Archive through May 25, 2003
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Archive through May 25, 2003
Prisonerno6 | Friday, May 23, 2003 - 10:44 am     One last thing.. Maybe it's my bizarre sense of humor, but I find it hysterically funny that the "I voted for Ruben" t-shirts sold on the idolonfox website only go up to an XL... |
Hippyt | Friday, May 23, 2003 - 11:08 am     No,Prisoner that's very funny!!!!! |
Maris | Friday, May 23, 2003 - 04:51 pm     update 'Idol' Studdard to release first single Album due in September Friday, May 23, 2003 Posted: 3:47 PM EDT (1947 GMT) NEW YORK (AP) -- "American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard won't have time to rest on his laurels -- he's spending this weekend in the studio to work on his debut album, which is slated to come out by September. Studdard, who edged Clay Aiken to win the second "American Idol" competition on Wednesday, has already been signed to J Records, founded by music mogul Clive Davis. And his first single, "Flying Without Wings," which Studdard sang during the competition, will be released next week. Davis, who will be the executive producer of Studdard's disc, has shaped the careers of artists like Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys. He said Studdard "could very well be a major recording artist for many years to come." "We're going to make a real state-of-the-art, strong musical album, and take a long term approach," Davis, who is chief executive officer and chairman of RCA Music Group, told The Associated Press on Thursda |
Karuuna | Friday, May 23, 2003 - 06:11 pm     Ruben and Clay are on Larry King Live right now. The show repeats again later tonight. |
Maris | Friday, May 23, 2003 - 06:21 pm     Very funny, I loved Ruben's opinion of American Idol before he went on and his reason for auditioning. He said he thought American Idol was a cheesy show but that his friend wanted to audition and he didnt want her sleeping on the street alone. That is why he went to the auditions. Great sense of humor both of them. |
Wcv63 | Friday, May 23, 2003 - 06:31 pm     Maris...the funniest comment? After saying that he thought AI was a cheesy show etc., Clay comments, "Now Ruben is the King of Cheese". Their friendship is certainly heartwarming to see. Sincere, genuine and warm. |
Maris | Friday, May 23, 2003 - 06:34 pm     It was refreshing and you couldnt help but be happy for both of them. I also loved Ruben correcting himself for saying "me and Clay" ...he looked at Clay and said My mother told me to stop saying Me and Clay. Ruben seemed like he was still pinching himself. |
Jimmer | Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 11:15 am     I said it in the Clay thread so I only think it's fair to say it again here in the Ruben thread. Ruben and Clay are a really classy pair. American Idol is lucky to have two such talented and admirable people representing their show. Of course, to our credit, we voted for them! |
Faerygdds | Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 03:39 pm     HEAR HEAR!! |
Nanarobin | Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 03:54 pm     Pls allow this Claymate to post....I totally agree on the comments about the Larry King show. I had taped it and have watched several times...laughing at so many of the comments and then sighing to admire the commaradare the two guys seem to have. I hope they can collaborate some on each other's albums...as they sound great together. Ruben is obviously getting coached (sure both are) on what to say..which is so funny that he admit his mama told him not to say "me and Clay"!! Knowing both guys are close to their moms....now they will have to listen to TPTB...as they are now controlled by Simon Fuller's "19". Go to the Clay thread to see a link to a contract article I found on another site...Sure does open your eyes!! |
Maris | Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 07:11 pm     It opens your eyes maybe but the fact is these people would be nobodies if they didnt enter the contest, enter into an agreement and would have done anything to reach this dream. Both Rubenand Clay have had it easier than thousands of others who are talented and have started out at rock bottom. These guys are starting at the mountaintop, they only have to stay on it. Most people have to climb up. If the company that handed this opportunity to them wants certain rights for the duration of the contract, no big deal. I am betting anyone at the bottom of the mountain would wave a flag saying give me that contract, I will sing whenever and wherever they ask me. I will wear their $1200 red leather jacket. |
Crossfire | Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 07:32 pm     *ouch* Maris, you have to be careful, I caught some grief for using the word nobody. |
Tishala | Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 08:14 pm     LOL. Yes, you did. And Maris almost coined a new term I think we should now adopt: RubenandClay. A fine word, if you ask me [even if I like Ruuuuuuuuuuuuuubbbbbbbbben better without the suffix]. |
Crossfire | Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 08:22 pm     Heh, I am willing to go with that. |
Nanarobin | Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 08:23 pm     Tishala.....funny...ha...I had used that word last night when downloading a song and saving it on my pc....I tend to run words together to save space when only for me!! But since I am a Clay fan mine was ClayandRueben....sorry!!! ha ha...back to lurk mode...been too caught up in all this AI 'stuff' NanaRobin so.... Congrats ClayandRuben Congrats RubenandClay |
Seamonkey | Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 08:52 pm     Fellow Rubenites.. go look at the update thread I just started.. there's good info on what Ruben's planning to include in his first album!! |
Sadiesmom | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 12:05 pm     I like his brother, apparently he will do well also. He may be America's idol, but he's my brother Big brother Kevin's proud of Ruben and his success |
Tabbyking | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 01:03 pm     oh, cross...... |
