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Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 8:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
LOL, yeah, she did host, but she was only a small part of it. There were many different groups and singers and the music was awesome!

Essence
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01-12-2002

Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 9:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Essence a private message Print Post    
Ruben Studdard's Still Standing
by Daniel R. Coleridge

So what if Clay Aiken's Measure of a Man outsold Ruben Studdard's Soulful album. (Billboard says Clay's peddled 2.5 million discs vs. Ruben's 1.7 million so far, if you really wanna know.) The larger-than-life winner of American Idol 2 isn't bitter and harbors no regrets over his runner-up's success. "None at all," he insists. "My album's doing great, and I don't live in a busted apartment anymore! Everything is wonderful. God is just really blessing me."

Studdard says his post-Idol career has been "everything I expected and more. I've always wanted to do what I'm doing right now. I've never had any aspirations for another career for myself. American Idol afforded me the opportunity to live out all of my dreams, and I'm pretty sure it's gonna be the same for Fantasia."

Speaking of Ms. Barrino, did he mind turning over the crown to the current AI winner? "I don't think that's the case," he objects, "because we're all American Idols. There's not just one. There's Kelly, me and now Fantasia."

Ahem, we stand corrected. By the way, Studdard credits himself with predicting Fanny's rise to the cream of AI's crop. "From the day I saw the top 30 show," he recalls, "I knew exactly who was gonna be the top three finalists. Fantasia's a wonderful singer and she deserves to be the American Idol."

Right now, Ruben's in the studio recording his second album. No, it's not a tribute to his fave soul crooner. "People really enjoy listening to me do Luther Vandross's music," he chuckles, "and I do, too. But I think I've come into my own. I'm doing a Christmas album that will be out in September."

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Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 10:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
Aside from his singing, what I like the most about Ruben is his positive attitude. Both Clay and Ruben are fantastic role models and deserve all the accolades and credit they receive.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 11:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
New Ruben CD in September??? Cool!!

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Saturday, June 26, 2004 - 8:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
Yay!! Just watched Ruben singing on MadTV!!

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Tuesday, June 29, 2004 - 7:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
Don't forget the BET awards tonight! Ruben is nominated!!

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Tuesday, June 29, 2004 - 7:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
Ruben and Fantasia looked so good together tonight!

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Tuesday, June 29, 2004 - 10:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
Yes they did, Ladyt! I still think it'd be cool for them to duet together. Her raspiness next to his smoothness. It's a match made in R&B heaven.

Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002

Wednesday, June 30, 2004 - 4:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sadiesmom a private message Print Post    
While I agree they would sound good together, I always will have mixed emotions about people cementing their identity to AI by singing with thier friends from that show. That is probably impractical, but I would like to see Ruben free for 19. I think he will have a rough time on World Idol with the feelings toward America at this time, something that has nothing to do with his God-given talent. - Eh, morning rambling.

Essence
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01-12-2002

Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 7:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Essence a private message Print Post    
Ruben Studdard Decides Christmas Just Isn't Spiritual Enough
07.07.2004 8:50 PM EDT

HOLLYWOOD — Call it Even More Soulful.

Ruben Studdard has scrapped plans to follow up last year's Soulful with a Christmas collection and is instead recording what he's calling an inspirational album.

"I grew up in the church and there's a lot of musical influences and gospel music that I have always loved," Studdard explained. "So I'm doing an album of just tribute songs, like Commissioned and the Winans, [artists] that I have listened to all my life."

The still-untitled album, due in late fall, will be spiritual but still accessible to mainstream R&B fans, he said.

Along with working on his album, Studdard will spend the summer developing his new label, Real Music Records. So far, Studdard has signed a gospel singer named Kevin Bennett and a rapper named Gutter.

"I had to do a guest appearance at a seminar in Chicago, and my brother actually heard him and told me about him," Studdard said of the latter. "He's from Chicago and he's one of the hottest rappers around, so we're putting him out."

Studdard will not only oversee Bennett and Gutter's releases, he plans to produce tracks for them as well. "We're gonna work diligently to make both of them a success," he said.

