ContactMusic — Singer Clay Aiken has been left "deeply saddened" by the sudden death of his main opponent in his bid to join the U.S. congress.The American Idol... more info

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ContactMusic — Singer Clay Aiken has been given an unfortunate boost in his bid to become a North Carolina politician - his main opponent has died.The American Idol... more info

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Reuters — WINSTON-SALEM N.C. (Reuters) - "American Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken held a narrow lead on Wednesday in his bid to become the Democratic nominee for a North Carolina congressional seat but could face a recount with a challenger who trails by fewer tha... more info

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Reuters — CARY N.C. (Reuters) - "American Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken readily signs autographs and poses for selfies with voters in his bid for a North Carolina congressional seat, but tries hard to keep his pitch at campaign stops focused on political issues. ... more info

ContactMusic — Singer Clay Aiken's former American Idol opponent Ruben Studdard has endorsed the pop star's bid for a seat in the U.S. Congress.In February (14),... more info

ContactMusic — Singer Clay Aiken has made his bid for a seat in the U.S. Congress official by filing papers to formally announce his candidacy.The former American... more info

Time — (NEW YORK) — A federal lawsuit filed in New York charges that Sony Music Entertainment cheated “American Idol” contestants including Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood out of at least $10 million in royalties. The lawsuit was filed Thursday by... more info