Jennifer Hudson presented her fiance with a five-carat custom-made diamond ring for his birthday. The singer-and-actress - who got engaged to David Otunga as she celebrated turning 27 in September - decided to return the gesture and spring her own proposal on the lawyer-turned-wrestler on his birthday last month.

Neil Lane - who worked with the "Dreamgirls" star for several months to create the ring - said: "Jennifer wanted to give him something really special when she asked David to marry her. It was very sentimental and romantic. They are really in love."

Jennifer Hudson is desperate to star in the next "Sex and the City" movie. The Oscar-winning actress - who played character Carrie Bradshaw's personal assistant Louise in the first film - is keen to reprise her role and wants executive producers Michael Patrick King and Sarah Jessica Parker to ask her back.

She told "Access Hollywood": "I would love to play Louise again. I told Michael Patrick King, I said that Louise has moved back to New York from St. Louis, so I'll be ready if that opportunity comes. Come on Michael and Sarah!"

Jennifer Hudson is "excited" about her first major tour. The "Spotlight" star - who came sixth in talent show "American Idol" in 2004 - is thrilled about the dates she will co-headline with singer Robin Thicke.

She said: "I'm excited to get out and meet the people and sing for the people. I always love to perform live. The only other tour I've been part of is the "American Idol" tour, so this'll be more intimate and personal."