Jennifer Hudson Set To Perform "I Will Always Love You" At Grammys + Beyonce Calls Whitney The "Ultimate Legend"

It's been revealed what Jennifer Hudson's tribute to Whitney Houston will be tonight at the Grammys. Get the deets on her performance inside and find out what Beyonce had to say about Whitney.

We just learned that Jennifer Hudson will perform two minutes of "I Will Always Love You" during the "In Memoriam" portion of the show. And it's said to be "simple and sweet."  The show's finale has been changed into something very special.

 

Beyonce also posted her own Whitney tribute on her website,

"The loss of Whitney Houston is painful. I remember meeting Whitney for the first time when I was 15. She was the ultimate legend. The ultimate woman. Not only was she confident, poised, stunningly beautiful and intelligent, but she was sincere and kind. She took the time to make everyone feel like they were very important to her. I, like every singer, always wanted to be just like her. Her voice was perfect. Strong but soothing. Soulful and classic. Her vibrato, her cadence, her control. So many of my life's memories are attached to a Whitney Houston song. She is our queen and she opened doors and provided a blueprint for all of us.

God bless her."

 

And earlier this evening, a few notable folks have already walked away with Grammys--mainly Mr. West.  Congrats!

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration

Kanye West "All Of The Lights" Fergie, Kid Cudi, Rihanna 


Best Rap Song
Kanye West "All Of the Lights"

Best Rap Album
Kanye West "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Best Traditional R&B Performance
Cee Lo Green, Melanie Fiona "Fool For You" 

Best R&B Song

Cee Lo Green, Melanie Fiona   "Fool For You"

Best Pop Vocal Album

Adele 21

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Whys didn't Dolly sing it

Whys didn't Dolly sing it ,,,after all it was Her song ,
Anonymous's picture

it just amazes me how

it just amazes me how negative people can be shut up if u have nothing good to say damn r make ur own blog r.i.p whitney we will always love you .and great job J.Hud u really did a good job but im not surprised :)
shelly's picture

nice of beyonce to finally

nice of beyonce to finally say something a day late and a dollar short. same for miz. winfrey.
Anonymous's picture

YBF had to find a way to

YBF had to find a way to throw Beyonce up in the mix. That chick was no where to be found this whole weekend and I was enjoying her not trying to steal the spot light. Do we need to post everything she posts on her website? We can go there and read it. and she posts the same ish for every celebrity that passes.
Anonymous's picture

OK! i am glad she didnt

OK! i am glad she didnt eithER
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I know Clive Davis wanted

I know Clive Davis wanted Jennifer H to be the one to do the tribute but wait a minute now! Jennifer H voice is not my fav vocalist and I will never accept her no matter how Clive pushes her to the forefront. J-Hud voice is soooo ugly and harsh and old lady sounding. I hate her voice always have and always will! She does not have that beautiful rare angelic voice like Whitney Houston did. Some people are just loud without a true beauty to their voice. JHud does not have it to me. As a true Whitney H fan we know true musical talent and she down right can't sing. True musical talent has no color to me. Whitney Houston was always my #1 top vocalist #2 Mariah C #3 Christina A . Christina Aguilera did a good tribute to WH yrs ago singing "Run to You" and did a million times better than J-Hud could ever do! I love beautiful voices no matter who you are. They should have did a medley of singers like Kelly Price and Faith Evans, Tamia, Ce Ce Winans or Monica. J-Hud has to first sound good as these ladies before she should be singing any tributes to Whitney Hud. I hate harsh singers like J-Hud and Mary J. Just because they are black does mean they are the best of the best to me. Leona Lewis has a great voice to me she should be allowed to do a tribute. Celine Deon would have been good. Clive Davis need not think J-hud can fill that void that our beloved WH has left. Whitney was talented and beautiful. J-hud is not a little bit attractive to me and worst of all can not sing! I will never accept this chick! I love great vocalist and she does not even come close! To that person that thinks Tina Turner is dead last I checked she is alive and kicking. Ike is dead ok get it straight.
LovelyGirl's picture

Jen Hudson was holding her

Jen Hudson was holding her emotions so that she could sing, she was so good and she looked wonderful! Whitney Houston brought it when she sung and I will always remember her voice, style and may she RIP. To pay tribute you do not have to sing the same style, but give a rendition that helps to pay homage to artist being remembered. It helps when there is a relationship among the artist. Bey and so many others became singers wanting to be as good and like Whitney! They grew up listening and following Whitney's career. I loved that LL Cool J menntion Mr. Don C. at tonights Grammy. Bey looks to try new things and she may change her style if she goes to the showroom of Vegas.
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Lot of experts on here.

