American Idol 2
- John Paulus details harassment from some Claymates, says he's friends with others
/ 3 Oct 2008
- Clay Aiken first came out during American Idol, now wants people to "hush"
/ 26 Sep 2008
- Charlie was "in pretty close contact" with Clay Aiken
/ 25 Sep 2008
- Clay Aiken says he "never intended to lie" about being gay; Claymates react
/ 24 Sep 2008
- Clay Aiken (finally) admits he's gay
/ 23 Sep 2008
- Ruben Studdard owes $171,920 in taxes
/ 27 Aug 2008
- Clay Aiken's baby Parker Foster Aiken was born today
/ 8 Aug 2008
- Clay Aiken impregnated his best friend, will be a dad
/ 29 May 2008
- Clay Aiken's fourth album, On My Way Here, released today
/ 6 May 2008
- Clay Aiken fan thinks he's Jesus; he says "people don't care" if he's gay
/ 28 Apr 2008
- Clay Aiken will release an album of "stuff that I'm good at" in May
/ 21 Feb 2008
- Clay Aiken says he doesn't have sexual urges, understands why people dislike his music
/ 28 Jan 2008
- Clay Aiken debuts in Spamalot Friday
/ 16 Jan 2008
- Kimberly Locke is dating Celebrity Fit Club's Harvey Walden
/ 10 Jan 2008
- Ruben Studdard dropped from J Records
/ 20 Dec 2007
- Clay Aiken joining the Broadway cast of Monty Python's Spamalot
/ 16 Oct 2007
- Clay Aiken performs JT's "SexyBack," says there was "no reason" to do an album of covers
/ 13 Aug 2007
- Corey Clark arrested, pleads not guilty to drug charges; is still in jail after not posting bond
/ 1 Aug 2007
- Musical about "cult-like" Clay Aiken fans will be performed Off-Broadway
/ 20 Jun 2007
- John Paulus says Clay Aiken sex story was "all a lie" and "a really evil scheme"
/ 7 Mar 2007
- Protest planned over Idol's "double standard" between Antonella and Frenchie, who wants "a public apology"
/ 5 Mar 2007
- Rosie O'Donnell outs Clay Aiken, sort of, after his spat with Kelly Ripa
/ 27 Nov 2006
- Kelly Clarkson is Idol's all-time record sales leader, but Clay Aiken leads with single sales
/ 9 Nov 2006
- Record sales show that "enthusiasm for [American Idol] alumni seems to be waning"
/ 26 Oct 2006
- Clay Aiken's album: "a deep-fried Snickers bar" or songs that show "nuance and restraint"?
/ 24 Oct 2006
- Ruben releases third album, wants to be "take[n] seriously as an artist outside of 'American Idol.'"
/ 17 Oct 2006
- Clay Aiken's record debuts at #2; Simon Cowell, Elton John react to his interviews
/ 28 Sep 2006
- Good Morning America surrounds Clay's interview segments with gay stories
/ 22 Sep 2006
- Clay Aiken says "it doesn't make any sense" for him to say he's gay
/ 21 Sep 2006
- Clay Aiken says he's on Paxil for panic attacks
/ 20 Sep 2006
- Clay Aiken's A Thousand Different Ways released today
/ 19 Sep 2006
- Warrant may be issued for Corey Clark's arrest after he failed to appear in court
/ 15 Sep 2006
- Clay Aiken appointed to President's Committee for People With Intellectual Disabilities
/ 7 Sep 2006
- Author of unauthorized Clay Aiken book sues Clay for defamation
/ 7 Aug 2006
- Clay Aiken: "it's harder ... to come by songs that are as superb as the songs that I grew up on"
/ 7 Aug 2006
- Clay Aiken's third album A Thousand Different Ways will include covers, at least one original song
/ 2 Aug 2006
- John Paulus apologizes to Clay Aiken, Claymates, but says they still had sex
/ 19 Jun 2006
- Ruben Studdard wins $2 million in lawsuit against his former manager
/ 16 Jun 2006
- Clay Aiken's accuser posts alleged evidence on his new blog while the Clay universe reacts
/ 5 Apr 2006
