Ruben Singing on Today Show - 5/26
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Ruben Singing on Today Show - 5/26
Ladytex | Monday, May 26, 2003 - 09:20 pm     Well, I saw Ruben on Leno without Clay and he showed enough personality on his own. Good thing there are enough of us out there that can appreciate his laid back humor and manner and don't have to be hit upside the head with hyperactivity (and I am not slamming Clay). |
Jimmer | Monday, May 26, 2003 - 09:33 pm     I was cheering for Clay all along but I do like Ruben. I know it's the entertainment business and you've got to be "on" all the time, but it has been a grueling few months for a couple of guys who had no previous experience with this sort of thing. I wish people would cut them a little slack. I think that Ruben and Clay are great together and Clay certainly has a "spark" and seems to bring out the best in Ruben, but let me say again that I like Ruben and his style as well. |
Gracieo | Monday, May 26, 2003 - 09:40 pm     And I agree...I never meant to say that there's anything wrong with Ruben's style. I think he's tired, and he deserves to be. |
Seamonkey | Monday, May 26, 2003 - 10:32 pm     sigh |
Sadiesmom | Monday, May 26, 2003 - 10:48 pm     I think this is stressful to both and it is helpful to go through the press junkets with a friend. They are lucky to have each other and I am happy for them. They are still very young and did not work their way up slowly, although Ruben had been in the business in Alabama, not the same as the big city. My job became extremely stressful when two companies merged and I was plucked form my old job and placed in a new one with a staff fom the other company and reporting to people from the other company working on other other companies system. That is just a a millionth of what is happening to these guys. I would like to know who told them they could just drop in on a broadway show and not create a riot, I think they are learning a lot about the power of media, remember for months they had been sheltered in that house with just each other. They can turn to each other for advice, compare notes and just kid around. It's great, I don't think Kelly was as lucky last year. |
Scorpiomoon | Monday, May 26, 2003 - 11:22 pm     You guys could be right--Ruben could just be exhausted. Time will tell, I suppose. |
Nanarobin | Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 12:20 am     I think it is so obvious that Ruben is totally worn out....he just not have the stamina that Clay has....they both have to be about to drop. It is not going to get much better this week in NYC. On TRL, I thought Ruben was about the most tired that I have seen him since the vicious sweating finale night. He was chewing a wad of gum and holding the mike too near his mouth,.almost stammering. Poor guy....and the cold windy rain could not have helped anyone's singing voice on Monday in NYC. Clay stated that he now has an easier schedule than Ruben...but not sure I can see that as they both seem together all the time! I wish TPTB would let them rest...but then the shine would be worn off the hype, per media terms...or so TPTB think...not sure they realize how big a fan base these two guys have developed. AND...I do think no matter which one is your favorite, we love them together...they seem to compliment one another and are so genuinely pals! I don't think you can fake that part! I wish them both rest and good recordings. Then on to the hectic tour. It does appear that there is going to be more theatrics (dancing, staging) within the tour...so lot to learn and endure!! Gosh...ever think we tvch'ers could run this show or at least we could consult??!! lol LOL Rofl |
Tishala | Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 02:44 am     I could add to the list of entertainers who are incredibly laid back and have been utterly transformative in entertainment, but it's not worth it. I *will* say, however, that people like Snoop, Q-Tip, and Tyrese [I could add more] have followed in the footsteps of Miles Davis' practiced coolness: it is the recognition of the ineluctable quotidian and it both cool and right now. |
Texannie | Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 05:54 am     I don't think anyone is knocking his style..well, at least not me! LOL I think it's more a matter of being concerned for his health. Like Nanarobin and Scorpiomoon, he looks totally exhausted to me. |
Prisonerno6 | Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 11:48 am     Did anyone hear their mother's voice in their heads telling them to "GET YOUR FEET OFF THE FURNITURE!" during Clay's interview? No? Must just be me. :-) |
Marysafan | Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 11:53 am     Me too! |
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