These days everything's all "Scotty McCreery Scotty McCreery Scotty McCreery," but we haven't forgotten the original local 'American Idol' golden boy, one Mr. Clayton Aiken (right).

So here's a little scoop for the Claymates out there: Clay will be a guest star in the third season premiere episode of 'Drop Dead Diva,' a great little drama that airs on Lifetime.

Jaime Pressly fans who are upset that "My Name is Earl" is taking the eternal TV dirt nap (we maintain it was a mercy killing), should please take note of Jaime's potential new TV project -- a raunchy cable sitcom starring cutie Simon Rex, Lance Bass, Paris Hilton, and Victor Garber. 

"Rex" is about a washed-up star, Simon Rex, trying to restart his career by generating tabloid press and media buzz (Paris plays his less-than-enthusiastic girlfriend). And if that means pretending he's gay to date Lance Bass, then fine. The website AfterElton.com has a nice review.  

"Rex" has only filmed a pilot so far . . .