Clay Aiken

By noreply@blogger.com (Deona) Clay Aiken News Network has published an interesting article that really highlights Clay Aiken's foundation, The National Inclusion Project (formerly known as the "Bubel/Aiken Foundation"). Here are some of the accomplishments listed:

By noreply@blogger.com (Deona) This is the second year that this fundraiser has taken place.  It is wonderful to see the Raleigh Broadcast media supporting the foundation. Last week, the two contestants representing NBC posted videos of their practices.  So, not to be outdone, the two contestants from WRAL-TV posted videos of their adventures in dance.  Valonda Calloway and Monica Laliberte are both anchors at WRAL and have been practicing hard with their professional partner. All proceeds from the contest benefit the Bubel/Aiken Foundation, which was co-founded in 2003 by Raleigh native Clay Aiken. The nonprofit promotes the inclusion of children with disabilities in activities with children who are not disabled.   [read the full post]

By Deona(noreply@blogger.com) American Idol's annual Motown week features Smokey Robinson and Ruben Studdard performing Thursday, which is like rubbing salt in the wounds of those poor Clay Aiken fans. Statisticians who have looked at the Idol mess conclude it was pretty much a coin flip as to who was determined the winner--so actually, it's totally legitimate for Clay fans to think of him as an American Idol. And I'm not sure why Clay Aiken fans have such a reputation. I have observed fans of other artists who were just as proactive and just as defensive as any Clay Aiken fan. And plenty that are much more malicious and vindictive. Technorati Tags: Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard, Motown   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Deona) an article and video posted on ETonline. Posted using ShareThis Technorati Tags: Clay Aiken, Entertainment Tonight, interview, video

By Deona(noreply@blogger.com) And he certainly has provided us with much to enjoy with five albums, many tours and now performing in a Broadway play. And he inspires us to help make this world a better place with his foundation, The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, that serves to bridge the gap that exists between young people with special needs and the world around them. Another way that Clay Aiken serves to help make this world a better place is his work with UNICEF. And right now he has issued a plea for us all to join him in making a monthly pledge to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF to help fund programs to protect the world's children from diseases like malaria, measles or tetanus. In his post on the UNICEF Fieldnotes blog he says:Your support will help UNICEF reach the day when no child dies of...   [read the full post]

By Deona(noreply@blogger.com) Here is some biographical information about Colleen Jaymes Foster:Now with over 20 years of experience working in the music industry, Jaymes began her career as a music publisher working for such music legends as Quincy Jones, David Geffen, 20th Century Fox in an creative executive capacity. She moved on to work beside her brother David Foster doing A&R for his Warner Brothers label, 143 Records working on multi-platinum hit artists The Corrs, plus ONE, Josh Groban, Michael Bublé, and Renee Olstead. Additionally, Jaymes Executive Produced the soundtrack to the film "Message In A Bottle." She also was an on air Judge for 2 seasons of the US WB Network reality television show, Popstars, which discovered the platinum group Eden's C...   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Deona) The Theatre Development Fund website has an interesting and fun interview with Clay about his role as Sir Robin on the Broadway production of Monty Python's Spamalot. I like his comment about why he thinks so many former American Idol contestants have done so well on Broadway:Aiken's casting, along with that of Idol contender Fantasia as a replacement Celie in The Color Purple, has raised a few eyebrows. Were these reality TV creations really qualified to strut their stuff on the Main Stem? In the article Clay also talks about working with Eric Idle and Mike Nichols:Aiken credits author Eric Idle and director Mike Nichols with steering him well in the first department.   [read the full post]

By Deona(noreply@blogger.com) It was reported that Jaymes Foster gave birth to Parker Foster Aiken on August 8, 2008. You kind of need to be a woman to give birth. Really. And the article went on to say that Clay and Jaymes will be raising their son together. Technorati Tags: Clay Aiken, Jaymes Foster

By Deona(noreply@blogger.com) Over the last five years, bits and piece of the real Clay Aiken have become known, or as well as we can know someone from their public actions alone. The private Clay Aiken is still unknown to us, his fans, admirers, and detractors. Some people in all three of those groups have been busy assigning personality traits to him faster than the early fans did. Probably the most eye-opening look at the real Clay came during the tours that began in 2004. Here was the consummate entertainer, the comedian, a man with a bawdy sense of humor, no saint, but not dirty in any way. However, some took offence because this wasn’t suitable for Sunday church services. His quick wit and intelligence shown during the tours, and many people realized what a gem he is on stage...   [read the full post]

