Kris Allen takes the 'America Idol' title May 21, 2009
Second season "Idol" winner Ruben Studdard watched from the audience with his jaw dropped ... Ruben Studdard: The 30-year-old crooner has also released four albums since winning the second season, including the 2004 gospel record "I Need an Angel." He is currently starring as Fats Waller in a national tour of "Ain't Misbehavin'." Studdard's most recent album, "Love IS," dropped Tuesday and features a mix of romance-themed covers and original tunes. (Florida Today)
Busta Rhymes Takes Back On My B.S. To The Stage May 20, 2009
As far as retail, this the biggest day of the year as far as album releases Lionel Richie, Ruben Studdard, Eminem, Redman and Method Man, DJ Drama, me. "We're kinda reminding people that music is one of the most important elements in the entire world of entertainment," he added. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Idol Finale Inside Info: Can Adam Lambert Beat Kris Allen Tonight On American Idol? May 20, 2009
Past winners Kelly Clarkson , Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood , Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks and David Cook already have risen to the top of the recording industry. American Idol. (FOX61, CT)
Critic's corner May 20, 2009
I'm thinking of Carrie Underwood and Bo Bice, Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken, David Cook and David Archuleta, and Fantasia Barrino and Diana DeGarmo. And this season's final two are particularly contrasting, with Kris Allen (left) as the safe, jeans-wearing heartthrob and Adam Lambert (right) as the risk-taking rocker with eyeliner. (Boston Globe)
Would A Kris Allen Win Be A Huge 'American Idol' Upset? May 20, 2009
" So let's not go and crown Lambert the champ just yet. He's still got millions of people to court. Kris Allen already has them in his pocket. And when Kris wins, it won't be an upset. It'll be more of the same. Gil Kaufman: A Kris Allen Win Would Defy All Known Rules of the "Idol" Universe Forget singing, relatability, likability or accessibility. It all comes down to numbers. It always has on "Idol," and it will this year again. My totally unscientific research points to a few key factors that... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Carrie Underwood To Perform?On 'American Idol' Finale May 16, 2009
" The season-four winner's performance will come on the night the show's two remaining contestants, , will face off one more time in a bid to win the season-eight crown.The farewell song is traditionally performed during finals week. Last year, season-two winner Ruben Studdard returned to sing his cover of Kenny Loggins' "Celebrate Me Home," and the year before Chris Daughtry performed the season-six send-off, "Home. " in March, performing a duet with her country idol, Randy Travis, on his song... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Top Entertainment Stories TV Trivia "Idol Thoughts" May 15, 2009
The Information you need. Friday, May 15, 2009. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Adam Lambert Vs. Kris Allen -- Our Writers Face Off Over Who Will Win 'American Idol' May 13, 2009
Adam Lambert Vs. Kris Allen -- Our Writers Face Off Over Who Will Win 'American Idol. Two of our reporters go head-to-head to predict who will take home the season-eight crown. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Is Adam Lambert too gay to win, or too good? May 6, 2009
It seems so long ago that trash like Kellie Pickler, plainly disturbing screakers like Fantasia Barrino, and plankton-eaters like Ruben Studdard defined American Idol. Now in its eighth season, the show has altered, completely, its status as The Worst Karaoke Bar in the World (the judges now critique performances routinely as being too karaoke ). (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Studdard is no idle 'Idol' Apr 17, 2009
"It has a lot of great music and good mix of love songs. We're putting the finishing touches on it and then we'll see." As soon as the "Ain't Misbehavin'" tour ends in May, the Ruben Studdard CD tour will begin ... Idol winners (and runners-up)Season 1: Kelly Clarkson (Justin Guarini)Season 2: Ruben Studdard (Clay Aiken)Season 3: Fantasia Barrino (Diana DeGarmo)Season 4: Carrie Underwood (Bo Bice)Season 5: Taylor Hicks (Katharine McPhee)Season 6: Jordin Sparks (Blake Lewis)Season 7: David Cook... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Will Adam Lambert Win 'American Idol'? Apr 15, 2009
" Most years, there are a handful of strong contenders and the final vote is a real nail biter. Other years, such as season two when Ruben Studdard won, or last year's battle of the Davids, it was pretty clear who was going to take the crown for quite a while before the final reveal. It's starting to feel that way this year as well. To be sure, there is strong competition among the remaining top seven. Teenager Allison Iraheta is proving week after week that she's a force to be reckoned with,... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Stars 'ain't misbehavin' in musical performance Apr 15, 2009
Ruben Studdard, Patrice Covington, Trenyce Cobbins and Frenchie Davis perform Tuesday night at Eisenhower Auditorium during the performance of Ain't Misbehavin ... An all-star cast, including American Idol winner Ruben Studdard, brought 1930s swing to Eisenhower Auditorium Tuesday in the performance Ain't Misbehavin. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Renaissance in Woodlawn Apr 15, 2009
