College Times

Issue date: 4/30/09 Section: Calendar

Media Credit: Hootan Vahidi

Billed as follows – the son of “Growing Pains” papa Jason Seaver and an “American Idol” contestant who finished in seventh place – one of this spring’s biggest tours sounds more like a nightmare.

Perhaps a handful of Grammies and an Academy Award could put you at ease?

R&B giants Robin Thicke and Jennifer Hudson are embarking on a national tour, the former a seasoned road veteran with platinum writing and performing credits to his name, the latter a rising star on her first official tour (co-headlining no less).

Thicke stepped out from a successful music writing stint – producing hits for the likes of Marc Anthony, Christina Aguilera and Brandy – releasing the 2002 debut Beautiful World. Last year, he released his third album, Something Else, a taut nod to ’70s soul.

Hudson blazed a trail much less traveled, parlaying a 2004 stint on “American Idol” into an immediately successful film career, winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in her first-ever role in the 2006 music flick “Dreamgirls.”

Hudson also won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album for her 2008 debut album Jennifer Hudson.

Not bad for a Hollywood brat and a reality show loser, huh?

Robin Thicke and Jennifer Hudson, Dodge Theatre, Tuesday, May 5, 6:30 p.m., $35-$75

 

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