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Jennifer Hudson performs her hit songs “Spotlight” and “If This Isn’t Love” on the Today Show at NYC’s Rockefeller Center on Friday (May 15).

Last October, the 27-year-old singer’s brother-in-law William Balfour allegedly shot Jennifer‘s mother, Darnell Donerson; her brother Jason Hudson; and her 7-year-old nephew, Julian King.

“In this time when things seem so uncertain for her, there is certainty in our bond,” her fiance David Otunga told Essence. “She doesn’t have to worry about losing me. I’m always going to be right here.”

“The thing that keeps me going is knowing that God is in control,” Jennifer says. “It’s like, if he placed me here, then I must be prepared.”

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Jennifer Hudson puts on a brave face as she gets in a workout with fiance David Otunga in Florida on Saturday (January 17).

The 27-year-old former American Idol contestant will deliver the National Anthem at the Super Bowl on Feb. 1, then sing at the MusiCares Person of the Year Gala Feb. 6 and at the Grammys two days later.

These will be the first performances of Jennifer since the brutal murders of her mother, brother and nephew.

“So much has happened, but she’s ready,” a source tells People. “It’s a new year, she’s excited about performing again. She knew it was time. Fans can expect the Jennifer they’ve come to love. She just really loves to perform; it’s who she is, it’s what she does. I just admire her strength. Not many people could go through all that’s happened and shown the strength she has.”

Former American Idol contestant Jennifer Hudson is engaged to David Otunga, aka Punk!

“I can confirm that Jennifer got engaged to her boyfriend David on Friday night in L.A.” her rep tells People.

Otunga, who tried to win Tiffany Pollard‘s heart on a VH1 reality show (I Love New York 2), popped the question with a Neil Lane diamond ring on the Dreamgirls Oscar winner’s 27th birthday.

Congrats to the happy couple!