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Post by SNR2008 on Feb 7, 2016 21:44:11 GMT -5
I was looking for him this past week. Well, I wasn't exactly sure when this episode was airing but I knew they hadn't gotten to top 24 but some articles made it seem like the mentoring was going to be last week.
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Post by SNR2008 on Feb 7, 2016 21:46:21 GMT -5
Ruben will be on American Idol Thursday, February 11.Next week, the first group of 12 semifinalists will perform on Wednesday, Feb. 10. Then on Thursday, Feb. 11, former Idols Ruben Studdard, Fantasia, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Caleb Johnson and Nick Fradiani return to mentor and perform a duet with the 12 semi-finalists before the judges reveal which seven contestants will move forward in the competition and who will be going home. parade.com/455574/paulettecohn/photos-meet-american-idols-top-24/ I'm glad that we have a date. I'm looking forward to it.
I'm interested to see who Ruben is paired with. They showed him hugging someone at the end of the show and it looked like Sonika (probably spelled her name wrong). If so, I could see that. This past week's performance wasn't as good as her audition but she has a beautiful voice. I think the talent overall this year is very good.
I'm still confused about how the show will go. If there are twelve in this week's group, will they do 2 duets? Also wondering if the songs will be on iTunes. I guess I'll find out Thursday.
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Post by Admin on Feb 10, 2016 8:02:44 GMT -5
Ruben talks about mentoring on American Idol:
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Post by SNR2008 on Feb 10, 2016 21:39:37 GMT -5
I'm looking forward to tomorrow night.
Sonika will not be Ruben's duet partner. He'll be singing with Stephanie Negrete and Avalon Young. They are both very good, I think, so they should give good performances. I hope so anyway.
Stephanie
Avalon
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Post by SNR2008 on Feb 11, 2016 15:06:30 GMT -5
I borrowed this from Avalon's tweet
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Post by Admin on Feb 11, 2016 15:21:51 GMT -5
That's a great photo of them. Tonight should be good.
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Post by NewLenaM on Feb 11, 2016 22:28:59 GMT -5
I saw it Thanks Idol.
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Post by SNR2008 on Feb 11, 2016 23:07:24 GMT -5
Loved seeing all the returning Idols. Shows how much talent has come from the show. Too bad that Stephany was eliminated. (I've been spelling her name wrong). She has a great voice for ballads and no fear of the stage for more upbeat songs. I loved their duet of "Superstar." I wouldn't be surprised to see Stephany touring with David Foster. Avalon is so likable and talented. "Flying Without Wings" is not a song that I love but they did a great job. Ruben sings so effortless.
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Post by SNR2008 on Feb 11, 2016 23:36:39 GMT -5
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Post by SNR2008 on Feb 12, 2016 0:14:29 GMT -5
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Post by NewLenaM on Feb 13, 2016 11:52:17 GMT -5
SNR, I love Flying Without Wings. It's one of my favorites from Ruuuuben. I still want an upbeat song from him for the new album tho.
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Post by SNR2008 on Feb 13, 2016 15:07:57 GMT -5
It has been awhile since I've checked the iTunes and Amazon charts but after Ruben's appearances it seems that he gained some sales from his idol appearance. "Unconditional Love" in the top 100 at #73 on the iTunes R&B chart. Amazon shows that he is down to #50 today which of course means that he was higher earlier.
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Post by camillaxo on Feb 14, 2016 23:41:16 GMT -5
Loved the performances. What a cool idea to have the veterans come back. I was hoping he'd be on for the final season but never expected to see him on there for two songs. Way to go Ruben! I hope he makes a showing at the grand finale.
Love the photos!
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Post by SNR2008 on Feb 20, 2016 23:57:41 GMT -5
SNR, I love Flying Without Wings. It's one of my favorites from Ruuuuben. I still want an upbeat song from him for the new album tho. I meant to respond to you when I was on board the other day. I don't hate FWW but it just never grabbed me. Not that I'm hardcore or anything but lyrically it was a little too soft pop for my taste. He did great with it though.
