December 20, 2003
Christmas
Kelly Clarkson Against the World
Studdard, 205 Flava settle suit over jerseys
'Idol' Worship Makes Its Mark in 2003
VOA Music News
'Idol' Star, Clothing Maker Settle Suit
8 Reasons To Put The Boots To Your TV
Aiken says thanks, wishes success to fellow graduates
'American Idol' star graduates with education degree
Clay Aiken Awards
'American Idol' star graduates with education degree
UNCC prepares for commencement video
Idol with feet of Clay
Clay Aiken accepts education degree video
Column: Madonna Tops Chart with New Dance Moves
Column: 50 Cent, 'Idol' Singles Rule 2003 Tallies

 

December 19, 2003 Invisible # 2
Predictions for 2004
It's 'Ed' For Clay
Music players proliferate
WRAL's Ticket To The Weekend
RCA cans commercial release of Clay Aiken's "Invisible" CD single


December 18, 2003 Invisible # 3
He develops voices of crystal
Silvered and gold: Simon & Garfunkel mine new riches
Aiken To Get Honorary Doll From Team
'That was terrible!' Simon says
BMG's strutting
Will insulted by 'World Idol' judges
Elton Plans 'World Idol' Appearance
Atlanta Frosty the Snowman Meet and Greet
It's time to round up the year-end roundups
You better shop around for online music
Do we really need dueling 'American Idol' books?
Ruben Debuts at #1, Plus Other Idols on the Charts
Clay and Ruben are returning to TV
Neal Justin: The most annoying people of 2003
Group Releases List of 2003 "Happy Moments"
Official Web site confirms three new appearances
'AI' judge can be rude in print, too



December 17, 2003 Invisible # 2
Jingle Ball delivers a glitzy good time
The HAPPIEST EVENTS and MOMENTS of 2003
EW Entertainers of the Year Special (Bravo) Dec 19
Jingle bell rockers spread the Christmas joy
Female fans scream for Clay Aiken
Clay Aiken to appear in  NBC's "Ed."
Clay Aiken - The Customer is Always Right!
Studdard Takes 'Soulful' To No. 1
Hilary Duff, Clay Aiken Unwrap The Mysteries Of Holiday CDs
Clay Aiken's Solitaire
Duel PR for Clay and Ruben
Apparently we'll watch any 'reality,' so why not these?
Who Becomes an Idol Most?
'Idol' Winner Ruben Tops Chart, Clay More Popular
'Cdn. Idol' champ debuts at No. 4
'World Idol' hopefuls strut stuff
Recording Master Class: Ryan Malcolm’s “Home”
'THIS IS THE NIGHT' FOR 'AMERICAN IDOL'S' CLAY AIKEN WHEN HE MAKES ACTING DEBUT AND GUEST-STARS AS HIMSELF IN EPISODE OF NBC'S 'ED'
Clarkson's Mature New Album
 

December 16, 2003 Invisible # 2
American Idol: The Great Holiday Classics
Clay fans mold column reaction
Dahlia: With $150,000, Wish dazzles K Lo
Guy no Idol favourite
HITS Daily at 80% show Ruben #1 with 332,720 Clay #16 with 119,697
Clay Aiken bobble head night set for Jan. 10
WEEK IN PREVIEW: RUBEN EATING THEIR LUNCH
Paula & Ruben Reunited!
Clay’s “Invisible/Solitaire” CD-Single Cancelled
Junior Cotillion Group Picks Aiken As 2003's Best-Mannered Person
Torture By TV
HITS Daily  final show Ruben #1 with 403,737 - Clay #13 with 150,721 +35%  from last week
Press Conference to Be Held December 20, 2003, Immediately Following Clay Aiken's Graduation From UNC Charlotte With a Degree in Special Education
More Canadian Idol on the way
Canadian Idol 2 Announced
WHY MUSIC SUCKS vote
Making a holiday album list
'One of the papers actually wrote: Stunning Michelle. I nearly fell over!'
Clay's Not Aiken for Manners
Kelly Clarkson Says You'll Hear A Lot More Passion On Next LP



 

December 15, 2003 Invisible # 1
Clay Aiken missing from Grammy list
Double platinum album? Yes. Grammy nomination? Not a single one
If you can't get tickets to the show come back here
Dateline Dec 19 Ann Curry w/Ruben Studdard and count down the top five entertainers of the year ET
America Says Please 'Let It Be' Under My Holiday Tree
Neal Zoren: Seacrest parlayed ‘Idol’ into ‘On Air’
Heinz takes on the world
'Solitaire' is being prepared for release as a b-side on next single (The Way)
Top CDs in Canada according to Music World


December 14, 2003
Local teen marches in Macy's parade
At the Crossroads
Clay Report had 2468 hits Saturday Dec 12
List of Clay Accomplishments added to Clay Report
Tom Jones can still make the ladies swoon Panty story
Clay Aiken and Kelly Clarkson will tour together in the new year...developing
The Way to be the next single....developing
The 2003 GOOF Awards
Laid-Back Love Ballads and Fervent Promises
Concert pictures
All I want for Xmas is a celebrity makeover
Q100.5 Frosty concert pics
 

