More Aikens On The Way!?!

It was recently confirmed that Clay and Jaymes were expecting again. I wanted to give you the inside scoop. Apparently, Jaymes is carrying twin boys. The two little guys were conceived via invitro fertilization using Reed's sperm. Jaymes gave birth prematurely, but luckily the twins were alright.

Proud papa Clay was standing by in the delivery room. I made a deal with People magazine to get the first photo of the little guys.

Here it is:


(FOR CHRIST'S SAKE PEOPLE, THIS IS FOR LAUGHS ONLY.)

Clay Tested, Mother Approved

Most of you have probably seen these before, but I thought that for those that hadn't, I'd provide them with a tasty little treat. Here are the new photos from Reed Kelly's Corbett Photoshoot.

Before some of you start bitching, yes they come courtesy of Reed directly from his Facebook, the place I imagine some of you found them before I posted them today. Go ahead and blow up about it as I'm guessing you will. Send out your best scavengers, if you don't have them digging already.

To all of you who haven't seen these, enjoy. I'm baaaaaaack.

FBM ARRESTED!

Kristin Rumian AKA Jessie AKA FBM was arrested at the Shubert Theatre January 3rd at 8:05pm. She was in jail for 24 hours before being released on personal recognizance.

There is ongoing legal action being taken against her, therefore I cannot go more in depth about the situation.

The people who thought they knew everything sometimes were just impediment to the whole process. You know who you are and you will still not listen to anything other than what you choose to believe. Also, those of you who think that it's your business and continue to investigate this, LEAVE IT ALONE AND LET THE PEOPLE INVOLVED AND PROFESSIONALS HANDLE IT. Stay out of other people's business.

Here's proof. Please click the photo and enlarge if necessary. PLEASE DO NOT VISIT THE WEBSITE. The link was not posted because hotlinking is not allowed.

Put That In Your Juice Box and Suck It

HEY GUYS! You can all thank the bitches over at Chexxy's for spreading their shit causing this blog to go down the toilet along with them. You guys wanted to party in the sewer right? WELL NOW YOU CAN!

I bet that all of you complaining about it were the same ones coming here getting pictures of Clay. Guess what? You got them. "Oh but you didn't post any bowtie pictures!" Guess what? Life ain't all about the bowtie. Learn to deal. I'll just go look at the big beautiful bowtie pictures all by myself. Reed did look so adorable that night. No wonder you people drive away anyone trying or wanting to be a fan!

I have NOT heard any negative talk from any other board (except Chexxy's and Clayversity) and I wanted to thank everyone who has read the blog, defended both it and me, and continued to be a loyal reader. I apologize that it has to end this way. You can all thank the funsuckers for that. Let's punish everyone I say! They wanted to play stone the sinner with a man made of rubber. Go ahead. Throw your stones.

For those of you still interested in reading, this blog will be made private. However, you can still continue to read posts if you create a blogger login ID.

If any wind of controversy is caught after this blog is made private, all posts will stop indefinitely.

Thanks again to all of you who were so kind.

"X" Marks The Spot

Thanks to the fans who have shown support here. I know that there is a vocal minority that always wants to cause trouble. I also know that there are a lot of people that are intimidated by the fans who are always trying to control them. You all know which group of individuals I'm referring to. Why do you all make it a point everyday to go and ruin the fun for everyone?
The people who are always digging and looking for things, it's amazing how frequently the interpretations of their findings are wrong. I've said that I'm new to this. When asked about attributions, I've added them to both photos and videos.

If you intend on searching for buried treasure, you could have just asked for a treasure map. No wonder you people drive away anyone who WANTS OR TRIES to be a fan.


From now on all blogs will be TEXT ONLY, if I blog at all.

The Witch Is Here!!!!

Here's what really happens backstage at a Broadway Show. By the way, did you borrow my Hairspray? (video courtesy of D.R.)

Just To Clarify A Few Things

Some individuals have been making accusations and I'd just like to clear things up.

#1- I DID NOT and DO NOT steal pictures.

