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ROLL CALL: Did 'American Idol' Nix Clay Aiken's Hopes Of A Duet With Adam Lambert?

By Jesse Spero

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Plus, Paris Hilton's party gets out of control. Susan Sarandon is making ping-pong chic. And, which "Twilight" star is celebrating a birthday?

Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans!

On The Download: Indigo Girls

By Jeremy Blacklow

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- It's been 20 years since the Indigo Girls broke through to the mainstream with their seminal trademark Grammy-winning song, "Closer To Fine." Since then, the Georgia duo has produced 10 major label studio albums and toured the country multiple times for an entire generation of music lovers who have been drawn to their unique supplementary harmonies.

Like many major artists with their vast experience, now that they've finished their label contract, they've gone independent (again, in their case!) with their newly-formed IG Recordings. Their new double-disc album, "Poseidon and the Bitter Bug," came out last week, and they launch a tour this weekend, kicking things off at the Dinah Shore Weekend in Palm Springs.

I caught up with half of the duo, ethereal-vocalist Emily Saliers, to discuss the new album, the state of gay marriage rights, long-term relationships and... Katy Perry.

David Foster: Clay Aiken a "Spectacular Father"

The music producer's sister, Jaymes, had a baby with the American Idol star more »

GLAAD in New York

Celebs arrive for the 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in NYC, which honors the media for their fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community and the issues that affect their lives. (7 photos) view photos »

Tyra Banks & Suze Orman Honored At 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards

NEW YORK , N.Y. -- Vanessa Williams, Stockard Channing, Cherry Jones, T.R. Knight, Keith Olbermann, Judith Light, Clay Aiken and S. Epatha Merkerson were among the celebrities who joined the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) as it honored Tyra Banks, Suze Orman, Phil Donahue and the best in film, television and journalism Saturday night at the 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York.

Kelly Clarkson Says She Never Voted On 'American Idol'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Kelly Clarkson may have beat out Justin Guarini on the first season of "American Idol," but according to the singer - it wasn't because of any votes she cast.

In a new interview with Newsweek's March 26 issue, the "My Life Would Suck Without You" singer said she's never called or texted for her favorite contestant on the popular Fox reality show.

Scott MacIntyre, Lil Rounds Impress Judges During 'American Idol' Competition

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- "American Idol's" third and final batch of 12 contenders vied for a Top 12 slot on Tuesday night and a few of the hopefuls went from contestants to stand-out-stars in the making.

ROLL CALL: Jordin Sparks Eyes Movie Roles

By Jesse Spero

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Plus, who offered Clay Aiken help with his next album? Are four "Idol" judges too many? Samantha Ronson serenades Lindsay Lohan. And, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens celebrate at Universal City Walk!

Get your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans inside!

Clay Aiken Splits With Long-Time Label

The news comes after his last album sells poorly more »

Clay Aiken Parts Ways With Label

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Clay Aiken has left RCA Records, People reported.

"We were unable to come to terms in a recent contract negotiation, and decided that it was best to move on," a rep for the singer told the mag.