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May 31, 2006
The Analysis of Clay Beauty #49
Clay Aiken - Life Uncommon blog
COWELL BLASTS PRINCE (nonClay)
Preps plus Dislikes
Girls, girls, girls comments
Who Says You Can't Go Home YouTube
ATCA will be closing on May 31st, 2006
Clay Aiken: America's Own Prince of Thieves
Spazzing after seeing Clay Aiken on AI5 Finale YouTube
Taylor Hicks v. Clay Aiken? an American Idol Retrospective
Aiken has ample army
Clay Aiken's New Hair

May 30, 2006
Writers look forward, despite post-'AI' funk
PRINCE NEARLY A NO-SHOW FOR ‘IDOL’ GIG
‘Idol’ champ scores moral victory for frumpy guys
Clay Aiken look-alike sings on 'Idol'
IDOL: I LIKED TAYLOR....BUT I LOVED KATHERINE
Instead of being idle, teens could become idol
Warm, caring teen seeks loving home
'06 funniest TV moments (it's a short list)
'American Idol' leaps TV medium
Politics could benefit from 'Idol'
Unsportsmanlike: Tue 5-30
Jeffrey Atkins, aka Ja Rule, Starts Poker Site
American Idol 5: Taylor Hicks – Soul Survivor!
Idol Chartwatch, May 30: Idol Fever Hits the Charts (nonClay)
The Pitfalls of Perception blog
MSNBC American Idols Newest Star video

May 29, 2006
Eat your words, Simon Cowell
TV Review: American Idol - Triumph of the Hicks
American Idol 5 Most Memorable Moments
Seacrest among familiar faces seen at Speedway
'Idol': A hip show for the family
American Idol: The Very Best Of Katharine McPhee
Clay Aiken look-alike sings on American Idol finale
Weekly Pop Music Blog Roundup: The Return of Clay Aiken
American Idol 5; Idolhead & Idolista recap the best season ever
Nobody Does It Better
My Boyfriends Back! YouTube
AMERICAN IDOL 5 FINALE PICS
AI Photos Finale Photos 128 through 141
Feeling McPhortunate

May 28, 2006
Magazine Stand
Richard Oliver: It's again time to save Astros by killing them
The dirt on celeb blogs: Booming sites turn a profit on star gossip
Movies: An 'Idol' stroll through the mall-ification of America
New Wallpaper
‘Scary’ dancing, not singing, at the ‘Idol’ after-party
'Idol' veterans take on music, movies and Broadway article still showing up
American Idol Tour Proving To Be A Hot Ticket
'Idol' Finalists
Beginning Again
Clay Nation News
MOAF Memorial Weekend

May 27, 2006
'ET on MTV'
"Clay Aiken" posts in All Blogs
Yahoo top music searches
AT THE TWILIGHT'S NEXT GLEAMING
Taylor Hicks Wins American Idol wrap party
Clay is Back and He’s Better Than Ever!
ONE OF THE COOLEST MOMENTS blog
AI Metamorphasis
Getting gray, but not getting old
Dave on Demand | A giggle on '24'; the season-finale bloat
Hicks' 'Idol' Win Hardly a Surprise: Victor is Nearly Afterthought in Two-Hour Finale
Music summer full of promise, intrigue shouldn't be allowed to tour
Call Him Hurricane Hicks
Conspiracy theories
Taylor Hicks & Katharine McPhee On Larry King Live
Watching "American Idol" a matter of taste but public defines culture
The Cult of Instant Celebrity
POLL: And the Winner is …Hicks or Aiken’s Hair?
Big Nate comic
Which American Idol season have you enjoyed the most? poll
ACE & TJ Thursday, May 25 2 - Clay Aiken Fan
Head turners on `Idol'
CNN LARRY KING LIVE Transcript
Idling In America II - Search Demographics from AdCenter
Big Finale Recap!!! Was it worth waiting for?

