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		<title>Phillip Phillips' Debut Rocks Download Charts</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 11:03:33 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[American Idol Phillip Phillips' debut Home sold 278,000 digital copies, despite the finale of the competition being the least-viewed in the show's history. It's the best debut for an American Idol ...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/Casey_Johnson/2012/05/31/phillip_phillips_debut_rocks_download_?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>Phillip Phillips Continues Worrying Trend Of 'White Guy With Guitar' Winners For 'American Idol'</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 16:07:24 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nothing against Phillip Phillips, who surely has some talent, but his win is the latest in a line of what fans have coined &quot;White Guys with Guitars,&quot; or &quot;WGWG.&quot; With ratings and record sales gettin...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/Casey_Johnson/2012/05/24/phillip_phillips_continues_worrying_tr?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>Ruben Studdard Gets Lucky In Divorce Settlement</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Former &quot;American Idol&quot; winner Ruben Studdard has lost nothing in his bitter divorce battle with ex-wife Surata thanks to an iron-clad prenuptial agreement.   The singer filed for divorce in Novembe...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2012/04/09/ruben_studdard_gets_lucky_in_divorce_s?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>Ruben Studdard Facing Another New Tax Bill </title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:18:51 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Singer Ruben Studdard has been hit with a new U.S. tax bill for outstanding debts from 2009.   The former American Idol champion and his estranged wife Surata Zuri McCants allegedly owe $180,216.73...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2012/03/05/ruben_studdard_facing_another_new_tax_?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>'American Idol' Star Ruben Studdard Files For Divorce</title>
		<link>http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2011/11/17/american_idol_star_ruben_studdard_file?ref_src=topic_news_rss</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:19:39 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Singer Ruben Studdard has filed for divorce from his wife of three years.   The former American Idol champion has cited &quot;irreconcilable differences&quot; as the reason for the split in papers filed in h...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2011/11/17/american_idol_star_ruben_studdard_file?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>'American Idol' Recap: Was This The Most Boring Finale Ever?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 09:35:33 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The most boring finalists ever. That seemed to be the conventional wisdom going into the evening. That, despite a strong start, this season of ‘Idol’ was destined to fall into oblivion with two dul...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/Andrew_Payne/2011/05/25/american_idol_recap_was_this_the_most_?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>'American Idol' Recap: Usher, Diddy, Ruben &amp; Sam Worthington Bid Didi Farewell + Power Rankings</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 08:47:07 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even the Gods, it seems, couldn’t have saved Didi after that performance last week. And certainly not the judges.
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		<title>'Idol' All-Stars Take Over - Tonight At 8 On Fuse</title>
		<link>http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2010/01/11/fuse_to_air_american_idol_marathon_tonig_8?ref_src=topic_news_rss</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get ready for the new season of American Idol with some behind-the-scenes info on some of your favorite idols from the past. Fuse is featuring a TV marathon of some of &quot;American Idol's&quot; biggest suc...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2010/01/11/fuse_to_air_american_idol_marathon_tonig_8?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>Celebrity Birthdays, September 12</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Birthday to: 
 
&quot;Phantom of the Opera&quot; actress Emmy Rossum (1986)  
 
&quot;The O.C.&quot; actor Benjamin McKenzie (1978)  
 
&quot;American Idol&quot; winner Ruben Studdard (1978)  
 
&quot;Into the Blue&quot; actor Paul...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/09/12/celebrity_birthdays_september_120?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>'American Idol' Needs a Revamp... Now!</title>
		<link>http://www.starpulse.com/news/Jose_Flores/2009/08/10/american_idol_needs_a_revamp_now_?ref_src=topic_news_rss</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:11:07 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the recent news that Paula Abdul will not be returning for American Idol's ninth season, the timing seems perfect for the show to reinvent itself, and recapture the magic that has been steadil...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/Jose_Flores/2009/08/10/american_idol_needs_a_revamp_now_?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>'American Idol' Power Rankings: Week 2</title>
		<link>http://www.starpulse.com/news/Andrew_Payne/2009/03/27/american_idol_power_rankings_week_2?ref_src=topic_news_rss</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:17:06 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week it was revealed that the American Idol wannabes lip-synch their group numbers.  I'd never really noticed that before, but tonight it was all I could think about as they sang a Motown medl...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/Andrew_Payne/2009/03/27/american_idol_power_rankings_week_2?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>Diddy Settles Lawsuit</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:51:10 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rap mogul Sean &quot;Diddy&quot; Combs has settled a copyright infringement lawsuit with fashion house Louis Vuitton, ending a dispute over product placement in various Danity Kane videos. 
  
The Bad Boy ...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/03/07/diddy_settles_lawsuit_1?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>Ruben Studdard Is Back With New Single, 'Together'</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:20:40 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[American icon Ruben Studdard is back with the release of &quot;Together,&quot; his first single since 2006. The soulful and deeply romantic &quot;Together,&quot; premiering on AOL Music today, will be available via di...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/02/19/ruben_studdard_is_back_with_new_single_t?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>'American Idol' Report Card</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:18:55 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The &quot;American Idol&quot; auditions are over, and we're that much closer to finding out which Hollywood hopefuls will make it to the Top 36 and get the chance to perform for a shot at the Top 12.  But be...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/Becky_Broderick/2009/02/02/american_idol_report_card?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>Ruben Studdard Met Wife-To-Be At Walmart</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:51:09 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[American Idol winner Ruben Studdard will never forget meeting his wife for the first time - because it was between the aisles of budget store Walmart. 
 
