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Progress in Somalia Despite Difficult Circumstances

Clay Aiken | Posted 12.29.2009 | Impact

Read More: Somalia, World Food Programme, Unicef, Clay Aiken Unicef, Somalia Pirates, Clay Aiken, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Impact News
Clay Aiken

As a former teacher, the issue of education remains close to my heart. Keeping schools operational in communities affected by conflict is an essential priority for UNICEF in Somalia. Join me in helping them.

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Paula Abdul Appointed to Death Panel

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.13.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Borowitz Report, Andy Borowitz, American Idol, Paula Abdul, Death Panels, Clay Aiken, Satire, Comedy News
Andy Borowitz

Just days after leaving her judge's post at "American Idol," singer Paula Abdul announced that her next gig will be serving on the nation's very first death panel.

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Adam Lambert Hits Back At Clay Aiken: 'If He Wants To Ride My Coattails, Good For Him'

Celebrity News, Photos & Videos | Posted 06.29.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Adam Lambert, American Idol, Clay Aiken, Entertainment News

Adam Lambert has no hard feelings after "American Idol" Season 2 runner-up Clay Aiken bashed him then apologized over a series of blog posts late last...

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BACKTRACK! Clay Aiken (Sort Of) Apologizes To Adam Lambert

AP | Posted 06.23.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Clay Aiken, Adam Lampert, American Idol, Music, Entertainment News

NEW YORK — Clay Aiken says blood didn't truly pour forth from his ears when he heard runner-up Adam Lambert sing "Ring of Fire" _ and hey, he's ...

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Clay Aiken: Criticism of Adam Lambert Taken The Wrong Way, Never Actually Said American Idol Runnerup Was "Too Gay"

Steve Young | Posted 06.23.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Adam Lambert, American Idol, Clay Aiken, Comedy News
Steve Young

(SYOP News 5/23/09) Clay Aiken may wish he never opened his mouth or his blog. Aiken, who finished second to Ruben Studdard in 2003, blasted this se...

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Clay Aiken: Adam Lambert Singing "Awful" And "Frightening"

AP | Posted 06.22.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Adam Lambert, Clay Aiken Adam Lambert, American Idol, Clay Aiken, Entertainment News

NEW YORK — Clay Aiken is no fan of Adam Lambert. The "American Idol" also-ran has blasted this season's runner-up on his Web site, mocking Lamb...

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Adam Lambert's "Loss" Due to Homophobia? A Stretch

Paul Katz | Posted 06.21.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Michael Jackson, Chris Daughtry, Jennifer Hudson, Homophobia, Entertainment, Adam Lambert, Entertainment News, Gay, American Idol, Kris Allen, Entertainment Weekly, Clay Aiken, Gay Issues, Entertainment News
Paul Katz

It's a great spot for Lambert to be in because it brings all the attention to the "problem." I just don't think the "problem" in this case is homophobia.

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Hannity, The Kiss and Barney Frank, Gay Superstar

Paul Jenkins | Posted 04.04.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Mgmt, Academy Awards, Ellen Degeneres, Barney Frank, Boy Bands, Anderson Cooper, Rock Hudson, Sean Penn, Clay Aiken, Same-Sex Marriage, Jewish Issues, Jodie Foster, Nba, Glaad, Gene Lichtenstein, Elton John, David Bowie, John Amaechi, Oscars, African-American Issues, Congress, Hollywood, Pete Wentz, Flock of Seagulls, Religion, Sports, George Michael, Rachel Maddow, Sean Hannity, Brokeback Mountain, Fox News, Milk, Will Smith, James Franco, Michael Stipe, Gay Issues, Harvey Milk, Entertainment News
Paul Jenkins

It is a measure of Hollywood's insecurity that we are probably months away from it being more acceptable to be a gay soldier than to be a gay actor.

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American Idol Returns -- Phoenix

Michael Giltz | Posted 02.13.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Simon Cowell, Ryan Seacrest, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, American Idol, American Idol Recap, Kara DioGuardi, Singing, Clay Aiken, Katrina Darrell, Entertainment News
Michael Giltz

The opening montage included Clay Aiken several times, giving him as much (if not more) screen time than any other previous Idol contestant -- a nice nod to the latest Idol finalist to come out.

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Clay Aiken Reflects On Fatherhood, Coming Out

People | Posted 01.21.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Clay Aiken, Gay Issues, Music, Entertainment News

While Aiken's coming out generated significant interest on Internet blogs, it's the singer's status as a new dad that he says makes 2008 the most memo...

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McCain Replaces Palin with Startled Deer

Andy Borowitz | Posted 09.29.2008 | Politics

Read More: John McCain, Andy Borowitz, Joseph Biden, Rick Davis, Sarah Palin, Clay Aiken, Jeffrey Toobin, Joy Behar, American Idol, Politics News
Andy Borowitz

According to campaign insiders, the decision to select a hoofed mammal to replace Gov. Palin evolved after Sen. McCain watched his running mate's performance in a series of interviews with CBS's Katie Couric.

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You're Gay. Yeah, Whatever.

Richard Laermer | Posted 10.27.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Rock Hudson, Phoney Celebrity, Rosie O'Donnell, Clay Aiken, Gay Issues, Richard Chamberlain, Entertainment News
Richard Laermer

I clamor for someone to just enact a single bold headline: "He's Gay, So What?"

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Fans Not Going to Work Because Clay is Gay?

