Clay Aiken

Clay Aiken and Son Parker Make Rare Red Carpet Appearance Together

Clay Aiken brought a special guest to the opening night of the Broadway musical BOOP!: His son Parker, 16. Find out more about the American Idol alum's family night out.

April 6, 2025

Clay Aiken and Son Parker Make Rare Red Carpet Appearance Together

Clay Aiken makes a rare red carpet appearance alongside 16-year-old son Parker Aiken at the opening night of a musical on Broadway.

April 6, 2025

Clay Aiken Shares What He’s Like as a Dad to 16-Year-Old Parker

American Idol alum Clay Aiken shared insight into his life as a dad to 16-year-old Parker Aiken, whom he shares with friend Jaymes Foster, in an exclusive interview.

November 23, 2024

Clay Aiken Calls Out Current American Idol Judges for Being Too Nice

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

Clay Aiken Gives Rare Update on His Teen Son, Whose Idol Connections Will Surprise You

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

Who Will Replace Katy Perry on American Idol? Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken Have the Perfect Pitch

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

The Masked Singer Reveals 2 American Idol Alums in Jaw-Dropping Double Elimination

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

Katy Perry Encourages Mom She "Shamed" on American Idol Not to Quit

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

Clay Aiken Throws Shade at Recently Eliminated American Idol Contestant Catie Turner

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

May 7, 2018

Donald Trump Is Hardly the First: Why the Leap From Reality TV to Politics Has Never Been Less of a Stretch

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

April 12, 2016

Britney Spears, Tori Spelling, Clay Aiken and More Celebs Admit to Plastic Surgery—Do They Look Better or Worse?!

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

June 27, 2014