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Zoneboy · 09-23-2008, 07:29 PM

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NEW YORK - Clay Aiken is finally confirming what many people already knew: He's gay. The cover of the latest People magazine shows Aiken holding his infant son, Parker Foster Aiken, with the headline: "Yes, I'm Gay." The cover also has the quote: "I cannot raise a child to lie or hide things."

The magazine has an interview with Aiken and confirmed that he was on the cover but refused to release the article to The Associated Press until Wednesday.

The baby's mother is Aiken's friend and record producer Jaymes Foster.

Aiken, who gained fame as the runner-up on "American Idol" in 2003, rarely addressed the frequent rumors about his sexuality. In an interview with The Associated Press two years ago, he said: "I don't really feel like I have anybody to answer to but myself and God and the people I love."

The multiplatinum singer recently released the CD "On My Way Here" and made his Broadway debut this spring in "Monty Python's Spamalot."

TVFactFan · 09-23-2008, 07:56 PM

reported on msnnbc.com-lol Like the Article said-"what else is new?

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26859859/

Zoneboy · 09-23-2008, 07:58 PM

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...d.php?t=232895

The mods can merge these if they want to.

TVFactFan · 09-23-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...d.php?t=232895

The mods can merge these if they want to.

I was looking for it on Chit Chat and Reality and didn't see it-lol

TJL · 09-23-2008, 08:08 PM

What?

My God, I am shocked! Shocked and in a state of disbelief!

Unbelievable! I...

Really, is anyone surprised?

Cactus Jack · 09-23-2008, 08:10 PM

LOL should NOT have taken him 5 years to admit! Why did it?

Cactus Jack · 09-23-2008, 08:11 PM

DUH!

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 09-23-2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cactus Jack

LOL should NOT have taken him 5 years to admit! Why did it?

Probably because it's really nobody's business and he didn't want to face the scrutiny, so I don't blame him. Good for him though for finally saying, in so many words, screw it. We all knew anyway.

dawsongirl · 09-23-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by *Pleasant Tomorrow*

Probably because it's really nobody's business and he didn't want to face the scrutiny, so I don't blame him. Good for him though for finally saying, in so many words, screw it. We all knew anyway.

Yeah, not a surprise. That's why all the ladies loved him.

TripperFan · 09-23-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by *Pleasant Tomorrow*

Probably because it's really nobody's business and he didn't want to face the scrutiny, so I don't blame him. Good for him though for finally saying, in so many words, screw it. We all knew anyway.

That's the killer though - to me, he drew even more attention to himself when dodging the question. I agree - totally nobody's business, but these days, a celeb has to know that if they dodge certain questions, the media is just going to hop on it.

Yah, like it was a news flash or something. Big deal - you like guys better - now lets get on with it - you're still a great singer. To me, he wanted the free publicity.

MusicJunkie · 09-23-2008, 08:51 PM

this was a little surprising (not that he's gay, but that he'd come out) considering the way he used to respond to the rumors before. All in all, it's his prerogative and he figured now is the time so good for him. Gotta love the airbrushing on the People cover, he hasn;t been that thin in years

TVFactFan · 09-23-2008, 08:56 PM

Expect Jay Leno to be WILD tonight-lol

TripperFan · 09-23-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PhillySportsHater

Expect Jay Leno to be WILD tonight-lol

ROFL - probably - and Letterman.....

MonarC · 09-23-2008, 09:07 PM

I knew it! Good for him for finally coming out. Im sure he feels better now.

eltonfan80 · 09-23-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Cactus Jack

DUH!

ain't that the truth

09-23-2008, 07:29 PM	#1
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09-23-2008, 07:56 PM	#2
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09-23-2008, 08:10 PM	#6
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09-23-2008, 07:58 PM	#3
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09-23-2008, 08:11 PM	#7
Cactus Jack RonFingSwanson Forum Idol Join Date: Dec 09, 2001 Location: Santa Rosa Beach,FL Posts: 103,099	DUH!

09-23-2008, 08:51 PM	#11
MusicJunkie Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 23, 2008 Location: where I live Posts: 791	this was a little surprising (not that he's gay, but that he'd come out) considering the way he used to respond to the rumors before. All in all, it's his prerogative and he figured now is the time so good for him. Gotta love the airbrushing on the People cover, he hasn;t been that thin in years

09-23-2008, 08:56 PM	#12
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09-23-2008, 09:07 PM	#14
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	I knew it! Good for him for finally coming out. Im sure he feels better now.