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Famous as :
Pop music singerBirth Name :
Clayton Holmes GrissomBirth Date :
November 30, 1978Birth Place :
Raleigh, North Carolina, USAClaim to fame :
First runner-up of the 2nd season of "American Idol"
Clay Aiken Officially Signed to Decca Records
August 11, 2009 04:08:15Clay Aiken confirms that he has been signed to Decca Records. Following the announcement, it is revealed that the runner-up of "American Idol" season two is also prepping a new studio album which is expected to be released in 2010.
"Clay Aiken signs record deal with Universal Music's Decca Records," so a statement on his official website read. "Expect new music in the first half of 2010! Keep checking back here for more details to come."
Adam Lambert Says Clay Aiken Criticizes Him for Publicity Stunt
May 29, 2009 09:05:57It takes few days for Adam Lambert to finally break his silence regarding Clay Aiken's harsh words addressed to him, telling Access Hollywood on Thursday morning, May 28 after performing on the "Today Show" that he thought Clay was in need for publicity. "I don't know Clay", said the "American Idol" season 8 runner-up, adding, "I'm glad he's getting headlines now though, because he wasn't before."
Last Thursday, May 21, Clay posted a message on his official fan site, criticizing Adam's vocal quality and slammed people who supported him during the "American Idol". He wrote, "Now that it's all over, and for the record ... I couldn't be happier about the way AI ended this year. I only turn the show on once a season, and only to see what the set looks like each year. This year, I happened to turn it during the minute that Adam Lambert was singing 'Ring of Fire' and, at that moment, thought my ears would bleed. Contrived, awful, and slightly frightening!"
Clay Aiken Criticizes Adam Lambert
May 23, 2009 09:05:41Unlike some other celebs who offer support for Adam Lambert post his "American Idol" loss, Clay Aiken has nothing but unkind remarks for the runner-up. On a message on his official fan site, which was dated Thursday, May 21, he criticized the 27-year-old singer's vocal quality and slammed many people out there who get his back.
"Now that it's all over, and for the record ... I couldn't be happier about the way AI ended this year," he began his post. "I only turn the show on once a season, and only to see what the set looks like each year. This year, I happened to turn it during the minute that Adam Lambert was singing 'Ring of Fire' and, at that moment, thought my ears would bleed. Contrived, awful, and slightly frightening!"
'30 Rock' to Have Star-Studded Musical for May Finale
April 22, 2009 02:04:34If one thinks that the third season of "30 Rock" has been star-studded so far, think again. For the season finale, the NBC comedy has prepared a huge fiesta that involves celebrities of all kind including Clay Aiken, Alan Alda and Mary J. Blige.
In a press release announcing the dates of the finales, NBC mentioned a "special episode featuring Alan Alda and surprise musical guests" for "30 Rock" finale on May 14. The best guess is, the comedy will have a musical episode which is backed up also with the appearances by Adam Levine, Sheryl Crow, Elvis Costello and recurring cast Sherri Shepherd.
New Sneak Peek of Clay Aiken in 'America's Next Top Model'
April 07, 2009 03:04:56This Wednesday, April 8, Clay Aiken will be the guest judge on "America's Next Top Model" and he will be teaching the girls on how to "act like a model". A sneak peek of his acting session has been released, revealing him as the acting partner of London, Aminat and Natalie, and posing as the owner of House de la Clay.
According to Clay who talked to Associated Press, the particular episode wants to extract the acting ability of the models "in a large and comedic way." He explained further, "A lot of the struggle for these contestants is to be able to come out of their shells."
Sneak Peek of Clay Aiken on 'America's Next Top Model'
April 03, 2009 11:04:15Recovering from the exit of Sandra from "America's Next Top Model", the fashion show invites one special guest to the upcoming episode. Clay Aiken, the former runner up of "American Idol" season two, is present to mentor the girls in the acting challenge.
Clay, who had an acting gig on Broadway's "Spamalot", will be starring opposite the girls in "Acting Like a Model" and be the guest judge to determine who will leave next. Additionally, the girls will be faced with a CoverGirl commercial challenge where last season's winner McKey Sullivan will drop by to offer support to them.
Clay Aiken Reportedly Gets Fired by Record Label
February 20, 2009 02:02:08Clay Aiken has reportedly been dumped by recording company RCA Records, which becomes the home for "American Idol" stars, including Kelly Clarkson, Chris Daughtry and David Cook. The rumor starts swirling in the media after Aiken's name, message board and press materials are no longer found on the label's official website.
