...The play hasn't even been cast yet, but already film studios are lining up to adapt the upcoming musical about Aretha Franklin into a feature film, and the Queen of Soul herself confirmed that Jennifer Hudson is among the talent considered for the lead...
... In other Hudson news, the New York Post is reporting that she got her drink on with fellow "American Idol" star Fantasia last Thursday after "Jennifer Hudson Day" was declared in her Chicago hometown. According to Page Six, the two hit up Windy City hot spot Boutique and ordered several bottles of V2 Vodka in the VIP section. Witnesses say they got tipsy, danced to hip hop and "fended off guys" until about 2 a.m. One of the guys was reportedly former Chicago Bears player Tommie Harris. While Hudson gave him the proverbial Heisman, Barrino reportedly got his phone number....