Studdard was busy promoting his debut alb...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/09/19/ruben_studdard_met_wife_to_be_at_wal_mar?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>Celebrity Birthdays, September 12</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Birthday to &quot;Phantom of the Opera&quot; actress Emmy Rossum (1986), &quot;The O.C.&quot; actor Benjamin McKenzie (1978), &quot;American Idol&quot; winner Ruben Studdard (1978), &quot;Into the Blue&quot; actor Paul Walker (1973...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/09/12/celebrity_birthdays_september_78?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>Ruben Studdard Owes $200,000 In Taxes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:52:56 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[American Idol winner Ruben Studdard has been ordered to pay back almost $200,000 to the U.S. government. 
 
According to court records, tax liens have been filed on the singer's properties for un...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/08/28/ruben_studdard_owes_200_000_in_taxes?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>Another 'Idol' Star Dropped From Label</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:30:38 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Blake Lewis has become the latest American Idol favorite to get dropped by his record label. The season six runner-up has joined &quot;Idol&quot; winners Taylor Hicks and Ruben Studdard and fellow runner-up ...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/06/26/another_idol_star_dropped_from_label?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>Rubben Studdard To Wed Soon</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:14:06 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[American Idol heavyweight Ruben Studdard is set to wed after obtaining a marriage license in Alabama. 
  
The singer and fiancee Surata Zuri McCants, 30, arrived at Shelby County Probate Office i...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/06/24/rubben_studdard_to_wed_soon?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>Our Favorite Reality Shows</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:30:29 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even though we might not always admit it, we love reality television. It's hard not to because reality TV brings viewers entertaining and shocking moments, leaving viewers wanting more.  
 
Follo...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/06/17/our_favorite_reality_shows?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>Seven Ways To Fix 'American Idol'</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 08:47:21 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lopping off 30 minutes is a start, but isn't nearly enough. At FOX's up-fronts last week, the network's executives made the startling announcement that &quot;American Idol's&quot; results show will be limite...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/Andrew_Payne/2008/05/19/seven_ways_to_fix_american_idol_?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>Karaoke &amp; Cheesy Performances Prevailed On 'American Idol' This Week</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:50:57 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&quot;Too cheesy,&quot; &quot;not relevant,&quot; &quot;extremely cabaret&quot; and &quot;terrible vocals&quot; were common criticisms heard from the south end of the judging table this past week on &quot;American Idol.&quot;  Aside from Paula Abd...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/02/21/karaoke_aamp_cheesy_performances_prevail?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>Ruben Studdard Loses 100 Pounds For Musical </title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Former American Idol winner Ruben Studdard has lost nearly 100 pounds as he prepares for his upcoming stage role. The heavyweight star admits he needed to get in shape to play Fats Domino in the up...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/01/31/ruben_studdard_loses_100_pounds_for_musi?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>Fascinating Facts</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Actor Brendan Fraser will pick up the Distinguished Decade Of Achievement In Film Award at the movie industry's ShoWest Convention in Las Vegas in March. 
 
Simon &amp; Garfunkel are to follow the li...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/01/30/fascinating_facts_162?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>Why Do Some 'American Idol' Stars Succeed While Others Disappear?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:56:14 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you ever notice how some contestants who win American Idol seem to fall off the face of the planet after the season is over? Then there are other &quot;Idol&quot; winners who become huge successes. So wh...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/01/29/why_do_some_american_idol_stars_succeed_?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>Past 'American Idol' Winners: Where Are They Now?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:09:12 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every Tuesday and Wednesday, avid American Idol fans are glued to their TV sets, watching in anticipation and with hope that the contestants they fell in love with are not sent home.   
 
Every s...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/01/14/past_american_idol_winners_where_are_the?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>Simon Cowell Addresses Failure Of Idol Winners</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:31:28 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Simon Cowell has spoken out about past American Idol contestants Taylor Hicks, Ruben Studdard and Katharine McPhee losing their record deals, blaming the unpredictability of the music industry for ...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/01/10/simon_cowell_addresses_failure_of_idol_w?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>Katharine McPhee Is Latest 'Idol' Star To Leave Record Company</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:53:22 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Katharine McPhee has become the third American Idol contestant to be dropped by a record label in the space of three weeks. McPhee has parted ways with RCA following the release of just one album, ...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/01/10/katharine_mcphee_is_latest_idol_star_to_?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>Taylor Hicks Dropped By Label</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:05:55 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taylor &quot;Soul Patrol&quot; Hicks has become the second former American Idol winner to be dropped by record label J Records in the space of three weeks.  Hicks won the 2006 series of the TV talent contest...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/01/07/taylor_hicks_dropped_by_label?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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		<title>Label Drops Ruben Studdard</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:30:38 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Former American Idol winner Ruben Studdard has been dropped from his record label. Studdard was released from J Records earlier this week after failing to match the success of his debut album, 2003...<br /><br /><a href='http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/12/20/label_drops_ruben_studdard?ref_src=topic_news_rss'>Read More &gt;</a>
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