JENNIFER HUDSON ADDED TO 'VH1 DIVAS': Oscar/Grammy winner joins Tony Braxton, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge for upcoming special.

      J-Hud joins fellow musical guests Sheryl Crow, Martina McBride, Cyndi Lauper and Melissa Etheridge. The ceremony will be hosted by former "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul.

       "We are excited that Jennifer Hudson will share her award-winning talent with our 'VH1 Divas' audience next week. Adding Jennifer to our roster of young yet hugely successful performers guarantees that the show will truly be a night to remember," said Tom Calderone, President, VH1. "We can't wait for our viewers to enjoy the performances that will reflect the talent, hard work and tenacity that has come to define this new generation of divas."       

       Kathy Griffin, Toni Braxton, Ryan Kwanten, Lauren Conrad, Whitney Port and the cast of MGM film "Fame" (Asher Book, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, Kherington Payne, Naturi Naughton, and Walter Perez) will serve as presenters for the evening.

       Previously-announced "Divas" include Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis, Jordin Sparks and Miley Cyrus.