Clay Aiken thinks American Idol judges have gone soft. The multiplatinum recording artist weighed in on the show that catapulted him to fame in 2003 in an exclusive conversation with Us Weekly. More ...

Steve Granitz / WireImage In 2003, Clay finished second place on the second season of the singing competition series and went multi-platinum with his debut album "Measure of a Man." Aside from being ...

When Clay Aiken came out to the world in 2008, the public didn't react how they likely would today. Shortly after the birth of his son, Parker, in August 2008, the American Idol alum came out as gay ...

Nearing his 45th birthday, Aiken sees real value in what he and Studdard, who turned 45 earlier this year, still have. Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken during a soundcheck for their show in Phoenix last ...

Although Clay Aiken didn’t achieve major mainstream success after his time on American Idol in 2003, he’s still one of the more well-known alum from the singing competition. Aiken was the runner-up in ...

When Clay Aiken came out to the world in 2008, the public didn't react how they likely would today. Shortly after the birth of his son, Parker, in August 2008, the American Idol alum came out as gay ...

American Idol was still in its infancy when Clay Aiken belted “Always and Forever” by Heatwave. Viewers couldn’t get enough of the geeky North Carolinian with the voice of an angel. After finishing ...

Clay Aiken knows a thing or two about nationwide votes with disappointing outcomes. The singer and erstwhile politician first made a name for himself in 2003 on the biggest stage possible: American ...

FARGO — In its 21 seasons, “American Idol” has lived up to its name, producing stars like Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert, Chris Daughtry, Fantasia Barrino and more.

Clay Aiken reveals his son is fulfilling a lifelong dream of becoming a pilot. Screengrab from Clay Aiken's Instagram page Singer Clay Aiken’s son, whom he shares with longtime friend Jaymes Foster, ...