Comments on: Did Clay Aiken’s Eponymous Charity Drop Him Too?

By: Manny

Manny — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:36:45 +0000

These negative lies come from Queerty’s super secret insider. He is Clay’s stalker and a pathological liar. When will Queerty wise up? When will they ever start to treat Clay like a decent human being? Its time to quit the bashing.

By: Kendra

Kendra — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:47:27 +0000

Here is a confirmation that the story was a total LIE. Quote directly from the Foundation itself.

http://www.radaronline.com/exc.....ed-charity

Would you ever take it upon yourself Queerty to be big enough to print a retraction about this?

Let’s see if you can.

By: Gabe

Gabe — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:33:56 +0000

Wow, Queerty… a new low, bashing a charity for disabled children just because the guy running it didn’t come out on your timetable. And the commentors here who try to discourage people from donating to that charity? Lower than low. Hope you all sleep well at night. Karma will get you in the end.

By: CU

CU — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:35:49 +0000

@ShannonK:
Kelly is no longer the #1 idol. Carrie is. She has sold more albums than Kelly. Carrie is a lady with charm and grace.

By: shawna

shawna — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:47:46 +0000

this is a lie I am a fanclub member and clay asked us to pick a new name for his foundation so we did this story is completely made up matter of fact Clay will be part of The Bubel/Aiken Foundation CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE GALA Oct 17 2009 in RALEIGH, NC you can buy tickets at the webside bubelaiken.org

before this person who wrote this story whom ever they are desides to lie they should check their facts straight from The Bubel/Aiken Foundation name changed The National Inclusion Project FIRST

By: Reny

Reny — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:33:45 +0000

@Deann: “I would NEVER donate to this charity. ”

But of course. Financing the stalker’s hunger for destruction is a much better use of your funds. And don’t even bother denying that you do that.

By: Elizabeth Arnold

Elizabeth Arnold — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:47:37 +0000

John Paulus really needs to get a life. Calling all gay celebrities who enjoy being stalked! JP is available.

By: Bette Lewis

Bette Lewis — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:03:38 +0000

I cannot believe you would write this without doing any research. Clay announced the name of his Foundation would be changed a very long time ago. It was done to make the Foundations projects more recognizable. Sorry you didn’t do an article on how much work Clay has done for this foundation and how it all came about. That is the real story. Check it out.

By: Manny

Manny — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:35:44 +0000

@Deann: The Better Business Bureau charges charities hundreds of dollars to “evaluate” them. Good for the Foundation’s board members for choosing to put the money into programs instead of wasting it on the commercial scam that the BBB inflicts upon the charitable community.

The 2008 rating for the foundation is 3 stars which is very good. Of course there would be higher costs the first few years with start-up needs, but the foundation is healthy and is doing exactly what it is intended to do which is to provide inclusion programs for children with special needs.

You are all going to look very stupid when the press release comes out and Clay is still the President of the Board.

By: ShannonK

ShannonK — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:43:58 +0000

Why all this talk about Adam and Clay? We all know there is only one true American idol and that is Kelly. Who cares if it is true about Clay’s foundation? I can’t believe he is always in the news. We Kelly fans will just have to work harder to make sure she is always number one. Go Kelly!

By: jay

jay — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:14:11 +0000

Did anybody say that Adam insulted Clay? Was he thinking straight? What exactly were the words of Adam? And what exactly did Clay say about Adam’s singing that “one song”? Adam never uttered a bad word or any negative word about Clay. But how about Clay? So, to those who say that Adam insulted Clay, think again!

By: maryann

maryann — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:10:27 +0000

Jim, Adam did not take the low road and insult Clay, for goodness sake. Hello! look at what Clay commented about Adam. That was a low road. Did Adam say anything about Clay’s singing?

By: vernonvanderbilt

vernonvanderbilt — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:00:13 +0000

I don’t know what’s more entertaining: reading articles that slam Clay Fake-en, or seeing how many Claymates come crawling out of the woodwork to defend their beloved eunuch’s honour.

By: Deann

Deann — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:31:39 +0000

I would NEVER donate to this charity. First of all, it has always had a bad rating (two out of four stars – one of the lowest for charities performing similar types of work.) http://www.charitynavigator.or.....rgid=11672 I would rather donate to a charity that makes better use of the money it receives.

Second, it refuses to provide the Better Business Bureau with requested information, thus preventing the BBB from being able to determine if it meets standards. This lack of commitment to transparency is a big red flag for me. http://www.bbb.org/raleigh-dur.....c-90010234

Third, I am very leery of any charity that is run by the family and friends of one of the founders and chair of the board, as this charity is.

The fact that a singer you like is a founder and chair of the board of a charity does NOT mean the charity is one you should necessarily donate to. You really should do your homework before donating to ANY charity. As I said before, after checking this one out, I knew this was not a charity I would donate to. I feel my money will be put to better use by donating to charities that have good ratings and have cooperated with the Better Business Bureau, so I can be sure they meet the BBB standards.

