REPORT FROM THE WALAJAH MOSQUE COMPOUND: Barack Obama Asks Jennifer Hudson to Sing at DNC...HIS PERSONAL REQUEST.

"The Insider" confirms that Oscar-winning 'Dreamgirl' Jennifer Hudson will sing the National Anthem at the Democratic National Convention, after Barack Obama himself requested it. She will sing the night Obama accepts the nomination for president.

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While family and friends are mourning the tragic deaths of Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew, support from all around continue to pour in for this singer. Senator Barack Obama, who's hometown is also Chicago, issued a statement on Saturday following the news of the tragedy.


"Michelle and I were absolutely heartbroken to learn about this unimaginable tragedy and we want Jennifer to know that she is in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time," said the Illinois Senator. Prior to the confirmation of the death of her nephew, Senator Obama also prayed for the swift and safe return of her young nephew.


It was Jennifer Hudson that sang the national anthem at the Democratic National Convention in August after a personal request by the Obama camp. "She has done so much for the campaign," a campaign insider said to an interviewer at People Magazine and says that "Everyone was just so shocked and saddened."


Also condolences poured in from American Idol judge Randy Jackson who expressed his disbelief of what authorities are calling a double homicide, now triple homicide--"my heart and soul goes out to her and the rest of her family. Such a tragedy-- I can't even believe that it's possible. Paula Abdul and I were just talking about it yesterday and it's just so sad." He says that he has left her a couple of messages and that he is trying to give her whatever he can. " My God. The world is an ugly place right now," concludes Jackson.


Dreamgirls costar Anika Noni Rose stated, "I know that Jennifer was extremely close to her mother and brother and I pray that the family will find healing and peace. My thoughts and prayers are with Jennifer, Julia and Julian in this awful time."