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Title: AIKEN NEWS NETWORK NOV. 30 Post by: wvclayfan on November 30, 2009, 10:08:13 AM :birthday Clay!
Quote Clay Aiken turns 31 Monday (Nov. 30) and he's set a precedent for Adam Lambert. Not only is Aiken gay, but finishing as an "American Idol" runner-up did little to hurt his career success. Aiken has had a busy six years since "Idol" ended. He went multi-platinum with "Measure of a Man," came out of the closet, became a dad, appeared as a guest star on "Scrubs" and even had a Broadway run as Sir Robin in "Monty Python's Spamalot." So what's Aiken been up to lately? Read the rest at Zap2It (http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2009/11/american-idols-clay-aiken-happy-birthday.html) Title: Re: AIKEN NEWS NETWORK NOV. 30 Post by: wvclayfan on November 30, 2009, 10:10:00 AM From 'Idol' to Angel: Taylor Hicks goes for 'Grease'
Quote "American Idol" has proven a starmaker for its winner and many of its runners-up, but not every former idol can duplicate the mainstream chart career of a Carrie Underwood. That's where Broadway comes in. In 2008 Clay Aiken made his Broadway debut in "Monty Python's Spamalot." Fantasia Barrino did a stint as Celie in "The Color Purple." Even "AI" castoff Frenchie Davis turned rejection into a stage career in "Rent" and "Dreamgirls." Now Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks is taking his turn as "Grease's" Teen Angel, the role Frankie Avalon made famous in the 1978 movie. Charlotte Observer (http://www.charlotteobserver.com/165/story/1076157.html) Title: Re: AIKEN NEWS NETWORK NOV. 30 Post by: Marilyn on November 30, 2009, 12:38:03 PM Happy Birthday, Clay Aiken!
November 30th, 2009 8:38 AM by Hilton Hater Tags: Celebrity Birthdays, Clay Aiken Before Adam Lambert, there was Clay Aiken. Both artists rose to fame on American Idol; both finished second to artists that are unlikely to have more successful careers than these runner-ups; and both are gay. The latter item is utterly irrelevant, but it does give Lambert and Aiken even more in common. That, however, is where the comparisons ends. While the former superstar flaunts his sexuality and is known for flamboyant, controversial performances, the latter has quietly carved out a productive career for himself on Broadway and on the sales charts. Aiken turns 31 today. THE HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP (http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2009/11/happy-birthday-clay-aiken/) |