Jennifer Hudson: Not Doing Obama's Inauguration After All

One thing we know for sure; Oprah Winfrey will definitely be there!

But when it comes to whether or not Jennifer Hudson will be at the historical inauguration of President Elect Barack Obama, it's still up for debate.

The Academy Award winning 'Dreamgirls' star, also a recording star for J Records, has been said to be locked and loaded to perform the national anthem on the National Mall on Jan. 20.

But according to a rep for the singer, she is telling you that she's not going.

"There is no truth to this," the rep told 'Access Hollywood.'

Last week, 'The New York Post' reported that the former 'American Idol' finalist was in talks to sing 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at the ceremony, but on the contrary her publicist says she has no plans to participate in any inaugural activities.

Even with a Hollywood hot-shot flack in tow, many are wondering who is telling the truth.

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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**

In this undated image released by Oxfam Tuesday Sept. 23, 2008, British singer Mel B participates in the 'In My Name' global campaign calling for action against poverty and demanding world leaders keep their promises on millennium development goals. (AP Photo/Oxfam, HO) ** NO SALES **

In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl Mel B, left, serves as the emcee at a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. Mel B wears a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. The woman at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Ultimo Scottish designer lingerie brand founder Michelle Mone (L) and pop singer Melanie Brown pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and singer Aubrey O'Day (R) poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown, Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard, singer Aubrey O'Day and TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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Only time will tell; it isn't that far-fetched for the Chicago native to be in Obama's close company. Last August, she sang the national anthem the night the Illinois senator accepted the Democratic presidential nomination at the party's national convention.

But after the heinous murders of her close family members in October, she has been relatively reclusive and scrapped the promotion campaign for her critically acclaimed debut recording project.

While she has been confirmed to perform at a Grammy Awards-affiliated tribute to Neil Diamond next month, a major event such as the inauguration may be too much too soon.

But maybe, it will be a surprise. Who knows?

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has already been tapped to perform at the event – long before the Hudson scuttlebutt began.

A J Records rep deferred us to Hudson's independent publicist Lisa Kasteller, who did not respond to queries.