Since we are into the topic of Clay Aiken, here is the latest report about him :
http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_27264153.shtml
THE NATIONAL LEDGER
By Jennifer Cox
Mar 17, 2006
Embattled American Idol runner up Clay Aiken has been peppered with rumors and allegations for the past month on his sexual orientation by a character that many have described as 'a sleazy wannabe' named John Paulus.
The former marine appears hell-bent on ruining Aiken, and it appears now that Clay has employed a bit of damage control.
Although the public face is business as usual and the continued statement being "no comment", the gay sex scandal surrounding the crooner has seriously rocked Team Clay.
Us Weekly magazine quoted an unnamed pal of Aiken's, "Everyone is worried. Nobody wants to see Clay go down."
So what sights did the singer take in on his European Vacation while his fans breathlessly awaited news of his next CD? The New York Post reports that while in the Czech Republic the pop-star was spotted enjoying Prague's largest and best know gay club, Candyland.
Another sighting immediately followed within hours of the New York Post's report. The sighting, reported by Defamer had Aiken spotted conspicuously on March 8 lunching with 3 ladies (no men in sight) in Hollywood.
PR execs take note.
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Indeed.
Defamer reports he was he was wearing a striped sweater and when he left he put on a floppy Woody Allen type hat. It seemed like no one in the restaurant noticed him.
But Defamer did and reported on it - so mission accomplished. Damage control achieved.
And frankly - it's not going to matter to most of his fans whatever his sexual orientation, but it does appear as if he is dealing with this with a bit of PR.
It's good to see him fight back a bit against this Paulus character.
COMMENT :
None of my business and has nothing to do with his singing career. But inquiring minds want to know ( especially this one, since I voted for him over Ruben ), is he or isn't he gay ?
All I know is he has openly DENIED being gay. How are we going to determine whether this slime bag named Paulus is telling the truth ?
All I know is he has openly DENIED being gay. How are we going to determine whether this slime bag named Paulus is telling the truth ?1) It's none of my business. Clay's recording career (emphasize recording) is in limbo pending the release of a 2nd non-seasonal album by him. If and when one is released, I'll assess its merits based on the music, not who he may sleep with.
2) I prefer to give people the benefit of the doubt until and unless they do something to make me change my mind. Clay has said he is not gay. I'll take his word for it until and unless Clay, himself, indicates otherwise. The creep who sold his story to The Enquirer is hardly a reliable source, in my opinion.
3) Even if Clay were to out himself, see #1 above. To me it's about the music and the ability of the performer to entertain me. As long a celebrity doesn't use their fame to disparage this country, and as long as they don't try to shove their perversions in my face, I'm happy.