Clay Aiken has also been suspiciously absent from the opening of the "American Idol" Experience at Disney World on February 14, only to add more fuel to the rumor of his removal from RCA. An official announcement has not arrived, but is expected to come out sometime soon.
Clay Aiken, Guest Judge on 'America's Next Top Model'
February 05, 2009 09:02:20"America's Next Top Model" has invited Clay Aiken to be one of the guest judges in a future episode. Entertainment Weekly reported that the "American Idol" season 2 runner up will be involved in an acting challenge for the contestants.
Aiken for one thing, has submerged himself in the theater world last year. He played Sir Robin in Monty Python's "Spamalot" that opened at Shubert Theater in Spring 2008 and reprised the role in fall that year before winding it down last month.
Clay Aiken Reportedly Dating Broadway Dancer Reed Kelly
December 10, 2008 10:12:14Star magazine breaks the news that Clay Aiken is dating Broadway dancer, named Reed Kelly, who currently stars in hit musical "Wicked". The publication even gets a confirmation from a Broadway insider who claims the two indeed are lovers.
"Everybody knows Reed as Clay's guy," the insider tells Star. "Clay met him when he was doing Spamalot in early 2008, and that's one of the reasons he came back to the show again." Greater than that, the supposed lovers are also claimed to have made an appearance together at Rosie O'Donnell's Building Dreams for Kids gala back in November, during when "It was obvious they were a couple."
People Mag Pays Clay Aiken 500,000 Dollars for Gay Revelation Cover Shoot
September 26, 2008 09:09:02Coming out of the closet and finally confirming that he is gay, Clay Aiken reportedly didn't do that for free as rumor has it, People pays him $500,000 to do the cover shoot for its October 6 issue. The amount of money, according to MSNBC, is paid for both his gay revelation and the exclusive right to publish the first picture of his newborn son, Parker Foster Aiken.
$500,000 is a very small amount compared to the approximately $14 million Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt received from the weekly publication for the first photographs of their twins, Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline. It has been claimed that the small payout is due to the fact that Clay is less popular than Brangelina.
Clay Aiken Blogs About Fans' Support Over His Gay Revelation
September 25, 2008 11:09:50People magazine's latest cover story about Clay Aiken confirming he's gay has been on newsstands and people are quick to react, mostly in positive ways, prompting the singer to express his gratitude for their outpouring support. Thanking his fans for their supportive response, he wrote on his site's members-only message board that he's so proud of them all and feeling blessed to have them in his life.
Clay graced the cover of People magazine with his newborn son, Parker Foster Aiken, with the headline that read "Yes, I'm gay." The cover also quoted him as saying, "I cannot raise a child to lie or hide things." The cover was leaked prior to its official release which was on Wednesday, September 24.
Clay Aiken Confirms He's Gay
September 24, 2008 09:09:32Playing it coy about his sexual orientation, Clay Aiken is coming out of the closet, officially confirming the long persistent rumors that he actually is gay. The pop singer broke his revelation in an interview with People magazine, which is set to run on its website Wednesday, September 24.
Photo of Clay on the cover of the upcoming issue of People has been leaked. He is featured on it cradling his newborn son, Parker Foster Aiken, in his arms, with the headline that read "Yes, I'm gay." The cover also quoted him as saying, "I cannot raise a child to lie or hide things."
Former 'American Idol' Star Clay Aiken Welcomes Baby Boy
August 09, 2008 09:08:25From a former "American Idol" runner-up to a father, that's Clay Aiken. The 29-year-old singer becomes a father for the first time as his first child was born Friday, August 8.
Sharing the good news with fans, Aiken wrote a post on his site announcing the birth of a baby boy, who's named Parker Foster Aiken. He, as stated on the post, "was born at a hospital in North Carolina" at 8:08 A.M. Friday. He weighed in at 6 lbs 2 oz and measured 19 inches.
Clay Aiken and Jaymes Foster Committed to Have More Kids, Hoping for Twins
June 12, 2008 03:06:13Are waiting in anticipation for the arrival of their first child together, Clay Aiken and his baby's momma Jaymes Foster reportedly are planning to add more babies into their clan. Do not want to stop at one, the American Idol alum and the 50-year-old music producer, who also is his best friend, are committed to have at least two children.
