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  Jennifer Hudson joining cast of NBC's 'Smash' for multi-episode arc

  June 22, 2012
  Jennifer Hudson is to appear in a multi-episode arc on Season 2 of the Broadway-themed drama series "Smash," NBC said.

• NBC renews 'Smash' musical-themed drama for second season

  March 22, 2012
  The Broadway-themed musical drama "Smash" has been renewed for a second season, Robert Greenblatt, chairman of NBC Entertainment, said Thursday.

• Justin Bieber, Tony Bennett and Michael Buble to sing at tree lighting

  November 14, 2011
  Tony Bennett, Justin Bieber and Michael Buble have been booked to sing at the Christmas-tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York, NBC said.
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  Ex-'American Idol' runner-up Katharine McPhee signs new record deal

  June 10, 2011
  NBC and Columbia Records say they have agreed to a recording rights deal for the soundtrack of the new U.S. musical series "Smash," starring Katharine McPhee.
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  Katharine McPhee cast in pilot for new 'Smash' TV musical series

  February 14, 2011
  Katharine McPhee may be returning to TV.
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  Lee DeWyze's debut album sells only 39,000 units in first week

  November 29, 2010
  Lee Dewyze has set a new American Idol record, but it's a dubious feat he presumably didn't want.
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  Former 'Idol' Katharine McPhee releases duet with actor Zachary Levi

  May 4, 2010
  U.S. singer Katharine McPhee's new song "Terrified" debuted on EW.com Tuesday.
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  Jennifer Hudson, Katharine McPhee part of 'We Are the World' remake

  February 1, 2010
  Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson and Kanye West were among those who headed to a Hollywood studio Monday to help record a remake of "We Are the World."
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  'American Idol' runner-up Katharine McPhee cast in 'Wedlocked' film

  February 17, 2009
  Katharine McPhee has reportedly landed another big-screen role.
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  Former 'American Idol' runner-up Katharine McPhee signs with Verve

  January 27, 2009
  American Idol fifth-season runner-up Katherine McPhee has signed a new recording contract with Verve Music Group.

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