As for Soulful, J Records is considering releasing the Fat Joe collaboration "What Is Sexy" as the album's final single. Ruben will release a more mainstream follow-up album in February.

mtv article

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 7:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
Wow! Good for Ruben! I love that he's standing up for what he wants to do instead of just putting out another Christmas CD. And he started his own label too. That's great. I just hope J Records continues to support him. Or, even better, supports him even more.

Jan
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08-01-2000

Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 10:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jan a private message Print Post    
I am glad to hear that Ruben is actually using this win for the best for his own future and not letting the record company control him and his music!

Essence
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01-12-2002

Thursday, September 02, 2004 - 5:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Essence a private message Print Post    
Ruben Studdard & Kimberly Caldwell To Appear On FOX's 'Related By Family'

"American Idol" second season winner Ruben Studdard and finalist Kimberly Caldwell will be featured as guest stars in an early episode of FOX's new comedy,"Related By Family," portraying Bobby and Ginger. They will play two fast food restaurant employees who annoyingly break into song to praise the food they are serving.

"Related By Family" centers around a group of teens who have been hired at the local mall's "Yippee, Hot Dogs" and soon find themselves up against their unpleasant boss.

http://www.tvrules.net/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5697

Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002

Thursday, September 02, 2004 - 7:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sadiesmom a private message Print Post    
Ruben is starting to tour again at the end of September through November. I tried to copy it, but it won't let me, so if you go here http://rubenstuddard.com
And click on appearances you can see the latest list. They keep adding shows.

Madelane
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08-20-2001

Sunday, September 12, 2004 - 5:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Madelane a private message Print Post    
Hello! I almost forgot to post this! I saw Ruben in concert Friday night. He was great. It was a little show here in Jacksonville Florida and it was sponsored by Willie E. Gary. He funds a football rivalry between Edward Waters College and Shaw. Anyway Ruben sang several songs then Jeffrey Osborne, who I love, sang a bunch more.

I bought my ticket at the door and for some reason was seated in the very front row in the center. So close, I was more underneath Ruben than in front of him.

I took a picture with my camera phone (sneakily since they said no photos) and it turned out so-so, if anyone wants me to try to post it.

He wore a bejeweled Prine shirt and his bling, including diamond dog tags and a giant diamond watch. He sweated quite a bit but he really didn't seem that out of breath or anything. He sang great and I really enjoyed his back up band and singers.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Sunday, September 12, 2004 - 7:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
cool, thanks for posting that Madelane. I'd like to see the picture if you can post it.

Essence
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01-12-2002

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 6:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Essence a private message Print Post    
Ruben Studdard to Release Contemporary Inspirational Album on November 2nd!
The J Records Release Is Follow-Up To 2003 Double Platinum Debut SOULFUL

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 2004--
First Single "I Need an Angel" Written and Produced by R. Kelly Goes to Radio on October 4th.

J Records will release the first inspirational album by 'American Idol' 2003 winner Ruben Studdard on November 2nd, with the lead single, "I Need An Angel," written and produced by award-winning hit maker R. Kelly to go to radio on October 4th. The yet-untitled album includes new versions of several inspirational classics and traditional tunes, along with a Studdard original composition, "Don't Give Up." The mainstream contemporary inspirational album is Studdard's follow-up to his two-million-plus selling 2003 J Records' Grammy-nominated debut "Soulful."

"With this album, I'm going back to my roots," says Studdard, who emerged as the winner of the top-rated "American Idol" television show in the spring of 2003. "I've only been singing non-spiritual material for about three or four years, gospel music was all I sang before that, so doing an inspirational record was a natural thing for me." The Grammy nominated Studdard, who won an NAACP Image Award for his debut album, spent much of late 2003 and early 2004 touring across the country. "Gospel music is what I was raised on and is the foundation for all things musically for me. I am incredibly passionate about every song we selected to record for this album, each song has a special meaning." In addition to the original R. Kelly's track, producers include Warryn Campbell (known for his work with gospel duo Mary Mary, Luther Vandross, Brandy, Dru Hill) and Eric Dawkins (of the gospel group Dawkins & Dawkins and writer of songs recorded by Quincy Jones, Tyrese, Commissioned and CeCe Winans).

"I think it's bold statement for Ruben to release an inspirational record at this point in his career. He's saying this is what I stand for, this is what I believe in, this is where I come from," says Dawkins. "You get the best performance when something is coming your heart and your vision. I think people will really appreciate this record."

