Clay Aiken's Gayness Didn't Rake in the Big Bucks
Clay Aiken coming out of the very shallow closet for People magazine did not earn the singer the multimillions that are typical when negotiating front page deals. While magazines and glossies engage in bitter bidding wars to get a first glimpse of Brangelina's spawn (the final payout was $14.5 million), Aiken's own cover earned the singer around $500k, which is half of what even non-celeb Jamie Lynn Spears was able to negotiate for selling the first pics of her illegitimate child to OK!. And Cla

Clay Aiken in 2003: “People Think You’re a Womanizer or You’re Gay”
In the wake of Clay Aiken outing himself as a gay man this week, take a look back at Aiken’s cover profile that appeared in Rolling Stone in 2003. When the subject of his sexuality came up then, Aiken said “One thing I’ve found of people in the public eye, either you’re a womanizer or you’ve got to be gay. Since I’m neither one of those, people are completely concerned about me. They’re like, ‘What are you, then?’ I’m sure it has to do with being r

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 Katie Couric asks Sarah Palin what, exactly, does Alaska have to do with Russia? [MollyGood] It's a little creepy to think of that guy from Moviefone making a list of "the hottest young stars." [MTV] Brad Pitt can wear just about anything, as long as he doesn't have that terrible goatee. [FameCrawler] Lance Bass is super happy for gay Clay Aiken. [People] Some suspect that Lilo is back on drugs. She is looking quite thin these days. Perhaps she's just so happy and in love she for

Article: Clay Aiken: How ‘American Idol’ Gave Him The Courage To Come Out
Clay Aiken told the world, “Yes, I’m Gay,” on the cover of People magazine this week, in a portrait with his son, Parker Foster Aiken. But his coming out journey has been five years in the making.In his first television interview since opening up about his sexuality, Clay sat down with Diane Sawyer on “Good Morning America” on Thursday, where he said being selected for “American Idol” helped him find the courage to open up about his personal life.

'Claymates' React With Shock to Startling New Revelation That Clay Aiken Is Gay [Broken Hearts]
While not everyone is surprised by Clay Aiken's decision to come out of the closet (speaking to Extra, Simon Cowell said dryly, "It's like being told Santa Claus isn't real"), there is one sort of person who's had to take the workday off to burn Anthropologie candles and listen to "Bridge Over Troubled Water" on repeat, and she is the "Claymate." Aiken's most ardent fans are predictably in a lather about the revelation, with reactions running the gamut of the Kübler-Ross cycle of grief (albeit with more em

Clay Aiken - Aiken Receives Piddling Amount To Admit Hes Gay
Time Warner's People magazine paid Clay Aiken "somewhere in the neighborhood of $500,000" for his coming-out story and photographs of him with his month-old baby, MSNBC.com's ...

Clay Aiken - Good Morning America - Part 1 - VIDEO
Here’s the first part of Clay Aiken’s interview with Diane Sawyer of Good Morning America. A few highlights: One of the first people he confided in about his sexuality was Kimberley Locke back in 2003. He said the hardest person to tell was his Little Brother. It’s taken some time, but his family is supportive. Check out the video After the JUMP… Related PostsIdol Appearances for the Week of 9/22/08-9/28/08Clay Aiken on Good Morning America - VIDEOClay Aiken Comes O

Fans React To Clay Aiken Announcing He’s Gay
Several fans on the popular Clay Aiken forum Clay World are reacting to news the ‘American Idol’ season two runner-up announced he’s gay in a cover story with People magazine. “I wish him well and hope he gets some peace of mind now BUT I feel he lied to everyone-especially us fans,” NJ4ClayA said. “He should have just said so years ago. I feel like we were “used”. I still love to hear him sing but I also feel he has now become like a Michael Jackson and it

Aiken update: Clay on Good Morning America, Lance happy for him and what did Jaymes Foster mean by "natural"
I'm not sure whether or not Clay Aiken fatigue has completely set in or not, but I thought I'd take a chance and post the latest tidbits People Magazine is enticing folks with about Clay. The headline of an interview on People.com with Jaymes Foster, the mother of Clay's son Parker, reads "Clay's a 'Natural' Dad" and my first thought was that it somehow referred to how Parker was conceived, i.e., Jaymes and Foster conceived Parker the "natural" away. But as Jaymes explains in the intervi

Wait. WAIT! Clay Aiken is Hu-WHAT NOW?
Hole up, People Magazine. HOLEUP! Are you trying to tell me that Clay Aiken, Clay Aiken, is a gay? I am shocked. That is SHOCKING! I can't measure the level of shock that is me right now. I am quite literally speechless. Are you sure? HIM? Really? And you're telling me he likes dudes? And has for a long time now? I can summon NO words to describe my reaction to this UNprecedented exclusive. I'm gonna let my good friend Phoebe Buffay articulate my response to this BOMBshell. (Ju

Jaymes Foster On Clay Aiken: He’s A Natural At Changing Diapers
“He’s an incredible caregiver,” she says. “As far as changing the diapers and seeing what’s wrong with [Parker] and getting him to go sleep, Clay’s a natural and he’s really, really good with that. On a larger scale, he’s the perfect person. He’s been a school teacher, we have the same morals, family is very important to him and Parker means everything to us.” She also supports his decision to come out of the closet. “I totally support hi

