Scoop: No big payday for Clay

Thanks, but no thanks. Not much interest (or money) in Aiken photos
Oh No They Didn't! — ... some exceptions, shelling out the cash at the grocery-store cash register isn’t a priority when times are tough. “Sure, everyone is curious to see Matthew McConaughey and his baby, but is it worth it?" says the editor. "For millions of dollars and only a small bump in sales, it isn’t worth it for the magazine, and when the economy is the mess it is now, it makes more sense to look at the pictures (while) waiting in line instead of buying the thing.” MSNBC To make a long story short, everyone knew Clay is gay, so they didn't ...

Idol Headlines for 9/25/08
mjsbigblog — ... Clay’s baby pics didn’t sell for Brangelina bucks Initially, the big celebrity news this week was Clay Aiken’s coming out story, published exclusively in People magazine. While Aiken’s announcement was interesting in and of itself, more compelling is the backstory behind the People deal. Apparently, the economy isn’t just having an impact on Wall Street — it’s affecting the celebrity magazine world, too. MSNBC After Birth of His Son, Aiken Says It’s Time to ‘Let the ...

Clay Got Paid!!!
Celebrity gossip juicy celebrity rumors Hollywood gossip blog from Perez Hilton — Magazine industry insiders reveal that Clay Aiken was paid $500,000 to pose on the cover of People with his new baby AND to talk about coming out of the closet. The crappy economy apparently forced Clay to settle for that 'paltry' figure. Frankly, we think he was overpaid! The only other magazine who bid against People for the story was OK! and they're being forced to be more budget conscious. Is Clay going to give the money to charity? Hell no! [Image ...

Economic Crisis Now Measured in Terms of Clay Aiken’s Homosexuality
Evil Beet Gossip — Heh. Initially, the big celebrity news this week was Clay Aiken’s coming out story, published exclusively in People magazine. While Aiken’s announcement was interesting in and of itself, more compelling is the backstory behind the People deal. Apparently, the economy isn’t just having an impact on Wall Street — it’s affecting the celebrity magazine world, too. Exclusive photos of Clay and his son, Parker, went for an underwhelming amount compared to the multimillion-dollar price tag that accompanies a Jennifer ...

Clay Aiken got shafted . . . no pun intended
Celebslam: They're Better Than Us — ... “Gone are the days when any celebrity gets millions of dollars for their photos. Economically, it doesn’t make sense, and there is only so long that you can keep saying “It’s good for the brand.’ People is the magazine that’s most well-off, that has the finances right now to take on these exclusives.” (Source) ...