How would it have been possible for me to "steal" these pictures so quickly? Do not make assumptions. Just because someone claims that those are their pictures doesn't make it so. Anybody who wants to stir up trouble could say that. I may not have taken all of the photos myself, but none of these pictures are stolen. The 2 from Clay's last night I said came from elsewhere.

#2-My Motives

I do not have ulterior motives. I just have thoughts and ideas. This blog was started all in fun. All I wanted to do was share some unbiased information and knowledge with people who might be interested. Other fans write blogs to talk about Clay, so why not another one? The more the merrier I say! I'm not trying to pull one over on anybody, I'm just trying to have fun. Knowing that Clay was finishing his run in Spamalot and that I had pictures and information that people might be interested in, I figured "why not blog?". Occasionally, I try my hand at comedy, but lately it looks like I shouldn't quit my day job.

#3-Questions

I see that people are asking a lot of questions about various things in the comments. If I'm not answering them right away, it may be because I plan on blogging at a later date to answer your question. So..if you've asked a question and I haven't gotten to you just yet, I'm not ignoring you.

Also, The main intention of this blog was not just to post pictures. It just so happened that with the closing of Spamalot, I had the ability to post at a time when I thought people would enjoy them most. For those interested, I plan on blogging about other shows as well. Another thing is that some of you may feel that I'm being rude. That's really just my sense of humor. For example: a guy that shits his pants every night, obviously referring to Sir Robin, is not in ANY WAY a slam to Clay. I was just trying out my hand at blog humor and it backfired. I'm sorry if that offended anyone due to miscommunication. Please know that anything of that tone said in this blog is for HUMOROUS PURPOSES. Thanks for reading!

Also, pictures may travel, but NOT TO THE OFC!

Curtain Call

For those of you attacking fans on messageboards thinking they are me, you couldn't be more wrong. Firstly, I am male. Secondly, I am not now nor have I ever been a messageboard participant.

Fun Times In The Dressing Rooms

Take it off!

Since we're on the topic of Spamalot's last hurrah, I thought maybe I could post about Clay's last night in the show. If you're good, I just might post a bowtie picture or 2. Until then, enjoy yourselves with these photos from his last night. These came across my desk this morning. Not really sure where they came from. I'm used to playing cameraman, but I didn't that night. (Don't forget to scroll down and see the party pictures from last night. More to post later.)


-It's been made known to me that the photographer from Clay's last night only wants to share the photos of Clay sans wig with fans of her choosing. The photos came to me with tag removed and I thought I'd share them. I am removing them per her request. Sorry for sharing the great pictures with the rest of you and for the inconvenience.

Spamalot's Last Hurrah

As most of you know, last night Spamalot had its final performance before closing its doors at the Shubert Theatre. Cast members from past and present came together at the end to sing one more chorus of "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life". It really was an event to remember and one that will be cherished and held closely to the hearts of those who were in attendance.


After the show was over and done with, tears were shed, hugs and congratulatory sentiments exchanged, the entire cast and crew (as well as friends and family), headed out to an upscale restaurant and cocktail lounge in NYC. It really was a great party.

Party Time

For those of you missing confetti falling from the Shubert's heavens, here you go.

All Good Things Must Come To An End

As you all know, after first debuting on Broadway in March of 2005, Monty Python's Spamalot is now closing its show. It had a great three year run and many people are very sad to see it close. Although Spamalot had been a wonderfully entertaining show, its ticket sales always seemed to be on the decline.

By bringing in new faces every now and again (Stephen Collins, Jonathan Hadary, Hannah Waddingham, Drew Lachey, and Clay Aiken to name a few), what some called "stunt casting" paid off. Ticket sales climbed and helped keep Spamalot's doors open at the Shubert.

Many theatregoers don't realize what all goes into putting on a Broadway show. It's not just about the main actors as well as the ensemble/swing members. It's much deeper than that. The $111.50 that most pay for a orchestra seat is just a small part of what is actually needed to keep the show alive.

