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'American Idol's' Clay Aiken: Happy birthday!
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?
Well, not much in the entertainment world, unless you count an appearance on "America's Next Top Model."
He's been working in London and Germany on his latest album, which should be released sometime in 2010, possibly along with a PBS special. Oh joy!
On a more personal level, Aiken raised $10,000 for his National Inclusion Project (formerly the Bubel-Aiken Foundation) through the Christie Cookie Charity Contest.
"Thanks to everyone that voted in the Christie Cookie Charity Giveaway," he posted on his official site. "Your votes were enough to put us back in the top spot!! A $10,000 check was presented to the National Inclusion Project last weekend at their annual gala. This would not have been possible without you all."
Happy Birthday, Clay!
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Aiken's fans raised the $10,000 for his charity, Clay thanked them. He's had a quiet year focusing on his charity work and raising a half million dollars just last month. Oh, and you forgot to mention his guest spot on 30 Rock's Kidney Now! season finale episode. It was epic!
I want to wish a happy birthday to a man who has touched not only my life ,but sooo manyothers! THIS man of course is CLAY AIKEN! all the Best to you on your day! I LOVE YOU!
There is not enough space in this little box to list the accomplisments and the many talents of Clay Aiken. The above "write-up" does not even scratch the surface.
Happy Birthday Clay! Can't wait for that new album to drop in 2010.
Is there no story that does not have an Adam Lambert angle? C'mon, Zap2it, you can do better than this. How about Adam Lambert's take on the Israeli-Palestinian Crisis? Or his thoughts on British royalty during the high medieval period?
You forgot to mention that his National Inclusion Project fundraising Gala in October raised over $250,000 to help integrate special needs children into mainstream school activities.
The man is more than a talented singer, he's a true champion for inclusion.
Love him to pieces. Can hardly wait for his new CD.
Happy Birthday Clay! I love you as much as EVER. I hope you recieve as many blessings as you give to others. Especially the children! No one will ever defeat your debut album sales. HA!
Adam who? LOL
VERY very happy Bday, Clay! Heart you!!! :D
Claymates = A softer version of Glambert Sparkle Cows.
Thanks for this mention, Zap2it. Clay's fans are all still here, waiting for his new CD... oh, joy, indeed!
Happy birthday, Clay, and so happy your foundation is doing well!!