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Sweet Repeat: People Win ‘American Idol’
Scotty McCreery was crowned the new American Idol last night, joining the ranks of nine others before him. What a moment, right? Being told you’re an idol of a nation. So how do people react to such news? Take a look at the past AI winners hearing the big announcement. More »
Gallery: American Idols On Broadway
So you’ve appeared on American Idol. Your face and voice have been piped into living rooms the world over for weeks at a time. Show’s over. Now what? You take on the Great White Way, of course! Here are all the American Idol contestants who have made waves on (or off) Broadway after their tenures on the show. More »
Between The Lines: Why ‘American Idol’ Is Selling Lee DeWyze
For today’s installment of Between the Lines, our feature exploring the hidden aspects of popular culture, I will address the judges’ always-glowing endorsement of Lee DeWyze on American Idol despite Lee’s lack of stage presence, vocal power and potential to win the ninth season. Add to that his predilection for bad ’90s alterna-rock (Chris Daughtry also had this issue, but his ridiculous talent trumped his bad taste). Call me a cynic, but I don’t see a Daughtry-like future in the… More »
5 Celebrities Not Celebrating Tax Day
Doing taxes is hard work, y’all, which is why you usually get your parents to do them until they officially cut you off, or you hire an accountant, or you just don’t do them and hope you don’t get audited because it’s not like you made that much money anyway, right? Whoops, that last part isn’t legal, especially if you are a celebrity and try to end racial tension in 60s America (oops, almost Martin Luther King Jr., notorious tax… More »
Poll: Who is your favorite American Idol winner so far?
I can’t believe that American Idol kicks off season nine next week, it feels like it’s been a long wait. I think part of the problem for me is the fact that Canadian Idol hasn’t been on for a couple of years, and that show used to fill up the gap for me in between seasons.
Still, the new season is right around the corner and soon we’ll all be picking our favorite Idol contenders and for those of you… More »
Ruben Studdard’s “Christmas in Your Arms” out December 8!
American Idol season 2 winner, Ruben Studdard wants to share Christmas with you! The R&B singer has announced that his new holiday single, “Christmas in Your Arms”, will officially be released on December 8th through digital retail. Luckily, we’ve got a little sneak peak of the song that you guys can hear to hold you off until the single’s full release. Listen to the single here through Windows Media Player or here through Real Player. … More »
American Idol 8 Finale Red Carpet Pictures
There were so many stars on the red carpet last night for the American Idol season 8 finale that I wouldn’t even dream of trying to list them here. Of course, there were the finalists, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, along with the rest of the Top 13 and judges but the celebrities (and former contestants) came out in droves to see who would win the singing competition. It looks like season… More »
Ruben Studdard’s New “Together” Video
American Idol season 2 winner, Ruben Studdard, has released the video for his single “Together.” I really like the song which is from his upcoming album Love IS (available on May 19, 2009). The video is pretty cute too. Here’s the tracklisting from the album which was produced by the dynamic duo, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. I’m looking forward to hearing the full album because I think they, along with Ruben, could make a really great combination…. More »
Ruben Studdards Talks to Sister 2 Sister About New Album
Sister 2 Sister magazine publisher, Jamie Foster Brown, caught up with American Idol season 2 winner, Ruben Studdard, and took the opportunity to ask him about his new album, as well as clear up some rumors. He talked about his upcoming album (due out the day before Mother’s Day) on which he had the chance to work with Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis who, in case you aren’t familiar with them, have an incredible track record in the… More »
Inside Disney’s American Idol Experience
I cannot put up pictures yet of what I saw while I was inside the American Idol Experience attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios but I can tell you a few things! There were five finalists and we were given instructions about how to vote for the person we liked best (there’s a voting panel on the armrests). The only problem is that you can accidentally change the vote of the person sitting next to you, which happened to me (fortunately,… More »
Disney’s American Idol Experience Attraction Opening – Motorcade Pictures
