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Jennifer Hudson was the guest of honor at Michigan Avenue magazine's December Holiday issue party on December 4, turning the evening into "A Hudson Holiday" extravaganza with the Grammy winner staging a sublime concert at House of Blues Chicago.

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ETonline scored exclusive video of J.Hud slaying Night of Your Life -- and let me tell you, this opening number will absolutely have you asking Santa for a time machine, a ticket to Chicago and some comfortable shoes!

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Hudson, who is Michigan Avenue magazine's December covergirl, will next be seen on Smash season two, potentially sending her into E.G.O.T. territory come 2013!