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'American Idol' Castoff Says Minorities Have It Harder On Show

Published: 04/25/2018

"American Idol" voters don't like voting for minorities, and the show's most recent elimination round proves it, according to Marcio Donaldson, one of the guys who got booted. Marcio wasn't voted into the Top 10 Tuesday night, and believes minorities have it harder on the show ... because America…

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Ruben Studdard Gives American Idol Advice to NFL's Marvin Jones

Published: 11/19/2017

Detroit Lions star Marvin Jones listen up ... sure you might've killed your "American Idol" audition like O.J. in his prime, but that doesn't mean you're gonna win the show ... UNLESS YOU LISTEN TO RUBEN STUDDARD RIGHT NOW. We got Studdard, America's "Velvet Teddy Bear" and 'Idol' Season 2…

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Kenny Lofton -- Wrote For Ruben Studdard ... On Singer's #1 Album

Published: 07/21/2014

Did you know ... MLB legend Kenny Lofton WRITES R&B MUSIC in his spare time ... and wrote one of the songs on Ruben Studdard's biggest album?!! It's true ... so says the Velvet Teddybear himself ... who told TMZ Sports the former Cleveland Indians superstar (and likely future Hall of Famer)…

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Ruben Studdard Divorces Like a CHAMP ... with Ironclad Prenup

Published: 04/08/2012

If you ever plan to get married, start taking notes -- because former "American Idol" champ Ruben Studdard just went through the CLEANEST divorce ever ... all thanks to his ironclad prenup. TMZ broke the story ... Ruben filed for divorce in November from his wife Surata Zuri McCants, citing…

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Ruben Studdard -- Giant Tax Lien ... Again

Published: 03/03/2012

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…

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Ruben Studdard Files for Divorce

Published: 11/16/2011

"American Idol" champ Ruben Studdard has filed for divorce, TMZ has learned. The Velvet Teddy Bear (who won Season 2 back in 2003) filed the papers in Alabama ... citing -- what else -- "irreconcilable differences." Ruben and his wife Surata Zuri McCants tied the knot in 2008. They have no kids. A…

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Ruben Studdard -- I'd Give Paula $10 Million!

Published: 08/12/2009

Someone affiliated with "American Idol" finally thinks Paula Abdul deserves $10 million. Slight problem: It's only Ruben Studdard. Studdard, who won season two, thinks Paula is "probably" worth it -- but as TMZ first reported, Abdul has been taking meetings with ABC head honcho Steve McPherson and…

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Ruben Voted Off Photog's iPod

Published: 06/20/2009

Keep in mind Ruben Studdard won "American Idol" when watching this video -- because when he turned the camera on our guy and asked him which of his songs was his favorite, our photog couldn't name a single one. Kris Allen, consider this a warning. Randy Jackson -- America Is Never Wrong'Idol'…

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'Idol' Winner Treated Like a Real Loser

Published: 05/19/2009

In 2003 Ruben Studdard was crowned "American Idol" -- but six years later the Velvet Teddybear says the show that made millions off him and many other wannabeens wouldn't even fork over a few bones for his flight to the finale! Sure gives Kris Allen and Adam Lambert a lot to look forward to. Adam…

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Velvet Teddybear Claws at "Idol"

Published: 02/18/2009

For a guy who built his entire career on "American Idol," you'd think Ruben Studdard would at least pretend to still enjoy the show... "American Idol" -- TMZ Mole Strikes Again"American Idol" Top 36 -- Only One Con?"American Idol" Contestant Booted

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Ruben -- Keep Me Outta That Claby Mess!

Published: 06/05/2008

Big Rube and Clay were buds on "AI" -- but don't expect Mr. Studdard at Clay's baby shower, he wants nothin' to do with all the baby mama drama. Claby Carrier Large and In Charge

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Ruben Studdard: On the Rag

Published: 06/02/2008

Clay Aiken's biggest rival -- other than a TMZ photog -- gave a perspiring performance in DC last night. How many towels does that guy need? Studdard Ain't Misbehavin' -- Or Sellin' Records!

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