Michelle Renee | Posted 10.26.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Gay, Self-Esteem, Self Love, Gay Issues, Clay Aiken, Acceptance, Fan, Celebrity Fan, American Idol Aiken, Celebrity, Entertainment News
Michelle Renee

To Clay Aiken, I would say your honesty is a great way to start your new and amazing life as a parent.

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Why Clay Aiken's Coming Out Matters

Andrew Belonsky | Posted 10.26.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Melissa Etheridge, Religion, Lance Bass, Gay, George Michael, John McCain, David Crosby, Culture, Rosie O'Donnell, Ellen Degeneres, Politics, Clay Aiken, Sarah Palin, Culture Wars, Christian Right, American Idol, Entertainment News
Andrew Belonsky

Aiken's outing is different in two notable, intrinsically entwined ways.

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Clay Aiken's Baby's Mom Speaks: "We Love Each Other Dearly"

People | Posted 10.26.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Parker Aiken, Clay Aiken Jaymes Foster, Jaymes Foster, Clay Aiken, Entertainment News

Are there any baby-related chores that you or Clay shy away from? Jaymes: It's funny because we were both very relaxed from the minute he was born. Bu...

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Clay Aiken Cradles Newborn Son On People Cover: "Yes, I'm Gay"

Huffington Post | Posted 10.24.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Clay Aiken Gay, Clay Aiken People, Celebrity Kids, Clay Aiken People Cover, Music, Parker Aiken, Clay Aiken, Clay Aiken Gay People, Clay Aiken People Magazine, Clay Aiken People Gay, People Magazine Clay Aiken Gay, Clay Aiken Bombshell, Clay Aiken Gay People Magazine, People Magazine Clay Aiken, American Idol, Entertainment News

People hits newsstands on New York and LA on Wednesday, and their new cover is a doozy. American Idol alum Clay Aiken and newborn son Parker pose for ...

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Coming Out Covers Through The Years

Huffington Post | Posted 10.24.2008 | Media

Read More: Lance Bass, Ellen DeGeneres Time Magazine, Coming Out Covers, Clay Aiken People, Slideshow, Rosie O'Donnell, Ellen Degeneres, Greg Louganis People Magazine, Clay Aiken, Clay Aiken Gay, Lance Bass People Magazine, Greg Louganis, People, Rosie O'Donnell People Magazine, Clay Aiken People Cover, Media News

With Clay Aiken the latest celebrity to admit, "Yes, I'm Gay!" on the cover of a national magazine, here's a look back at the progression of celebriti...

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American Idolatry and Sarah Palin

Fred Goldring | Posted 10.13.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Ruben Studdard, Fame, Taylor Hicks, American Idol, Clay Aiken, Sarah Palin, Idol, Entertainment News
Fred Goldring

Just like most of those forgotten media-manufactured celebrities who became "famous for being famous," the clock is now ticking, and the real question is whether Palin deserves more than fifteen minutes of America's time.

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Parker Foster Aiken: Clay Aiken Has A Baby

Huffington Post | Posted 09.08.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Clay Aiken Baby Name, Jaymes Foster, Clay Aiken's Baby, Clay Aiken, Parker Foster Allen, American Idol, Celebrity Kids, Parker Foster Aiken, Clay Aiken Baby, Parker Aiken, Clay Aiken Baby Born, Entertainment News

Clay Aiken confirmed it on his webiste. He's a dad. TMZ reports Clay Aiken's baby was born: Clay Aiken's mother told local Raleigh, N.C. TV station t...

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Clay Aiken Having A Baby With Best Friend/Producer

Huffington Post | Posted 06.06.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Clay Aiken Jaymes Foster, Jaymes Foster, Clay Aiken Baby, Clay Aiken, Entertainment News

TMZ broke the story of Clay's impending fatherhood: TMZ has learned Clay Aiken is going to be a daddy. In case you didn't process that, Clay Aiken is ...

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Clay Aiken: "I'm Not Cool"

AP | ERIN CARLSON | Posted 05.13.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Clay Aiken, Spamalot, Entertainment News

NEW YORK — Clay Aiken is realistic about his niche in the musical landscape. "I'm not cool, you know what I mean? I'm not gonna lie," the good-...

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Jason Linkins

Clay Aiken Shirks High-Level Government Duties As Wikipedia Nerds Go Ballistic

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

Read More: Barack Obama, Clay Aiken, Clay Aiken Gay, George Bush, Politics News

Apparently, Barack Obama isn't the only person under fire for ducking responsibilities by doing things like voting "present." According to today's Re...

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Clay Aiken On Romantic Relationships: I Don't Have Any Desire

New York Magazine | Posted 03.28.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Clay Aiken Gay, Clay Aiken, Spamalot, Entertainment News

Clay Aiken sat down with the new issue of New York Magazine to promote his run in Broadway's Spamalot. But Aiken ended up on a tangent about his perso...

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Clay Aiken Brings "The View" Ladies To Their Knees

Huffington Post | Posted 03.28.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: The View, Spamalot, Clay Aiken, Entertainment News

Clay Aiken appeared on 'The View' Tuesday to promote his run in Spamalot, which he started last Friday. The interview never had the heat of his Newswe...

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Clay Aiken's Incredibly Awkward Newsweek Interview

Newsweek | Ramin Setoodeh | Posted 03.28.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Clay Aiken Gay, Clay Aiken, Kelly Ripa, Entertainment News

Newsweek has a "web exclusive" interview with "American Idol" runner idol runner up Clay Aiken to promote his appearance in the Broadway production of...

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