May 26, 2006
American Idol Addiction Final Competition/Finale Night By Dianne Austin
'Idol' All-Stars: Who Would Win?
Which 'Idol' Could Rule Vegas?
American Idol: All This and Clay Aiken Too!
Taylor Hicks bests Katharine McPhee to win Fox's 'American Idol 5'
Fox rides Taylor Hicks' 'Idol' victory to its own big night
Caregiving: Down to the marrow
'Idol' Draws Second-Largest Finale Audience
'American Idol' ends with Prince and a Taylor Hicks win
Can Taylor Hicks Be A Star?
'Idol' chance at success
No way! It's Clay!
Only Five More Days Until Katie Couric's Bitch Fest Finally Ends
NORM: 'Idol' has some unhappy moments
"Idol" Extends Reign
Who's the best 'Idol' of all time? poll Clay 4th
American Idol 5: Best Results Show Ever
'Idol' Chatter: Katharine's Boyfriend
‘Idol’ finale now a Hollywood spectacular

May 25, 2006
Yahoo Photos
American Idol Funniest Moment: Clay Aiken Surprises His Impersonator
American Idol: Simon Cowell Was Wrong About Taylor Hicks!
America crowns a new 'Idol'
WHATEVER COLUMN: We tried, Elliott, we tried
Hicks Crowned Fifth Season "American Idol"
'McPheever' Fans Predict Bright Future
Taylor Wins 'Idol'
Votes Come In, And Conspiracy Theories Come Out
Taylor Hicks wins `American Idol'
Fans crown Hicks new 'Idol'
Highlights, lowlights from ‘Idol’ finale
American Idol Crowns their Fifth Winner
Finale: Hick's Make's Alabama Proud almost-winner, Clay Aiken
'Manic' Taylor beats out L.A. 'babe'
'Soul Patrol' fans elevate Hicks to 'Idol'
More Fun than Donnie & Marie
The 'Soul Patrol'proves unstoppable
Taylor Hicks Wins American Idol biggest show-stoppers
'Idol' finale a thriller, but its huge ratings are the real story
Soul survivor: Alabama singer Hicks takes No. 1
Idol winners, but do they become stars?
Gray-haired soul in control of 'Idol'
Hicks makes us proud by claiming 'American Idol' title
American Idol: TAYLOR WINS! (finale)
A Day in the Life of an 'Idol' Winner
Hicks' `Idol' win hardly a surprise
Taylor topples Kat in 'Idol' finale
‘Idol’ wave engulfs TV as fans flock to finale
A truckload of insanity: The 'Idol' finale
'American Idol' ends with Prince, Hasselhoff and a Taylor Hicks win
From past seasons: Some successes, some fadeouts
‘American Idol’ by the Numbers
'Idol' no competition for Hicks
Which 'Idol' finale performance did you like best? poll
What do you think of Clay's new look? poll
the buzz log What the world is searching for...
Tonight on The Insider video
The New Look: Clay McCartney blog
Oh Yeah Baby ...
Here are the Top 10 Music searches on Lycos

May 24, 2006
The Business of American Idol
At The Rate It's Going, Will 'Idol' Ever Face Competition?
Taylor will be the new ‘American Idol’
'Idol' worship: The pick is Hicks
Buying Tickets to the Train Wreck
'American Idol' down to the wire
To pay or not to pay
Rock the fan club: It's 'Lost' versus 'Idol'
SouthCoast split on which 'Idol' left standing
TV Review: American Idol Watch - Worst Finale Ever
She can relate
'IDOL' FEVER
Critics guess at 'Idol' outcome
Now, the big night Hicks or McPhee
That '70s Soul Show Quiana
The Final 'Idol': This Is It!