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Post by SNR2008 on Feb 21, 2016 0:06:31 GMT -5
Loved the performances. What a cool idea to have the veterans come back. I was hoping he'd be on for the final season but never expected to see him on there for two songs. Way to go Ruben! I hope he makes a showing at the grand finale. Love the photos! I hope he's back for the finale too. Of course I'd like for him to have a performance but it'll be good to see if maybe the 14 seasons of winners will join winner #15 on stage. I read that Kelly's pregnancy might prevent her from being there but I'm still hoping that somehow she can make it. Maybe they could do a hologram of her. :-)
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Post by camillaxo on Feb 23, 2016 21:00:17 GMT -5
Oh, I didn't know that Kelly is pregnant. If I heard it, I forgot. Congrats Kelly.
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Post by Admin on Feb 25, 2016 19:32:51 GMT -5
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Post by SNR2008 on Feb 25, 2016 20:21:14 GMT -5
Just tuned in. Have I missed it? I caught the end of FWW. Ok. It's on.
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Post by NewLenaM on Mar 12, 2016 12:44:09 GMT -5
Wow. The show is moving so fast. Too fast. I like most of the ones left. Love Laporsha.
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Post by SNR2008 on Mar 24, 2016 17:54:04 GMT -5
Fox Sets Three-Night Grand Finale Week for ‘American Idol’ As previously announced, the series finale of “American Idol” is set for Thursday, April 7 and will live air from 8 to 10:06 p.m. ET/tape-delayed in the West. The evening will include performances from winners Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, returning to the “Idol” stage one last time, as well as numerous others “Idol” faves from over the years including Ruben Studdard, Fantasia, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, David Cook and Kris Allen. READ MORE
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Post by SNR2008 on Apr 4, 2016 20:21:15 GMT -5
A lot of pre-Idol planning taking place. MANY former Idols are in LA rehearsing for the finale. Ruben's shows in Seattle ended last night so he's probably on his way to join them. From what I have picked up, the Idols will mostly be performing in groups with a few doing solo performances.
Ruben has an Idol related TV appearance tomorrow. The show is not airing my area. Click HERE to see where to watch.
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Post by SNR2008 on Apr 4, 2016 20:59:07 GMT -5
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Post by SNR2008 on Apr 4, 2016 21:11:34 GMT -5
OMG! Are the Bama boys performing together??? Probably not but it's good to see them together.realrubenstuddard: Chilling with my brother from another mother @officialbobice on @americanidol set the 205 is always representing!!! officialbobice: ROLL TIDE BROTHER RUBEN!! We gonna light this mother up or what???
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Post by SNR2008 on Apr 6, 2016 0:11:49 GMT -5
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Post by camillaxo on Apr 6, 2016 21:36:01 GMT -5
Any word or rumors about what group Ruben is singing with?
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Post by SNR2008 on Apr 6, 2016 23:03:03 GMT -5
^ I haven't heard what he is singing or who he is singing with. I do know that I am really looking forward to the finale. From some of the tweets I've seen, it looks like alums are having so much fun and are so happy to be there.
To me, this season has been one of the best that Idol has had in a long time. Trent and LaPorsha are so talented. I think they are both destined to have great careers. With either winning, Mississippi is going to have it's first Idol.
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Post by SNR2008 on Apr 6, 2016 23:06:34 GMT -5
Ruben Studdard looks back on American Idol season 2To Studdard, there is 'no downside' to his association with 'Idol'ARTICLE
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Post by NewLenaM on Apr 7, 2016 22:02:37 GMT -5
Ruuuuuben was so smooth on Am Idol. Loved it.
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Post by SNR2008 on Apr 7, 2016 23:18:29 GMT -5
Yes, he was good but I guess that was expected. He is so vocally gifted.
He'll be doing some after show promo tomorrow:
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Post by SNR2008 on Apr 7, 2016 23:28:51 GMT -5
Ruben and the beautiful Amber Holcomb
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