Wait. WAIT! Clay Aiken is Hu-WHAT NOW?
Hole up, People Magazine. HOLEUP! Are you trying to tell me that Clay Aiken, Clay Aiken, is a gay? I am shocked. That is SHOCKING! I can't measure the level of shock that is me right now. I am quite literally speechless. Are you sure? HIM? Really? And you're telling me he likes dudes? And has for a long time now? I can summon NO words to describe my reaction to this UNprecedented exclusive. I'm gonna let my good friend Phoebe Buffay articulate my response to this BOMBshell. (Ju

Clay Aiken: How 'American Idol' Gave Him The Courage To Come Out
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. -- Clay Aiken told the world, "Yes, I'm Gay," on the cover of People magazine this week, in a portrait with his son, Parker Foster Aiken. But his coming out journey has been five years in the making. In his first television interview since opening up about his sexuality, Clay sat down with Diane Sawyer on "Good Morning America" on Thursday, where he said being selected for "American Idol" helped him find the courage to open up about his personal life. VIEW THE PHOTOS: Clay Aiken "I

Clay Aiken: coming out, baby Parker, and best friend Jaymes
Yesterday, Clay Aiken shared with the world that yes, he is gay and has been for a very long time. Of course, there was a LOT of feedback on this, especially from his fans nicknamed Claymates; many of them were not happy and felt that he had betrayed them with this admission. However, I applaud Clay for taking an honest stand about who he is, especially now with baby Parker in the picture. His best friend Jaymes Foster, who was inseminated to carry Parker, had this to say about Clay coming out: I totally

Now, About Lying and Hiding Things From Our Children...
This whole Clay Aiken business about not raising a child to lie or hide things has got us thinking. We mean, we wholeheartedly support, nay, applaud Clay's thoughtful approach to coming clean about himself as well as his high parenting standards. Sigh. We once had such standards. But as our parenting duties have worn on, we've come to realize that there are some things that maybe, just maybe, we should hide from the fruit of our loins. And we're not just talking about the boozy frat parties at which w

Clay Aiken: 'I Have a Responsibility'
ET broke the news on Tuesday that new dad Clay Aiken has come out with his sexual identity, and now we have a first look at his revealing, two-part interview with Diane Sawyer on today's "Good Morning America." "I can't raise a kid and teach him how to lie, teach him to hide things; I can't raise a kid and teach him to keep secrets," the singer tells Sawyer about his decision to publicly acknowledge that he's gay. "And at the same time, I also don't ever want to raise him in an en

Clay Aiken says first person he came out to was fellow AI contestant Kimberley Locke
Clay Aiken was on Good Morning America this morning talking to Diane Sawyer. They showed footage of him with his adorable six week old baby, Parker Foster Aiken, and the baby’s mother, his best friend and producer, Jaymes Foster. Overall he came across as nonchalant and unconcerned with any fallout from his public announcement this week that he’s gay. Sawyer tried to get all serious with him at some points and wanted him to reveal his pain, but he wasn’t having it. Clay seemed genuine in h

American Idol - Aiken I Dont Struggle With My Faith
AMERICAN IDOL star Clay Aiken has overcome a lifelong "struggle" after years searching for acceptance within his religion as a result of his homosexuality. The ...

Jaymes Foster: Clay Aiken in an Incredible Dad
Jaymes Foster: Clay Aiken in an Incredible Dad

Gayken Is Kind Of Likeable.....
Clay Gayken looks like a 40-something gayelle with an extensive collection of holiday sweaters and ceramic ducks, but he's kind of likeable. Gayken gave an interview to Diane Sawyer (who talks like she's on ludes and wine) about the whole gay thing. The singing at the beginning made my ears twitch, but I wasn't completely annoyed with the rest of the interview. I would never EVER hit it, but I'd share a big dick with him. FUCK. I swear, I'm not turning into a Claymate! NO. If you ever see a post on here wi

Rosie O'Donnell's Message to Clay Aiken
Support continues to pour in for Clay Aiken. Rosie O'Donnell kept her comments short and very sweet. "I love Clay," she said. "He is a beautiful man...

What Now, Clay Aiken?
So Clay Aiken is officially gay. Is it time for him to say goodbye to his Claymates? Will this hurt or help his career? —Heather, Santa Monica Career? Eh? Does he have...

Clay Got Paid!!!
Magazine industry insiders reveal that Clay Aiken was paid $500,000 to pose on the cover of People with his new baby AND to talk about coming out of the closet. The crappy economy apparently forced Clay to settle for that 'paltry' figure. Frankly, we think he was overpaid! The only other magazine who bid against People for the story was OK! and they're being forced to be more budget conscious. Is Clay going to give the money to charity? Hell no! [Image via WENN.] Link to original

Aiken: 'I Don't Struggle With My Faith'
AMERICAN IDOL star Clay Aiken has overcome a lifelong "struggle" after years searching for acceptance within his religion as a result of his homosexuality. The 29-year-old singer revealed he was gay in the new issue of U.S. magazine People, featuring him in a photospread with his new baby son Parker on the cover. Aiken has revealed it wasn't until he moved out from his North Carolina home to the west coast that he felt comfortable enough to make the admission. But he admits he also grappled with hi

Clay Aiken Blogs About Fans' Support Over His Gay Revelation
He posted a message on his site's members-only message board, thanking people and fans for their outpouring support following his gay revelation, admitting he's feeling proud and blessed. People 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 thei