Beginning this week on American Idol, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino and several other past winners will return to the show as both mentors and performers to be paired with the current 24 semi-finalists. The first group of 12 – MacKenzie Bourg, Emily Brooke, […]

Ruben earned a degree in voice studies   Ruben Studdard can add Master of Arts Degree to his list of credentials. The American Idol star announced on his Instagram profile that he graduated from Alabama A&M University. The Flying Without Wings singer fittingly majored in voice studies. Looks like he is a stellar singer and student. Congrats, Ruben!   RELATED […]

Last week singer Ruben Studdard was kicked off of the “Biggest Loser”. At that time, which was recorded months ago, he had lost 39 pounds on the ranch but since then he has dropped a total of 104 pounds! Studdard explained the challenges of weight loss to TODAY, “It was 10 times harder than I […]

“American Idol” winner Ruben Studdard has had a rough few years since winning Season 2 in 2003. He married and divorced, his career stalled and…

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Former “American Idol” winner Ruben Studdard is heading to “The Biggest Loser” according to People. The 34-year-old crooner will appear on season 15 of the…

Ruben Studdard has joined the cast of “The Biggest Loser.” The “American Idol” Season 2 winner will compete on the NBC weight-loss series this fall. The Huffington Post has confirmed that Studdard will participate in the 15th season of “The Biggest Loser” set to launch on Tuesday, October 8 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. […]

The Velvet Teddy Bear's divorce is final, and to the dismay of his ex-wife, he not only got to keep everything, but even got the engagement ring back?

Ruben Studdard visited by The Wendy Williams Show Tuesday to promote his fifth album, “Letters From Birmingham,” and discuss a number of other topics, including who should judge “X-Factor,” the truth behind his divorce, his tax problems and his former “American Idol” rival Clay Aiken’s chances on NBC’s “The Apprentice.” After Williams questioned Studdard about […]

It’s never a good sign when a singer has had more tax liens than platinum albums — but that’s the situation former “American Idol” champ Ruben Studdard has found himself in … TMZ has learned.  According to docs filed in Alabama, Studdard and his estranged wife Zuri owe $180,216.73 in federal taxes for the year […]