the midst of a custody battle ... except a courteous hello. We got Jennifer at Lax Sunday where we asked her about her baby daddy David Otunga's upcoming hearing in which he'll ask a judge to vacate an order of protection Jennifer got for her and their 8-year-old son, David Jr. Check it out ... Jennifer waved but kept it at that. Those headphones come in handy when you want to avoid conversation.
- 11/27/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jennifer Hudson's 8-year-old son will spend Thanksgiving with his father. In court documents obtained by E! News, the singer voluntarily granted David Otunga permission to see their child, David Otunga Jr., from 3 p.m. Thursday through 7 p.m. Friday. In doing so, Hudson modified her emergency order of protection against her former fiancé, which she filed last week. Otunga has also submitted a petition requesting Hudson's protective order be thrown out. Currently, the order of protection gives Hudson exclusive ownership of their home and orders Otunga to stay away from her and their son. Time spent with David Jr. would require Hudson's written approval, which she gave in this...
- 11/22/2017
- E! Online
In the spirit of giving, Jennifer Hudson modified her emergency order of protection against ex-fiancé David Otunga to let their son spend Thanksgiving with him.
In court documents obtained exclusively by People, the singer voluntarily agreed to allow their 8-year-old son, David Jr., to spend the holiday with Otunga after she filed an emergency order of protection last week.
David Jr. will be spending Thursday with his father from 3 p.m. until Friday at 7 p.m.
Otunga, 37, previously requested that Hudson’s protective order be thrown out on Tuesday, which was denied in court orders obtained by People, so he...
In court documents obtained exclusively by People, the singer voluntarily agreed to allow their 8-year-old son, David Jr., to spend the holiday with Otunga after she filed an emergency order of protection last week.
David Jr. will be spending Thursday with his father from 3 p.m. until Friday at 7 p.m.
Otunga, 37, previously requested that Hudson’s protective order be thrown out on Tuesday, which was denied in court orders obtained by People, so he...
- 11/22/2017
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
The entertainment industry is reeling from the floodgates of sexual abuse allegations that were opened by the Harvey Weinstein scandal. It seems that there is an endless stream of performers coming forward each week to share their stories of abuse. Given the high profile and fast-paced nature of this scandal, some stories have flown under the radar. One of these concerns Jennifer Hudson’s ex, David Otunga. Hudson has filed a protective order against Otunga, stating that she fears for her life when he is present. Otunga has vehemently denied the accusations of abuse, but the truth has yet to be
Five Things You Didn’t Know about David Otunga...
Five Things You Didn’t Know about David Otunga...
- 11/20/2017
- by Timothy Hickey
- TVovermind.com
Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga have split after 10 years, and with the breakup come some shocking accusations. On Thursday, the day the breakup was made public, the Oscar and Grammy winner obtained protective order against her ex-fiancé, father of their 8-year-old son, David Daniel Otunga Jr. Here's what we know about the split: Hudson Accuses Otunga of Threatening Behavior: Hudson said in her order petition that Otunga showcased "increasingly aggressive, threatening and harassing behavior" toward her and their son as their relationship broke down and accused him of mental and physical abuse. Otunga's attorney has said his client "has...
- 11/19/2017
- E! Online
Jennifer Hudson and fiancé David Otunga have ended their ten-year relationship, People confirms. "They have been in the process of ending their relationship for a number of months," the singer's rep told the publication. The couple, who first got engaged in September 2008, share an 8-year-old son named David Daniel Otunga Jr. In addition to the couple's split, Jennifer has also "requested and received a protective order against her ex-fiancé" in "the best interest of their son." According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Jennifer claims their relationship took a turn for the worse in April. The American Idol alum told the courts that David became "increasingly aggressive, threatening and harassing" when he suspected she was having an affair with a music producer. Jennifer also alleges David had "at least" one firearm in their household before confronting him about it. Although she says he told her it was a prop for a movie,...
- 11/18/2017
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
Jennifer Hudson and her ex-fiancé David Otunga have launched legal action against one another in their custody dispute over 8-year-old son David Jr.