Lot of experts on here.
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oh BEY cmon EVERYBODY is ya

oh BEY cmon EVERYBODY is ya idol you have said the same thing about most of the greats that have passed lol MJ(r.i.p.) Etta James(r.i.p) Tina Turner and Whitney H.(r.i.p.) we know beyonce we know!! but the tribute was a bit weak to me and i was really hoping that jennifer woulda came wit it on the ANNNNNNNNNDDDDDD AHHHHHHHHHHH part but she didnt shoot but regardless it was beautiful but we shoulda known that whitney wasnt gonna get as much respect for two reasons 1. this aint the BET awards where all blacks are welcome and 2. it was too short notice she just passed yesterday so it probally wouldve taken months to prepare for a proper tribute/acknowlagement sooooo i mean we cant complain too much they did the best i guess but right now im really feelin for BOBBI KRIS man she has to be sooooooooo heartbroken and lost inside and now shes on suicide watch man this is so terrible i really hope she can overcome this tragedy but only time will tell
Anonymous's picture

Amen. Love you much bey, but

Amen. Love you much bey, but find your own words next time and get some new words boo. All love!
Anonymous's picture

It was a tribute, Whitney

It was a tribute, Whitney just dies, it was supposed to be somber, solemn and respectful. Y'all know if there's anyone that can BLOW her pipes it's Jennifer,but they wanted a more controlled respectful rendition. Jennifer blew Whitney's mind away when she sang it to Whitney at last years BET Honors. Jennifer was the choice because of her relationship with Whitney, they were close because of both of their relationships with Clive Davis... they are true vocalists, who rely solely on their voice to get an audience. She did a great job. It was a tribute to someone close to her, not her singing in a competition people!
Anonymous's picture

Oh people stop it! J-Hud

Oh people stop it! J-Hud sounded amazing considering she was holding back tears the entire time! You go up there and sing a tribute to someone who you idolized and were close with and be 100%!. She was amazing, but it was obvious she held back. Whitney lives on through Jennifer Hudson, because she is the last real "sanger" left, besides Mary J.
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I can respect the job

I can respect the job Jennifer did. I'm sure this was very hard for her and Jennifer has already shown that she can sing the song and Whitney was appreciative of it. Just like us regular fans are mourning over Whitney, remember that Jennifer was also a fan. A fan that also had her Grammy given to her by her idol. I'm sure all that was going through Jennifer's head and also caused her to recall the death of her own mother. This is a very hard time as a legend is gone - there will NEVER be another Whitney!
Anonymous's picture

I can't believe there are ppl

I can't believe there are ppl who think Beyonce can cover a Whitney song & do it justice. I dont even think beyonce thinks she can do a whitney song. Its a shame that she is all this generation has its a shame to not know what a real vocalist sounds like. I'm so glad I grew up at a time when there were real singers bc I can appreciate vocal skills to know the difference when someone is just getting by. Beyonce can carry a tune as long as she stays in her limits, if she really were a strong versatile vocalist there would be no way possible she could coochie pop all over the stage like that & still carry her notes. But its bc theres nothing complicated about her vocals, she is an average singer not an extraordinary one like whitney... A singer with strong vocals would not be able to pull off those tough notes while delivering violent pelvic thrusts at high speeds... No not a real singer... Of these pop girls now Monica might be the only real vocalist..
Cubalinda's picture

" A singer with strong vocals

" A singer with strong vocals would not be able to pull off those tough notes while delivering violent pelvic thrusts at high speeds".....lol, you almost killed me with that but, yes, I do agree, Bey can't come close to Whitney, she's more of a performer and definitely not a powerhouse singer
Dee's picture

I agree, Beyonce is a

I agree, Beyonce is a performer, not a singer. She wouldn't be asked to do a Whitney Houston tribute. People know better.
Anonymous's picture