December 13, 2003
Coming soon in divine order: Bette, Elvis, Britney and Clay
Backstage interviews and concert video!
March of Ives Takes 54 Years
Recognizing the Artists
Fans were achin' for Clay
Indy Radio Interview 12/12/03
Y-100 Jingle Ball Dec 14
Nasty Language on Live TV Renews Old Debate
Among 2003's CDs, there's so much music to forget
Michelle's just like Meat Loaf (That's Simon Cowell trying to be nice)
Kissmas Koncert 4 96.5 Dec 16
Clay Report writer article to be included in front COVER of Inspiration Book
Looking Back, Looking Ahead The Clay Report 1 month later
KISS 108 Jingle Ball Dec 15
Michelle and Mark Square Up for Pop Idol Final
No longer Sam's game in 'Pop Idol'
Fashion Wire Daily Photos



Santa Slam Concert pics

December 12, 2003 Invisible # 1
Aiken Scores Victory Over Victor
What are you looking at? -"Biography"
`Biography' touts its Top 10
New Christmas albums offer some holiday comfort and joy
The Africana QA: American Idol's Trenyce
Seacrest Surfs America's Airwaves
Supporting the American Idols: So What Do We Do Now?
These aren't the same old Christmas CDs
Expelled from American Idol, Davis rebounds with theatre role
Has Clay Aiken "Paid His Dues"?
'Skate With Clay' Registration Take Place Saturday
Kimberley and Clay visit the morning of Santa Slam 2K3


 

December 11, 2003 Invisible # 2
Beyoncé Brings in "Billboard" Booty
Billboards the real thing
Huge album sales for Idol's Aiken
Is it Claymation?
Performances, Laughs Power 2003 BMAs
Aiken wins award, performs at Billboard Music Awards
Y-100 Jingle Ball Dec 14
Today's Top Ten Music Stars
'Biography' looks back at 2003
The Clay Aiken Grammy Controversy
Kissmas Koncert 4  Dec. 16 at the Palace Theatre
Clay’s Album Heads Back Up the Charts, Other Idols on Charts As Well
 

December 10, 2003 Invisible # 2
Another Reason To Idolize Aiken
A&E hails newsmakers
CD REVIEWS: Ryan Malcolm, Ruben Studdard and many more
Ryan in for Kasem on 'Top 40'
NEW DJ KNOCKS KASEM OFF CHARTS
Past Idols Perform in Christmas Present -- Kelly Clarkson Is Set to Conquer The World, According to Intertops.com
MTV Break Out Stars of '03
Diversity, Credibility Prove To Be Hallmark Of BMAs
Clay Goes Double-Platinum with Debut Album
ONE-DAY SALES: DID HE STUDDARD?
Who's the most sought after of them all? KaZaA!
Vh1'S Music Radar
The Farr Side: The head-scratching Grammys
Diary of Alicia Keys Enters Billboard Chart At #1
2003 Billboard Music Awards Winners
Jingle bell rock or county or classical or pop
Clay Aiken's final college course led to launch of Bubel/Aiken Foundation
Could Be True, Could Be Crap


 

December 9, 2003 Invisible #1
Jingle Bell Bash mixes pop, power-punk for a smashing show
Flu cuts short set by 'Idol' singer Clay Aiken
Ruben calm about Clay's rise — is this his time to shine?
ABC PR: Kimmel extended thru 2005
When Prez speaks,'Idol' jumps
Ruben Studdard Misses Football But Wouldn't Change A Thing
'American Idol' winner aims for fame
Canadian Idol releases album
New Rubben page added to the Clay report
FOX adds extra night of 'American Idol'
“Invisible” CD-Single Put on Hold as Album and Single Move Up the Charts
Enter the Idol
This goal just isn't worthy
A&E Biography Our Top 10 To Watch List includes a 300-pound "velvet teddy bear" and an actor who dropped 30 pounds; a YMCA worker who caused millions to pick up the phone
UNCC officials say Aiken received no special treatment
UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED BY MUSIC: Ruben and Clay bring out the true colors of Americans.
"American Idol" 3 Debuts In January
A&E Biography  countdown for Cleanest Image on Wednesday may have Clay
 

December 8, 2003 Invisible #1
SHOOTING STARS: Billboard Awards prepares for annual broadcast
Dancin' on Broadway
Jingle Bell Bash spreads good cheer with pop, rock and hip-hop
'Idol' Winner Studdard to Release CD
'American Idol' winner Ruben Studdard tries to reclaim spotlight
"The Most Boring Celebrities of the Year"
CD REVIEWS SF Gate

 

Tacoma concert pics

December 7, 2003
Idol chatter
More than 'Idol' gossip In the wake of Clay and Kelly, 'American Idol's' Ruben Studdard wants to please everyone
'Idol' gets soulful on first solo CD
Winners of "An Evening with Clay" contest!!!
Can Grammys pick winners that matter?
New CDs due for release on Dec. 9
Billboard review RUBEN STUDDARD
STREISAND MAY BE STRIPPED OF NOMINATION
Meet The World Idols!
Pop stars serve up holiday treat

