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He may not have had the top-grossing album of the year, but 2008 was pretty darn good to Clay Aiken.

That's because he welcome son Parker into the world.

"At the end of the day, Parker is the most important thing of the year, and of my life, without question," Aiken told People Magazine recently. "Having a son and that type of responsibility is obviously going to be something that I remember forever."

As for then Claymates may enjoy new songs from the artist? Give him some time.

"We'll take a little bit of time, we're not quitting or anything, we're just gonna take it slow for a month or so and recollect once I get back," Clay said. "I may never have any free time once Parker starts walking and talking!"

We weren't even gonna comment on Clay Aiken's recent announcement that we're gay.

What do we care which gender Aiken finds attractive? He's the same person either way, the same great singer.

But Simon Cowell came out with a classic, hilarious quote on the situation that we had to publish. When confronted with the official news, the American Idol judge said:

"Wow, that's a shock. It's like being told Santa Claus isn't real - unbelievable."

And people wonder why we love Simon so much!

You can't blame Clay Aiken for singing a happy tune these days.

The American Idol finalist's son, Parker Foster Aiken, was born in North Carolina last week. Now, we're received word word that the singer will reprise his role as Sir Robin in the Broadway musical Monty Python's Spamalot.

Aiken performed the part earlier this year from January to May; he'll return to the show from September 19 to January 4.

According to Variety, Aiken’s initial run in Spamalot "had a noticeable effect on box office. Weekly sales ... surged the week Aiken joined the cast and took a steep tumble ... after he departed."

Makes sense to us. People love Clay Aiken.

It's a boy for Clay Aiken and Jaymes Foster, the American Idol finalist's best friend who was artificially inseminated earlier this year.

Aiken announced the birth of the baby he fathered on his web site, referring to the baby’s mother as “my dear friend, Jaymes." The child was born on August 8.

There are no photos yet of Clay's son, Parker Foster Aiken, but there is this description of him, courtesy of the popular, former finalist:

“No hyphens. One first name. One middle name. One last name... [he] is healthy, happy, and as loud as his daddy. Mama Jaymes is doing quite well also. … We’ll share more at some point in the future.”

Best wishes to Clay Aiken and his new family!

Clay Aiken's best friend, Jaymes Foster, has given birth to his son - a baby boy named Parker Foster Aiken - as of 8:08 a.m. today!

Aiken's mother, Faye, said dark-haired Parker weighs 6 lbs., 2 oz., and is 19" long. "Clay is smiling from ear-to-ear," Faye said.

Mom, dad and baby all are doing fine. Congrats to all!

This is Jaymes Foster. With Clay Aiken. And some chick who has had her face blurred out for some reason. Umm, yeah. Don't ask us, we just found this online.

Clay Aiken and Jaymes Foster, who met when he starred on American Idol in 2003, are said to be planing to raise little Parker together.

We couldn't be happier for our man Clay.

UNICEF Ambassador Clay Aiken just completed a trip to the East African countries of Somalia and Kenya. There, the former American Idol finalist provided children with health care, education, nutrition, clean water and sanitation.

The 29-year-old American Idol alum has written a series of blogs about his experience in the field. Here's a snippet from one of them:

“Getting children back to school is vital for their protection, and helps build a sense of normalcy in their lives. The re-establishment of schools in the most difficult circumstances is a testament to the commitment of UNICEF and to Kenyans. Many displaced parents told UNICEF that getting their children back to school was their top priority.

“Every child has the right to an education. Education transforms lives and breaks the cycle of poverty that so many children are caught in. And an educated child will make sure his or her own children receive an education too. This is just another one of the many amazing ways UNICEF is helping children today, while also building a safer Kenya tomorrow.”

Read all of Clay Aiken’s blog entries at UNICEFUSA.org. (Click on the “Permalinks” to view the full entries.)

This is more shocking news that the elimination of Michael Johns earlier this season:

Clay Aiken is going to be a father!!! Multiple sources have told The Hollywood Gossip that the mother is Jaymes Foster, a record producer and Clay's close pal. He lives at her home when he's in Los Angeles.

The 50-year-old Foster, who produced several Aiken CDs, is due in August. She's the sister of record mogul David Foster. Oh, and she was artificially inseminated. Clay may have been achin for a child with Jaymes, but not through the natural means of reproduction.

Sorry.

We've heard that Clay will plau an active role in raising the child, though there's been no immediate word from Aiken's rep.

So, you tell us: Will Clay Aiken make a good father?

The latest album from Clay Aiken, "On My Way Here," comes out on May 6.

Here's a look at the CD cover for it:

And, remember: Aiken - who many people compare David Archuleta to - will perform all-new songs on Monday, April 28 at 7 p.m. on QVC.

“Starting my career on national, live television, it seems fitting to be unveiling my new album live on QVC,” Clay said. “To be able to connect with QVC’s viewers and broadcast my performance to over 93 million households is an amazing opportunity.”

Here's an interview former American Idol finalist Clay Aiken recently gave, during which he discussed his Broadway run in Spamalot, along with other interesting topics:

Forget the potential of Michael Johns or David Archuleta for a moment.

An American Idol that has already established himself is coming out with a new album: Clay Aiken:

"We're hoping the next album will be out about May 6," Aiken, who is currently starring in the Broadway run of Monty Python's Spamalot as Sir Robin, told People magazine recently.

Aiken has been recording tracks for the RCA Records album when he's not on stage.

"We've picked most of the songs," he said."Sonically, I don't know that we're going down any path that's crazy. I'm not trying to be cool, I'm not trying to be hip. I'm not trying to do anything other than sing stuff that I'm good at."

What about an image overhaul, tied to the album, Clay?? The former Idol runner-up has gone through with that in the past.

"Last time I came out with dark crazy hair. We did that intentionally. But I'm just going to do what I do this time. We don't have any plans this time. But I've got the red wig [from Spamalot] – maybe I'll do that!"