Studdard whose musical journey began in his native Birmingham, Alabama when he sang with the local choir at the age of three chose all the songs for the album, focusing on tunes that have played an important role in his life. Covers include Campbell-produced cuts such as Al Green's "Everything's Gonna Be Alright," "Ain't No Need To Worry" (a 1987 hit for The Winans featuring Anita Baker) and "Running Back To You," previously recorded by Fred Hammond, who Ruben acknowledges as one of his earliest influences; Hammond wrote and produced the track, "We Have Not Forgotten" for Studdard's critically-acclaimed "Soulful" CD. Commenting specifically on the Al Green song, Ruben notes, "My mom and I used to clean the house to that song when I was coming up! It has a great message that is as relevant today as when Al Green first recorded it."

Traditional material on the upcoming album includes Dawkins-produced renditions of "Amazing Grace," "There Is Not A Friend Like Jesus" and "I Surrender All," songs that the singer says "I've been singing for a long time! Making this album has been a lot of fun for me and I think the gospel field will be open to it while my fans will find that the music we're doing is comparable to anything that's on the radio today."

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Essence
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01-12-2002

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 6:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Essence a private message Print Post    
Ruben has also been nominated for "Favorite Male Artist — Soul / Rhythm & Blues Music" in the upcoming American Music Awards. He's nominated against R. Kelly, Prince, and Usher. I figure Usher will win, but he's still been nominated.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 9:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
Oh Dang, I can't wait for that new CD to come out. I love "I Surrender All", and grew up with "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" ...

Essence
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01-12-2002

Monday, October 04, 2004 - 6:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Essence a private message Print Post    
Here is a link to listen to I Need An Angel. It's the first single from Ruben's upcoming cd.

http://www.ruuuben.com/INAA/

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Monday, October 04, 2004 - 7:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
Thanks, Essence, I love it!

Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002

Monday, October 04, 2004 - 1:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sadiesmom a private message Print Post    
Dang, I meant to post that link yesterday, but actually had to do some housework.

Have you seen Ruben's song list? I need an angel

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Monday, October 04, 2004 - 1:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
Essence, thanks for that link to the song. It's really great! Is this the R. Kelly produced song?

Jhonise
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07-10-2003

Monday, October 11, 2004 - 1:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jhonise a private message Print Post    
We Shrink the Velvet Teddy Bear

September 13, 2004

It's bound to be the greatest celebrity makeover in TV history. Weighing in at 360 pounds, "American Idol" Ruben Studdard is going on a diet, and it's all because of "Extra."

After two months of top-secret meetings between Ruben and "Extra's" senior management, Studdard agreed to make a major life change. "I think right now, for me, I need to get as healthy as possible," Ruben told us. "A little healthier lifestyle, try to work out a little more so my performances can be better."

We've assembled the "Extra" Extreme Fitness Team to make it all happen: "American Idol's" Randy Jackson will serve as Ruben's "life coach," and trainer-to-the stars Gunnar Peterson will transform Ruben's body.

Here's the extreme team plan: we're moving Ruben from Alabama to Los Angeles, where Gunnar, who's trained Hollywood's greatest, from Jennifer Lopez to Sylvester Stallone, will workout with Ruben three times a week.

And it seems this couldn't come at a better time. Studdard just celebrated his 26th birthday Sunday night and is getting ready to promote a new gospel album. "It's going to be a good happy birthday to me," Ruben confirmed.

But no one knows what Ruben is going through better than Jackson, who lost 100 pounds and plans to help Ruben with his workouts, diet and motivation. "I did my own thing about a year ago, and man, it's about trying to get healthy," Jackson said.

Tomorrow on "Extra," we have a VIP pass into Ruben's Birmingham birthday bash, with 2,000 guests, southern cooking and an all-night party.

Extra

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, October 11, 2004 - 1:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Yeah, but Randy Jackson did his thing with gastrointestinal bypass...although I know that requires a lot of self-discipline it is a lot different from actually having to lose it without that crutch. This should be interesting.

But I sincerely hope that Ruben is able to maintain a great program and lose this weight. He seems to be a truly great young man and he deserves to live a healthy and happy life.