I just came back from the private opening of the American Idol Experience at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios and I had a blast. I’m thoroughly exhausted but it really was a lot of fun. Disney really knows how to put on a show and I am extremely grateful to them for the fabulous trip! I will cover the event in three parts (motorcade, American Idol Experience show and the after-party) over the next three days. Today, I’ll kick… More »
American Idol Season 2: Top 10
This is our second day in our week-long countdown to the start of American Idol season 8!!! So, what do you remember about the second season of your favorite singing competition? It was the season of Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken. Even back during the competition, I just could not decide. I loved them both so much for two entirely different reasons. Ruben had a smooth style and teddy bear-like quality that made him so lovable during performances… More »
Ruben Studdard to Perform in Chattanooga
American Idol season two winner, Ruben Studdard, will be performing at the Bessie Smith Heritage Festival next month. He has never performed in Chattanooga, where the event is taking place, but he seems pretty excited about it: “It’s going to be fun. It’s like inviting people to my living room. We have a party, and I’m sure it’s not going to be any different here in Chattanooga” The festival is set to take place on August 23, 2008… More »
American Idol Flashback: Season 2 Top Five Medley
Here’s a video of the medley that the top five contestants on the second season of American Idol performed. I thought they did a great job but they were a really strong group of singers. How can you go wrong with Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken, Kimberley Locke, Trenyce and Joshua Gracin? It was a nice mix. Check it out: Technorati Tags: kimberley locke,trenyce,ruben studdard,clay aiken,joshua gracin,video,watch,top five,american idol,american idol flashback… More »
American Idol Flashback: Ruben Studdard "Music of My Heart"
Ruben Studdard, the winner of the second season of American Idol performed “Music of My Heart” and, of course, he did an amazing job! I really loved his velvety, teddy bear voice. I’m really surprised that he hasn’t been more successful but that’s the fickleness of showbusiness, right? Technorati Tags: ruben studdard,american idol,music of my heart,american idol flashback,video,watch… More »
Ruben Studdard Planning Big Wedding
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American Idol winner, Ruben Studdard, has got a huge wedding planned for Saturday! People magazine is reporting that there will be at least 20 groomsmen at his side as weds fiancée, Surata Zuri McCants this weekend. The pair will tie the knot at Canterbury United Methodist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Congrats to Ruben and Surata! May your wedding day be all that you hoped it would… More »
Frenchie Davis to Have Throat Surgery
Frenchie Davis, who was eliminated from American Idol in 2003 for being on an adult website when she was 19, will be having surgery to remove a vocal cord polyp. Yikes! Frenchie, who went on to star in “Rent” on Broadway, says that the condition likely came from overuse and singing improperly. “I’ve talked to other singers who had surgery. One girl said her voice went up. Others’ voices got clearer. I’m just excited to see and a little… More »
Billboard Talks About Ruben Studdard
Honestly, I’m not sure this “In Sixty” thing from Billboard is such a great idea. It’s a little cheesy but that’s just my opinion. Anyway, the host talked about Ruben Studdard and his “farewell” song for this current season of American Idol. I see it as a potentially positive thing for him career-wise. What do you think? Technorati Tags: ruben studdard,american idol,billboard,video,watch… More »
Ruben Studdard Loses 100 Pounds For Musical
American Idol winner Ruben Studdard has reportedly shed almost 100 pounds for his upcoming stage role. Ironically enough, he lost the weight to portray Fats Domino in the musical “Ain’t Misbehavin’” (come on, the irony of losing weight to be “Fats” is a little humorous, right?). He said, “I am working out now. I’ve started jogging last week, really just trying to build up my endurance because we’re doing about eight shows a week… I have lost almost… More »
Ruben Studdard "Love Him Like I Do" – Video
Listen to this song by Ruben Studdard, Deitrickand Mary Mary. It’s called "Love Him Like I Do" and it is a great example of a Gospel-type song brought into modernity. I actually really really like it. Ruben sounds great, by the way, so I’m hoping that all of his record label woes are behind him. Watch the video: Technorati Tags: ruben studdard,j records,ruben studdard love him like I do,love him like… More »