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Prisonerno6

Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 09:06 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Once again, I'm out of here. Seems I can't say anything less than positive without someone getting their knickers in a knot over it.

Everyone enjoy Ruben's single when it shows up in the mail, and get out there and buy that CD in September.

Once more for the cheap seats...

GO RUUUUUUUUUUBEN!!!!!!

Essence

Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 10:18 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Check in on us every now and then Prisoner. I'm still around and try to post any articles worth reading that I might happen upon.

Let us know when you where a groove in that CD of yours. Hopefully mine will last until September when I can get a full CD of nothing but Ruben.

Ladytex

Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 12:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Prisoner, don't let anyone drive you outta here. Pop in every now and then and check in. Sometimes you may have to stay out of some threads, but at least here we have a haven for Ruben fans. If others come in here and "get their knickers in a wad" that's their problem. This is a Ruben thread for Ruben fans, and we don't have too many of those around here.

Seamonkey

Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 01:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
--What Ladytex just said!!

Prisoner, don't leave the Ruben thread; your input is enjoyed here.

I've made a pledge that I must either stay out of the other threads altogether (not the Kim thread) or, if I do read them (because sometimes things that include Ruben news are posted in the Clay thread, like that poll), that I must not reply..

Sigh.

I guess I do wish that Clay's fans could simply dance with joy if he's number 1 somewhere without often feeling the need to also compare what number Ruben is.. as has been amply pointed out, there are many places to get the singles and many fans don't even consider going online, or phoning or chatting about their favorite.

Essence, I hope you get your cd in time for the drive.. there is nothing like listening in your car to promote bonding with a set of songs. So, I hope you'll have Ruben on the trip with you.

Twinkie

Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 01:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ruben and Clay are on Oprah today!

Hermione69

Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 01:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Prisoner and others, I apologize for upsetting anyone. I felt very defensive and posted impulsively as I sometimes do. I left a longer note in the Clay thread if you are brave enough to go in there and read it. I really do wish a beautiful future to Ruben and his fans.

Essence

Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 02:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Sea, the trip just won't be right without that CD .

I'm feeling pretty much like you these days, in that I'd rather not venture out of this thread for AI (unless I find something for Kim). I do read the other threads for possible information on Ruben, but I don't comment because it's just not worth the effort. Minds are made up at this point and there is nothing you can do about it.

It is upsetting when you read a post that insinuates that Ruben's win was rigged, and that he can't possibly have the same amount of fans that Clay does. Especially when you know it's not true. Yes all the internet polls and message boards heavily favor Clay, but that's just the internet. My friends and family think I am crazy for the amount of time I spend on this board (and on the internet in general), not everyone has the amount of time on their hands that I do and what time they do have is not spent surfing the web.

Anyway, I've just learned that I'm not going to like everything I read on this issue...

Seamonkey

Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 03:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ruben is on Oprah right now.. and he's totally adorable!!

So respectful of Oprah.

He was talking about the final night of competition (she asked) and he said "Me and Clay", then quickly said "sorry Mama, Clay and I".. Oprah cracked up.. his Mom is a teacher.

He's singing now, and Oprah is singing along.

Clay will be on next.

And Justin.. not sure I'll stay for Justin.

Seamonkey

Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 03:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Clay's singing now.. Oprah not singing along, but Ruben is next to her in the front row and HE is singing along..

Clay's mom is sitting with Ruben's mom in the audience.

Ruben's mom says she checks out all the marriage proposals coming in for Ruben, and "files" them.

"We're not ready for that yet".

Clay's mom said the other night she was in a restaurant and the waiter told her a gentleman had paid for her dinner; he just wanted her autograph :)

Hobobabe

Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 04:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Just saw the group on Oprah. I was pleasantly surprised by Justin. I thought his performances on AI2 were awful. I think his new single is called "Sorry," and I was all prepared to call it sorry as well, but in my opinion, it's not bad.

Essence

Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 03:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Today is such a good day!!!

I got my Ruben CD and my Luther CD in the mail today. Now I can go on the road with two of my favorite singers.

Woo-hoo!!!

Tishala

Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 03:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Do tell Essence! I wanna know your impressions of BOTH! [I think this will be my first Luther CD since....Best of Love, maybe?]

Essence

Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 03:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tishala, you have got to be kidding me. I have every CD that Luther has ever made. I haven't listened to this one yet, but I have listened to Ruben's...

I think I like the version he performed on Oprah a little better, I think the choir is a bit much at one place on the cd, but don't get me wrong...I do like it.!!! I love his version of Superstar though.

I'll let you know what I think of Luther's after I listen to it.

Seamonkey

Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 04:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Sounds like Clay and Ruben got the same overenthusiastic choir for backup :(

Essence, i bet you'll drive slower and take the long cuts just to hear more music :)

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Anyway, a little article in my paper today about Ruben and the 405 jerseys.

Studdard eschews those area-code jerseys

"American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard said he no longer will wear the colorful jerseys that helped set him apart from other contestants on the Fox television show.

Studdard wore the jerseys emblazoned with the numbers 2-0-5 - referring to the area code for his hometown of Birmingham, Ala. - throughout much of the competition, which he won last month on a vote by TV viewers.

But in an interview with The Birmingham News, Studdard said "a combination of things" led him to decide not to wear the shirts made by 205 Flava Inc. anymore.

