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Ruben Studdard’s “June 28th (I’m Single)” Video Is A Heartbreaker
Thu Jan 26 2012 by Robbie Daw
Poor Ruben Studdard. His divorce inspired his lead Letters From Birmingham (out March 11) offering "June 28th (I'm Single)", and despite the fact that he's letting all the ladies know he's back on the market, he still seems pretty broken up. (Check the words "I miss you" written in the sand at the very end of the song's video.) Sure, the Velvet Teddybear's clip lacks in high production values. But the Season 2 American Idol champ makes up for that with heart. Watch below!
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Ruben Studdard Declares He’s Back On The Market In “June 28th (I’m Single)”
Thu Jan 5 2012 by Becky Bain
American Idol's Season 2 champ Ruben Studdard spent the last half off 2011 sadly going through a divorce from his wife of four years. But the Velvet Teddy Bear is turning his sorrow into song with "June 28th (I'm Single)", a new track from his fifth studio album, Letters From Birmingham, due March 11. "June 28th" refers to the date of their wedding, and "I'm Single" referring to Ruben's relationship status just a few years later. Listen below — and Katy Perry, know that someone out there shares your pain. More »
‘American Idol’ To Release A Greatest “Hits” Collection
Thu Feb 3 2011 by Becky Bain
American Idol is celebrating a decade on the air by releasing a greatest hits compilation called American Idol 10th Anniversary — The Hits. The biggest problem (besides there being nary one Jennifer Hudson song) is that the term "hits" is about as appropriate a word to use as "stars" is on Dancing With The Stars. Jump below to find out what songs and artists Fox considers a success.
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Former ‘Idol’ Winners Share Experiences On ‘Welcome Home’ Special
Tue Dec 21 2010 by Becky Bain
Welcome Home, a documentary following the winners of American Idol, popped up over the weekend without much fanfare — and even stranger, the Fox-approved doc isn't drowning in cheesiness (or Coca-Cola and Ford product placement). The half-hour special features interviews with all nine Idol winners, from Kelly Clarkson to Lee DeWyze, as well as their parents, siblings and grade school music teachers. It's an interesting look into the process of auditioning for the competition, surviving it, and managing your career once you've won it. Jump below for the full vid.
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Whatcha Say: The Good, The Bad And The Miley In This Week’s Reader Comments
Fri Jun 4 2010 by Robbie Daw
School may be out for summer, but American Idol sure isn't. This week Idolator reader's had plenty to say about which AI champ they feel had the most winning moment throughout the series' nine seasons. There was also much love for Kylie Minogue's "All The Lovers" music video and Sky Ferreira's new single "One." But when it came to Miley Cyrus' Billboard interview, some readers just couldn't be tamed. Sift through the cream of this week's comments below!
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Which ‘American Idol’ Champ Had The Best Winning Moment?
Thu Jun 3 2010 by Becky Bain
It's been a week now since Lee DeWyze was crowned the winner of American Idol Season 9, and we still can't get out of our head how happy and pure of full joy the former paint salesman looked upon hearing Ryan Seacrest announce his name. Lee's unrestrained reaction was everything we wanted in an emotional, cathartic TV-viewing experience. But how does his winning moment stack up against Idols past?
We're jumping back in time to rate the reactions of all nine Idol champs upon discovering they were the next American Idol. Points will be awarded to each victorious contestant depending on a) how many tears were shed, b) their inability to form a coherent thought, and c) how much they acknowledged the runner-up standing beside them. (Selflessness counts!) Jump below to find out whose winning moment still makes us cry, and which Idol champion could barely crack a smile after winning the biggest reality competition in the world. More »
We're jumping back in time to rate the reactions of all nine Idol champs upon discovering they were the next American Idol. Points will be awarded to each victorious contestant depending on a) how many tears were shed, b) their inability to form a coherent thought, and c) how much they acknowledged the runner-up standing beside them. (Selflessness counts!) Jump below to find out whose winning moment still makes us cry, and which Idol champion could barely crack a smile after winning the biggest reality competition in the world. More »
‘American Idol’: It’s The End For Brokenhearted Didi Benami
Thu Apr 1 2010 by Robbie Daw
American Idol contestants Didi Benami, Tim Urban and Katie Stevens all found themselves plunged into in the bottom three last night during a results show that boasted performances by Season 2 champ Ruben Studdard, Tuesday night mentor Usher and Diddy with his latest project Dirty Money. And once again, we found ourselves wishing the producers would just kill three birds with one stone. (Er, with the bottom three contestants, that is—not the guest performers.) Catch all the action below!
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Ruben Studdard Weighs In On This Season Of ‘American Idol’
Tue Mar 9 2010 by Robbie Daw
A slimmed-down Ruben Studdard (he lost 100 lbs, y'all!) hit up The Wendy Williams Show yesterday and gave his opinions on, among other things, the current season of American Idol. Particularly, he talked about Paula Abdul's absence. "They asked, will she survive without American Idol," Ruben said. "I think American Idol should ask the question: will it survive without Paula Abdul?"
Zing! Watch the Velvet Teddybear's full interview—where he talks about how he lost the extra padding he was packing—and his performance of "Don't Make Them Like U No More" below. More »
Zing! Watch the Velvet Teddybear's full interview—where he talks about how he lost the extra padding he was packing—and his performance of "Don't Make Them Like U No More" below. More »
VIDEO: Simon’s ‘Idol’ Legacy—His Best And Worst Calls
Tue Jan 12 2010 by Erika Brooks Adickman
Simon Cowell may have just rendered the biggest judgment call of his career with his decision to bid farewell to American Idol. But what is his real legacy as a talent spotter? Before he calls in his manservants to ship his tight black shirts over to The X Factor, we decided to take a look back at Simon's best — and worst — judgments on Idol. No question, he possesses keen insight. But maybe there's also a reason the final voting is left up to America.
