Comments on: When The Checks Stop Coming In

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By: Don

Don — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 05:15:37 +0000

What on earth does one have to do with the other? Ruben is a good singer, but not an entertaining performer. He has missed tons of appearances and sang songs on his CDs that did not appeal to the people who voted for him. He has had entire tours canceled. Aiken has averaged 2 tours a year for the 4 years since the show, just finishing #8. He has appeared on tons of TV shows, talk shows, benefits, charities, etc. He has stayed on the move constantly with his music, educational pursuits and philantrophy. He garners fans from all those areas. He is now even doing a 4th Unicef tour in less than 3 years. Sorry, the two have nothing in common other than a TV show. Aiken has worked extremely hard for his career. I hate to say I don’t know that Ruben has done the same.

By: J

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:48:10 +0000

Plus, Ruben is a nice guy, but his songs are not that hot. Cute, maybe, but not hot.

By: J

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:47:34 +0000

No. It’s probably worse that most of Ruben’s fans probably bootlegged their copies of his CD(s) whereas Aiken’s fans are probably more likely to actually “buy (pay for)” his CD(s).

By: Zina {The original princess}

Zina {The original princess} — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 21:57:47 +0000

I feel bad for him because he hasn’t been getting the promotion that he deserves. It’s like Hollywood did not embrace him because they wanted Clay to win. In fact, I hear more about Clay then I’ve ever heard about Reuben. Keep the prayer, Rueb.

By: Mrs T in DC

Mrs T in DC — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:25:33 +0000

Rueben was a “no show” last night (12/19) at a Christmas program at a local, Black “mega church”. Based on the comments from church officials, he canceled at the last minute, so the church offered to give refunds to disappointed event attendees. Not many folks opted for the refund, but this does add another dimension to Reuben’s lack luster career. I purchased his first CD b/c I love his voice, so I wish him the best of luck regarding hie health and musical career, and hope that he finds fame with a smaller label that gill give him the material and support that he deserves.

By: jean

jean — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:58:16 +0000

I just read, about 10 minutes ago, an article announcing a run of a Gospel play/musical Ruben and Robin Givens were to start in has been cancelled. Reason: poor ticket sales. I think Ruben should go into producing. He just may make a lucrative career out of it.

And to those on here who are resorting to the disgusting comments; why don’t you just grow up. There is absolutely no need for the crap you are spewing.

By: donte

donte — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:42:49 +0000

You can’t deny that the white boy worked it, and he didn’t have label support either in getting good stuff to release. But seems to have worked his ass off to be successful. I gots to give him props for that. He seems like a decent guy.

As to Ru’s weight being a hindrance? I would think so, health wise, and performance wise, but he’s never gonna be a slim dude, doesn’t need to be, but he should shape up.

Still think he’ll sign with a small label.

By: aqueenwaits

aqueenwaits — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:04:50 +0000

@ PIMP DADDY —- U R 2 FUNNY!

Reuben does need to lose some more weight maybe by hiring and paying a personal trainer, hire and pay some better writers, hire and pay a stylist, hire and pay a publicist AND find a better record company. But all in all, he did deserve to win the American Idol show. Maybe he should go into gospel or try writing his own songs. He needs to be more in charge. Hey! Nobody said that it would be easy……get it together Reubin and put down the sandwiches. If you want that life, then you need to do what needs to be done to maintain and sustain, not complain. We all still love you!

By: phenolady

phenolady — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 04:43:57 +0000

Ruben should have been the next Luther. He has the voice. But the people at J records only osught to kae a quick buck off of his Am.Idol win. and when they did not make the big bucks fast they drooped him. Maybe now,if he really wants to persue a music career he will get with a company that will work with him ,develop his image and give him the right kind of material to work with. he should sing love ballards like Luther did. Of course noone will ever take Luther’s palce but Ruben would be the next best person to fill the spot.