"I will always represent the area 205, but 205 Flava is not indicative of what i am about," Studdard, 24, said while in Birmingham to record the video for his new single, "Flying Without Wings."

Willie Jenkins, an owner of 205 Flava, said he was stunnde at the news. "I don't understand why this man would say what he said," Jenkins said. "I have been behind him 110 percent."

Jenkins said Studdard asked him about wearing a jersey to represent Birmingham after making the top 32 on the show. From then on, the store shipped jerseys to Studdard every week when he needed them, Jenkins said.

Studdard's clothing choice boosted sales, but the men had no formal agreement that he would be paid for his endorsement.

"I want Ruben to be rewarded for his sucess via merchandise sales," said Alvin Garrett, Studdard's close friend and business partner. "I don't want people to prosper if they are exploiting my friend."

Jenkins said he is talking with Studdard's entertainment company about an endorsement deal, but none has been made.

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So, hard to comment, except to say that right now, Ruben gets nothing from a purchase of a 205 Flava jersey (other than having the wearer be identified as a fan, I suppose).

Ladytex

Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 07:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tishala, you can listen to a few of the songs on Luther's CD on his website if you want to listen before you buy ... it's awesome!!

Seamonkey

Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 07:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ruben was on Extra tonight, pretty much saying what that article said. He said the bottom line is that people don't have to buy those shirts to be associated with him.

Tishala

Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 10:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thnanks for the tip Ladytex! I will.

Essence

Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 06:09 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Click on the link...

Ruben Chicago Radio Interview

Seamonkey

Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 10:53 am EditMoveDeleteIP
A little blurb in my paper today :)

Luther Vandross getting better

R&B crooner Luther Vandross is showing signs of emerging from a stroke-induced coma, E! Online reports.

"He's tracking. There are moments when he's alert, when he can actually shake his head yes or no," said Carmen Romano, the entertainer's business manager.

Romano called the activity "the first signs of awareness" since Vandross was found uncounscious in his Manhattan apartment April 16.

Vandross, 52, remains in the intensive care unit of New York's Weill Cornell Medical Center, listed in critical but stable condition.

Previously, the singer had been referred to as a "minimally responsive" patient. That began to change may 29, Romano said. As a larger-than-usual contingent of well-wishers, including band members, looked on, Vandross opened his eyes. And, though he'd been doing that for weeks, there was something different.

"That night, his awareness level jumped," Max Szadek, a Vandross assistant, told People magazine. "He started turning his head more, responding with nods."

"Luther is going to be just fine," the singer's mom, Mary Vandross, 80, told the Associated Press this week.

Grooch

Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 11:34 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I haven't listened to this, so I don't know how good it is.


Ruben Interview.

Seamonkey

Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 07:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
A teaser on Access Hollywood just said

LUTHER is out of ICU!!

Sounds like a Good Thing to me.

Tishala

Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 07:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
"We are thrilled to share this positive news on Luther Vandross' current path to recovery. "I am happy to report that Luther Vandross continues to improve and he is more and more responsive each day. Perhaps most significantly, he is no longer in the Intensive Care unit. I feel as though I am watching a modern day miracle." - Carmen Romano, business manager for Luther Vandross"

Luther's Site

Hotlantan

Friday, June 13, 2003 - 11:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
from Billboard:

IDOLS' EARLY DEBUT: Street date violations, which occur when retail outlets sell records before their release dates, result in "American Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken and winner Ruben Studdard debuting prematurely on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles Sales chart. The amounts sold of Aiken's "This Is the Night" (RCA) and Studdard's "Flying Without Wings" / "Superstar" (J) were too small to bring the songs onto the main Hot 100, but Aiken's single enters the sales chart at No. 19 and Studdard's single opens at No. 22.

Both Idols' singles had official release dates of June 10 and will make their debuts on the Hot 100 next week. Both singles are expected to sell between 200,000 and 300,000 copies each, which would be enough to bring them on to the chart at No. 1 and No. 2, the highest debuts since current chart policies were set in December 1998. It would be the first time that new entries would occupy the top two positions on the Hot 100.

Studdard debuts on two other Billboard charts this week. "Flying Without Wings" is a new entry at No. 30 on the Adult Contemporary tally. That's just one slot below the No. 29 debut of labelmate Luther Vandross' "Dance With My Father." On the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart, "Superstar" has more cumulative airplay and opens at No. 61. Sales could push "Superstar" to No. 1 on next week's R&B chart.

Because both of Studdard's songs are charting, on Hot 100 Singles Sales his single is listed as "Flying Without Wings" / "Superstar." While "Bridge Over Troubled Water" also appears on Aiken's single, "This Is the Night" has the most cumulative airplay and is the sole title listed on the sales chart.

Ladytex

Friday, June 13, 2003 - 10:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I love this single! It's great. I'll have it worn out by the end of the weekend, lol.

Anyway, just had to come in here to post that my comment about online polls is about right, lol ... did y'all hear who was voted the most influential American on a bbc online poll? Homer Simpson ... by a whopping 40% to 10% for his nearest competitor.

Tishala

Tuesday, June 17, 2003 - 05:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
On KTLA this morning, they showed part of the filming of the new Scooby Doo flick which will feature--Ruben! And R was singing a really hype song with a very hip hop beat...a great sound for him! R was even dancing a little! I can't wait to hear more of the song!

[for the record, he looked a bit thinner, too]