The costumes are beautiful, right? It takes more than just the great body of a performer to make these look good. The require constant altering. For example: the beading on the lady of the lake's bodice is incredibly intricate. There are strands of beads running all along her skirt as well. If one pops, it must be fixed BY HAND. This work is not only time consuming, but very expensive. You not only have to pay for the materials to repair the dress, but you also have to pay the seamstress for mending it.

The lace front wigs that the actor's wear are all human hair and require constant maintanence. Most of the wigs can be reused since the performer's wear skull caps, but after so long they must be thrown out or sent off to see if it can be salvaged. One new wig can cost anywhere from $700-$2200 and up. Stage makeup is also very costly.

In addition to that, you must pay the performers, stagehands, ushers and security, box office workers,and any other person working in the theatre in any aspect. You also have electricity and water bills and you must pay to rent out the Shubert Theatre. It all kind of goes back to that old saying, "There's no such thing as a free lunch." It may be free to you, but someone's paying for it.

The thing that deeply saddens me is that Spamalot isn't the only show on Broadway that has closed its doors. Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Gypsy, Xanadu, and Spring Awakening(closing Jan. 18th) are just a few other shows that are no longer part of the Great White Way.

While I'm sure that Spamalot will have a revival sooner or later, it is still sad to see it go. (Look, Hair is back. Monty Python is legendary! We will seek out the holy grail again!)

I know that all of us will miss the fond memories we've made in the Shubert theatre over the years. We'll all miss the Lady of The Lake having her hissyfit because she's not getting enough stage time, Sir Robin soiling himself everytime he sees or hears something remotely scary, and the Knights who say Ekke Ekke Ekke Ekke Ptang Zoo Boing Interior Monkey has the best blog ever! (Shameless plug I know.)

Even though I know we'll all miss Spamalot, I truly hope that you all will continue to support both Broadway and your local theatre.

You can donate to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids by visiting this link:

http://www.bcefa.org/

Blithe Spirit is a comedy opening at the Shubert Theatre after Spamalot's final show tonight. They'll start rehearsals later this month. Preview performances begin February 26th and opening night is March 15th. For more information, you can check out http://www.playbill.com/ or visit http://www.telecharge.com/

Some of you will ask what this blog had to do with anything. It really didn't. I just felt like posting it. Here are a few pictures from the theatre today. Enjoy.

Wash Those Hands Before Dinner!

The Man Behind The Mask

Who am I you ask? Let me spell it out for you like this:

• I'm not trying to get involved in anything.
• I consider myself somewhat of an informant.
• I am in no way a protector and for those of you saying that I'm affiliated with HD or that this is her blog, guess again.
• This blog is more likely to be owned by Samuel L. Jackson.
• When it comes to Broadway, I'm on the inside.
• I've got plenty of pictures as well as inside information.

Everything will unfold shortly. I even have a little scoop on the FBM situation that I'll be posting very soon. Stay tuned.

Despite Your Pretty Lights

For anyone who thinks that I'm playing sides, you can do the same thing she's doing (kissing that fish). This is an UNBIASED blog. I post MY FEELINGS on situations throughout the fandom. If there's any situation that anyone would like me to comment on or if anyone has a problem with the things I've posted here, let me know.

I've Got A Wicked Secret

Around the watercooler lately, I've been hearing some idle gossip. It seems that a fan had been given a backstage tour of both Spamalot and Wicked. There have been lots of questions spinning, so let me give you the 411 from someone who really knows Broadway.




http://www.emeraldcurtain.com/

Now, the deal with "Behind The Emerald Curtain" is this: You pay for a ticket and you are given a tour of the MUSEUM filled with small props and costumes from Wicked worn by previous cast members (original Broadway cast if I'm not mistaken). The costumes and props are inside glass cases, some just on display, but the same "DO NOT TOUCH" rule applies. This is a group tour.

Here are some examples of what you'd see on the tour:

To sum it up better, it's really just a 90 minute tour with a few hundred people, depending upon the day, that includes a museum of costumes and props and an informational film shown in the Gershwin's auditorium. The last 20 remaining minutes is a question and answer session. The tour is usually given by 2 ensemble members or technical members of the crew. THIS TOUR DOES NOT GRANT BACKSTAGE ACCESS.