- RCA posts "clarification" about the release date for Clay Aiken's second album
/ 31 Mar 2006
- Star Magazine publishes webcam photos of Clay Aiken, transcript of chat
/ 2 Mar 2006
- Clay Aiken's second album due in May
/ 13 Feb 2006
- John Paulus details his alleged "aggressive" encounter with Clay Aiken, has "regrets" for "hurting his fans"
/ 9 Feb 2006
- Man who says he had sex with Clay Aiken wasn't paid for his story, will tell all to Howard Stern
/ 1 Feb 2006
- Man says he had unprotected sex with Clay Aiken in a North Carolina hotel room
/ 27 Jan 2006
- Julia DeMato arrested for drug posession, DUI
/ 6 Dec 2005
- Corey Clark rumored to be on next Surreal Life
/ 13 Oct 2005
- Clay Aiken thinks jokes about him are "funny" "half the time," but gay questions are "insulting"
/ 30 Aug 2005
- Paula Abdul cleared in FOX investigation, but Idol adds a "non-fraternization policy"
/ 12 Aug 2005
- Clay Aiken and me
/ 10 Aug 2005
- Report says Paula Abdul will "issue some interpretive apology babble" soon
/ 9 Aug 2005
- FOX has hired an independent counsel to investigate Corey Clark's claims, results will be revealed
/ 28 Jul 2005
- UNICEF Ambassador Clay Aiken prepares to tour, disses Hollywood.
/ 27 Jul 2005
- Clay's charity criticized for its spending, but news station finds it's in line with other charities
/ 20 Jul 2005
- Corey Clark cited for battery after food fight with record company exec
/ 28 Jun 2005
- Corey Clark will meet with FOX.
/ 22 Jun 2005
- Corey Clark says he and his Idol "supporters have agreed to participate in a Fox probe."
/ 14 Jun 2005
- Corey's spokesman issues a statement about Idol finale bit.
/ 27 May 2005
- Corey Clark floats Simon/Ryan rumor.
/ 23 May 2005
- Corey's lawyer says he has but won't reveal "explicit," "incriminating" evidence.
/ 11 May 2005
- Paula upset about her SNL appearance.
/ 10 May 2005
- Paula appears on SNL; was reportedly concerned "ABC News was investigating drug use."
/ 9 May 2005
- Corey says producers shouldn't fire Paula; producer says ABC's special was "shoddy journalism."
/ 6 May 2005
- Corey Clark's "book" is now on sale.
/ 6 May 2005
- Corey refuses to help FOX investigate claims.
/ 5 May 2005
- Fallen Idol short on new information; Idol 4's Scott Savol finally goes home.
/ 5 May 2005
- ABC News reports Paula helped Corey pick songs, find a hair stylist, get meds.
/ 3 May 2005
- report: Paula called Corey "urging him not to respond to media"; will Paula resign?
/ 3 May 2005
- report: ABC special will include audio evidence of Paula's relationship with a contestant.
/ 2 May 2005
- Corey Clark says he had sex with Paula Abdul, says Justin Guarini also dated her.
/ 21 Apr 2005
- Clay Aiken on his fans: "I love it but it's hard to understand why they care so much."
/ 15 Apr 2005
- Corey Clark shopping a memoir that describes Idol 2's "wild, drunken sex."
/ 8 Apr 2005
- Idol idea lawsuit appeal rejected; court says distributed idea wasn't "a trade secret."
/ 22 Mar 2005
- Ruben sues manager, gets countersued.
/ 21 Mar 2005
- Clay Aiken won't talk to gay magazine.
/ 13 Jan 2005
- newspaper confirms "ugly details" about Clay's NJ concert; his special bombed.
/ 10 Dec 2004
- "mini-diva [Clay] Aiken ... was extremely terse with" child performers in New Jersey.
/ 7 Dec 2004
- Ruben is at #1 on gospel chart, "the 23rd No. 1 for the American Idol franchise."
/ 6 Dec 2004
- Clay's book debuts at #2 on bestseller list, holiday album debuts strong; Fantasia at #8.
