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Wcv63

Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 10:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Sadiesmom...a million is platinum. I hope they are right!

Texasdeb

Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 10:50 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Sadiesmom - If I remember right, you were a Kim L. fan. I was just a lurker then & came over here when my phone "finger flapping" didn't keep her in. Now we go for the guy w/the "VOICE" Hey, Sadieamom, is tha why you're here!

Muse

Monday, May 26, 2003 - 12:59 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Someone posted elsewhere and said that some show (Extra?) reported that Clay was about to hit platinum. But I didn't see it myself, so I wasn't sure if it was true or not.

In any case, it's very nice to see that Clay's single is still doing so well on Amazon. :)

Hermione69

Monday, May 26, 2003 - 03:54 am EditMoveDeleteIP
And I haven't even bought it yet! I bet I will be the 1,000,000 sale! That's my destiny, I'm sure. I wonder if there will be balloons and confetti for me? Or, better yet, a date with Clay!!

(ROFLMAO!)

Snoopsmom

Monday, May 26, 2003 - 04:53 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Just saw Clay on the Today show. He was wonderful as usual. He did say that his first single, to be released on June 6 will be Bridge Over Troubled Water. Didn't say which song it was replacing on the CD for pre-sale now, but didn't say it would be a "side 2" song. Maybe they'll release the CD with 3 songs (I hope, I hope, I hope)!

Hermione69

Monday, May 26, 2003 - 05:51 am EditMoveDeleteIP
He did a lovely job on the Today show. Almost made me late for work because I couldn't tear myself away!! He seems very comfortable and at ease with himself and his life. He is truly a treasure!

Grooch

Monday, May 26, 2003 - 05:54 am EditMoveDeleteIP
What time did he come on at during the show?

I am going to try and catch it on the west coast feeds.

Nanarobin

Monday, May 26, 2003 - 05:56 am EditMoveDeleteIP
watching and taping Clay right now on 2nd 1/2 hour of Today show..he is sooooo cute...shirt/jeans/tennies sitting cross legged on the chair talking to Katie while they are waiting outside in the downpouring rain for Ruben in second hour. Katie just told Clay that her 7 yr old daughter is one of the original Claymates--and that after the interview, she would be all over him 'like a cheap suit"!!! So funny!!

Really good interview and Clay laughed a lot. He was so relaxed...said they have been in NY since Th/Fri..could not remember....as they are so busy.
Talked about judges/his college plans/teaching/his autisim promotion/future plans as a 'celebrity.

AND...Katie did allude to conspiracy theories and Oliver Stone....for benefit of Prisonerno6...ha!!

Nanarobin

Monday, May 26, 2003 - 06:00 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Grooch...see timing in my above post...good luck catching him....

Oh ..and when talking about his album and cd..he did a little bit of "Solitaire" a capella for her..said it would be on the album, as well.

ENJOY!!

Nanarobin

Monday, May 26, 2003 - 06:03 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Almost forgot...Clay a said his cd not coming out until June 10 now, (week after Ruben) At beginning of the 2nd hour, they showed Clay and Ruben clowning around...pretend fighting!!! Cannot wait to see Ruben sing..maybe Clay will be with him!!!

Nanarobin

Monday, May 26, 2003 - 06:35 am EditMoveDeleteIP
They just announced that in the 4th half hour of the Today show, that Ruben will perform 2 songs and then he and Clay will sing a patriotic song..

Just wanted to alert you if you are online or wating out west!!

Llkoolaid

Monday, May 26, 2003 - 07:25 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Nana, Rueben also said his cd was coming out on the 10th, so I guess it is still the same day.

Daisymae

Monday, May 26, 2003 - 07:38 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Nana, I am in a hurry to get things done today, have lot's to do.

I have a request, when we talk about shows that Clay & Ruben will be on could you state what Network, ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, fox news (that's my local) & fnc (that's my cable network) or it makes it easier to find it fast. My t.v. guide doesn't list "Today show" don't know how it's listed. Really appreciate your help if you can.

I'm having to process alot of information.
I'm compiling Clay's information as a part of Clays "Street Team" for here in Phoenix, Az. as listed on Clay's Stuff.org

I haven't read the posts here today because I'm trying to get myself setup to watch or tape his appearances today. Clay's confirmed appearances are listed on www.ezboard.com

If I've repeated something, I apologize.

