Jennifer Hudson's former brother-in-law William Balfour has received three life sentences for murdering her mother, brother and seven-year-old nephew.

Balfour, 31, was found guilty of three counts of murder and four other counts related to the 2008 killings earlier this year and he has received the life sentences along with 120 years for the other charges. Illinois does not carry the death penalty.

Jennifer Hudson is desperate to have a daughter.

The actress-and-singer - who is already the mother of four-year-old son David Otunga Jr. - admitted that she is eager to have a female child.

Jennifer Hudson's son may sing at her wedding to World Wrestling Entertainment's David Otunga.

The actress-and-singer admitted that her three-year-old child David Daniel Otunga Jr. is excited about taking part in their upcoming ceremony.

Jennifer Hudson's wedding to World Wrestling Entertainment star David Otunga is back on after she reportedly backed out.

Apparently the Academy Award winner and her sportsman partner attempted to work through their issues around the time of William Balfour's murder trial, where he was found guilty of murdering her mother, brother and nephew.