Hudson, 36, announced the end of her ten-year relationship to Otunga, 37, exclusively to People on Thursday. The star was also granted an emergency order of protection from the former wrestler. In her request for the order, she accused him of ongoing harassing and threatening behavior and claimed he once pushed her inside their home.
On Friday, Otunga’s lawyer filed court documents to request that Hudson’s protective order be thrown out. Otunga and Hudson’s next court...
Hudson, 36, announced the end of her ten-year relationship to Otunga, 37, exclusively to People on Thursday. The star was also granted an emergency order of protection from the former wrestler. In her request for the order, she accused him of ongoing harassing and threatening behavior and claimed he once pushed her inside their home.
On Friday, Otunga’s lawyer filed court documents to request that Hudson’s protective order be thrown out. Otunga and Hudson’s next court...
- 11/18/2017
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
Jennifer Hudson played super dirty by sneaking into court to get an order of protection against baby daddy David Otunga to get a leg up in their custody dispute ... so claims Otunga's lawyer. Attorney Tracy Rizzo just filed legal docs asking the judge to throw out the order of protection a judge granted Thursday, forcing Otunga out of the family home and requiring him to stay clear of Jennifer and their 8-year-old son, David Jr.
- 11/17/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jennifer Hudson and fiancé David Otunga are ending their relationship after 10 years together. Jennifer Hudson & David Otunga Split A rep for Hudson told People that the couple has “been in the process of ending their relationship for a number of months.” Not only are they breaking up, but the 36-year-old singer has taken out […]
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- 11/17/2017
- by Hillary Luehring-Jones
- Uinterview
Jennifer Hudson is "overwhelmed" amid her split from her ex-fiancé, David Otunga, a source tells Et.
The 35-year-old singer shared via her rep on Friday that she and Otunga were ending their 10-year relationship. Hudson's rep also revealed that she requested and received a protective order against Otunga "in the best interest of their son."
Otunga -- who shares 8-year-old son, David Jr., with Hudson -- released a statement through his attorney, denying that he ever abused or harassed Hudson or their son.
"David has a temper," Et's source says of the 37-year-old retired pro wrestler and former contestant on I Love New York 2. "There was an incident and she went to a police station in Chicago."
Related: Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga Split After 10 Years, Singer Receives Protective Order
A spokesperson for the Burr Ridge Police Department just outside of Chicago tells Et that "we are investigating a domestic battery incident and it's an open investigation...
The 35-year-old singer shared via her rep on Friday that she and Otunga were ending their 10-year relationship. Hudson's rep also revealed that she requested and received a protective order against Otunga "in the best interest of their son."
Otunga -- who shares 8-year-old son, David Jr., with Hudson -- released a statement through his attorney, denying that he ever abused or harassed Hudson or their son.
"David has a temper," Et's source says of the 37-year-old retired pro wrestler and former contestant on I Love New York 2. "There was an incident and she went to a police station in Chicago."
Related: Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga Split After 10 Years, Singer Receives Protective Order
A spokesperson for the Burr Ridge Police Department just outside of Chicago tells Et that "we are investigating a domestic battery incident and it's an open investigation...
- 11/17/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Jennifer Hudson is dreaming when she says she's the primary caregiver of 8-year-old David Jr., and she's lying when she says her baby daddy was physically abusive ... so says baby daddy David Otunga. Otunga's lawyer sent a statement to TMZ, in which David "denies each and every allegation" Hudson has made against him. TMZ broke the story, cops removed David from the family home Thursday night after Jennifer got an order of protection claiming David...
- 11/17/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Bill Hader and Maggie Carey are calling it quits.
A rep for the 39-year-old Saturday Night Live alum tells Et that the two have been separated since July and are in the process of getting a divorce.
Hader and Carey, a writer-director, were married in 2006 and have three daughters together, Hannah, 8, Harper, 5, and Hayley, 3.
