Beginning this week on American Idol, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino and several other past winners will return to the show as both mentors and performers to be paired with the current 24 semi-finalists. The first group of 12 – MacKenzie Bourg, Emily Brooke, Gianna Isabella, James VIII, Jeneve Rose Mitchell, Stephany Negrete, Jenna Renae, La’Porsha […]
Crooner Ruben Studdard says he’s still a big guy, but after losing 120 pounds on The Biggest Loser, he’s a smaller big guy these days. Fortunately, his voice is still the same size it was when he won American Idol in 2003. He’s also working with a crowdfunding project, Pledge Music, that will connect fans […]
The winner of American Idol season two, Studdard was labeled the “Velvet Teddy Bear” by guest host Gladys Knight, and rode that persona and his powerful voice to a new career as an R&B star. He has continued to record regularly for various labels and is still a sought-after performer. HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUBEN!!
Family you go to check out this new song by Paul Porter feat. Ruben Studdard & LeAndria Johnson its a remake of the smash hit by Foreigner back in the day…Check it our and tell us what you thing of the song… “My mentor was Frank Williams [Mississippi Mass Choir, Jackson Southernaires]. He told […]
“The Biggest Loser” contestant Ruben Studdard tells Wendy about his recent weight loss and reveals how he’s getting in shape. which resulted in him dropping from 462 lbs. to 358 lbs. As he sat down in his new suit, he told Wendy: [I have to] get rid of clothes. It’s kind of different going home […]
Gospel recording artist and pioneer Paul Porter joins forces with American Idol Season 2 Winner Ruben Studdard and Grammy Award winner Le’Andria Johnson on his rendition of the 1984 Hit tune ‘I Want To Know What Love Is’. Featured on Porter’s solo-debut album ‘F.R.E.E.’ on Tre’Myles Music/ Motown Gospel/ Mars, the CD will be available in stores on October 29th. The album […]
*”American Idol” winner Ruben Studdard is joining the cast of “The Biggest Loser,” this fall, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Studdard will become the first celebrity to compete on NBC’s weight-loss reality show. In 2008 Studdard was able to drop quite a few pounds after his marriage to Surata Zuri McCants. But after their divorce in 2012, he packed […]
Ruben Studdard is at the center of a frightening reality. Now nearly 400 pounds, the big (velvet) teddy bear of a guy is now the center of his family’s worry since his health is at risk because of his recent weight gain. Sources told the National Enquirer that his family is afraid death may come […]
American Idol” champ Ruben Studdard has filed for divorce, TMZ has learned. The Velvet Teddy Bear (who won Season 2 back in 2003) filed the papers in Alabama … citing — what else — “irreconcilable differences.” Ruben and his wife Surata Zuri McCants tied the knot in 2008. They have no kids. A rep for […]
