Jennifer Hudson FINALLY Gets A Record Deal

Almost three years after being booted off "American Idol," Jennifer Hudson becomes the 1000th contestant to receive a record deal, this one with Clive Davis (of Whitney Houston fame) and Arista Records. Long overdue and surely her Oscar-worthy performance in the upcoming movie "Dreamgirls" is the main catalyst for the record industry finally waking up. Actually, I'm sure she's turned down offers from some labels while waiting for the right deal and the right moment to sign.