Remember those reports from a few months back, about Clay Aiken's baby? Well, here's the news the world has been waiting for: The kid was reportedly born this morning -- Parker Foster Aiken, 6 pounds and 2 ounces, according to this statement.
There will be lots more to come on this, I'm sure...
UPDATE (8/9/08): ...And here's more.



Comments
I don't know why everyone is
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 08:52 — stevesI don't know why everyone is blaming to an innocent baby boy . No matter what is happening and what happened.
Funny
Tue, 08/12/2008 - 12:34 — Anonymous (not verified)This comment:
"PUNK REPORTER
Sun, 08/10/2008 - 02:42 — Anonymous (not verified)"
Is the funniest thing I'll read today, I'm sure. And it's early.
Clay Aiken and baby Parker
Mon, 08/11/2008 - 14:41 — Bobbi (not verified)Well, I guess Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt are lesbian/gay too since their recently born twins were conceived via in-vitro fertilizaton and their other children adopted. Funny how its okay and not question when some celebrities take a different approach to conceiving.
I don't understand certain people's obsession with Clay's sexuality but since thus far he has said many times his not gay then that is where it stands for now. If it comes out as otherwise, through Clay's words, then so be it. What the heck difference does it make. This young man will make a better father than all the haters out there combined and his child will never grow up to be a bully. He will have values.
I like Clay no matter what so you all can drop the gay innuendoes, as it matters not to me. He is an extremely talented young man and the entertainment industry is lucky to have him. There is room for everyone in the industry and trying to bring anyone down never made any sense to me.
Clay Aiken and Baby Parker
Mon, 08/11/2008 - 22:42 — Anonymous (not verified)Bravo Bobbi !!! You said it so eloquently. Everyone should grab a brain and read what you've written. Couldn't agree with you more.
PUNK REPORTER
Sun, 08/10/2008 - 01:42 — Anonymous (not verified)The way you present yourself is a disgrace to all of us in the media industry. You are nothing more than a snot nosed kid who wouldn't say S*** if your mouth was full of it. For someone who claims to have a "masters" and a degree in English you do not present yourself very well. You come across as someone who would ruin someone's good name and character by slamming them into the ground for your own jollies. Is that how you get off? Is this what you consider to be good journalism? This is absolute trash. It appears you will stoop to the level of trashy rag reporting in order to be noticed and make a name for yourself. I may be wrong but I was under the impression you worked for a reputable newspaper. When you were hired I think they only had pond scum left to choose from and the job became yours.
First of all Mr. Big Shot only a pig would call an innocent newborn a kid! Clay and Jaymes' baby didn't deserve that. Not now, not ever. If the "kid" was "reportedly born" do you not know for sure if the baby was born? It would appear you are going on what the rumor mill is saying instead of checking the story out yourself. How lazy!
It's also really sad to see some of the comments made here by people who read your article. Is sexual orientation all people can think about. What one track minds so many people have. This is not a story about that. This is about a little baby born to a man who represented your city and state on the world wide stage. You embraced him as he brought your city to the forefront of people's minds. For whatever reason you people find the need to place certain individuals on a pedestal then kick it out from under them. Can't people just be happy for others or are the so insecure they can only feel good by stomping on others? What on earth did Clay EVER do to the general public that would produce such hatred? Can't people allow Clay just to be Clay or Clayton? Why won't the residence of the USA allow Clay and other individuals with high profiles an opportunity to be happy. It's like you keep poking the bear with a stick to get it to react.
It would be great if you Menconi and others would have a little compassion and respect for the man and his new born son. It's a baby people!! Why does this need to turn into a bashing event. I don't know if I will ever understand why the people of a supposed well developed nation has not evolved in the area of empathy and compassion. Menconi, if you really do have journalism skills, maybe you could do some investigative work and find out why so many Americans (not all) are so mean, cold an unfeeling so often.
Clay Aiken, put you on the map because of his talent as a singer along with American Idol. You are also on the map because of the murders and scandals that go on in NC. Want your name in the papers and in the news? Try being kind, caring and empathetic. Look for the good in everyone and embrace it. Put yourself on the map for being the most compassionate state. Be the kindest state in the US of A. It would look so much better on you.
PUNK REPORTER
Sun, 08/10/2008 - 12:53 — dmenconi (author)Wow.
To quote a much wiser man, you could be right.
But I still don't see where calling a new-born child a "kid" is an insult.
Go with God,
dm
I doubt the baby was born
Fri, 08/08/2008 - 23:05 — Anonymous (not verified)I doubt the baby was born naturally at that time. That or the doctor was in cahoots with them to fib on the birth certificate!
It was through artificial
Fri, 08/08/2008 - 22:12 — Anonymous (not verified)It was through artificial insemination. Clay is very obviously gay. The woman is the sister of his producer or something. They are just friends.
All Our Best To Baby Aiken
Fri, 08/08/2008 - 20:44 — Palmsprings3746What a joy to experience parenthood. My very best to Parker and his parents. I hope to see more of this little-one in the future. "Welcome, little guy, may you know all the good our world has to offer."
He is gay...but what
Fri, 08/08/2008 - 16:41 — Anonymous (not verified)He is gay...but what difference does that make? He will be one of 2 male parents and I think it is wonderful.
Glad to hear he is happy. I never liked that FAT sweating pig that won the year he competed. Funny thing was we never really heard any more from him and Clay has gone on to have several Cd's, tv appearances and now a baby boy.
Go Clay!
i dont think there is any
Fri, 08/08/2008 - 15:58 — gvillegatri dont think there is any confirmation he is married or or has a girlfirend. hollywood types will do anything to have a baby! his gayness is not out of the woods!!!
what a shocker
Fri, 08/08/2008 - 14:54 — tonia_1no comment i actually thought he was gay. I wish him the best at fatherhood.......
That photo
Fri, 08/08/2008 - 13:32 — Anonymous (not verified)insinuates to me that clay aiken fathered a child with someone who I would guess was his mother, or his 6th grade homeroom teacher.
Clay Aiken's baby
Fri, 08/08/2008 - 13:06 — Anonymous (not verified)"The Kid"? Come on now, no matter what else is going on this is an innocent baby. BABY; not "kid".