/ 2 Dec 2004
- Ruben Studdard was released from the hospital; college student looks just like Clay.
/ 1 Dec 2004
- Ruben is hospitalized; Clay is sick.
/ 24 Nov 2004
- NBC will air A Clay Aiken Christmas.
/ 16 Nov 2004
- obsessive fans make Clay want to quit.
/ 15 Nov 2004
- comedian's Clay Aiken joke irks fans.
/ 3 Nov 2004
- writer pits Clay Aiken versus Morrissey, asking, "Who's rock's greatest celibate?"
/ 14 Oct 2004
- Ruben agrees to a makeover; Clay and Ruben's dressing room demands revealed.
/ 15 Sep 2004
- scalpers selling fake Clay Aiken tickets.
/ 10 Jun 2004
- Clay Aiken will tour solo; Matt Rogers wants on American Idol 3 tour.
/ 7 Jun 2004
- Clay touches a woman's breasts; will sing a song on the new Aladdin DVD.
/ 25 May 2004
- marijuana found on Ruben's tour bus.
/ 13 Apr 2004
- report: Will Young coming to the US; Clay's single Solitaire is number one again.
/ 12 Apr 2004
- Vanessa cast as Tracy in Hairspray.
/ 9 Apr 2004
- FTC kills American Idol phone scam.
/ 19 Mar 2004
- Ruben announces tour dates.
/ 18 Feb 2004
- Kelly and Clay will tour together.
/ 19 Jan 2004
- Ruben's album is number one, but sells about 200,000 fewer copies than Clay.
/ 18 Dec 2003
- Ruben's album will be 1 or 2, while Clay is the "best mannered" person of 2003.
/ 17 Dec 2003
- Frenchie cast in musical's lead role.
/ 15 Dec 2003
- Kelly, Ruben nominated for Grammys; Ruben's album will go platinum Tuesday.
/ 8 Dec 2003
- PETA deletes Triumph/Clay ad site.
/ 24 Nov 2003
- Triumph calls PETA "cuckoo" and says "PETA had an ax to grind with Clay."
/ 20 Nov 2003
- PETA will pull neutered Clay ad if he apologizes for killing-kitten comment.
/ 19 Nov 2003
- Idol finalist Jaered acquitted of assault.
/ 17 Nov 2003
- PETA slogan says Clay is "neutered," blames it on his killed-a-kitten comment.
/ 14 Nov 2003
- MTV exec says Idol shows killing music; Clay about to go platinum.
/ 7 Nov 2003
- Clay Aiken's record is number one.
/ 23 Oct 2003
- American Idol Christmas special will air in November, on the last day of sweeps.
/ 13 Oct 2003
- Vanessa's single is #10 in Canada.
/ 10 Oct 2003
- singles earn $185K for Red Cross.
/ 9 Oct 2003
- Clay thinks his "label is clueless about how to market to an audience he knows."
/ 6 Oct 2003
- Trista, Ryan, and Clay Aiken will be a part of the Miss America pageant.
/ 19 Sep 2003
- American Idol 2, not Canadian Idol, is most popular show in Canada's history.
/ 18 Sep 2003
- Kimberley Locke signs with Curb.
/ 9 Sep 2003
- Clay's album out before Ruben's; popular Canadian Idol contestant loses.
/ 22 Aug 2003
- 205 Flava says it secretly paid Ruben $10,000 to wear their shirts on TV.
/ 6 Aug 2003
- Ruben sues shirt company 205 Flava.
/ 4 Aug 2003
- Simon signs $2 million book deal.
/ 17 Jul 2003
- Clay fans write to FCC with complaints, comments about Ruben's victory.
/ 11 Jul 2003
- Simon signs three-year Idol, production deal with FOX; Cupid debuts tonight.
/ 9 Jul 2003
- Clay, Ruben's singles fall on Billboard chart; Clay's album at #1 on Amazon.
/ 7 Jul 2003
- Clay, Ruben's CDs will be delayed until September and released separately.
/ 2 Jul 2003
- Marines pull Josh from AI2 tour.
/ 30 Jun 2003
- Clay, Ruben's albums due Aug. 19.