More: Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga Split After 10 Years, Singer Receives Protective Order
As for their current professional lives, Hader created and stars in IFC’s mockumentary series, Documentary Now!, while Carey recently directed two episodes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Hader and Carey aren't the only power couple in Hollywood to split up this year. Et recently sat down with Josh Duhamel to talk about his separation from Fergie after seven years of marriage, and he got a little emotional.
More: Bill Hader Calls Justin Bieber One of the Worst 'SNL' Guest Hosts Ever
"I've honestly sort of kept my head in the...
A rep for the 39-year-old Saturday Night Live alum tells Et that the two have been separated since July and are in the process of getting a divorce.
Hader and Carey, a writer-director, were married in 2006 and have three daughters together, Hannah, 8, Harper, 5, and Hayley, 3.
More: Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga Split After 10 Years, Singer Receives Protective Order
As for their current professional lives, Hader created and stars in IFC’s mockumentary series, Documentary Now!, while Carey recently directed two episodes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Hader and Carey aren't the only power couple in Hollywood to split up this year. Et recently sat down with Josh Duhamel to talk about his separation from Fergie after seven years of marriage, and he got a little emotional.
More: Bill Hader Calls Justin Bieber One of the Worst 'SNL' Guest Hosts Ever
"I've honestly sort of kept my head in the...
- 11/17/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga's split is already getting ugly. The singer's rep confirmed to E! News Thursday that the exes "have been in the process of ending their relationship for a number of months. Today, Jennifer requested and received a protective order against her ex-fiancé. Jennifer's actions are solely taken in the best interest of their son." In response, his attorney, Tracy M. Rizzo, Esq., told E! News in part that he "has been trying to negotiate the terms of an amicable parenting agreement" with Hudson "for several weeks." Calling Hudson's filing "meritless," Rizzo—on behalf of Otunga—accused the Academy Award-winning actress of trying to...
- 11/17/2017
- E! Online
David Otunga will no longer be a part of WWE's coverage of 'Survivor Series' on Sunday ... TMZ Sports has learned. Otunga is a regular as a host/commentator for WWE events and he was scheduled to work the pay-per-view event Sunday ... one of the biggest WWE events of the year. But sources close to Otunga tell us he wants to focus on the intense child custody fight with Jennifer Hudson ... and decided to...
- 11/17/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga broke up after he confronted her, claiming she was secretly dating music producer Mali Music ... TMZ has learned. Hudson denies having any relationship with the producer, but Otunga believes Hudson and Mali Music were having a secret affair for months before the confrontation. We're told Jennifer and Mali Music met a few years ago, when she hired him to perform at a party. They became friends and we're told they...
- 11/17/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
9:25 Am Pt -- Cops tell us they have opened a domestic battery investigation and it's classified as a misdemeanor.Jennifer Hudson claims she's in fear of baby daddy David Otunga -- afraid he will physically harm her -- something Otunga vigorously denies. TMZ has obtained the order of protection Hudson got Thursday. She claims David has exhibited "aggressive, threatening and harassing behavior toward me." She says, "I am now living in fear of further action David might take.
- 11/17/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga have been through a lot together but after a long engagement, never made it down that aisle. It was revealed on Thursday that not only did the two split after 10 years, but that the Oscar and Grammy-winning star and The Voice coach obtained a protective order against her ex-fiancé, with whom she shares an 8-year-old son, David Daniel Otunga Jr. Hudson's ex's attorney said, "Otunga has never abused or harassed Ms. Hudson or their son" and that he "looks forward to his day in court and in being awarded the residential care of the parties' only child." Early 2008: Whoa, Who's That? Reality TV made both...
- 11/17/2017
- E! Online
In her request for a protective order, Jennifer Hudson accuses her ex-fiancé David Otunga of ongoing harassing and threatening behavior and claims he once pushed her inside their home.
“I am now living in fear of further action David might take,” the American Idol alum, 36, says in the order of protection, obtained by TMZ. Otunga has denied any claims of abuse or harassment via his lawyer, who told People he plans to file for primary custody.
In a specific instance, Hudson claims Otunga, 37, called her repeatedly while she was at a recording session; when she didn’t pick up his calls,...