I have to agree! beyonce is a

I have to agree! beyonce is a great performer by all means but she will never have the impeccable poise, skill, class, voice that whitney had. Even whitney the actress was beyond amazing. the really young and dumb ones think music starts and stops with beyonce but she is not even half the artist and the singer whitney was. Even her so called hit records are not even comparable to the hits whitney made.
Anonymous's picture

I have to agree! beyonce is a

I have to agree! beyonce is a great performer by all means but she will never have the impeccable poise, skill, class, voice that whitney had. Even whitney the actress was beyond amazing. the really young and dumb ones think music starts and stops with beyonce but she is not even half the artist and the singer whitney was. Even her so called hit records are not even comparable to the hits whitney made.
Anonymous's picture

I have to agree! beyonce is a

I have to agree! beyonce is a great performer by all means but she will never have the impeccable poise, skill, class, voice that whitney had. Even whitney the actress was beyond amazing. the really young and dumb ones think music starts and stops with beyonce but she is not even half the artist and the singer whitney was. Even her so called hit records are not even comparable to the hits whitney made.
Anonymous's picture

I have to agree! beyonce is a

I have to agree! beyonce is a great performer by all means but she will never have the impeccable poise, skill, class, voice that whitney had. Even whitney the actress was beyond amazing. the really young and dumb ones think music starts and stops with beyonce but she is not even half the artist and the singer whitney was. Even her so called hit records are not even comparable to the hits whitney made.
Anonymous's picture

I have to agree! beyonce is a

I have to agree! beyonce is a great performer by all means but she will never have the impeccable poise, skill, class, voice that whitney had. Even whitney the actress was beyond amazing. the really young and dumb ones think music starts and stops with beyonce but she is not even half the artist and the singer whitney was. Even her so called hit records are not even comparable to the hits whitney made.
Anonymous's picture

I have to agree! beyonce is a

I have to agree! beyonce is a great performer by all means but she will never have the impeccable poise, skill, class, voice that whitney had. Even whitney the actress was beyond amazing. the really young and dumb ones think music starts and stops with beyonce but she is not even half the artist and the singer whitney was. Even her so called hit records are not even comparable to the hits whitney made.
Anonymous's picture

I have to agree! beyonce is a

I have to agree! beyonce is a great performer by all means but she will never have the impeccable poise, skill, class, voice that whitney had. Even whitney the actress was beyond amazing. the really young and dumb ones think music starts and stops with beyonce but she is not even half the artist and the singer whitney was. Even her so called hit records are not even comparable to the hits whitney made.
Anonymous's picture

Jennifer could have sung that

Jennifer could have sung that song better than that. That performance was disappointing
Anonymous's picture

Did Jennifer gain weight? Or

Did Jennifer gain weight? Or is it just my eyes?
Anonymous's picture

YOU MUST BE A TEEN WHITE BOY

YOU MUST BE A TEEN WHITE BOY COMING IN HERE TALKING CRAP.STOP IT..SHE BLEW!!!
Anonymous's picture

You're right, she could have.

You're right, she could have. But she's in mourning. Through Clive Davis, Whitney had become a mentor. We all know Jennifer goes over the top all the time, s for her to be that subdued you know she was trying to keep it together...
Anonymous's picture

American Idol Jennifer was

American Idol Jennifer was all choked up and still sang beautifully. Didn't you see her face...she kept the tears in and sung this tribute song to Whitney...her IDOL! You probably couldn't hold a candle to her!!!
Anonymous's picture

Oh and I guess you could've

Oh and I guess you could've done better.
Anonymous's picture

I haven't seen J-Hud's

I haven't seen J-Hud's performance yet. On the west coast! But I am ALREADY thanking JESUS. Thank you LORD!
Anonymous's picture

Jhud's hair was finally on

Jhud's hair was finally on point. I know she read the blogs. She blew very proud of her!!! RIP Whitney
Anonymous's picture

JHUD BLEWWW HERR VOICE WASS

JHUD BLEWWW HERR VOICE WASS OUTSTANDING!!!! LUB YOU JHUD!! RIP WHITNEY!!!!
Anonymous's picture

