In 2001, Usher reminded us of a girl he once knew; twenty-four years later, he’s reminding us of a moment he almost worked ...

referencing Hudson’s Academy Award-winning performance as Effie White. Hudson, visibly stunned, responded, “Are you talking about Dreamgirls? Wait, you were going to be in Dreamgirls?” ...

Based on the 1981 Broadway musical, Dreamgirls starred Jennifer Holliday, Loretta Devine, and Sheryl Lee Ralph as Effie, Lorrell Robinson, and Deena Jones respectively. Hudson featured with ...

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Effie is initially the lead singer ... Admittedly, Hudson didn’t know much about Dreamgirls either, a story loosely based on The Supremes. After her stint on American Idol in 2004, “it ...

When Early flames out, Curtis makes the Dreamettes into headliners as the Dreams, but not before demoting their hefty big-voiced lead singer, Effie White, and putting the softer-voiced looker ...

Moya Angela, known for her powerful vocals, received great acclaim for her portrayal of Effie White in the North American revival tour of Dreamgirls. more ...

The former 'American Idol' contestant took home the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2007 after making her film debut in the musical movie ...

Effie is initially the lead singer ... Admittedly, Hudson didn’t know much about Dreamgirls either, a story loosely based on The Supremes. After her stint on American Idol in 2004, “it ...