He now gets paired, by the producers, with the stolid Jermaine Jones, in the hopes perhaps of creating the magic of the Ruben Studdard/Clay Aiken match-up from the early days of “Idol.” Either that, or they’re hoping Jermaine will crush Richie. One or...

Also on Saturday, a battle of the bands will take place between the PV “Marching Storm” and TSU “Ocean of Soul” at 6 p.m. at Minute Maid Park in addition to appearances from “American Idol” winner Ruben Studdard and Tony Award-winning artist Jennifer...

Studdard will sing the national anthem prior to the 3 p.m. contest while Holiday will sing “America The Beautiful” before the start of the PV/TSU contest at 7 p.m. Tickets are only $5 for Saturday's affair at Minute Maid or fans can purchase

Watch a new VIDEO: Q & A with Ruben Studdard He is set to perform his new single on release day, March 13th for the Wendy Williams Show. Ruben’s forthcoming Shanachie release “Letters From Birmingham” is due out 3/13. Watch additional Behind The Scenes...

(N) “Big Morning Buzz Live” 10 a.m. , Thursday VH1: Jason Mraz; Adam Lambert. (N) “American Idol” 8 p.m. , Thursday Fox: Performance Challenge : The judges continue to narrow down the contestants. (N) “The Mo'Nique Show” 3 a.m. , Thursday BET: Bow Wow;...

Not only will Cosby peform two shows on Friday, his host for both evenings will be actress Robin Givens, seen most recently in "The Game." After the shows, a concert featuring the musical talents of Ramsey Lewis and “American Idol” winner Ruben...