Your postings have been extremely valuable to me, saving me alot of frustrating time trying to find info.

Thanks again.

Nanarobin

Monday, May 26, 2003 - 07:43 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Sorry LL...I was going to post that change from June 3 to 10 cd singles release as I caught it during rewatch of my tape!! I guess the week delay is because they are so darned busy and in demand right now!!! I love it. AND my tail feathers are quivering in anticipation of getting the official cd....!!

(Nana goes back to lurking thru her soap stories spoilers on the web)

Nanarobin

Monday, May 26, 2003 - 07:53 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Daisy...sorry..I started a new Thread for AI2 appearances, per a suggestion...so we can all add what we find posted. We all can try to include networks, too!

The TODAY SHOW show is on NBC....for us oldies it has been the morning news show since almost the beginning of tv!! It airs for 3 hours in my area.

The Z100 is a radio show...and the Zootopia appearance is touted to be an annual concert.

Did you also know that you can access tvguide.com on line....it allows you to personalize it for your particular area/time/cable/dish/etc.

Nanarobin

Monday, May 26, 2003 - 08:15 am EditMoveDeleteIP
DISCLAIMER: before anyone attacks me..this article contains opinions...BUT it is interesting take on what SEEMS to be happening..'nuff said!
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from..Monday's NEW YORK POST
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TEDDY AIN'T READY

By ADAM BUCKMAN

The Velvet Teddy Bear, Ruben Studdard (above), hasn't shown much fizz during his first week on the talk-show circuit. Runner-up Clay Aiken may have more of what it takes to move on, says Adam.


May 26, 2003 -- CLAY should have won.
And it's not necessarily because he sings any better than Ruben Studdard.

That's a matter of personal taste. My own opinion was that Clay Aiken aced more of his performances than Ruben did during the recently concluded second edition of "American Idol."

However, a vote's a vote and the fact that it was so close indicated that America was pretty evenly divided on their talents (and don't even try to draw me into a debate about whether the voting was fixed somewhow - I'm just not buying that).


But singing ability is only part of the picture. Lots of people can sing. What it really comes down to is personality. And now that Ruben's on the talk-show circuit, I'm wondering how on earth he's ever going to make it.

Now, before you flood my office with hate mail, let me assure everybody I have nothing personally against Ruben.

He seems like a polite, soft-spoken guy who enjoys close relationships with his family, community and church.

But could he be any more lethargic? Entertaining is about energy. Entertainers at the top of their game project an electricity that infects an audience, whether they're watching in-person or on television. And that includes non-singing appearances on talk shows.

I said it about Clay Aiken from Day 1: This kid has the sparkle. You can see it in his eyes everytime he opens his mouth to speak or, especially, to sing (I can't resist saying it again too: His voice really is a miracle of nature).

But Ruben? This guy has no pep whatsoever. On the talk shows last week - including "The Tonight Show" and then the next morning on "The Today Show" - Ruben projected no inner life at all.

What he projected was disinterest. Here he was on the two highest-rated late-night and morning TV shows back-to-back and he seemed like he couldn't have cared less.

He just sat there like he was in a stupor, and answered Jay Leno's and Matt Lauer's questions in monosyllables. Watching him, I wanted to grab him by the shoulders and yell, "Hey, Ruben! Will you please put some zip in your dip?!"

Shaking him out of his laid-back demeanor will be Job 1 for whoever is handed the task of molding Ruben into a professional.

Clay Aiken might lack the official title of "American Idol," but he already possesses the personality necessary to make it big.

Ruben, on the other hand, has the pipes, but whether he can be drawn out of his self-described country boy's shell remains to be seen.

Hobobabe

Monday, May 26, 2003 - 08:37 am EditMoveDeleteIP
One comment I have about that article is that Paula Abdul said it all when she said, "Ruben, we love you just the way you are." The 12 million who voted for Ruben already know his personality after watching it on TV for the last five months! He has a laid back quality about him that America is well aware of. He shouldn't change, and, if he does, it will just seem phony.

