Happy Birthday, Clay Aiken!

One of American Idol’s most popular finalists, Clay Aiken, celebrates his birthday today. Although it’s been nine seasons since Clay was introduced to Idol watchers around the world, he’s still as busy as ever!

Clay has released six records since Idol: Measure of a Man, Merry Christmas With Love, A Thousand Different Ways, All Is Well, On My Way Here, and Tried and True. He has been on tour several times, and Idol fans were in for a treat in 2004 when he co-headlined the “Independent Tour” with Kelly Clarkson and in 2010 when he toured with Ruben Studdard on the “Timeless Tour.”

Casey Abrams to Kick-Off Vegas Marathon

Season 10 American Idol finalist Casey Abrams will hit Sin City to pump up over 40,000 runners this weekend for the Zappos.com Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon and Half Marathon!

In addition to a pre-race concert, Casey will perform “God Bless America” immediately before the race start to the sold-out crowd.

Jennifer Lopez Dazzles and Wins at American Music Awards

American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez wowed viewers at Sunday’s American Music Awards. The singer took home the AMA for Latin Music: Favorite Artist, edging out tough competitors Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias (who won this award the previous five years). When she took the stage to receive the award, an emotional Jennifer stated, “It’s been an amazing year…up and down and just exciting and overwhelming and so many things.”

Jennifer Lopez joined will.i.am on the stage and they literally glowed as they debuted their new song “T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever)” which also features Mick Jagger. She also performed a medley of hits off her album including “Papi” and “On The Floor” during which Pitbull joined her.