May 23, 2006
'American Idol' McPhee: Can you say boring?
'Idol' odds in the homestretch
No false 'Idol' for Fox
On TV: Tonight we look into the mirror for the fairest 'Idol'
Why Taylor Hicks will take the crown
Pop beauty or soul man: Who'll sell more records?
America votes, but TV producers build the ballot box
On 'Idol,' it's Southern comfort, not Jersey chic
'Idol' is no free ride
'Idol' trivia fills time until the vote
'Idol'-ized
On 'Idol,' losing isn't always bad
This is it: Will it be Taylor or Katharine?
Now hear this
Looking ahead, back on Season 5
America to bow before new idol
Taylor's time
‘American,’ the beautiful: An ode to ‘Idol’
Only one will be the 'Idol'
It's 'Idol's' final face-off
Big 'Idol' election is tonight
‘Idol final’- The also-rans
Are you an Idolholic?
What Happens to the Loser of 'American Idol'?
'Idol' case: Why Katharine should win
'Idol' Finale: What Taylor Hicks & Katharine McPhee Will Sing
American Idol 5: Why Taylor Must NOT Win!
This Week's Lycos 50 Finale Singer
R45S: Best AI Vocalists of ALL Time: The Fifteen
The Final 'Idol' Showdown!
'Idol' Steel Cage: The Sequel! poll (Bo beating Clay)

May 22, 2006
Students bring girl's life to page
All Eyes on "Idol": Shopzilla Survey Reveals Viewers' Preferences for "American Idol" and Merchandise
Clay Aiken To Perform On Weds Night American Idol Finale consider the source
Think You Know Everything About 'American Idol'? Part 3
CAREERS ON AMERICAN 'IDLE'
Idol ‘junkie' reveals why show is so addicting to millions
American Idol 5: A Look at the Top 3 Performances
Idol Chartwatch, May 22: Not Such a Bad Day (nonClay)
This Week in American Idol History, The Final Two: It All Comes Down to This
Who Will win AI 5 and Why: Idolista and Idolhead deduce
Idol Thoughts Two days and Counting
Clay Endures by berkeleylovesourclay
Katharine and Taylor Battle for the 'Idol' Title

May 21, 2006
With the finale this week, our Idol Watch...
10 reasons Taylor Hicks should win
Today In History
AI Finale Rumor (nonClay)
Above The Fray blog
Who's the best 'Idol' of all time? poll
This is the music video Clay Aiken wishes he had made humor
PENNIES FOR TBAF – Just For Searching
Tracking the 'Idols'

May 20, 2006
Writing for Mikayla
Caregiving: Who steals a wheelchair?
Katharine, Taylor speak up
'Idol' veterans take on music, movies and Broadway
Ala. vs. L.A.
Armed Forces Day 2006 Big Dog Blog
‘Poseidon’ star trades up on `Real ‘ creds
American Idol Addiction—Week Eighteen By Dianne Austin (nonClay)
TV Review: American Idol - Elliott Yamin Out at Third
MORE old clack! JCC (1998) Just By Chance

May 19, 2006
`Idol' veterans take on music, movies and Broadway
'Idol' makes for more winners than just one
What’s next for the final six?
Beauty and the Spaz: Hicks vs. McPhee: Nobody wins
And finally, only two remain
'Idol' vets: Records, films and Broadway
A Bronze Medal Finish
Concert review: Heartthrobs and Rejects stand out at KDWB's Star Party
American Idol Fans Are a Diverse Group
Idol's Elliott Yamin: I Knew I'd Be Cut (nonClay)
Graceful Exit (nonClay)
The American Idol Runners-Up: Where Are They Now?

May 18, 2006
Clay Aiken John Deere (photo)
Clay Akin at Six Flags (photo)
He Blogs and Photos from Middlesex Middle School
The Problem With American Idol 5
Pop Stuff: Ben Folds and close encounters with the Soul Patrol
The 2 American Idol Finalists Are...
'Footloose' might even strike a chord with picky 'Idol' viewers
TENOR TALK WITH ANTHONY KEARNS
McPhee, Hicks Edge Out Yamin For Spots In 'Idol' Finale
Idol’ surprises Middlesex
Close Calls
American Idol Finalists finally revealed after hour torture
American Idol: Clive Davis must be stopped
ebay CLAY AIKEN Autographed Musicians Cross
Barking with the Great Overdogs (nonClay)
Top 10 Music Searches on Lycos for the week ending May 13

May 17, 2006
Music Legend Clive Davis 'The Man with the Golden Ears' to Appear on American Idol
American Idol Resurrects Clive Davis Once More
Katharine is the best of a so-so bunch
KICKIN' KIWANIS TALENT NIGHT
Dig It or Dis It vote your favorite video
North state fans tune in for the final three on 'Idol' tonight

