THERE’S a new coach coming to “The Voice.” Oscar winner and “American Idol” alum Jennifer Hudson has signed on for Season 13 of the NBC singing competition series. Additionally, Season 13 will see Miley Cyrus return for her second run as a coach, joining Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and host Carson Daly. Cyrus made her debut last fall alongside Levine, Shelton and Alicia Keys, who is appearing on the current edition. “Jennifer is an extraordinary vocal talent and one of the premier voices of our time. She embodies the experience, expertise, positivity and sheer talent that ‘The Voice’ stands for,” NBC Entertainment alternative and reality group president Paul Telegdy said Wednesday. “Her exceptional skills as a singer and actress have extended to film, television and Broadway, which makes her an incredible addition and a natural fit for our show,” he added. Hudson’s casting comes as “The Voice” prepares to once again face off against longtime opponent “American Idol,” which ABC will revive sometime in the 2017-18 season. Hudson first became a household name when she competed on the third season of “Idol” in 2004. She was shockingly voted off in week seven, but went on to sign a record deal with Arista later that year. Hudson won an Oscar for her performance as Effie White in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical “Dreamgirls.” She has just released a new single, “Remember Me.” “The Voice” gig brings Hudson back to NBC, where she guest-starred on Smash and recently co-starred in the network’s “Hairspray Live!” production. Earlier this year, she joined “The Voice U.K.” as a coach and won her first season. Cyrus’ return to “The Voice” comes in the midst of a major makeover. The star recently appeared on the cover of Billboard magazine in which she discussed her “rootsy” new album “Malibu.” (SD-Agencies) |