Nanarobin

Monday, May 26, 2003 - 08:55 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hobobabe...that is why I put the disclaimer at the top of the article. I think Ruben is just totally exhuasted from all the travel and media hype...I think it does affect him more than Clay. One the site where I found the article, the comments after it said that he does seem much more animated when he is with Clay by his side. The rumor is that that is why they are promoting both of them together...to bring that fun out of Ruben...as he is so laid back.

AND...remember..this is ONE OPINION only..I posted it because of the positive thoughts of Clay...purposely in only this thread! I think this is what so many have speculated throughout the competion...questioning whether Ruben had the stamina..I have long questioned his health/weight issue (mostly based on his profuse sweating and appearance during the final week of shows)...

NOW..that said...know that I AM an overweight woman in her late 50's.

Hobobabe

Monday, May 26, 2003 - 09:04 am EditMoveDeleteIP
OMG, Nana...you've challenged me to admit that I too am, hmm, (how should I put it?), a full-figured woman in her mid-40's. But, I still consider myself a "Babe!" <lol>

Hermione69

Monday, May 26, 2003 - 09:06 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm sure you are BOTH babes!!

Seamonkey

Monday, May 26, 2003 - 09:11 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hermi.. I think that "when Hermi orders/buys her Clay single, angels will sing and get platinum wings"

LOL

Bailey

Monday, May 26, 2003 - 09:12 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks for the article, Nanarobin. I agree with it completely. My favorite line in it is..
"I can't resist saying it again too: His voice really is a miracle of nature".

Nanarobin

Monday, May 26, 2003 - 09:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Just HAD to post this one here:

Clay/Diane Sawyer's Crush
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OK, we've seen Clay on The Early Show and The Today Show. There's one more NY morning show that we haven't heard from, and that's Good Morning America! We all know (at least, most of us do) Diane Sawyer was a huge and very vocal Claymate. If Clay were to be on one of the daily broadcasts of GMA, I would assume we'd know the exact date by now. Anyway -- Does anyone else smell a one on one interview between Diane and Clay for the near future??????? I only WISH......... What do you think the chances are??

Iscreamer1

Monday, May 26, 2003 - 09:32 am EditMoveDeleteIP
The point the article makes is one I've thought about myself. America may love Ruben just the way he is but how long till we get bored with him? What else does he have to offer besides his voice? Clay has the whole package and I think he has more staying power but only time will tell.

Daisymae

Monday, May 26, 2003 - 09:44 am EditMoveDeleteIP
NANA & OTHERS: I JUST made it to tape & watch Today Show, I missed a little of Clay talking because I had to set up everything. Have to get a new setup, one remote instead of 2. Nana, is it too much trouble to put the link on for articles even when you print them, I don't know how to do the links the way you do, will have to learn soon. Only if it's easy. What network is Reality Wrap or what show???????? Never heard of it. Glad you wrapped up the show here, I was taking notes but very distracting & I'm on my 1st day of stopping smoking today. Have to keep the stress down.

Clay did say when asked about the judgee & Simon, that Simon is good at critiqing (sp?), & he listens to him & then goes to work on it. Simon, I think, has been very good for Clay. They also asked how the show would be without Simon & Clay said Simon is a big part of the show. I think so too, it's a love-hate relationship people have cause that's how I feel & I think he's very good looking & nice body, & he smokes too. lol. Whoops, sorry got off the track.

Clay sits just like I do & have all my life, on puter, in my chair, at the table. It's very hard on the knees tho, in fact when I got up today, my knee hurt real bad.

I thought the Today Show was FANTASTIC, you people thta work are going to have to set your VCR's & watch the "Confirmed Appearances" on www.ezboard.com.

I've been kinda shying away on getting the tape they sang "God Bless the USA", I'm buying so much but now decided I have to get it too with all my other official stuff. What do they call people like us Nana, Claymanias, lol, or what. What is a Groupie. I got so excited when I saw Clay & also when Ruben started singing. I have to admit I love Ruben too, in fact, I really think all the top 11 are very good. They also talked about the tour & said there's going to be duets etc.

My priority today is to Stay of Cigs. & keep busy.

I appreciate & agree with all the posting from last night to now.