Used advanced In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) therapy to conceive their first child, who is due to be delivered August later this year, the pair have already frozen eggs and sperm so they can have a second baby next year, In Touch Weekly claimed. "Jaymes is due in August, so she'd like to conceive again next March," an insider told the publication. "That way, she would give birth in December 2009."
Clay Aiken Expecting Baby Boy
June 02, 2008 04:06:57While the Internet gossip websites are already afire with reports that Clay Aiken is going to be a father, new claim surfaced by the hour that the "American Idol" alum is expecting a baby boy. It was TMZ which first broke the news on the baby's sex.
Citing its multiple spies, TMZ claimed Clay's record producer Jaymes Foster whom he's artificially inseminated is pregnant with a baby boy. She's due to give birth August later this year. No other details being unveiled though.
Confirmed, Clay Aiken Artificially Inseminated Record Producer and Best Friend Jaymes Foster
May 30, 2008 09:05:08No joke, Clay Aiken is going to be a dad. The "American Idol" alum reportedly has inseminated his record producer Jaymes Foster, who has produced several of his CDs.
Citing what it called as "multiple sources," TMZ reported Jaymes who's also known as the sister of record mogul David Foster, is artificially inseminated by Clay and due to give birth in August. Clay himself, as claimed by the site, will have an active role in raising the child.
Video Premiere: Clay Aiken's 'On My Way Here'
May 14, 2008 01:05:08Former American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken has moved on with his sophomore effort, "On My Way Here" and has premiered the video of its first single. The pop singer chose to lift the title track that was written by Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic as the lead single.
The video that was premiered on Yahoo! shows a brand new look of the singer who while a contestant was deemed a 'geek' with great talent. Aiken now sports a longer hair and fuller figure.
Single Premiere: Clay Aiken's 'On My Way Here'
April 08, 2008 01:04:42Clay Aiken has given the right to his new single premiere to Popeater.com. The track "On My Way Here" is both the title track and the first single of his upcoming fourth studio album "On My Way Here" which will be released on May 6.
The song is a OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder-written that Aiken "fell in love" with instantly. The lyrics tell how lessons are learned as we grow up and those are what eventually shape us as adults. "I thought if we could find songs along those lines, that deal with my life over the past five years and what I've learned from my experiences, it would be a great concept for an album," Aiken said previously.
Clay Aiken Reveals 'On My Way Here' Tracklisting!
March 29, 2008 02:03:40Clay Aiken has unleashed a new promotional picture, which is said be the advanced version of the cover art, for his upcoming and fourth full-length album "On My Way Here". The American Idol runner-up also reveals the track listing that includes a title track and previously revealed track "Ashes".
As reported earlier, Aiken's album will be released on May 6 via 19Recordings/RCA, featuring a production from Kipper (Sting, Chris Botti). His camp now reveals that Jaymes Foster will once again be back executive producing the album and that one of the tracks in the album will be a Ryan Tedder-written. The OneRepublic frontman wrote the song "On My Way Here" that Aiken "fell in love" with instantly. The lyrics tell how lessons are learned as we grow up and those are what eventually shape us as adults.
Cover Art: Clay Aiken's 'On My Way Here'
March 24, 2008 12:03:26As previously reported, Clay Aiken is set to release his sophomore effort on May 6 under the title "On My Way Here". The American Idol alumni has also outed the cover art of the album, featuring him simply photographed from the side.
"On My Way Here" will be the first original materials from Aiken in five years since the 2003 "Measure of a Man". Very few details have been released on this album other than that it will be produced by Kipper and include a title track plus a song called "Ashes".
Clay Aiken to Release Second Album in May
March 22, 2008 10:03:29Clay Aiken made an impressive sale with his debut album, the 2003 "Measure of a Man" that sold 613,000 copies in the first week. The American Idol graduate reveals that he will release the follow up later this year, entitled "On My Way Here".
The second album will be released on May 6 via 19Recordings/RCA, boasting a production from Kipper who also helmed some of Sting and Chris Botti's albums. As revealed by Billboard.com, there is huge possibility that the album will include the title track and another one called "Ashes".
Clay Aiken Lands Broadway Role in Monty Python's Spamalot
October 17, 2007 03:10:36Set to display his acting knack on stage, Idol alum Clay Aiken has been selected to be the latest cast member of Broadway comedy musical "Monty Python's Spamalot." Confirmation of his involvement was announced yesterday, October 16, 2007 by director Mike Nichols and author Eric Idle.
