Clay Aiken: I’m The “Universal Punchline For Everything Gay”

Clay Aiken’s been the butt of many a gay joke ever since he brought up Ruben Studdard’s rear on American Idol 300 years ago, and that’s okay with the former North Carolina Democratic House candidate.

Noting his frequent references on Family Guy and in good friend Kathy Griffin’s standup, Aiken told Huff Po Live that “somehow” he’s become “the universal punchline for everything gay.”

Well, here’s Kathy to remind us all how this “somehow” happened:

Though laughing all the way to the bank, the 36-year-old worries that the gay jokes at his expense send the wrong message to LGBT youth.

“It doesn’t hurt me, it’s not me that is affected by it,” Aiken said. “I don’t worry about the person who just got picked on, I worry about kids who are being told on one hand that ‘It Gets Better.’ And on the other hand, they’re saying, ‘Wait, when you come out you get made fun of for being gay.’ What does that make that 15-year-old in Indiana feel like?”

Aiken’s four-part documentary series, The Runner-Up — chronicling his failed congressional bid — airs on The Esquire Network.

Les Fabian Brathwaite

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Towleroad Guide to the Tube #1719

Andy Towle

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The White House's Executive Office Now Has Gender-Neutral Bathroom

A change at the Obama administration’s executive offices has trans rights advocates cheering.

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Mitch Kellaway

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Kathy Bates Is Back To Run 'American Horror Story: Hotel'
Kathy Bates is officially back for her third season of “American Horror Story.” Ryan Murphy announced the news of Bates’ return for “AHS: Hotel” on Twitter Wednesday, revealing that Bates’ character will be running the titular hotel.

Kathy Bates is running the Hotel. #AHSSeason5

— Ryan Murphy (@MrRPMurphy) April 8, 2015

Bates, who was previously in “Coven” and “Freak Show,” joins Lady Gaga, Wes Bentley, Matt Bomer, Chloe Sevigny and Cheyenne Jackson for Season 5. Nothing more is known about “Hotel” yet, but based on “Freak Show” clues, we’ve speculated what it could be about.

“American Horror Story” returns in October on FX.

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Mormon Apostle’s Criticism of LGBT Families Underscores Work Still Ahead To Ensure Full Equality

Comments by Oldest Member of A Mormon Governing Board Harms LGBT Youth In the Church
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Madonna Survives Nuclear Holocaust, Still Looks Fabulous Tango-ing With Terrence Howard In ‘Ghosttown’

To paraphrase a classic comedy routine from Sandra Bernhard, after the nuclear apocalypse only the strongest of the species will survive — Madonna is still with us. But curiously, so is Terrence Howard. The two entertainers costar in the video for “Ghosttown,” the latest single from the Queen of Pop’s acclaimed album Rebel Heart. In the clip for the haunting ballad, Madonna and Howard are the only survivors of a horrifying nuclear disaster, well, besides a little boy who spies on them, so how else can they face the darkest days except dance a torrid tango among the rats and wolves and burning automobiles? And Madge, about that grill…

Check out musical mayhem below.

Jeremy Kinser

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'Empire's Taraji P. Henson Bringing More Than 'Cookie' to This Weekend's SNL: WATCH"

Charles Pulliam-Moore

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Zach Braff and Donald Faison Offer to Cater Indiana Gay Weddings
Zach Braff and Donald Faison have offered to help the countless gay couples whose rights were infringed upon by Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The Scrubs stars and real-life BFFs are only two of the many celebrities who condemned the controversial bill. Public outcry pressured the Indiana Gov. Mike Pence to rewrite the bill so that it cannot be used for discrimination.

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