By Deona(noreply@blogger.com) Blessings to Clay, Jaymes, Parker and their families. I'm honored to have shared in just a bit of their joy. --Brightstar I am so happy for Clay, little Parker, Jaymes, and the whole family. It's wonderful news that the baby is healthy and all are doing well. --DolcePienza And here is a lovely video tribute a fan made to celebrate Parker's birth: That, my friends, is how the vast majority of fans feel about the birth of Parker Foster Aiken. May he have a life full of joy and love. And may he always appreciate the truly special people he has for parents. Technorati Tags: Clay Aiken, Jaymes Foster, Parker Foster Aiken, baby, fans   [read the full post]

By Deona(noreply@blogger.com) emerson032 produced a very nice montage featuring Clay Aiken's work with UNICEF. Here is her video, set to Clay Aiken singing "It's In Every One Of Us" and excerpts from her post detailing Clay's history with UNICEF. After finishing a Christmas Tour in the US, and weeks before starting up in a major, first-time role on Broadway in the play Spamalot, Clay went on yet another trip for UNICEF. He spent Christmas in flood-ravaged communities in Mexico. He felt if UNICEF wasn't getting a break for Christmas, he shouldn't either. Then, after spending 4 months on Broadway, doing 8 shows a week and working on a new CD during the day, Clay traveled in early July (2008) to visit with the children in war-torn areas of Somalia and to schools in Kenya.[...]   [read the full post]

By Deona(noreply@blogger.com) This time he has written an article claiming that Jaymes Foster is only a surrogate to her and Clay's baby. First, let us do a little research. Let's look up the meaning of "surrogate". According to Wikipedia:Surrogacy is a method of reproduction whereby a woman agrees to become pregnant for the purpose of gestating and giving birth to a child she will not raise but hand over to a contracted party.Now, according to every single report about this pregnancy, Jaymes and Clay are going to be raising little Parker together. No where has it ever been said that she will be handing this child over to Clay and relinquishing her rights as a parent. Therefore, she is not a surrogate. Doh. Technorati Tags: Roger Friedman, Clay Aiken, Jaymes Foster, surrogate   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Deona) Carolina On My Mind: Aiken Fans 'Use Their Voice' The ConCLAYve: UNICEF, Clay Aiken and Somalia's Children All That Is Clay Aiken: Clay Fans Using Their Voice in SC Technorati Tags: Clay Aiken, UNICEF, Somalia, blog

By noreply@blogger.com (Deona) From the CD liner notes we find out that some of the musicians on the CD are: This is the caliber of musician that Clay Aiken chose as his session men for "On My Way Here." Clay Aiken, Steely Dan, Keith Carlock, Freddie Washington, Jon Herington, Jeff Young, critics, review, On My Way Here

By noreply@blogger.com (Deona) On My Way Here" ... hews to the romantic side while occasionally embracing bigger themes ("Weight of the World," "Grace of God"). The album's uplifting title track, penned by OneRepublic front man Ryan Tedder, is the album standout.... Technorati Tags:

By noreply@blogger.com (Deona) As Aiken’s millions of devoted fans around the world already know, it’s been a whirlwind journey. Since shooting to stardom on the second season of American Idol, the 29-year-old Raleigh, NC native with the powerhouse voice has become an international pop phenomenon who has sold six mil...

By noreply@blogger.com (Deona) The singer, who burst to fame during the second season of "American Idol," has made his Broadway debut in "Monty Python's Spamalot" — in creator Eric Idle's old role. Technorati Tags: Clay Aiken, SPAMALOT, American Idol, Eric Idle

By Deona Fresh Bread Weblog featured Clay Aiken again today. Monday, I featured Clay Aiken on my "Fresh Bread" blog. Today, I bring him into focus one more time. Not because he is a product of my "hero worship." Only Jesus fills that bill for me. However, I discovered on Monday that Clay has even more fans t...