American Idol 2

• 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