Across the street, a UAB music professor renovated a building in 2006 to open , which has played host to the likes of Ruben Studdard, Carrie Underwood, the , Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and Stevie Wonder, according to its Web site. lbcooper@bizjournals. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
'Idol' stars bring musical to campus Apr 14, 2009
Featuring three contestants from the show's second season -- including winner Ruben Studdard -- the show is quickly approaching selling out for its one-night-only performance ... Cobbins said the fact that she, Ruben Studdard and Frenchie Davis -- all three second season Idol contestants -- are in the show together is a complete coincidence, but she had to work for her role. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Dreamy event Apr 13, 2009
It was a weekend of entertainment for Menino - the mayor spent Friday night at the Strand checking out Ruben Studdard in "Ain't Misbehavin.' ". McInerney's 'Lights' to get a makeover Jay McInerney isn't offended that his Providence-bred producer pal Josh Schwartz wants to remake "Bright Lights, Big City." The New York novelist tells us that the 1988 adaptation of his book, which starred a young Michael J. Fox and Phoebe Cates, wasn't very good and that he'd be happy with a revision. (Boston Globe)
'Misbehavin' ' in grand style at the Strand Apr 11, 2009
While Frenchie Davis was absent from last night's perfomance of ''Ain't Misbehavin','' Ruben Studdard delivered with his smooth, plush voice ... "American Idol" season 2 winner Ruben Studdard stomped and crooned on the renovated stage, but his "Idol" colleague Frenchie Davis, to the grumbles of many, did not. (Boston Globe)
Ruben Studdard is working at 'Misbehavin' Apr 10, 2009
Ruben Studdard stars in ''Ain't Misbehavin''' at the Strand Theatre this weekend ... But for 2003 winner Ruben Studdard, nothing's been tougher than starring in the Fats Waller musical "Ain't Misbehavin' " on its 30th anniversary national tour. (Boston Globe)
The joint will be jumpin' Apr 9, 2009
This production stars a performer whose career has already been launched - 2003 "American Idol" champion Ruben Studdard (below). Singing and swinging with "The Velvet Teddy Bear" will be "American Idol" alums Frenchie Davis and Trenyce Cobbins. (Boston Globe)
New look, new life at Strand Theatre Apr 9, 2009
Ruben Studdard, the 2003 ''American Idol'' winner, is the star of ''Ain't Misbehavin' '' at the Strand ... After a city takeover and a $6 million renovation, the Strand Theatre is preparing to host its biggest show in years: the 30th-anniversary national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical "Ain't Misbehavin'," starring 2003 "American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard. (Boston Globe)
Clay Aiken judges Top Models on acting Apr 7, 2009
It was interesting to be on the other side of the table and think of all these things that I went through in 2003, Aiken told The Associated Press in a phone interview, referring to the year he finished second to Ruben Studdard during the second season of Foxs hit reality show. I think the girls kind of appreciated that, the fact that I had been in a similar position, Aiken, 30, said in the Friday interview. (MSNBC -- News)
American Idol: David Cook vs. Adam Lambert Apr 2, 2009
This has been a good year for reunions, already seeing the return of the two top girls, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, plus Ruben Studdard ... Continues this reader/writer, "Apparently, this isn't unusual with for AI. According to the audience members who were there, the last three guest performers, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, Ruben Studdard, were all pre-taped after the results shows and inserted into the later "live" show. So much for "live"! LOL". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Reality Check: 'Idol' Keeps It Interesting as Top 9 Chosen Mar 28, 2009
The whole lip-synching fiasco did make the group song that much more interesting to watch though, kind of like how I was glued to the television during Ruben Studdard s performance, not because of his song, but because I was on pins and needles waiting to see if he was going to knock down the microphone stand. So close. (Fox News)
'American Idol': Adam Lambert's 'Tracks Of My Tears' Steals Show Mar 27, 2009
American Idol': Adam Lambert's 'Tracks Of My Tears' Steals Show. Smokey Robinson mentors contestants for Motown night. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Idol boots roughneck Michael Sarver Mar 27, 2009
The Velvet Teddy Bear returns: Theres no question that Idol has been very good to second-season winner Ruben Studdard. He became the latest former champion to return, performing his new song Together live on the results show. (MSNBC -- News)
Pawson wins big Mar 25, 2009
The musical, which opens April 10, stars "Idol" champ Ruben Studdard and contestants Frenchie Davis and Trenyce Cobbins. Lynette Gittens of Berklee, Tyrone Sutton, a musician and teacher at Boston Arts Academy, and WGBH Arts and Entertainment reporter Jared Bowen judged the contestants. (Boston Globe)
