BBC News - UK — The former American Idol singer Clay Aiken says the Orlando shooting victims should be honoured by improved gay rights in the US. more info

Mjsbigblog — Alisan Porter on her 4 chair turn, Clay Aiken's guilt and regret, Katharine McPhee talks Scorpion and more, Pharrell shares thoughts on Miley and Alicia The post Headlines: Alisan Porter, Katharine McPhee, Clay Aiken appeared first on mjsbigblog. ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Clay Aiken had a point. The former “American Idol” contestant (second place, Season 2) and onetime congressional nominee (Democrat, North Carolina) caused a bit of a foofaraw this week when he tweeted his dissatisfaction with the show’s curren... more info

TMZ — ON TODAY'S SHOW Ronda Rousey Gets Naked on the Beach! Scott Disick Drops a Fortune to Stay Sober Clay Aiken Absolutely Trashes 'American Idol' Sharon Osbourne Gets Physical against an Intruder SKYPE US TMZTVSHOW TWEET US Tweet to @TMZLIVE more info

Mercury News, California — Clay Aiken says “American Idol” judges are “boring,” and as entertaining as a root canal. more info

TMZ — Clay Aiken went on an incredibly bitchy tirade Wednesday night, zeroing in on "American Idol," the show that made him famous and gave him opportunities. The second place, second season contestant went on a Twitter rant, starting with a… more info

Perez Hilton — Awkward! As we previously reported, Wednesday evening was the season premiere of the FINAL season of American Idol! All good things must come to an end, right? Regardless, it appears that one AI alum wasn't all too impressed with how the final season... more info

Time — The singer, star of a new campaign documentary, on his 2014 loss and what lies ahead more info

Perez Hilton — ​Remember when we told you that Clay Aiken was getting his own TV show? Well, that time has come! Esquire Network is ready to air their TV series about the former American Idol star, as he made a run at joining congress. Academy Award-winner Simon ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Clay Aiken didn't reach Capitol Hill -- or "American Idol" victory -- but he will make it to his own TV series. more info