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:12:58 +0000

Hey, I just wanted to say I’m glad people have taken the time to comment on this “article” and clear up the facts. If it wasn’t for everyone’s comments telling me what is actually happening with Clay’s foundation, I would have mistakenly believed this rubbish. No matter where I turn, it seems letting everyone access to a keyboard and a “news” website is becoming increasingly detrimental to true journalism. Facts are falling to the wayside, while speculation and false reporting are on the rise. What a shame.

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:57:03 +0000

Well, I’m a female and I’m hardly middle aged. My little brother has autism, and he was fortunate enough to attend one of the camps funded by Clay’s foundation. He had such a wonderful time, and our entire family is grateful. He is going to get to go again this summer and is so excited. I hope the BAF or whatever the new name is will keep on helping children for years to come.

By: penny

penny — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:07:32 +0000

Hey Dipshit..guess again!! Not all things are as they seem! My name is not a guy’s name so there! Don’t put all fans of someone in one box. Guess what, it is his foundation and no one elses. The name is the name…but it is still his………

Your comment has been seen over and over..who is the pretender?

By: dipshit

dipshit — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:41:48 +0000

Everybody knows Clay’s remaining fans are middle-aged women. All these fake “Mike”, “Brad”, other male posts are Claymates pretending to be male fans. To me, that is far more interesting than the fact that Clay was dropped by his own charity.

By: Reny

Reny — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:22:09 +0000

@Kendra: “I don’t understand why anyone that writes these falsehoods wouldn’t want to check the FACTS first.”

It’s because Queerty lies about Clay on purpose. Always did, and apparently, always will.

So, a site that claims to represent all gays sides with the psycho stalker in his attempts to bring down someone who tries to help the disadvantaged children. What does that say about the gays they are representing?

By: scott ny'er

scott ny'er — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:21:13 +0000

Yawn.

Yet another story on Clay. Even after your new’s year resolution was to hope to not see any more stories about him.

Tired. Trifling. Queerty.

Seriously, find another gay person to bully. Oh, wait, your suppose to support gay people.

By: LouWho

LouWho — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:13:33 +0000

Journalism

–noun
1. the occupation of reporting, writing, editing, photographing, or broadcasting news or of conducting any news organization as a business.
2. press 1 (def. 31).
3. a course of study preparing students for careers in reporting, writing, and editing for newspapers and magazines.
4. writing that reflects superficial thought and research, a popular slant, and hurried composition, conceived of as exemplifying topical newspaper or popular magazine writing as distinguished from scholarly writing: He calls himself a historian, but his books are mere journalism.
5. The practice of regurgitating Creepy Stalker’s blog and trying to make it appear that Clay Aiken has done something less than honorable.

Geez, doesn’t anybody check facts anymore!!!! Guess not, so sad.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:06:46 +0000

Goony Tunes……your name says it all!!

Get a life!!

By: stam

stam — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:17:11 +0000

Check this out for the truth;

http://aguynamedbrian.blogspot.....while.html

“Thursday, June 4, 2009
Clay Aiken Continues With Charity While Scary Stalker Spreads Lies
To try to be as clear as could be, to the best of my knowledge the Bubel/Aiken Foundation is not – not – dropping Clay Aiken, that story being slightly more than fabricated, however, the foundation is undergoing an update, a rebranding of sort, and to that point Aiken is attempting to create more attention upon the charity itself, instead of on himself. The story of Aiken being removed from the charity, as I suggested Wednesday, was and is an outright falsity, apparently concocted by a scary stalker in an effort to discredit Aiken, while at the same time, perhaps unwittingly, damaging the reputation and role of the Foundation. The charity was founded in 2003 to offer opportunities and support to children living with disabilities, including autism. And as an aside, it seems perfectly cruel to play with the good work this or any charity organization does only in a vain and vague attempt to humiliate someone. For further information on the Foundation, you can click here. “

By: curt wilde

curt wilde — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:07:45 +0000

please do not post anything on clay aiken again
kthanxbye!

By: Pat

Pat — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:07:19 +0000

You people are complete idiots! Clay himself is the one who wanted the name changed, to better reflect the work that the foundation does. He didn’t want his name on the foundation’s title to begin with, and has been wanting to change the name for a long time. Check your facts before you start printing garbage.

By: penny

penny — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:20:57 +0000

For those who said they got the facts straight. Basically look at the title that IS what it is implying. The answer is, no he did not get dropped by his charity or RCA. I don’t need to state it again that this change has been plained for a while. Personally I think it is a mistake, because Clay’s name has brought a lot of money to the charity and I wonder with the new name how it will fair. Must say this was a very poorly investigated article at best.

For the Adam fans, again he did not say he hated Adam. He stated (not so well) an opinion of one song. But be warned, don’t try and cram Adam down too many throats! I fear that is what happened with Clay and it turned off a lot of music executives, DJ’s etc. Just let the chips fall where they may and enjoy the entertainment he provides you. I have and will continue to enjoy Clay as well, regardless of the trash that is printed.

