I think you can really call this an American Idol reunion now, the upcoming VH1 Divas concert.  We've got three former contestants and a former judge.  That counts, right?

Jennifer Hudson is one of the newest additions to the cable network's concert series; this year's will be on September 17.  Also joining the pool are Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge and Cyndi Lauper, who marks her third appearance on the show.  (And, to force the Idol point, she was there last year too, singing in the finale.)

This marks Hudson's latest high-profile appearance, after performances at this year's Super Bowl and Grammys, as well as an Idol episode and the Michael Jackson memorial.  Of course, it's been a momentous past couple of years for her, after the murder of her mother and brother, and just recently, her giving birth to a baby boy.

Hudson joins fellow Idol alumni Jordin Sparks and Kelly Clarkson, who were previously announced as part of this year's performances.  Oh, and yes, former judge Paula Abdul will be hosting the event, which also features performances from Adele, Miley Cyrus and The X Factor winner Leona Lewis (which, again, forces the Idol point).

Oh, and presenters for the event will include The Hills' Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port, Toni Braxton, Kathy Griffin, the cast of the Fame remake, and True Blood's Ryan Kwanten, which actually sounds pretty random to me.

An American Idol reunion, indeed.





- Henrik Batallones, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
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