"Clay Aiken is amazing beyond that glorious voice," Nichols commented. "Turns out, he is an excellent comic actor and a master of character."
Clay Aiken and Kellie Pickler to Compete on "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader"
August 29, 2007 03:08:32
Are our American idols smarter than a 5th grader? We'll soon find out as Clay Aiken and Kellie Pickler are among the celebrity contestants to compete on "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" during the November sweeps period.
"Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" is an American quiz game show on FOX which games are played by a single contestant, who attempts to answer ten questions plus a final bonus question. Content is taken from elementary school textbooks, two from each grade level from first to fifth. Every correct answer will increase the amount of money the player banks, and a maximum cash prize of US$1,000,000 can be won.
"American Idol" Runner-Up Clay Aiken Involved in an Airplane Disturbance
July 09, 2007 10:07:02
Clay Aiken got involved in an airplane spat, it has been reported. The 2003 "American Idol" runner-up got involved in a dispute with a female passenger Saturday July 7th, during a flight to Tulsa International Airport.
The dispute took place on a Continental Airlines flight when Aiken was traveling morning that day for an evening performance at the Brady Theater. Speaking on that encounter, FBI Special Agent Gary Johnson said there was a dispute between a male passenger and a woman on the flight but won't confirm the passenger was Aiken. He explained the dispute was over the male passenger's foot resting on the woman's armrest.
Leonardo DiCaprio Finishes at No. 1 on AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz of October 2006 Edition
November 02, 2006 05:11:34
Apparently, it's still hard indeed to shake off the male domination on AceShowbiz Celebrity Buzz so far as the list's top spot honor once again goes to another Hollywood actor, who, not very surprisingly, turns out to be Leonardo DiCaprio.
Follows the footsteps of previous chart-toppers like Brandon Routh, Channing Tatum, and Johnny Depp, the striking guy's success to claim the rank surely cannot be separated from the hype surrounding his latest vehicle "The Departed" which sees him stunningly portray a cop working as a mole inside a mob syndicate.
Clay Aiken Will Be Appearing on NBC's "Days of our Lives"
October 28, 2006 10:10:47
Claymates will get a special treat from their idol, Clay Aiken. The "American Idol" phenomenon will be appearing on the NBC daytime drama "Days of our Lives" as himself.
That's not all, the singer will moreover perform two songs, "Everything I Have" from his new album "A Thousand Different Ways," and "O, Holy Night" from his 2004 CD "Merry Christmas With Love."
US Album Chart-Toppers for the Week Ended Oct 4th
October 05, 2006 12:10:18
This time around Justin Timberlake has to nod his head to fellow musician, Ludacris, whose latest effort "Release Therapy" ends his two-week reign at the top of the US album charts. The rapper's set, which is his fifth, is a new entry at the charts, sold 309,000 copies for the week ended Sunday October 1st. With such attainment, "Release Therapy" obviously leads Luda to score his third No. 1 album, after that of his 2003 "Chicken -N- Beer" and 2004 "The Red Light District".
Janet Jackson's "20 Y.O.", which is also another new entry, debuts at No. 2 with 296,000 copies, followed after that by Tony Bennett's "Duets: An American Classic" at No. 3 sold 202,000 copies, and Alan Jackson's "Like Red on a Rose" opens at No.4, taking in 149,000 units. Former chart-topper Justin's "FutureSex/LoveSounds", in the meantime, falls to No. 5 sold another 147,000 copies.
Revision on the U.S. Pop Album Charts for the Week Ended September 24th
September 30, 2006 01:09:53
Nielsen SoundScan has just released a revision on its data concerning report sales on the US pop album charts for the week ended Sunday Sept 24. The company's previous data, released Wednesday Sept 27th, is said to contain what it called as "anomalies," because an unidentified retailer was unable to report sales for the period.
And this just in, the latest 10 figure on the album charts. No. 1 is still Justin Timberlake with his second solo effort "FutureSex/LoveSounds" sold 228,000 units last week, up from the 217,000 originally reported. On the 2nd rank is Clay Aiken's "A Thousand Different Ways", taking in 211,000 units, up from 205,000. Stacy Ferguson's "The Dutchess" opens at No. 3 with 158,000 copies.