I hoped that they at least

I hoped that they at least ASKED and let Dolly Parton decline to sing " I Will Always Love You" since she wrote this song, otherwise this a slap in the face. I like Jennifer's singing and respect her talent but let's give acknowledgement where they are do! It's reminds me of the time when Etta James got mad because Beyonce was invited to sing HER song at the White House. " #acknowledgment #respect
2012's picture

Oh Stop it! Dolly was/is

Oh Stop it! Dolly was/is grateful that the world is singing the song she wrote. And FYI: Etta James didn't write "At Last" but the original writer certainly wasn't offended that others sang it, and made it famous!
Anonymous's picture

Counting Down TALENTED

Counting Down TALENTED ARTISTS That Never Won A GRAMMY! Even Diana Ross and Brian Mcknight is on the list!!! http://www.gossipwelove.com/2012/02/counting-down-talented-artists-that....
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@ anonymous 7:06 feb

@ anonymous 7:06 feb 12,12 they are saying bey will be at the grammys because cnn said it today
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cnn stated today that

cnn stated today that jennifer hudson, chaka khan, beyonce and patti labelle were doing a tribute for whitney houston at the grammys .....
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When j.hud sang 'I will

When j.hud sang 'I will always over you're for whitney at the bet honors a while ago, I was actually very impressed with what she did and Whitney was there very excited and very honored at her performance so I know jhud will do a good job with this. Beyonce may be a good siner but I don't ever want to hear her touch a whitney song ever! I can't even picture it.
Anonymous's picture

Sure, and this tribute is all

Sure, and this tribute is all about what you would like to hear as if you're the only person in the world...Go to bed!
Anonymous's picture

WELP, Chaka Kahn just pulled

WELP, Chaka Kahn just pulled out of the tribute. If Jennifer doesn't kill it, I just don't know...I just don't know Lord.
Anonymous's picture

Christina Aguilera, Beyonce,

Christina Aguilera, Beyonce, Leona Lewis, or Mariah Carey are the only names that would do Whitney justice. Although we have never heard a Beyonce cover of a Whitney song, whitney has honed her as an incredible vocalist! Christina Aguilera at the BET awards, enough said. Leona Lewis on the U.K. X-factor! Mariah Carey, well there is nothing left to be said aside from, this is the only woman who could touch Whitney in her prime. Jennifer Hudson????I like her sometimes, but she is really off and on!
Anonymous's picture

excuse me but NOBODY could

excuse me but NOBODY could touch Whitney in her prime including Mariah Carey. Mariah is a studio singer, and she absolutely does not have the vocal power that Whitney had. Go look at Whitney singing "All The Man I Need" from the HBO Special she did for the troops and that will explain who Whitney Houston was in her prime. There will never be another.
Anonymous's picture

You are delusional to think

You are delusional to think that Beyonce can do a good cover of a Whitney song...stop it! Beyonce does not have the chops to do it! She can sing, but not well enough to do a Whitney song justice!
Anonymous's picture

that's for sure right. they

that's for sure right. they both sang the national anthem at the Superbowl. does anybody even remember beyonce's version?
Anonymous's picture

I do not like Jennifer Hudson

I do not like Jennifer Hudson at all. I am sure she is a nice person- but as far as a "talented- great voice" she doesnt hold a candle to the greats. There is absolutely nothing unique about her at all, she yells out all her songs and I have never been moved by her performances. I think we have all been so desperate for a new "great voice" that she made enough noise and we settled. She is an American Idol reject for goodness sakes, and she sang in dreamgirls and did OK. but Jennifer Holiday is the creator of that sound. I never stopped using Whitney as the barometer for great singers, so I was never fooled by Jhuds big mouth. I agree with those who said we need to take it back to the roots and get some of whits soul sisters up there to do her some justice in their own way- not to mimic or get publicity but who she hung out with hell maybe even smoked a joint with... shit. RIP Whitney. the first BLACK pop princess diva
Captain Obvious's picture

I wish all y'all stupid mofos

I wish all y'all stupid mofos would STFU. Whoever sings it we can be sure it will be none of y'all irrelevant people up on her bickering. Whitney enjoyed the last tribute and she (Whitney) also made it clear that she respects Jennifer's talent.
Anonymous's picture

man, i gotta say, i agree..i

man, i gotta say, i agree..i was happy when she won for dreamgirls, but i think that's the extent of her talent.
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