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Is anybody really ever ready for fatherhood? Who knows, but it's safe to say nobody was ready for this: Clay Aiken is going to be a dad. That's right, the 29-year-old 'American Idol' runner-up, 'Spamalot' star and best-selling memoirist has fathered a child with his friend and record producer Jaymes Foster, according to reports. She's the sister of music mogul (and reality-show regular) David Foster. She also happens to be 50 years old. But don't get jealous, Claymates. Aiken's paternity was accomplished via artificial insemination, so he's still on the market (though he plans to be involved in the baby's life, friends say). The Clay thing may be weird; the Zac Hanson thing will just make you feel old. Hanson, 22, was the baby Hanson. Now he's the father of John Ira Shepherd Hanson. Happy Father's Day to all.

AP - Noted neurologist Oliver Sacks has found common ground with the pastor of Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church: Both men believe in the healing power of music.

Karmina, Latin for song, is the name of a new duo of sibling singer-songwriters who draw on their conservatory training for their debut album -- of pop music.

AP - LISBON, Portugal (AP) ? Amy Winehouse showed up late for her first concert since leaving rehab, giving an underwhelming performance in front of 90,000 people Friday at a Lisbon music festival.

Grupo Fantasma and Aire Sol Records announced the North American release of their new album Sonidos Gold in conjuction with High Wire music and Fontana/Universal Distribution. Grupo Fantasma's trademark funky Latin sound has translated comprehensively to a studio recording - incredible and animated performance interwoven with mature and intelligent songwriting that is equally at home with the classic 1960's Fania All-Stars sound and the progressive benchmark set by artists such as Manu Chao.Guided by the deeply rooted traditions of cumbia, salsa, funk, and pyschedelia this ensemble has forged a fresh Lat...

DUST OFF YOUR BOWLER HAT. Spit-shine those sequins. Lubricate your larynx. Liza's back in town!

AP - Prosecutors say a former Souderton resident posed as a music mogul on an Internet dating site and swindled more than $100,000 from 13 women all around the country.

Actress Jodie Prenger will play Nancy in the West End musical Oliver! after winning talent show I'd Do Anything.

Is anybody really ever ready for fatherhood? Who knows, but it's safe to say nobody was ready for this: Clay Aiken is going to be a dad. That's right, the 29-year-old 'American Idol' runner-up, 'Spamalot' star and best-selling memoirist has fathered a child with his friend and record producer Jaymes Foster, according to reports. She's the sister of music mogul (and reality-show regular) David Foster. She also happens to be 50 years old. But don't get jealous, Claymates. Aiken's paternity was accomplished via artificial insemination, so he's still on the market (though he plans to be involved in the baby's life, friends say). The Clay thing may be weird; the Zac Hanson thing will just make you feel old. Hanson, 22, was the baby Hanson. Now he's the father of John Ira Shepherd Hanson. Happy Father's Day to all.