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Originally Posted by Dr. Jazz

While I'm sure Jennifer Hudson does a good job in "Dreamgirls", there is and will always be only one Effie White and that's Jennifer Holliday

After her performance in Bill Condon's adaptation of the 1981 Broadway musical "Dreamgirls," former "American Idol" finalist Jennifer Hudson deserves a recount. In fact, they should cancel the TV show.

No one who's been on "American Idol" - or is likely to be - has the pipes of this young lady.

Hudson, taking over the role of Effie played on stage by Jennifer Holliday, is in charge of "Dreamgirls" from her opening scene, blowing away Grammy-winner Beyoncé Knowles, Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx and anyone else who gets in her way.

When she sings "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" - one of the most heartfelt cries of pain ever written for a musical - Hudson inscribes her name on an Oscar.

Jack Mathews, New York Daily News