/ 20 Jun 2003
- singles debut on Billboard's Hot 100 early; Clay at 19, Ruben at 22.
/ 17 Jun 2003
- American Idol's Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken, Justin Guarini release CDs today.
/ 10 Jun 2003
- Manor House and American Idol nominated for TV critics' awards.
/ 6 Jun 2003
- 7.5 million text messages were sent for American Idol 2 votes, polls.
/ 5 Jun 2003
- Frenchie "stops traffic" in New York.
/ 4 Jun 2003
- people "clamoring to work with" Clay, whose CD is outselling Ruben's 4-1.
/ 2 Jun 2003
- Star Jones receives "vicious" e.mail about Ruben; Ruben says he's healthy.
/ 29 May 2003
- Idol gossip: producer says last year's finalists had more charisma; is Clay gay?
/ 27 May 2003
- American Idol "is ratings crack for Fox"; "gamble pays off" for BMG.
/ 27 May 2003
- nearly 40 million watch end of finale; FOX investigating tallies, blames Ryan.
/ 23 May 2003
- Simon won't return for third season, says Clay knew results backstage.
/ 23 May 2003
- Ruben Studdard wins American Idol 2, beating Clay Aiken by only 1,335 votes.
/ 22 May 2003
- American Idol 2 concludes tonight.
/ 21 May 2003
- American Idol 2 finalists concert tour begins July 8, but without Vanessa.
/ 20 May 2003
- Simon wanted Ruben, not Kimberly; "you're not getting accurate judging."
/ 19 May 2003
- Clay's single is the best-selling CD on Amazon, even though it's not out yet.
/ 19 May 2003
- man sues FOX and American Idol producers saying show was his idea.
/ 16 May 2003
- Kimberly leaves, making Clay and Ruben the final two contestants.
/ 15 May 2003
- producer Nigel Lithgoe says Corey Clark is "lying"; says "I like conflict."
/ 14 May 2003
- Frenchie hits Broadway; Idol love songs debut at #2, Kelly's record at #3.
/ 9 May 2003
- FOX says if voting problems, "producers have the final say"; Josh leaves.
/ 8 May 2003
- why did Ruben end up in the bottom two, and will it happen again?
/ 6 May 2003
- Ruben says "God's got my back; Simon says guest judges are "insulting."
/ 2 May 2003
- Kimberly Caldwell gets job with FOX Sports Net; tour dates announced.
/ 1 May 2003
- Simon will appear on The Simpsons.
/ 30 Apr 2003
- Kelly's album debuts at number one; finalists single will also debut at the top.
/ 23 Apr 2003
- behind-the-scenes gossip: Kimberly Caldwell "had to wave for" the others to come over.
/ 22 Apr 2003
- FOX axed gay jokes, which Ryan says were used "to break stereotypes."
/ 21 Apr 2003
- celebrities, including Jeff Probst, inhabit the American Idol audience.
/ 17 Apr 2003
- American Idol more popular in black homes; more whites watch Survivor.
/ 16 Apr 2003
- Corey says producers knew about his arrest, which he didn't report.
/ 15 Apr 2003
- Vanessa strips for PETA campaign.
/ 14 Apr 2003
- are Clay and Carmen an item?
/ 11 Apr 2003
- sociologist: Ruben's "intrinsic appeal" shows "no signs of racism."
/ 10 Apr 2003
- Idol beats 34th-place Bachelor 3; Clarkson single intended for Aguilera.
/ 9 Apr 2003
- Idols will become PC/PS2 games; was Wed.'s ep a "bait-and-switch" "sham"?
/ 4 Apr 2003
- misspelled name blamed for missing Corey's arrest; finalists' single changed.
/ 2 Apr 2003
- Corey Clark will stand trial for battering his 15-year-old sister.
/ 31 Mar 2003
- American Idol 2 finalists will release charity single, love songs album in April.
/ 31 Mar 2003
- Treynce was charged with felony theft.
/ 28 Mar 2003
- producers will let Josh join the top 10 next season if he's called to duty.
/ 27 Mar 2003
- Randy, Simon say Clay will probably win; they hang out with Ryan.