By: goony tunes

goony tunes — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:06:56 +0000

with all his dithering southern charm and redundant language (his little critique of Senor Adamo is trite, simple and overly “opinionated”) its no wonder the world tired of him.

Back to singing with Barbie in front of grannies frosted mirror eh Clayhead?

By: DS

DS — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:20:50 +0000

THIS is the stalker the “credible source” that Queerty, Perez, et al, use.

Meet John Paulus, stalker and, in my opinion, psychopath.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jirj2b3yf7E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_LddieVmf0

This guy needs to be locked up not given the power of belief. So much for credible journalism.

And, yes, Clay’s been talking about renaming the foundation for years. He never wanted his name on it in the first place but was talked into it. AND Clay doesn’t “hate Adam.” He commented on ONE performance.

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:18:49 +0000

Well, Cate, you are entitled to your opinion about Clay. This, however, is a slam on a foundation that helps children with disabilities. Please do not transfer your feelings onto these kids. By the way, Clay gave his opinion of one of Adam’s songs. Adam then took the low road by insulting Clay. Regardless, going after Clay’s charity is by far the worst in all of this.

By: Cate

Cate — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:58:16 +0000

Clay really dug himself in hole being so hateful and insulting to Adam Lambert, a man who could out-sing him in any arena. I used to like Clay, but who could admire a guy so jealous and hateful?

By: jean

jean — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:50:11 +0000

You are just one amoung many of idiotic journalists who believe everything you read. As others stated-CLAY, himself, has wanted this name change for a while to focus more on what the foundation is really all about. Clay asked his fans to come up with ideas for a new name for the foundation. Why would a foundation ‘drop’ the very person who started it????? What a bunch of dummies, you are.

By: mara

mara — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:48:01 +0000

As others have said, the name change is planned and the purpose is to make the intent of the foundation clearer. Clay is still very much in charge.

Since there is no substance to this story at all, it must have been posted just to try to defame Clay. Why would you do that? Are there not enough straight people out there ready to slam gays that you have to help them out? What kind of people are you anyway? :(

By: stam

stam — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:09:15 +0000

What absolute nonsense! What bulls***!!
You have just shown yourself to be lower than the swamprat stalker you got this from. Now I know for sure you can NEVER believe anything you read at Queerty!

Clay was not dropped from his record label. He left them.
Clay does not hate Adam or anyone for that matter that he’s ever made known to the world. Definitely not in his blogs. You should know since you have them given to you.

What he should do is file suit against stalker JP who right now is just lapping up his (power?) at getting SH** like this printed.

If you happened to come up with this BS all by yourself you can be mighty proud of your journalist integrity and creativity. NOT!

Hope you grow up some day, but then you might have to leave your illustrious post.

BTW have you ever seen a picture of JP? lol

By: Ellen

Ellen — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:29:35 +0000

This is hilarious. Dude, its his own foundation. Fun and games are over. Time to take a nap. Ya just took yourself down a few notches by publishing this nonsense.

By: Reny

Reny — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:11:17 +0000

@Grace: “Why don’t people try just ignoring the untrue articles and see what happens – maybe they might stop.”

When will people learn that ignoring does not work? Clay has been ignoring the psycho stalker for 3 years, and what good did it do him?

By: jon45

jon45 — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:09:29 +0000

@Kendra: i’ll be the last one to defend the site, but let’s be clear: queerty never claimed clay was dropped from his charity. they gave us the facts, pointed us to the state secretary’s website and told us what they knew. there’s not any misinformation here.

By: Grace

Grace — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:01:21 +0000

I sometimes think these sites diss Clay deliberately so they can get alot of hits from fans of Clay. Why don’t people try just ignoring the untrue articles and see what happens – maybe they might stop.

By: Reny

Reny — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:01:01 +0000

@janie: “You have made an absolute fool out of yourself with this one.This is an amazing foundation, doing a lot of good for those with disabilities and Mr Aiken is very much involved with it.”

Why should Queerty give a crap about children with disabilities? They are gay, they don’t plan on having any, so they don’t care. Unless one of the disabled children happens to be in the closet. Then they would happily join a hate campaign against him or her.

It’s a new low for these bottom feeder freaks.

By: JS

JS — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:32:56 +0000

What an outright lie! Clay Aiken wanted the change made. It’s his organization, how could he “drop” himself! The new name explains the mission of the foundation, the old name did not.
Contributions are NOT down, the foundation does wonderful work and Clay is still on the board. His very well qualified uncle, Jerry Aiken is CEO…this leaves Clay more time to devote to UNICEF, etc.

By: lani

lani — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:01:35 +0000

This statement is an absolute lie. TBAF has a high rating and there was no renewal refused. If you checked your source you would discover there is none, just drivel repeated by his stalker and his minions not just to try to hurt Clay but deny services to children with disabilities.

The latest filings show the charity’s renewal was refused because there was no signature from the organization’s CFO or treasurer.

Again, this is a lie and can easily be disproved.