AIKEN NEWS NETWORK - OCTOBER 30

[Pamela]

THIS IS THE NIGHT!

Today at 5:00 pm EST, the world premiere of the video for Invisible, Clay's first single from his #1 selling debut CD (in stores now!)  :

Tune in to TRL on MTV!

Also, Clay will be on E! News Live today - 7:00 pm EST on E!

And if you can stand it, Clay is also reported to be on Entertainment Tonight.  Tonight.  Usually at 7:00 pm.  Check your local listings for time and channel!  And go HERE to read about it, and, to see a behind the scenes video!  (Note: You don't have to save the video, just left click and watch it!)

Enjoy!

[Pamela]

Chart-topper Clay Aiken, meanwhile, will likely see a third week at #1, depending on the very same stuff, as well as how the third week for his RCA debut shapes up.

HITS DAILY DOUBLE is predicting another week for Clay at #1.  Well maybe.  It's going to be another close one, so go ahead and start your Christmas shopping early this year!

[Pamela]

Clay calls Jeff and Jer at Star 100.7 radio in San Diego to say that his thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the fires raging in and around San Diego and southern California.

Left click HERE and scroll down to the link.

You can just left click on the video icon the hear Clay's call.

[Pamela]

Spins are up for Invisible!

From Mediabase, thanks to hockeydonna:

CHR/Pop: Invisible is up to #36! 1481 spins and 12.7 million audience impressions! This is GREAT! This is +475 from last week, by far the biggest jump we've seen. The song is definitely going into heavier rotation across the board. Invisible is #6 on Jump and #6 on Taking Off. This is about 100 spin gain from yesterday, which is definitely the biggest single day jump we've seen. Hopefully we'll continue to see Invisible in heavier rotation and make it up into the 20s soon (like 1-2 weeks). When that happens, we may see some additional station adds.

HOT AC: WOW! An explosion since yesterday!! 6 stations on Format Leaders and 4 new stations on Format Starters. I see a total of 83 spins right now. He's on both the Taking Off Chart (#1!!! ) and Jump (#16 with +53). Jump is showing a WHOPPING 13 stations, so there is obviously room for growth! If this song actually charts in the top 20 on Hot AC, I will eat a shoe.

This is all GREAT!!!! To be getting airplay on all 3 formats like this is a really great thing.

Your efforts are paying off.  Please remember to call your local adult contemporary and/or contemporary pop radio station and request them to play Invisible once a day!

Thank you!

[Pamela]

Tickets for the Miami Jingle Ball are up for Internet presale now!

Go HERE for details!

Also, Clay called in to talk to Kenny and Footy. He called to talk about his upcoming Y-100 Jingle Ball performance and his #1 album. If you missed it...you can check back HERE later today for the entire interview.

[cjrmax]

Does anyone know if there is any place on the internet one can go to see Clay's video?  I forgot to set my VCR and I won't be home in time to see TRL and I really don't know if I can bring myself to watch MTV until I see it!

[Pamela]

cjrmax As a matter of fact, I believe CLAY'S OWN WEBSITE will be hosting the video for Invisible, possibly as early as this weekend.  So you might have to wait a day or two, but I'm sure it will be worth the wait.

Also, just for kicks -- here's the newBILLBOARD chart!

[cjrmax]

Pamela - Thanks!  I'll wait.  It will be worth it just to not have to subject myself to all those other videos on MTV!

As for the Billboard chart.... Doesn't Clay look good at the top! You go Clay!

[nduarte]

According to the News & Appearance page Clay made an appearance on Access Hollywood & ET 10/29/03....Was CLAY there?  :?: ...Did anyone seen it? :?: ...Can you please post it here so we all will have a chane to see it?.... Hope to here form someone soon....Take Care

[Pamela]

Here's something reallllly fun...left click this to see a slideshow that contains pictures of Clay with the PUPPY!  

All together now........awwwwwwwww!

 :

[cjrmax]

And I thought I loved Clay before!! I am such a sucker for a man with a puppy!!! To be honest, I'm a sucker for puppies - period - but THIS man with a puppy - and the puppy - are just too cute!

[Pamela]

KTTV (channel 11 in L.A.) is selling tickets to the taping of the AI Christmas special tonight. All proceeds go to the disaster fund established to help those afftected by the fires.Check their website for info. Great idea and good use of entertainment resources.

Thank you to our friend calclay for this information!

