Clay Aiken

American Idol season two finalist Clay Aiken exclusively spoke to E! News about how the show has evolved into a gentler judging strategy.

November 22, 2024

American Idol alum Clay Aiken, who shares 15-year-old son Parker with longtime friend Jaymes Foster, told E! News whether the teen plans to follow in the musical footsteps of his famous family.

May 11, 2024

After Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken's exit from The Masked Singer, the duo told E! News if they'd be interested in returning to American Idol as a judge.

May 3, 2024

Two American Idol alums—as well as a former child star—were unmasked during The Masked Singer's "Soundtrack of My Life" episode on May 1. Find out their identities.

May 2, 2024

On the April 2 episode of American Idol, judge Katy Perry attempted to convince Sara Beth Liebe—whom previously called out for Katy "mom shaming" her—to stay in the competition.

April 3, 2023

He says the show has become a "Vacation Bible School Talent Show"

May 7, 2018

Real World star turned veteran Congressman Sean Duffy has proven that you can make it in Washington

April 12, 2016

See some of our favorite celebs who have admitted to cosmetic procedures

June 27, 2014