/ 25 Mar 2003
- more watched American Idol 2 and Survivor than early war coverage.
/ 21 Mar 2003
- Vanessa: scripted comment could "very well could have hurt me."
/ 21 Mar 2003
- if war, American Idol will post results online, Survivor will be delayed.
/ 19 Mar 2003
- Simon is Coke's "asshole pitchman."
/ 18 Mar 2003
- Simon says he'll do a third Idol but not this fall; thinks Clay or Rueben will win.
/ 17 Mar 2003
- American Idol 2 twist: "We're bringing back Brian Dunkleman."
/ 5 Mar 2003
- American Idol 2 finalist Jaered charged with assault in deadly bar fight.
/ 4 Mar 2003
- four wild cards will advance to American Idol 2 finals.
/ 3 Mar 2003
- Simon bored with Idols; second Pop Idol this summer will be his last.
/ 21 Feb 2003
- Entertainment Tonight hires Frenchie.
/ 18 Feb 2003
- Frenchie "was upfront and honest" weeks ago about her work history.
/ 14 Feb 2003
- American Idol 2 producers sue company that owns similar 800 numbers.
/ 14 Feb 2003
- porn site worker Frenchie eliminated.
/ 12 Feb 2003
- report: Ryan Seacrest can't get botox treatments during the show.
/ 10 Feb 2003
- FOX wins week for the first time thanks to Joe M. and American Idol 2.
/ 5 Feb 2003
- Bachelorette and AI2 competition angers viewers; AI2 keeps nets away.
/ 4 Feb 2003
- semi-finalist disqualified for being a member of a hip-hop group.
/ 3 Feb 2003
- 41 percent of teens watched American Idol 2, which beat The Bachelorette again.
/ 31 Jan 2003
- American Idol 2 down to 32; FOX angry about CBS Star Search ad.
/ 30 Jan 2003
- Marine's deployment to Kuwait delayed for his Wed. American Idol appearance.
/ 28 Jan 2003
- company to produce Idol toys, makeup.
/ 27 Jan 2003
- record ratings for American Idol 2, Trading Spaces live reveal.
/ 23 Jan 2003
- American Idol 2 debuts tonight.
/ 21 Jan 2003
- 50-year-old sues American Idol for age discrimination.
/ 21 Jan 2003
- AI2 auditioner gets sent home for not wanting to "indulge" his story.
/ 16 Jan 2003
- FOX president says she has "realistic expectations" for American Idol 2.
/ 14 Jan 2003
- even more "integrated marketing" planned for American Idol 2.
/ 9 Jan 2003
- American Idol 2 will debut Jan. 21.
/ 2 Dec 2002
- American Idol 2's new co-host was an American Idol semi-finalist.
/ 22 Nov 2002
- report from AI2 auditions: bad singers advance, overweight people dropped.
/ 13 Nov 2002
- Simon: "people...are over-singing, thinking they can sing like Kelly."
/ 4 Nov 2002
- new judge quits American Idol 2; rejecting people was "uncomfortable."
/ 31 Oct 2002
- in the event of a tie among the four judges, Simon "gets the final say."
/ 29 Oct 2002
- DJ, performer Angie Martinez may be fourth American Idol 2 judge.
/ 23 Oct 2002
- Randy, Paula will return along with Simon--and a new fourth judge.
/ 18 Oct 2002
- ad package rate for American Idol 2 "highest [ever] for any reality show."
/ 16 Oct 2002
- American Idol 2 auditions start Oct. 21 in Detroit; visits to seven cities planned.
/ 7 Oct 2002
- Dunkleman won't return for American Idol 2; FOX "lukewarm" about him.
/ 4 Oct 2002
- Ryan Seacrest returning to host AI2 for nearly $1 million; Dunkleman may not return.
/ 23 Sep 2002
- Justin signed; Simon will get $1m for AI2; ratings records; and more.
/ 6 Sep 2002
- American Idol renewed; winner's single will be in stores by late September.
/ 23 Jul 2002
- FOX wants American Idol sequel.
/ 19 Jul 2002
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