May 16, 2006
Idol Thoughts, May 16: Why Taylor MUST Win!
Elliott Yamin Fans Root For Their 'Idol' From Around The Globe
JIM ROSS: I admit it, I'm hooked on 'Idol'
Got 'McPheever'? If so, put your digits to work
Medialink Captures Top Honor for Video Excellence at SABRE Awards
A closer look at the "Idol" finalists
R45S: Your Dream Top 12: The Results!
This Week's Lycos 50 Mad TV?
Things To Do While Awaiting CD News: Monday, May 15, 2006 blog
JOANNA as "Annie" with Clay Aiken! video

May 15, 2006
This Week in American Idol History, The Top Three - Girls’ Night Out!
Idols make it big
The 'American Idol' Finalists
American Idol: Bye, Bye Talent
Gems in the Pan, or, Why I Love American Idol Again
Idol Chartwatch, May 15: The Calm Before the Storm
Does Mother Know Best About Idol?
The Top 3 Show: Evolution of Song Choices
Jo is Funny

May 14, 2006
'Idol' fans strike back at columnist
Readers respond to 'Idol' column
Inside the Clay Nation
Buddy Moorehouse: Predictions: Tigers in the playoffs?
Kimberley Locke Looks Past American Idol (04)
Clay Aiken's Next Hit: One Arrow, Straight and True
Google Search Trend History
Cluzzles by Claymaniac
Music Memories: Folk, Rock, Jazz That Touch My Soul blog

May 13, 2006
For Chris, the end may be the beginning
Kathy Griffin headlines the Van Wezel. No, really.
Beck on "blowing up" Iran ??
Ouch! Where did that curveball come from?
American Idol Poll: The Final 3
People To Watch: May 15-19
As Chris loses out, Idol wins
R-4-5-S- Your Dream Top 12: You Decide!

May 12, 2006
Chris Daughtry Dropped From 'American Idol'
'American Idol' breakdown: Is Chris Daughtry the new Roy Jones?
AV Discs column (grain of salt)
Take a closer look at the final 3 on 'American Idol'
As ‘Idol’ finale nears, producers relish freshness
American Idol Addiction—Week Seventeen By Dianne Austin
The U.S. Fund for UNICEF (photo)
UNICEF Spokesperson Clay Aiken visits Middlesex Middle School in CT
2006 Clay Store Wish List
American Idol: The Top 50 Performances
AOL American Idol Fall of Fame

May 11, 2006
Da Vinci Code Makes First-Ever Appearance on This Week's Lycos 50
'Idol' stars headed to state fair
Following stalemate, series now officially on
American Idol: Chris Daughtry Fans Want A Do Over
Losing is not so bad for 'Idol' contestants
Chris is out; 'Idol' viewers left gasping
Music Choices
AI5 Top 4 - The King Has Left the Building Leaving Elliott in His Place (nonClay)
American Idol 5, May 10: Top Four Results – Next Stop, Heartbreak Hotel
Idol Sound-Off, Top 4 (nonClay)
We're All Rocked Out

May 10, 2006
American Idol: It’s Time to Take Elliott Yamin Seriously
Daughtry draws from small-town roots
Elvis Night on American Idol
'American Idol' likes the South
Idol Watch: Chris Misses
A closer look at the ’Idol’ finalists
Who will win? Clay Aiken  interesting diversion
Yamin Be There
NEW OLD CLACK! Duets (1998) 2 songs

May 9, 2006
American Idol 5: Which Idol Will Fall Ninth?
'Idol' bets (and Simon) favor Daughtry for finals
Announcing The Elliott Yamin Machine! Fan Site
His 'Idol' days over, Stevens hits books
'Idol' fans ready to vote on final four
Ya Gotta Believe in Yamin! (nonClay)
Idol Thoughts, May 9: The Best Final Four Ever!
The Cynic & American Idol
Simon, Chili Peppers release new CDs — was it worth the wait?
This Week's Lycos 50

