Ruben Studdard News

A look at 'American Idol' winners

May 20, 2009 9:00 pm PDT

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." Her name was immortalized in 2...

Idol Champ Says "I Do"

Jun 28, 2008 5:00 am PDT

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's the first marriage for the Velvet T...

Move Over, Clay: Ruben's Got a New Tag-Team Partner

Jun 24, 2008 1:00 am PDT

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. According to the Birm...

Studdard to "Celebrate" losing "Idol" contestants

Feb 29, 2008 6:00 pm PST

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 losing contestants when they d...

You Can Spell Taylor and Ruben Without J

Jan 8, 2008 7:59 am PST

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 from the label that signed them after ...