Clay Aiken

Oct 20, 2004

Clay Aiken Learns to 'Play Fair'

Plus, get the gossip on Sharon Stone, James Van Der Beek and more

Oct 19, 2004

Clay Aiken Sets Holiday Concert Dates

The American Idol favorite has nine cities set for his "Joyful Noise" Christmas tour

Oct 07, 2004

Clay Aiken Preps New Holiday CD, Book

The American Idol grad's festive songs and inspirational memoir are due out Nov. 16

Mar 26, 2004

Kelly Clarkson

The original American Idol talks about beating Clay Aiken at Scrabble and making the most of their road trip.

Mar 22, 2004

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Two for the Road

On Their 32-City 'Independent' Tour, American Idol Vets Kelly Clarkson and Clay Aiken Share a Bus, a Stage–and a Few Secrets. Clay's Eyebrows? Dyed. Bus Etiquette: "Don't Wake Kelly Up in the Morning, Because She Wants to Kill You" Says Clay.

Feb 27, 2004

NEWS BRIEFS: Clay's Clothes On Display

Aiken's clothes donated; Melissa Rivers is all talk; "Harry Potter" author rolling in the bucks; Lane and Broderick leave show.

Jan 15, 2004

NEWS BRIEFS: Kelly, Clay to Go on Tour

Idols hit the road; actor Torn's DUI charge; NBC's Trump dumps on CBS; McEnroe as TV host; Diana Ross's ex killed; Charlize thanks Frances.

Dec 22, 2003

Clay Aiken Picks up His College Degree

The popular "American Idol" runner-up graduates from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to the sound of cheers -- and some boos.

Dec 16, 2003

Expect a Thank-You Note from Clay Aiken

The ubiquitous "American Idol" runner-up has a new reason to celebrate 2003: He's just been named the best-mannered person of the year.

Oct 20, 2003

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Feat of Clay

With a New Solo CD, L.A. Digs and Flashy Cars, Idol's Aiken Goes Hollywood

Sep 22, 2003

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Makeovers of the Year

Take It from These Six Celebs: Change Can Be Good

Aug 15, 2003

Clay Aiken

Aug 08, 2003

'Idol' Clay Aiken Gets Hometown Ovation

Clay is no runner-up in the hearts of his Raleigh, N.C., fans, who greeted his first home performance with a glowing tribute.

Aug 01, 2003

The Real Skinny on Pals Aiken, Studdard

Yes, the two "American Idols" really are friends, Clay Aiken tells PEOPLE, and they don't want their two upcoming albums to compete.

Jul 30, 2003

Clay Aiken Takes Washington By Storm

The "American Idol" runner-up gets good reviews, a private White House tour, a chance to have his say and even time to sing to Elizabeth Dole.