LOS ANGELES, Dec 23, 2008 (UPI via COMTEX) -- Jennifer Hudson, the U.S. singer
whose mother, brother and nephew were slain this year, is set to perform at the
upcoming MusiCares Person of the Year gala.

Hudson's brother-in-law has been charged with the October triple homicide.

Variety.com said Hudson is on the bill for the Feb. 6 MusiCares event, during
which Coldplay and other Grammy nominees are to perform the songs of Neil
Diamond and an auction will be conducted to raise money to give people in the
music industry who need it financial, medical and personal assistance.

Held in Los Angeles during Grammy week, the MusiCares show will also feature
appearances by Adele, Foo Fighters, Josh Groban, Raul Malo and Tim McGraw,
Variety.com said.

People magazine noted this will be the first time Hudson performs in public
since the three members of her family were gunned down, allegedly by her
sister's estranged husband.

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