 

December 6, 2003
Exclusive Excerpts from American Idol judge Randy Jackson's forthcoming book
Kelly Clarkson Screams Over Grammy Nod
Cowell apologises to Waterman
COWELL'S $100,000 QUESTION
Pop youths can't hold a lighter to monsters of rock
12m to see Pop Idol showdown keep US judge Paula Abdul OFF the show
Malcolm in the middle of media, fan frenzy Everyone wants a piece of Canadian Idol champ on eve of debut CD release
'American Idol' Winners Score Grammy Nods Internet is already ringing with the dissatisfied squeals of Clay Aiken fans
Music News: American Idol Ruben Releases Solo Album
Clay spotted at Disney taping Christmas parade
CCF TV Ads Expose PETA
Ruben Studdard Isn't Worried About Clay Aiken Stealing His Thunder
 

disney pics

December 5, 2003 Invisible #1
From Justin to Kelly to ‘Over’?
Manilow Takes Christmas Requests, Live; Out West For Yule This Clay Aiken of his generation
Readers' sound opinions worth noting  crazy people are for Clay Aiken
Sellouts - shows are all sold out: Kissmas with Clay Aiken
Grammys get with the times for '03 "Measure of a Man," wasn't released in time to be considered
Clay Aiken's 'Measure of a Man' doesn't measure up
Austen's wise, witty 'Pride and Prejudice' plays perfectly in Provo, too   cameo by Carmen Rasmusen
Julia DeMato she's engaged!!
Ruben Studdard, "Soulful" (J): Are fans Aiken to hear
How do you feel about the Grammy nominations? Vote
KBKS's Jingle Bell Bash has a mighty impressive lineup
DBAP SELECTED FOR GREAT PARKS CALENDAR
IT WAS GOING TO BE A CLAY-FREE COLUMN UNTIL...
LOCKE-ING UP THE CHART
Israel's Clay Aiken
Hail King Z, Queen Duff
Year End Readers’ Poll Update: David Usher Rises, IME Still Rule
'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest is no idle hand
Ryan Malcolm Becomes Professional Karaoke Singer
Grammy nominations were released yesterday. Both winners of American Idol appear.
YULE DISCS JOCKEY
Last Week's Top Ten
 

December 4, 2003 Invisible #3
New Music Magazine Targets Older Fans
Clay in Rolling Stone 2003 yearbook special issue
Sound waves Another "Idol" hits the record stores Tuesday
Who will go after Grammy gold? Don't expect to see any of the "American Idol" crowd getting crowned by Grammy
Fox PR: Surprise! Cowell to judge "World Idol"
Lavigne, McLachlan, Nickelback get Grammy nods -American Idol's Kelly Clarkson for Miss Independent
Rap, R&B Dominate Grammy Nominations
The Nick at Nite Holiday Special will air this coming Monday at 8PM ET/PT
Ruben Studdard CD Already Considered Hit
Special opportunities for special education
Students angry over graduation tickets
DECEMBER FALL MUSIC PREVIEW 2003: Ruben Studdard
 

December 3, 2003 Invisible #1
Fallen Idols
Comic jokes at Canada's expense
Spike keeps heat on rap's message
Grammy gold Here's the scoop on who'll be nominated tomorrow
Hits Daily Double  #13 CLAY AIKEN RCA 144,369 +56% MEASURE OF A MAN
Marc Anthony, Destiny's Child & More On 'Christmas In Rockefeller Center'
Aiken Invites Visitors To Raleigh
UNC Charlotte May Prosecute Students Who Scalp Graduation Tickets
SOUR GRAPES: Justin Guarini is setting the record straight
The choices for Grammys could be ugly
Over 1.3 Million Orders for Ruben Studdard's 'Soulful'
'Idol' Ryan wants something more
VH1'S Music Radar WED., December 3 - TUES., December 9, 2003



December 2, 2003 Invisible #2
'Chasing Clay' gets instant airtime
Have an Idol moment?
12-02-03 :: The release of the 'Invisible' CD Single has been put on hold. Check back for the release date soon!
MTV Flipbook Clay Aiken
Do you have what it takes to be a star?
Station Break  Why is radio giving Mr. Aiken and his fans such a hard time?
 

December 1, 2003 Invisible #2
CLAY AIKEN TO PERFORM AT DEC. 22 HURRICANES GAME
Hits keep coming for Neil Sedaka
Get ready for AI3 new site up
2003 Billboard Music Awards Finalists
CBS PR: Dave's best sweep since '96 highest rated Monday (5.3/12 on 11/24 with guests Paul Newman and Clay Aiken)
Justin Guarini Dropped By RCA, Missing From 'Idol' Christmas Special
George Lopez to Host ``TV Guide Greatest Moments 2003'' December 28 on ABC
Broadcast of "American Idol: Life on the Road."  Jan. 1
Founder of USA Network joins Reality Central
Fiddy, Beyoncé Reel in "Billboard" Nods

 

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