Ruben Studdard

Singer Ruben Studdard is the Grammy-nominated singer who wowed judges and voters as the winner of the second season of American Idol. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Studdard famously promoted the 205 area code during the Idol tapings and won the contest to runner-up Clay Aiken by a slim margin. His silky voice and hefty frame earned him the name the "Velvet Teddy Bear.” Since winning Idol, he has gone on to release five solo albums, including the 2004 gospel LP I Need an Angel. His latest project, Letters from Birmingham, hit stores in 2012.
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American Idol winner Ruben Studdard joined BET for the 5th Annual Celebration of Gospel, performing his hit "I Need An Angel." (Photo: Tom Donoghue/PictureGroup)

American Idol Accused of Racist "Scheme"

Nine black former contestants are planning to sue the hit show.

Ruben Studdard: September 12

The American Idol standout celebrates his 34th birthday.

Ruben Studdard

The American Idol winner has always been husky, but with his weight reportedly closing in on 400 lbs., friends and doctors are worried that he's become morbidly obese. The 33-year-old singer, dubbed the "Velvet Teddy Bear" on AI, blames his spira...

Doctors Warn Obese Ruben Studdard: Diet, or Die

The American Idol winner has reportedly tipped the scales at 400 lbs.

The Wendy Williams Show: Ruben Studdard Talks About His Divorce

Highlights: Ruben Studdard discusses his difficult divorce and more. (3/15/2012)
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