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...

'American Idol' winner Ruben Studdard weds in Ala.

Jun 28, 2008 5:00 pm PDT

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, prayers and music provided by a s...

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 ...