Seamonkey | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 06:10 pm     Wow, Kevin has congestive heart failure.. and is dealing with it but that's extremely serious.. maybe he and Ruben can share a personal trainer so they can both be around for Kevin's son. I like that Ruben didn't want to go inside the club because of his beliefs. |
Ladytex | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 06:10 pm     Thanks, Sadiesmom, for posting the link to that story. It was so sweet. |
Seamonkey | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 06:15 pm     I'd love to see a pic of Ruben with his nephew.. that kid must be SO excited!! |
Seamonkey | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 06:44 pm     Ruben's mom's home cooking!! May 25, 2003 'Idol' winner eats well at home Weight of 360 pounds due to mom's cooking By LEIGH ANNE MONITOR, Scripps Howard News Service http://www.knoxnews.com/kns/dining/article/0,1406,KNS_309_1984940,00.html When "American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard was a little boy, his mama cooked foods that would help make him grow into a singing sensation. It's likely no one guessed as much back then, but a few specialty Ruben Studdard dishes are oh-so-famous - around mom Emily Studdard's kitchen table in Winewood, Ala. Ruben, 24, the city's tie to the Fox show "American Idol," loves his mama's chicken tetrazzini, her fresh fruit pizza and her layered salad, among many dishes. He was so enamored with her greens that he called home from California during his "Idol" tapings and told his mom to explain to the "American Idol" chef how to cook those greens, she said from her kitchen. Ruben, who has a reported weight of 360 pounds, was an average-weight child until about the third grade. He didn't eat a lot when he was very young, Emily Studdard said, but that didn't stop him from a few tricks. In the second grade, Studdard spent his lunch money buying candy and chips at a vendor near the school bus. When he got to school, he wrote his teacher a note, "Please give Ruben his lunch. We are poor. (signed) Emily." His mama told him not to try that one again. When Ruben hit high school, he'd bring his friends by his house "and they'd expect me to cook for them," Emily Studdard said. "They said, 'Mom, what are you going to cook for us?' I didn't mind." These days Ruben helps out a little around the kitchen, boiling the water and cooking the spaghetti for chicken tetrazzini - his favorite - Emily Studdard said. Ruben Studdard's favorite foods that his mother cooked include the following, all from "Calling All Cooks," a cookbook from the Telephone Pioneers of America, Alabama Chapter No. 34 (16th printing, 1995). Turnip greens 2 large bunches turnip greens 1/2 pound lean salt pork (Emily Studdard substitutes smoked turkey) 4 tablespoons bacon grease or pure lard Wash greens well to remove dirt; rinse at least three times in abundant water. Put small leaves in pot and strip larger leaves from stems. Before adding to pot containing 1 quart cold water, cut meat into strips about 1-inch thick and drop into pot. Add bacon grease or lard. Cover pot and bring to boil. Periodically stir greens in pot so as to allow those on top to go to the bottom. Then push down so leaves are covered with water. Lower heat and boil slowly for two hours (the longer the better), adding water to keep greens covered. Actual cooking time depends on tenderness of greens. Juice from greens is good served over corn bread and laced with pepper sauce. Chicken tetrazzini 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 cup chopped celery 3 tablespoons butter 2 cups cooked chicken, diced 6 ounces (about 1-1/2 cups) spaghetti, uncooked and broken in pieces 1 (10-1/2-ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted 2-1/2 cups chicken broth or bouillon 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon pepper Pinch nutmeg 1 (3-ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained Saute onion and celery in butter in Dutch oven until crisp-tender. Arrange chicken in layer over vegetables; add spaghetti in layer. Combine soup, broth, lemon juice, pepper and nutmeg and pour over spaghetti, making sure all spaghetti is moistened. Sprinkle mushrooms over top. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly, from 15 to 20 minutes until spaghetti is tender. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and paprika.Layered salad 1 medium head lettuce, torn into small pieces 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper 1 red onion, sliced, separated 1 can tiny English peas (Emily Studdard leaves them out) 6 to 8 strips crisp bacon, crumbled 1 tablespoon sugar About 1 pint mayonnaise Add all products in layers. Spread over top with mayonnaise. Emily Studdard sprinkles the mayonnaise with Parmesan cheese in the layering process. Seal all sides and corners. Cover with plastic wrap and foil. Refrigerate 24 hours. Fresh fruit pizza 1 package sugar cookie dough or cookie dough made from scratch 1 tub or can whipped topping or carton whipping cream 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Fresh fruit Spread sugar cookie dough on pizza pan. Bake according to directions. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until light. Spread on cooled crust. Top with fresh fruit. Garnish with a fruit glaze, if desired. Add whipped topping or whipped cream to top. |
Texasdeb | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 06:55 pm     Hey guys! I'm a "Claymate" - but, you gotta luv this big ol teddy bear too! I wanted Ruben in the final 2 & I am very happy that it seems Ruben & Clay have developed a lasting friendship. I am happy for you fans of the Ruuuuban! I am a fan too! I want the best for both of these guys. |
Seamonkey | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 06:59 pm     TD.. thanks, but that sounds sort of opposite of what you said in the Clay thread, so is a bit confusing. |
Kady | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 09:03 pm     Awww, man...that food sounds great. I would love to go by Emily Studdard's house every week for Sunday dinner. |
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