Ruben Studdard Releases 7th Studio Album, Pays Homage to Music Icon Luther Vandross
Award winning and Grammy nominated R&B, gospel and pop singer Ruben Studdard released “Ruben Sings Luther,” his first album in four year. Studdard, known as the “Velvet Teddy Bear” and American Idol Season 2 winner, pays homage to multiple Grammy award-winning singer, writer, and producer Luther Vandross who passed away in 2005. Studdard is well […]
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A page to spark motivation, find out who’s getting older, and learn more about our history. EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE Nothing contributes so much to tranquilize the mind as a steady purpose–a point on which the soul may fix its intellectual eye. – Mary Shelley EUR BIRTHDAYS Sept. 12: Rapper 2 Chainz is 40. Singer Ruben […]
Ruben Studdard, Jordin Sparks Kick Off ABC’s ‘American Idol’ Auditions in Orlando (Pics)
*”American Idol” winners Ruben Studdard, Jordin Sparks and Kris Allen were in Orlando on Thursday (Aug 17) kicking off auditions for ABC’s first season of “American Idol.” The trio joined Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Disney Springs in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. As previously reported, ABC is bringing back […]
The Pulse of Entertainment: Ruben Studdard Inspires ‘Change’ & The Smurfs Take an Awesome Adventure
*“It’s all part of that struggle,” said Three-Time Billboard Music winner and “American Idol” champ Ruben Studdard about the release of the single “A Change is Gonna Come” from his upcoming album of the same name. “I grew up admiring that song it was a blessing to sing it with an arrangement by Dr. Panion.” Dr. […]
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A page to spark motivation, find out who’s getting older, and learn more about our history. EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE “Healing begins where the wound was made.” – Alice Walker (The Way Forward Is with a Broken Heart) EUR BIRTHDAYS Sept. 12: Bassist Norwood Fisher of Fishbone is 51. Rapper 2 Chainz is 39. Singer Ruben […]
ICYMI: POTUS on ‘Ellen’; Ruben & Fantasia on ‘American Idol’ (Watch)
*President Barack Obama hasn’t been on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” since 2008, when he was a candidate running for president. He danced onto the show, then. In his return to “Ellen” this week, ( his first visit as President of the United States), he wisely chose to avoid giving any further ammunition to his haters, claiming he was too […]
Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino Return to ‘American Idol’ This Week
*Beginning this week on “American Idol,” Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino and several other past winners will return to the show as both mentors and performers to be paired with the current 24 semi-finalists. The first group of 12 – MacKenzie Bourg, Emily Brooke, Gianna Isabella, James VIII, Jeneve Rose Mitchell, Stephany Negrete, Jenna Renae, La’Porsha […]
Ruben Studdard Receives Master of Arts Degree From Alabama A&M (PHOTOS)
*Alrighty then! Congrats are in order for singer Ruben Studdard. On Friday (12-11-15) Studdard, who was crowned champ of season 2 of “American Idol” in 2003, announced that he received a Master of Arts degree at Alabama A&M University on Friday, where he majored in voice studies during his undergrad tenure. “I’m super happy and […]
Fox to Pull Plug on ‘American Idol’ after Next Season
*Fox has decided to do the humane thing and put “American Idol” out of its misery. The network announced today that its once dominant singing competition series will be cancelled after its 15th and final season next spring. The cast from the past few seasons, with Ryan Seacrest as host and Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban […]
‘The Runner-Up’s’ Clay Aiken Talks Black Voters, Gay Backlash (Clip)
*He was the runner-up to Ruben Studdard on “American Idol” and the runner-up to Arsenio Hall on “Celebrity Apprentice.” So naturally, the title of Clay Aiken’s new documentary series following his failed Congressional campaign to represent North Carolina’s 2nd District is called…“The Runner-Up.” Premiering on Esquire Network tonight (April 7) at 10 p.m., the show […]
Dionne Warwick Praises Ruben Studdard and Ziggy Marley Collabos; Reflects on Almost Working with Alicia Keys
*The list of collaborators for Dionne Warwick’s “Feels So Good” album is an eclectic mix of talent from various genres. And with most projects, the unexpected is bound to occur. For Warwick, one of the surprises came in the form of Ruben Studdard, who personally selected her song “You Never Get to Heaven If You […]