Um...hold on there, slick. There's just one problem...read the fine print. Yeah, yeah. I know you know. It says it right there on the website in plain English.

"V.I.P.P.(Very Important Person Package) ticket holders will be escorted behind the curtain and taken backstage to see the inner sanctum of the Strip's funniest show. They will sign a blood oath, swearing not to reveal any of the secrets, and violators will be impaled on a spike.The V.I.P.P. tickets include premium seating, a 45-minute "Secrets of the Grail" backstage tour after the show with a cast or crew member, and a commemorative Grail cup (filled with beer or soft drink). Guests will be able to take once-in-a-lifetime photos behind the scenes.The Very Important Person Package is priced at $179 per person, plus tax. A limited number of V.I.P.P. tickets are available exclusively on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Tours begin immediately following the performance."

There's the proof right there! Ha! Wrong. This tour was only available to Spamalot goers in Las Vegas. It was a promotion offered through Wynn Las Vegas for the Grail Theatre. No such package is offered for New York, London, or any of the national tour locations.

Here's the link to prove it:

http://www.readybetgo.com/news/wynn-spamalot-show-3580.html

Also, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids does not offer a package of any kind regarding backstage tours for any show during a time when fundraisers are not in progress. Even during BC/EFA fundraising, there is typically only one package of that type auctioned off to the highest bidder and the tour happens IMMEDIATELY after the fundraiser is over, usually the following week.

In order for anyone to get backstage at any Broadway show, you must be a guest of someone in the show and your name must be on the backstage security list for insurance purposes (props, costumes, etc. are expensive) and also for security reasons (it's the theatre's responsibility to ensure the safety of every actor). It is often advised that no tour be given to any person that is not a friend or immediate family member.

Holy Exploding Spam Batman!

Ask Dionne Warwick

I made a few phone calls today to see what the future holds. My friends over at the Psychic Friends Network gave me a freebie. I lied and said it was my birthday. Go ahead and judge me! I know you all like to get free stuff as much as the next person.

So here's what's up: Miss Dionne said that some have been making predictions about what the future holds for The Aiken. She quickly dismissed what others had said and gave me a few guesses...um...predictions...of her own, courtesy of a few champagne cocktails and a crystal ball.

In 2009, in addition to being a baby daddy, The Aiken will

• Take over for Hugh Hefner and fill the playboy mansion with guys.


• Be a contestant on America's Next Top Model as a "man in transition"


• Relive American Idol Hell through the eyes of Ryan Seacrest


• Overcome aquaphobia and bathe in the Danube with Reed Kelly


• Judge a hip-hop dance contest for Soul Train

And lastly my personal favorite

• Get his own late night talk show on LOGO (ala Aiken After Dark)

Sounds like great fun if you ask me. I think I'm going to go find my grail someplace where they have golden arches. Over and out.

Happy New Year Or Is It?

2008 went by us fairly quickly. Not much happened, unless you count what RCA likes to call an album aka On My Way Here (available in stores and on iTunes).

The Aiken himself ventured to NYC to take over for Marty Moran in Monty Python's Spamalot. Whoopie. Alright, so there were some laughs, lots of coconuts, and some guy who chose to shit himself every night.

As we look to 2009, we consult our most prized possession:

The Magic 8 Ball

Oh mighty magic 8 ball, please reveal to this doubting fandom that your powers are real! Is 2009 looking good for The Aiken and his followers?

Damn you magic 8 ball. I knew that this piece of shit was a waste of money...until next time.

A Brief Introduction

Here Inside Aiken's Head, we take all logic and simply throw it away. No one really uses it, so we found it to be pretty useless as well. This blog is based upon the pure corrupted truth, no matter how sick or twisted it may seem. Allow us to take you on a journey unlike any other, inside Spamalot, inside the music industry, inside the fandom...Inside Aiken's Head.