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Ladytex

Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - 06:31 am EditMoveDeleteIP
The other guy is Ernie something or other. It was really great because the other three really were pulling for Ruben all through the contest and Charles Barkley is also from Alabama. I remember right after Ruben won, Charles found out and announced it during the basketball game, lol.
Anyway, I found this interview on CNN this morning:

'Idol' Studdard: 'I've not changed at all'

Ladytex

Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - 06:36 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh yeah, Ruben was on the CBS Early Show this morning, too. I had to leave for work, but I taped it. Hopefully, I will get to watch it when I get home.

Egbok

Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - 08:41 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Ladytex, thanks for that link. I enjoyed reading the interview and it still goes to show how grounded Ruben remains through all these major changes in his young life. I wish him all the best.

Seamonkey

Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - 11:54 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks for that link, Ladytex. Loved seeing Ruben's smile, too.

Tishala

Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - 10:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Did anyone see Ruben on BET? I missed him and I'd love an update if anyone can provide one.

Ladytex

Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 06:59 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I missed it too, and would love to hear what happened.

Ladytex

Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 07:05 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Another article about our guy on CNN this morning:

'Idol' Studdard to release first single
Album due in September

Heavenly

Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 04:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks for the link, Ladytex. Here's
another. "Ruben Studdard needs a nap"


http://www.tvguide.com/newsgossip/insider/030529a.asp

Ladytex

Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 04:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Finally got to see my tape of yesterday morning's Early Show with Ruben and his brother, Kevin. They are so funny together and so sweet. Rene Syler interviewed the two of them. He's so tired. He was laughing because he says that NYC is a different kind of place. He's gotten so many marriage proposals that he's lost track. He has two groups back home 'Just a Few Cats', which we heard of and he also has a gospel group. He talkied about how this group of 12 finalists will go places, you could tell the good feelings they share. Rene got him to sing a little bit of 'Flying without Wings' acapella and he sounded wonderful!! Just wanted to post this since I mentioned it yesterday and I didn't see that any one else had posted a recap.

Tishala

Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 10:20 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks for the update Ladytex! I know when I saw Ruben last, on the View, he sounded great, too, so it's good to hear that you thought he sounded great too (like I said before, best since maybe the fifth week of the show!).

Soon, we will probably start wondering where he is because he'll be in the studio so much. But his disappearance will all be worth it.

Prisonerno6

Friday, May 30, 2003 - 07:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Looks like my post about US magazine with RubenandClay got nuked in the crash. I commented on the headlines (something like "Did the right man win?" and "Was the voting rigged?") caused me to put it down and refuse to support such "journalism" with my hard earned money, even if it is about RubenandClay.

Then I asked "Where's that "Ruben Media Bias" now?

(If anyone does read it, let me know if it's as slanted as I thought it might be...)

Moondance

Saturday, May 31, 2003 - 06:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I have a question/request from my Mom... she is the biggest Ruben fan and wants to know what the song he sang I think "fly without wings'... sorry didn't follow AI... anyway any info on getting the words to the song or when it will be released... thank you ahead of time:)

Seamonkey

Saturday, May 31, 2003 - 06:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Moonie.. "Flying Without Wings" will be Ruben's first single, out June 10.. you definitely should order one for Mom :) It is available on Amazon, BN.com and undoubtedly pretty much everywhere else.

That's "Flying Without Wings" - Ruben Studdard.

Seamonkey

Saturday, May 31, 2003 - 06:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh, and not sure where else to put this Luther Vandross update, but I just do NOT like to call it "gossip", so.. here..

The other day Luther's mother was on one of the morning shows with an update. Patti LaBelle was with her.

I missed the beginning. His mom is still hopeful for recovery and clearly is devoted to her son. She says he said "Mama" the other day after she read the 23rd psalm to him.

She discussed being angry with him for not taking care of his diabetes. She was also hugging Patti and rolling her eyes at her to indicate that she wanted Miss Patti to take better care of herself too.

Mom said the stroke was God's way of telling Luther to slow down and even if he couldn't sing that was what God wanted.

Then on Oprah, there was Patti .. Oprah was doing a show about diabetes and other consequences of lifestyle choices (ok.. I also missed the first half of this.. was just channel flipping).. the show had people telling stories, various experts with advice, including Oprah's fitness guru (the Get with the program guy).. he gave some key numbers one wants to hit or not exceed..

glucose: 65-110
BP less that 120 over less than 80 (Oprah was sputtering over this, but it has just recently been dropped.. the max BP)..
HDL (good chol) over 40
LDL (bad chol) under 100
weight (he didn't give figures)
waist measurements that are signs of a problem:
Male over 40"
Female over 34.5"

(I'm in big trouble)

Patti LaBelle was the last guest and she talked about her diabetes and how literally everyone in her family had had it / died from it / had bad symptoms of it.. and how her feet started going numb in her stiletto heels.. it was a funny piece shot at her home.. she told how HER exercise was walking around the house in those shoes and reminding herself she wanted to keep wearing them! And she was talking about since she started eating fruits and veggies and dieting, she told what her measurements were.. Oprah was cracking up cuz Patti's bust measurement had jumped UP and waist down..

But seriously, Patti has put out a book:
Patti Labelle's Lite Cuisine. Oprah was telling her she needed to follow those recipes. Patti says she's lost 30 pounds.

She also talked about Luther and Barry. She started being hopeful and saying, that Luther had a long way to go but he was getting better.. all the guests and Oprah kind of looked at her, startled and she admitted it is really serious.. but they still hope.

Overall, I got that Luther's mom is a strong and spiritual woman. And I just feel so sad about Luther.

I know this isn't about Ruben at all, but I know some of Ruben's best fans were also concerned about Luther and I know Ruben is as well.

Moondance

Saturday, May 31, 2003 - 06:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thank you soooo much MsMonkey!!!

Squaredsc

Saturday, May 31, 2003 - 06:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
thanks sea, ive been wondering how luther was doing. dh and my mom said they heard he came out of is coma but i hadn't heard anything about it. so im really glad you posted this info.

Moondance

Saturday, May 31, 2003 - 07:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks again MsMonkey...my Mom is screaming on the phone LOL She LOVES Rubin and is so excited. I just ordered it for her:)

Seamonkey

Saturday, May 31, 2003 - 10:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Too funny!! I'm sure she'll love it!!

Squared.. Luther's Mom told how she read the whole psalm to him but substituted "you" for "I" and would put his name in.. as in "The Lord is your Shepard, Luther.." all the way thru and just at the end, he said "mama".

I hope that is a good sign, I know she has so much love and hope. I saw a look cross Patti's face, so I hope it isn't wishful thinking.