Jennifer Hudson dominates NAACP Image awards

Singer Jennifer Hudson lifts her award for Outstanding New Artist at the 40th Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine auditorium in Los Angeles Feb. 12, 2009. Hudson won new artist, outstanding collaboration, and best album with her self-titled CD, and she received a standing ovation.

Singer Jennifer Hudson points at President's Award recipient Muhammad Ali, who is accompanied by his wife Yolanda Williams, at the conclusion of her performance at the 40th Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine auditorium in Los Angeles Feb. 12, 2009.

Singer Jennifer Hudson performs "The Impossible Dream" to pay tribute to President's Award recipient Muhammad Ali (not pictured) at the 40th Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine auditorium in Los Angeles Feb. 12, 2009.

Celebs at the 51st annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles

Jennifer Hudson accepts her Grammy for Best R&B Album for her record Jennifer Hudson at the 51st annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, February 8, 2009.

NARAS president Neil Portnow poses with singer Jennifer Hudson at the 51st annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles February 8, 2009.

Stars shine 2009 Grammy Salute to Industry Icons event

Singers Jennifer Hudson and Barry Manilow perform at the 2009 Grammy Salute to Industry Icons event honoring Clive Davis in Beverly Hills, California February 7, 2009.

British singer Rod Stewart performs at the 2009 Grammy Salute to Industry Icons event, honoring Clive Davis in Beverly Hills, California February 7, 2009.

Stars shine 2009 Grammy Salute to Industry Icons event

Singer Whitney Houston performs at the 2009 Grammy Salute to Industry Icons event honoring Clive Davis in Beverly Hills, California February 7, 2009.

The Jonas Brothers (from L-R) Kevin, Joe and Nick pose with Katy Perry at the 2009 Grammy Salute to Industry Icons event, honoring Clive Davis in Beverly Hills, California February 7, 2009.

Stars shine pre-Grammy party

Singer Jennifer Hudson (L) and producer Clive Davis arrive at the Recording Academy's Clive Davis pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills, California Feb. 7, 2009.

Musician Rod Stewart (L) peers out from behind his wife Penny Lancaster-Stewart (R) after hiding from photographers as they arrive at the Recording Academy's Clive Davis pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills, California Feb. 7, 2009.

Performers at MusiCares Person of the Year gala

Singer Jennifer Hudson performs "Holly Holy" at the 2009 MusiCares Person of the Year gala honoring recording artist Neil Diamond in Los Angeles February 6, 2009.

Performers at MusiCares Person of the Year gala

Singer Jennifer Hudson performs "Holly Holy" at the 2009 MusiCares Person of the Year gala honoring recording artist Neil Diamond in Los Angeles February 6, 2009.

Jennifer Hudson's wedding countdown

Jennifer Hudson smiles after singing the national anthem prior to NFL's Super Bowl XLIII football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals in Tampa, Florida, February 1, 2009.

Jennifer Hudson is set to marry "real soon".

The 'Dreamgirls' star and her fiance, attorney David Otunga, could tie the knot as early as this month, according to friends.

A source said: "It's going to be real soon. Some people think Valentine's Day (14.02.09). They're head over heels in love." The pair are believed to have grown even close in recent months after David helped Jennifer through the worst period of her life.

Last October, Jennifer's mother, Darnell Donerson, 57, brother Jason, 29, and seven-year old nephew Julian, were shot dead. The tragedy forced David and Jennifer - who got engaged last September after David asked Darnell if he could marry her daughter - put their original wedding plans on hold.

The source added to National Enquirer magazine: "She has gone through the worst nightmare of her life and she's finally coming out of it. Everyone is thrilled Jennifer is finally able to move forward again. "She says she knows her mother would want her to have a family of her own."

Jennifer recently returned to the stage, performing at the US Super Bowl last weekend. She will also sing at the Recording Academy's MusiCares Person of the Year Gala on February 6 and the Grammy Awards on February 8.

Singers, fans, players heat up Super Bowl

Jennifer Hudson sings the national anthem before the NFL's Super Bowl XLIII football game between the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers in Tampa, Florida Feb. 1, 2009.