Season of hope is in his cards Mar 24, 2009
The four winners will perform during intermission at the Strand's upcoming performances of "Ain't Misbehavin,' " opening April 10 and starring "American Idol" champ Ruben Studdard and show contestants Frenchie Davis and Trenyce Cobbins. Judging today's sing-off will be Berklee's Lynette Gittens; Tyrone Sutton, a musician and teacher at Boston Arts Academy; and WGBH arts and entertainment reporter Jared Bowen. (Boston Globe)
'Idol' keeps the faith for fans Mar 22, 2009
Several finalists, including second season winner Ruben Studdard, have gone on to release gospel music albums. Christian music sporadically finds its way into the show. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Another 'American Idol' contestant booted Mar 20, 2009
The remaining contestants will perform Motown songs next week, with Smokey Robinson and second-season "Idol" winner Ruben Studdard set to take part, along with Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr.. . (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Kelly Clarkson All I Ever Wanted Mar 20, 2009
Whereas most of the Idols that followed her (Fantasia, Ruben Studdard, Taylor Hicks) have fallen into the 'Where are they now. category, Clarkson remains an enduring force in today s popular music. (Suite101.com)
Idols Alexis Grace says sorry to the South Mar 20, 2009
The remaining contestants will perform Motown songs next week, with Smokey Robinson and second-season Idol winner Ruben Studdard set to take part, along with Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr.. 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- News)
'American Idol' Recap: Alexis Grace Edged Out Of Top 10 Mar 20, 2009
" The show also featured performances by Brad Paisley, performing his new single, "Then," and former "Idol" Carrie Underwood, who took the stage with this week's mentor, Randy Travis, for a The song also appeared on Underwood's smash album Carnival Ride. Just months after a country DJ in Cincinnati created an of the two versions that became a radio sensation, the duo recorded an official version that was made available after Wednesday night's performance. For the second time this season, "Idol"... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Role of religion evident among Idol finalists Mar 18, 2009
Several finalists, including second season winner Ruben Studdard, have gone on to release gospel music albums. Brokaw believes the increased emergence is part of the evolution of Christian music. (MSNBC -- News)
The Idol pop empire Mar 15, 2009
the past seven winners (from left) Ruben Studdard, Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia Barrino, David Cook, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks and Jordin Sparks getting together for the grand opening of The American Idol Experience at Disney World in Florida on Feb 12. AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Birmingham Chamber to honor 'dream' makers Mar 6, 2009
Past winners include Broadway actress and Tony Award nominee Rebecca Lucker, New York Jets football player Kerry Rhodes, civil rights activist Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, American Idol winners Ruben Studdard and Taylor Hicks, Miss America Deidre Downs, Teacher of the Year Betsy Rogers and NBA Hall of Famer and Leeds native Charles Barkley. Reader Comments. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Broadway Cabaret Feb 27, 2009
The 30th anniversary National Tour of the Tony Award-winning musical Ain't Misbehavin' starring Ruben Studdard comes to the Orpheum Theatre for one performance only at 7:30 p.m. April 21 ... Dubbed "The Velvet Teddy Bear" by legendary Rstress Gladys Knight, Ruben Studdard shot to fame in 2003 after winning the TV talent competition smash hit American Idol. (Sioux City Journal)
• Events calendar Feb 20, 2009
Starring 2003 "American Idol" champion Ruben Studdard and "American Idol" alums Frenchie Davis and Trenyce Cobbins. A musical revue with a book by Murray Horowitz and Richard Maltby Jr. (director), music by Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller, orchestrations and additional music by Luther Henderson. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
IDOL CHATTER: Up-to-the-minute news in our blog Feb 16, 2009
Instead, Ryan introduces four other Idols -- Jordin Sparks, Taylor Hicks, Fantasia Barrino, Ruben Studdard -- then he takes a long pause before adding, And the very first American Idol Kelly Clarkson. Its the first time all seven Idol winners have been on the same stage at the same time. (USA Today -- Life)
'Idol' Chatter Feb 8, 2009
The first one comes with a caveat: Love Him Like I Do, from Ruben Studdard, Deitrick Haddon and Mary Mary should have been on last week's chart. Because it's listed differently than Ruben's solo records, we missed it in last week's tracking. (USA Today -- Life)
AC/DC, Labelle have new CDs Feb 7, 2009
Where You Are is soulful, techno-tinged rock, Im Alive is a hook-heavy gift of hope, and Love Him Like I Do with guest turns from Ruben Studdard and Mary Mary is a jaunty, top 40/R&B offering of thanks to God. Its a testimony of Haddons commitment, to his faith and his artistry, that he continues to use both as mandates for excellence. (MSNBC -- Music)