“I am now living in fear of further action David might take,” the American Idol alum, 36, says in the order of protection, obtained by TMZ. Otunga has denied any claims of abuse or harassment via his lawyer, who told People he plans to file for primary custody.
In a specific instance, Hudson claims Otunga, 37, called her repeatedly while she was at a recording session; when she didn’t pick up his calls,...
- 11/17/2017
- by Melody Chiu
- PEOPLE.com
Jennifer Hudson‘s split from David Otunga—her romantic partner of 10 years—has fans reeling, and her protective order against the father of her 8-year-old son, David Daniel Otunga Jr., has many wondering what went wrong in their seemingly happy and stable relationship.
Despite Hudson’s legal steps, which her representative told People were “taken in the best interest of their son,” Otunga’s attorney released a statement insisting his client “has never abused or harassed Ms. Hudson or their son, and it is unfortunate, especially in today’s climate, that she would feel the need to make these false allegations against him.
Despite Hudson’s legal steps, which her representative told People were “taken in the best interest of their son,” Otunga’s attorney released a statement insisting his client “has never abused or harassed Ms. Hudson or their son, and it is unfortunate, especially in today’s climate, that she would feel the need to make these false allegations against him.
- 11/17/2017
- by Jordan Runtagh
- PEOPLE.com
Jennifer Hudson had the cops come to her Chicago-area home Thursday night and throw baby daddy David Otunga out ... TMZ has learned. Sources familiar with the case tell TMZ, Hudson went to court Thursday without telling Otunga and got an order of protection, claiming he is a risk to both her and their 8-year-old son, David Jr. The police came, allowed Otunga to pack a bag and ordered him out. Sources tell TMZ the catalyst...
- 11/17/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga had a whirlwind romance and were engaged within a year — then never made wedding plans.
Though they never tied the knot, the couple seemed to be one of Hollywood’s most stable pairs. But on Thursday night, fans were shocked when the American Idol alum announced she had separated from the retired wrestler and received a protective order against the father of her 8-year-old son David Daniel Otunga, Jr. Otunga’s attorney told People his client plans to fight for primary custody.
According to Otunga, 37, it was actually Hudson, 36, who first set her sights on him.
Though they never tied the knot, the couple seemed to be one of Hollywood’s most stable pairs. But on Thursday night, fans were shocked when the American Idol alum announced she had separated from the retired wrestler and received a protective order against the father of her 8-year-old son David Daniel Otunga, Jr. Otunga’s attorney told People his client plans to fight for primary custody.
According to Otunga, 37, it was actually Hudson, 36, who first set her sights on him.
- 11/17/2017
- by Melody Chiu
- PEOPLE.com
Jennifer Hudson and fiancé David Otunga have split after nearly 10 years -- and Jennifer was granted a restraining order -- but David's attorney says it's only because Hudson's afraid to lose their kid. Otunga's attorney, Tracy Rizzo, tells us, "David Otunga has been trying to negotiate the terms of an amicable parenting agreement with Ms. Hudson for several weeks now. However, when it became apparent to Ms. Hudson that Mr. Otunga would be the parent...
- 11/17/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga are ending their 10-year relationship.
The two got engaged in 2008 and share an 8-year-old son, David Jr. Not only is the couple splitting, but the Hudson has also received a protective order against Otunga, according to her rep.
“Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga have been in the process of ending their relationship for a number of months,” the 36-year-old singer's rep told Et in a statement. “Today, Jennifer requested and received a protective order against her ex-fiancé. Jennifer’s actions are solely taken in the best interest of their son. Please respect her privacy at this time.”...
The two got engaged in 2008 and share an 8-year-old son, David Jr. Not only is the couple splitting, but the Hudson has also received a protective order against Otunga, according to her rep.
“Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga have been in the process of ending their relationship for a number of months,” the 36-year-old singer's rep told Et in a statement. “Today, Jennifer requested and received a protective order against her ex-fiancé. Jennifer’s actions are solely taken in the best interest of their son. Please respect her privacy at this time.”...
- 11/17/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
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