[Amber]

awwwww....i'm going to melt now....puppies are so cute, but clay with a puppy that's unbearably cute!!!!!

[Pamela]

Ever had dreams of being a music critic?  Yeah, me neither.  But you can go HERE and submit a review for MoaM just for fun!

[mackncsu]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm gooooooooooooooooddddddd music video....he gets cuter everytime!  :
Lots of Love!

[Pamela]

Clay Aiken To Join Santa At Raleigh Christmas Parade
'Measure Of A Man' Tops Charts For Second Straight Week
UPDATED: 5:10 p.m. EST October 30, 2003

RALEIGH, N.C. -- It looks like Santa Claus will not be the only big attraction at this year's Raleigh Christmas Parade.
 
Raleigh's own Clay Aiken will take time out from his busy "celebrity" schedule to serve as grand marshal of the Nov. 22 parade through downtown Raleigh. The parade will be broadcast live on WRAL.

For the second week in a row, "Measure of a Man," Aiken's debut album, holds tight to its top spot on the Billboard albums chart.
According to SoundScan figures released Wednesday, the CD has sold 825,000 copies.  Aiken, was the runner up in the "American Idol 2" competition to winner Ruben Studdard.

The release of Studdard's debut album, "Soulful," has reportedly been pushed back from Nov. 11 to Dec. 9.

WRAL-TV

Oh yeah.  I'll be there!

[Pamela]

Here's an email I got from RCA today.  I registered at CLAY'S OFFICIAL SITE a while back and forgot about it.  

Hey Clay Fans !

- Clay's new video for Invisible will debut on MTV's TRL this Thurs. Oct. 30. at 5pm est.

- Help get Invisible to # 1 on TRL !
Join Clay's official TRL Team here:
http://www2.fanscape.com/clayaiken/signup.asp
By joining the team you'll get weekly voting reminders, tips for helping Clay climb the chart, AND have the chance to win MANY prizes straight from Clay himself!

- Clay recently recorded an exclusive live performance and interview for AOL. Watch him perform "Invisible" & see the interview at AOL keyword: Sessions@aol.
Clay also recorded Measure Of A Man & I Will Carry You for AOL, so keep checking back. AOL will add those performances soon.

- Clay's official online fan club should be ready to launch soon. Check out www.clayaikenclub.com to receive email updates about the site's progress.

- If you haven't already done so already, BUY Clay's debut album Measure Of A Man IN STORES NOW !

-also, don't forget to buy "American Idol, The Great Holiday Classics," featuring all your favorite Idols from Season 1 and Season 2.... Ruben, Clay, Justin, Tamyra, Kimberly, and more! PLUS a bonus CD with 2 Holiday tracks from Kelly Clarkson!

- Upcoming Clay TV:
Nov. 16th American Music Awards (ABC) (performing)
Nov. 25th American Idol Christmas Special (FOX)
Nov. 27th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (NBC)
Nov. 28th Nick At Night Holiday Special
Dec. *10th Billboard Awards (FOX) (performing)

www.clayaiken.com
www.rcarecords.com

[Pamela]

Here's some big news for you...that was Clay's puppy in the pictures, he's a border terrier and his name is...Raleigh!

[FAITH]

I was just checking Canada's equivalent to the US Billboard chart, for this week's ranking. Measure of a Man is #3 nationally (last week #2). The site also lists the eleven largest cities in Canada and the week's sales rankings in each. Last week, Clay was #1 in seven of the eleven cities (including Toronto and Vancouver, the two largest cities). This week, he is still #1 in three cities, and either #2 or #3 in the rest. The only place where Clay is not doing that well is in Quebec (our primarily French speaking province, where Celine's CD, of course, sold the most).

Here is the link for Canadian visitors to this site as well as anyone else who may be interested.


http://jam.canoe.ca/JamMusicCharts/120TB.html

Thanks so much for your wonderful site!!!!

[HookedOnCA]

Great slideshow & Clay with a puppy.... it's too darn cute for words!!!!!!!!!

But I missed this TV appearance, so I need to know...

When did Clay get the puppy?  Did Kim L. finally say OK?  Being they share a house in LA (& Clay must be away ALLOT), I imagine Kim would have to take care of this "little guy" during Clay's absences.

Also, why is Clay wearing a brown winter scarf with a shirt (inside) a studio???  (in the puppy shot)

I'm feeling a little lost here  :roll:

Any info about the puppy or scarf is greatly appreciated!!!