Fans Vs Aiken

03/23/06
. (Faded Youth) So, as everyone knows, fallen American Idol Clay Aiken has been embroiled in a gay sex scandal involving some alleged online cruising for sex while on tour in Boston. After the news got out, Claymates everywhere were devastated. Nine former fans, listing themselves as aggrieved consumers, filed a FTC complaint against recording companies RCA and SONY/BMG for false advertising and misrepresentation in the marketing and promotion of Aiken. Weeks later, when A.I. guru Simon Cowell was asked about the scandal on Larry King Live, the British judge with the sharp tongue dismissed the claims calling them "crazy." Well now, those former Clay Aiken fans have issued a response to Simon's comments on the CNN program. Check it out: We are grateful that the merits of our complaint will be heard by the FTC instead of a pretend judge from a televised talent show. We have been dismayed to see our complaint characterized in the media as homophobic. That is not our intention and while central to our complaint it is regrettable that Mr. Aiken's sexuality has come under scrutiny. Our complaint is not about defaming Mr. Aiken or his sexual preferences. It is directed toward the deceptive practices of the record companies. [see full story for more] - Click here for the Full Story

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