The U.S. Pop Album Charts for the Week Ended September 24th
September 28, 2006 10:09:36
There are several major new releases this week, but Justin Timberlake holds on his success. The pop singer, who has just made a comeback to music scene, still rules the US pop album charts, with his second solo effort "FutureSex/LoveSounds," sold 217,000 units for the week ended Sunday September 24th.
After two weeks atop the Billboard 200, the Jive Records release has now sold 903,000 copies in total. On the second position of the chart is Clay Aiken, whose covers set "A Thousand Different Ways" sold 205,000 units. Stacy Ferguson's solo debut, "The Dutchess" opens at No. 3 with 142,000 copies, just one place ahead of Kenny Chesney's "Live Those Songs Again" bows at No. 4 with 137,000.
An Exclusive Interview with Clay Aiken
September 21, 2006 10:09:11
The time is just right for Clay Aiken to set the record straight. The American Idol runner up who has just had his 3rd solo album, "A Thousand Different Ways", hit stores Tuesday Sept 19th is speaking out in an exclusive interview with People about his sexuality.
And in the new issue of People, on newsstands Friday Sept 22nd, the 27-year-old singer addresses rumors that he is gay, saying "What do you say (to that question)? It's like when I was 8. I remember something would get broken in the house, and Mom and Dad would call me in and say, 'Did you do this?' Well, it didn't matter what I said. The only thing they would believe was yes. People are going to believe what they want."
President Bush to Appoint Clay Aiken to Presidential Committee
September 07, 2006 04:09:11
The White House publicly announced Wednesday September 6th that President Bush intends to appoint Clay Aiken to the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities.
The American Idol runner up once worked as a YMCA counselor before having his singing career took off.
It Is All About Clay Aiken's "A Thousand Different Ways"
August 25, 2006 03:08:59
Has been busy preparing his forthcoming album, Clay Aiken is more than ready to have the record, titled "A Thousand Different Ways" released September 19th later this year via RCA Records.
Detailing on his new set, which is his third one, the pop singer reveals it will feature 4 brand new songs by himself and 10 cover versions of well-known songs from the '70s, '80s and '90s, he personally picked for the project.
Author of "Unauthorized Tribute" Sued Clay Aiken
August 08, 2006 10:08:06
Being famous has its ups and downs. As of Clay Aiken, the American Idol is now facing the down one. The singer has been sued by Jeannie Holleman, the author of an "unauthorized tribute" to Aiken, claiming he defamed her and conspired to stifle sales of her book.
In her lawsuit filed Friday August 4th in Wake County Superior Court, Holleman claims she's lifelong friend and neighbor of McGhee family, a Raleigh resident that were friends with Aiken's mother, Faye Parker, and took her in when Parker and her young son left her abusive husband.
Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken's New Albums Arrive in U.S. Stores This Fall
August 04, 2006 01:08:03
The battle continues. After previously duel to win the "American Idol" title, Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken are now facing one another again as their new albums arrive in U.S. stores this fall.
It is said that Aiken will release his new set, titled "A Thousand Different Ways" on September 19th, whereas Studdard will drop his third major release "The Return of the Velvet Teddy Bear" one week after.
The Joyful Noise Made by Clay Aiken
October 21, 2005 01:10:34The American Idol won't be home for Christmas, but he'll make some 'noise' which you fans would love to hear. Per Pr Newswire, Clay Aiken will embark on his "JOYFUL NOISE 2005" tour, his second consecutive holiday tour, during which he will perform 40 shows in 36 cities, starting November 2 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Subsequent to that, Clay is slated to perform in the United States and concludes the tour with two shows on December 29-30 at the Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida. More on the "JOYFUL NOISE 2005" tour, it reportedly will feature songs from Aiken's platinum-selling "Merry Christmas with Love," the best-selling new holiday album of 2004 and some of songs he recorded for the album that didn't appear on the CD, as well as new arrangements for some traditional favorites.
Clay Goes Plastic for Mastercard
April 27, 2005 10:04:08American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken will soon go plastic for Mastercard's new line of debit cards, which will be launched in companion with Aiken's mug across the front. The debit cards, which cost about $28 to acquire, is called MYplash cards and will offer parents a way to teach their children about the responsibilities that come with possessing a credit card.
Some fans of him positively response to their idol-planned debit cards because they often find difficulties in proving their devotion to Aiken. Thus, by the time this cards are launched, Clay Aiken fans can carry him in their wallet.
