AP - May 20, 2009
A look at the winners of Fox s American Idol and what they ve been up to since taking home the prize: • Kelly Clarkson: The 27-year-old singer has released four albums since winning the first Idol...
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Former American Idol Ruben Studdard has married Surata Zuri McCants at a church in a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama. But there was no singing during the 30-minute ceremony — just an exchange of vows...
More »E! Online - Jun 28, 2008
American Idol champ Ruben Studdard has something to sing about. The season two winner married Surata Zuri McCants, his girlfriend of two years, in his hometown of Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday. It'...
More »E! Online - Jun 24, 2008
Looks like the Velvet Teddy Bear has found a long-term snuggle bunny. American Idol season-two champ Ruben Studdard obtained a marriage license in his hometown of Birmingham, Ala., Monday morning....
More »Reuters - Feb 29, 2008
To paraphrase The Godfather: Part III -- just when you think you're out on American Idol, they pull you back in. Season-two winner Ruben Studdard will perform the farewell song used to send off the...
More »E! Online - Jan 8, 2008
American Idol resumes its annual search for a new singing star next week—or, not a moment too soon. J Records has confirmed the departures of former Idol champs Taylor Hicks and Ruben Studdard...
More »E! Online - Aug 17, 2007
The Velvet Teddy Bear is turning into a lounge lizard. Ruben Studdard has signed a deal with Memphis-based developer Performa Entertainment Real Estate to open a club in the $50 million entertainment...
More »Reuters - Feb 11, 2007
American Idol champion Carrie Underwood s Grammy victories on Sunday underscored the growing impact of the hit TV talent search on U.S. pop culture. Underwood, who won season four of the Fox network...
More »Reuters - Feb 11, 2007
American Idol champion Carrie Underwood s Grammy victory on Sunday further underscored the growing impact that the smash hit TV talent competition is having on U.S. pop culture. Underwood, the winner...
More »Reuters - Jan 21, 2007
In six short years, songwriter/producers Harvey Mason Jr. and Damon Thomas, aka the Underdogs, have amassed an extensive and diverse list of credits that stretches from Tyrese ( I Like Them Girls ) to...
More »E! Online - Dec 20, 2006
At age 29, Taylor Hicks was the oldest contestant to win American Idol. Unfortunately, he released his debut disc in a week that favored the Young. Peach State rapper Young Jeezy single-handedly spanked...
More »E! Online - Nov 27, 2006
As the saying goes, every time an American Idol alum becomes a star, Simon Cowell s ego gets new wings. We have our history together, don t we, Jennifer? the sharp-tongued Brit said to...
More »E! Online - Nov 6, 2006
This season of American Idol is getting a supersized premiere to match last season s supersized ratings. Television s most-watched show is returning for its sixth cycle with a hefty four-hour premiere...
More »AP - Oct 17, 2006
Ruben Studdard is starting over. After winning American Idol, in 2003, Studdard became an instant superstar. His face was plastered everywhere, his debut album Soulful seemed to go platinum in an instant...
More »Reuters - Aug 28, 2006
You may have seen the recent photos of Bob Dylan looking uncannily like Charlie Chaplin, and his 44th album, Modern Times, shares a title with Chaplin s 1936 classic about automation, big business and...
More »Reuters - Aug 27, 2006
Before Hurricane Katrina hit, Tanio Hingle lived in a house in the Treme section of New Orleans with his wife and three kids, gigging around town with the New Birth Brass Band. The eight-piece played...
More »AP - Aug 4, 2006
Two former American Idol rivals — second-season winner Ruben Studdard and runner-up Clay Aiken — will battle again when their new albums are released next month. Aiken s third album, A Thousand...
More »E! Online - Aug 4, 2006
Get ready for the Claynation versus the Velvet Teddy Bear in a battle royale. Again. Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken are set for a record store rematch this fall, with both the second-season American...
More »AP - Aug 3, 2006
The state Bureau of Tourism and Travel isn t missing a beat when it comes to American Idol winners Taylor Hicks and Ruben Studdard and finalist Bo Bice. The agency released artwork Wednesday for billboards...
More »AP - May 12, 2006
American Idol finalist Taylor Hicks returned home to Alabama on Friday with a made-for-TV visit that included a parade, a visit with the governor and some down-home Southern food he just can t get while...
More »AP - May 9, 2006
Brad Hicks fondly recalls the time he and wife Linda settled down for dinner at a small Mexican restaurant in Birmingham years ago and spied a curiously familiar face on stage with the band. That lanky...
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