Studdard Sues -- Not Everything Peachy Keen

Posted Jan 30th 2008 12:57PM by TMZ Staff

Fallen "Idol" Ruben Studdard can barely find a place to sing for his supper these days, and now he's suing a concert promoter called Peachez Inc., and he's asking for more than lunch money!

In a lawsuit filed in New York Supreme Court, the "Idol" star wants $45,000 from Peachez, alleging breach of contract. The Dallas-based company describes itself as "a specialty marketing company" with clients in the "entertainment industry." We've called Ruben's lawyers and Peachez, but so far, we haven't gotten a response.

It's all going downhill for Ruben, who just got canned by his record label after his latest album tanked.

Filed under: American Idol

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16. thanks goodness AI ratings are on the downward spiral. They're still kicking eveyrone elses butts, but not in the ways and numbers they used to...America is tiring of it all, given the overpaid and hyped judges, the nerds who can manipulate the vote counts, and a general English snooty attitude towards all Americans.

It will go the way of Who wants to be a Millionaire in another 2 years....bye bye Regis, I mean Simon.

Posted at 4:56PM on Jan 30th 2008 by Up in Smoke

17. He just won because all the fat people voted for him. And we know America is the king of fat lazy people

Posted at 4:56PM on Jan 30th 2008 by bb

18. Ruben needs to get a Broadway show deal like some of the other AI winners. He's a really good singer and will find a nitch. Go Rueben!!!!

Posted at 4:57PM on Jan 30th 2008 by Cat

19. I saw him play at a doll convention in Toronto... he was long over.
But he was entertaining. His crew wasn't. ..

Posted at 5:41PM on Jan 30th 2008 by Blue Jay

20. Clay should have won.

Posted at 6:33PM on Jan 30th 2008 by anne

21. It's called SHOW BUSINESS . . . and "business" is the bigger word.

People don't get it! It's WORK folks. There's a ton of people in the entertainment word, and the audience is a fickle bunch.

To be on top of the BUSINESS you have to work . . . and HARD!

Britney did, but she was way too young to have this type of "business" on her shoulders. Look what happened to her. Look at Michael Jackson . . . that Hanna Montana chick will be a good one for follow-up on in 10 years time.

It's hard to balance work, and the "show" part. A lot of people want to think it's easy . . . and when you are catapulted into such success you can take it for granted, as this Ruben is doing. He's lazy, and did not put forth the effort that this business requires.

Posted at 8:09PM on Jan 30th 2008 by Here Kitty Kitty

22. Leave the Kentucky Fried Chicken alone, strike a deal with The Biggest Loser, and take Jerad's place for Subway's spokesperson. Your singing days are over.

Posted at 10:48PM on Jan 30th 2008 by LA

23. Ruben has a wonderful voice! As many have already said, society does not appreciate such talent. I encourage Ruben to continue doing what he is doing and use the talent that he has been blessed with.

Posted at 10:51PM on Jan 30th 2008 by Kris

24. Fatass take a job at KFC and stop whining, your one hit wonder is OVER.

Posted at 11:04PM on Jan 30th 2008 by Garrett

25. Ruben is a great singer, and sweet person........he'll get back at it. As for the TMZ reporter who stated his jersey is ugly....its whats up!!!!!!

Posted at 12:11AM on Jan 31st 2008 by cmf@bham

26. In the case of Katharine McPhee, your looking at a young lady that also needs to get a reality check. She has blasted RCA and Clive Davis blaming them for her dismal album sales.She would not even be popular today if it weren't for almost showing sexy photoshoots.Remeber that yellow dress mishap? Was it on purpose to gain popularity?Then to top it off,she has chosen to fall in love with a 43 yr old failure which may show that not only Britney in the need of mental help, but Katharine might need some also.Her diehard fans better wake up and look at the real katharine mcphee!

Posted at 8:02AM on Jan 31st 2008 by pattispage

27. WOW!! It amazes ME how you people can be so critical and insulting without the FACTS. Ruben is VERY Talented, and has been blessed with a a smooth, soulful voice. If you took the time to go to a concert you would see what I'm saying. Some people act like he's been out on a sabbatical or something and all along he has been doing shows, touring, been in a play and has done events for children. Where are YOU People when he is out doing this?? You always want to focus on the bad and not report the good. I have supported him since day one and will continue to do so. Ruben is not hurting by any means and he will continue to fly high and rise above this as well. Keep ya head up Ruben........ We Luv you....

Posted at 10:45AM on Jan 31st 2008 by His Angel

28. Something tell's me it is not just Ruben's voice. When he came for a visit here in Savannah Georgia last year, he had a STANK ATTITUDE!!!

Posted at 2:30PM on Feb 13th 2008 by Mary

29. Ruben has an excellent voice! The only down side to his singing career is that he hasn't worked with a label that can specilize in his style. He is better of pursuing a new label. J Records did not serve him justice for the type of singer he is. For one, Ruben is not a hip hop or pop singer. He is a smooth R & B and gospel singer and when he works with a Entertainment label that understands that he'll do better than he has before.

Posted at 8:41PM on Apr 8th 2008 by Klassy1

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