Ruben Studdard

I grew up in the '80s, and there was no bigger group than New Edition in R&ampB. I broke my piggy bank so me and my mom could go to a New Edition concert together.

I want to make sure I continue to make good music that my mom and everybody around me can be proud of.

All of them had so much to offer us as far as, you know, knowledge in the music industry, and especially Randy and Paula because, you know, they've been artists.

I never want to try to be a spokesperson for health and wellness because I most definitely am not the most in shape person in the world.

I've never had any health problems and I'm Ruben, man, all the way through.

I'm not in the best shape, but I want to prove to myself I can do something that seems insurmountable and inspire others by showing them no matter where they are in their fitness goals, they can do it, too.

I have a greater goal - to empower young people through music education.

My mother always taught me, even my dad, just never let other people's opinions of you shape your opinion of yourself. And I never have and I never will.

Simon is cool. You know, it's different if you ever see him around his mom. He acts totally different.

I like doing theaters. I like being up close and personal with the fans. It's really cool.