May 8, 2006
ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST cable TV’s American Idol winner
SEDAKA: 'I'M STILL THE TOPS'
St Elsewhere by Gnarls Barkley
ABOMINABLE OPPORTUNITY Former "American Idol" contestant Ashley Hartman
Ya Gotta Believe in Yamin!
Idol Chartwatch, May 8: Idol Albums Drop While Singles Continue to Top the Charts
This Week in American Idol History: The Final Four – Shock and Awe!
An American Idol Addict's Week in Review (nonClay)
On the Web we're still human

May 7, 2006
InStyle Sexy poll FYI
May 6: The Curse of the Final Four
Ebay - AMERICAN IDOL autographed guitar Clay Aiken others
'American' Made
Controversy Reigns
Google Music Search
New poll on the homepage at OFC

May 6, 2006
Gray may prove golden for Hicks
'Miracle' mom will graduate despite odds
Who is standing up for Clay Aiken?
Everything Must Go Sale!!!
Claymates vs. John Paulus: In Defense of Clay Aiken

May 5, 2006
American Dreamz previous Idol winner
SIMON SEZ: RUBEN VS. CLAY PART II
HATE MAILBAG The readers speak
Sedaka is sure he'll rise again
AI Top 4: Where Are Our Past 4th Place Finishers Now?
Final Four: Bringing out the Elvis: Their Song Choices
Simon Says it Will Be Chris and Taylor in 'American Idol' Final
Super Regis mention this morning!
CB- Today Show Clay Mention
American Idol Addiction—Week Sixteen By Dianne Austin


May 4, 2006
Letter from Clay on behalf of Unicef (includes scans)
Local judges' verdicts
American Idol: Microphone malfunction
Grandstand '06 has its 'upside'
No Love For 'Idol' Losers
Idol sings Sedaka's tune
Idol Sound-Off, Top 5 (nonClay)
It’s down to 4 so who’s out the door? Idolista and The Idolhead tell all (nonClay)
May 4: We'll Always Have Paris!
Kathy Griffin advises

May 3, 2006
The Compilation Album 'American Idol Season 5 Encores' Hits Stores May 23, 2006
We'll Be The Judge of That! - American Idol 5, May 2 (nonClay)Idol's Matt Rogers, Wife Have a Boy (nonClay)
KLTY 10 @ 10 countdown
Retirement made special by friends, family and recording artist
The official winner of The Amazing Race Clay Aiken Spring 2006!

May 2, 2006
Oresick Development: Maybe I'll Procrastinate...Right After This
Idol Thoughts, May 2: Taylor vs. Simon – Let’s Get it On!
New CD Leaks
Hicks' Success
American Idol 5: Which Idol Will Fall Eighth? (nonClay)
Let’s Be Blunt: Who Deserves to Win & the Newly Leaked Song List
This Week's Lycos 50 Goodbye RCA?
GMA No Clay Aug 4
IWCY Clay Club PREVIOUS MEMBERS PLEASE CHECK IN HERE
IWCY Clay Club PREVIOUS MEMBERS PLEASE CHECK IN HERE link fixed
Oscar nominee back in T.O.
Is This the End

May 1, 2006
Original Idol not content to idle
An idol who endures
AI5 Royal Flush: The Heir and Four Spares (nonClay)
Idol Chartwatch, May 1: Everyone’s a Winner!
This Week in American Idol History: The Final Five
An exciting adventure through the Clay Nation
Yet another visit to the Met Museum
Drabble comic


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"THE WAY"

May  20, 2004 #2
May  19, 2004 #5
May  18, 2004 #4
May  17, 2004 #4

May  11, 2004 #4
May  10, 2004 #2
May  7, 2004 #3
May  6, 2004 #2
May  5, 2004 #3
May  4, 2004 #5
May  3, 2004 #5
Apr  29, 2004 #5
Apr  28, 2004 #2

Apr  27, 2004 #3
Apr  26, 2004 #3
Apr  22, 2004 #3
Apr  22, 2004 #3
Apr  21, 2004 #2
Apr  20, 2004 #4
Apr  19, 2004 #3
Apr  16, 2004 #3
Apr  15, 2004 #1
Apr  14, 2004 #2
Apr  13, 2004 #2

