This project stars Jennifer Hudson, the singer who was handpicked by Franklin to play her. Years later as a young adult in the 1960s, Franklin (Hudson) tours churches wit...

Jennifer Hudson and director Tommy Liesl say their Queen of Soul film was made for the big screen, as they gear up for the Aug. 13 theatrical release.

(NBC/Apple/HBO Max/Netflix/Disney + via AP)LOS ANGELES – Bring on the sentimental holiday rom-coms, the chorus of Christmas music specials and the nostalgia of last centu...