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Former Idol Corey Clark Issues Apology | Corey Clark

Former Idol Corey Clark Issues Apology

Originally posted 06/29/2005 08:00AM

Dismissing the incident as "a huge misunderstanding," former American Idol contestant Corey Clark – who later claimed to have had an affair with show judge Paula Abdul – apologized Tuesday for what he said was a weekend food fight that simply grew out of control.

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Former Idol Clark Charged with Battery | Corey Clark

Former Idol Clark Charged with Battery

Originally posted 06/27/2005 05:00PM

Onetime American Idol hopeful Corey Clark, who claimed to have had an affair with Paula Abdul, was charged with misdemeanor battery after an alleged food fight with his record company manager at a hotel, police in Sacramento, Calif. said on Monday.

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Corey Clark Fuming over Idol Spoof | Paula Abdul

Corey Clark Fuming over Idol Spoof

Originally posted 05/27/2005 08:20AM

Former American Idol contestant Corey Clark, who claims to have had an affair with judge Paula Abdul during the 2003 competition, wasn't amused by the skit lampooning the situation on Wednesday's fourth-season finale of the FOX talent hunt.

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Fantasia: Corey Clark's Claims a Fantasy | Fantasia Barrino

Fantasia: Corey Clark's Claims a Fantasy

Originally posted 05/13/2005 08:00AM

Last year's American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino has her doubts about the veracity of former contestant Corey Clark's allegations of an affair with judge Paula Abdul.

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American Idol: Continuing Controversy | Paula Abdul

American Idol: Continuing Controversy

Originally posted 05/09/2005 11:00AM

Do you believe the allegations against Paula Abdul? Vote now

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WEEK IN REVIEW: Ex-Idol Accuses Paula | Paula Abdul

WEEK IN REVIEW: Ex-Idol Accuses Paula

Originally posted 05/06/2005 05:00PM

ALLEGED IDOL AFFAIR: Season-two American Idol contestant Corey Clark sparked a media whirlwind this week, as he claimed on ABC's Primetime Live that he had an affair with Idol judge Paula Abdul while he was competing on the show. (Abdul says the allegations are "character assassination.") Clark, who has written a memoir and is shopping a record album, claimed his relationship with Abdul was first a mentoring one, but he says the two eventually became lovers. To bolster his claim, Clark -- who was kicked off the show, purportedly for failing to disclose a past arrest -- presented phone records documenting lengthy calls from Abdul's number to his home, and a cell phone voicemail from the judge urging him not to speak to the media. FOX and producers have expressed skepticism, but say they will investigate the claim.

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