Apr  12, 2004 #2
Apr  9, 2004 #3
Apr  8, 2004 #1

Apr  7, 2004 #2
Apr  6, 2004 #4

Apr  5, 2004 #4
Apr  1, 2004 #5
Mar 31, 2004 # 3
Mar 30, 2004 # 3
Mar 29, 2004 # 2
Mar 26, 2004 # 3
Mar 25, 2004 # 4
Mar 24, 2004 # 3

Mar 23, 2004 # 2
Mar 22, 2004 # 3
Mar 18, 2004 # 2

Mar 17, 2004 # 1
Mar 16, 2004 # 2
Mar 15, 2004 # 2
Mar 12, 2004 # 3

Mar 11, 2004 # 2
Mar 10, 2004 # 1

Mar 9, 2004 # 2
Mar 8, 2004 # 3

Mar 5, 2004 # 5
Mar 4, 2004 # 7
Mar 3, 2004 Premiere


Total Days on TRL: 50

#7: 1 day
#5: 6 days
#4: 7 days

#3:16 days
#2:16 days
#1: 4 days

[Ruben TRL recap]

"INVISIBLE"

Jan  27, 2004  TRL # 1

Jan  26, 2004   TRL # 2

Jan  22, 2004  TRL # 1
Jan  21, 2004  TRL # 1

Jan  20, 2004   TRL # 3

Jan  19, 2004   TRL # 2
Jan  16, 2004  TRL # 1
Jan  15, 2004  TRL # 1

Jan  14, 2004   TRL # 2

Jan  13, 2004  TRL # 1
Jan  12, 2004  TRL # 1

Jan  9, 2004   TRL # 1

Jan  8, 2004   TRL # 2
Jan  6, 2004   TRL # 5
Jan  5, 2004   TRL # 5
Dec  29, 2003  TRL # 4
Dec  23, 2003  TRL # 2
Dec  22, 2003  TRL # 3
Dec  19, 2003  TRL # 2
Dec  18, 2003  TRL # 3
Dec  17, 2003  TRL # 2
Dec  16, 2003  TRL # 2
Dec  15, 2003  TRL # 1
Dec  12, 2003  TRL # 1

Dec  11, 2003  TRL # 2
Dec  10, 2003  TRL # 2
Dec 9, 2003   TRL # 1
Dec 8, 2003   TRL # 1

Dec 5, 2003   TRL # 1
Dec 4, 2003  TRL # 3
Dec 3, 2003  TRL # 1
Dec 2, 2003  TRL # 2
Dec 1, 2003  TRL # 2
Nov 25, 2003  TRL # 3
Nov 24, 2003  TRL # 4
Nov 20, 2003  TRL # 2
Nov 19, 2003  TRL # 3
Nov 18, 2003  TRL # 3
Nov 17, 2003  TRL # 3
Nov 14, 2003  TRL # 2
Nov 13, 2003  TRL # 2
Nov 12, 2003  TRL # 2
Nov 11, 2003  TRL # 3
Nov 10, 2003  TRL # 2
Nov  7, 2003  TRL # 3
Nor  6, 2003  TRL # 2
Nov  5, 2003  TRL # 3
Nov  4, 2003  TRL # 4
Nov 3, 2003   TRL # 7
Oct  31, 2003 TRL # 8


Total Days on TRL: 50
#8: 1 day
#7: 1 day
#5: 2 days
#4: 3 days
#3: 11 days
#2: 18 days
#1: 14 days


Congratulations to Clay for having his first video retired from MTV's TRL!

Sales of MOAM

Week 01: 612,859 [#01]
Week 02: 224,854 [#01]
Week 03: 140,957 [#03]
Week 04: 113,375 [#08]
Week 05: 093,688 [#13]
Week 06: 107,246 [#15]
Week 07: 143,550 [#14]
Week 08: 122,864 [#11]
Week 09: 156,827 [#11]
Week 10: 212,000 [#11]
Week 11: 168,975* [#15]
Week 12: 055,000* [#22]
Week 13: 030,000* [#32]
Week 14: 026,000* [#35]
Week 15: 26,291 [#33] [estimate]

 


Total: 2,208,195*

*these are still estimates



 

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