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On January 18, 2008 Aiken made his Broadway debut when he joined the cast of "Monty Python's Spamalot", playing one of the leads, Sir Robin, in the Tony Award-winning musical directed by Mike Nichols. In addition to Sir Robin, Aiken plays the 1st Sentry, the 1st Guard and the Brother Maynard roles. Aiken is slated to stay with the production through May 4.[29]
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Aiken stated in an April 2007 interview with People that he is looking at making a new album soon,[27] and at his May 2007 Kimmel appearance, he mentioned that he was in Los Angeles interviewing producers for the new album. In a February 2008 interview with People he said "We're hoping the next album will be out about May 6." [28]
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Aiken has been the subject of gay jokes by Conan O'Brien, Kathy Griffin, and Mad TV, among others. In an interview with Rolling Stone in July 2003 Aiken stated that he is not gay. When he appeared as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on February 7, 2004, he lampooned such speculation in the opening monologue, which featured him as a member of a gay men's chorus.[28] Aiken has ... been the subject of tabloid speculation and in early 2006, The National Enquirer launched a new series of tabloid stories alleging proof of a liaison with another man. The man admitted that the story was a lie in March, 2007. [29] Aiken describes the jokes and gossip as "...like having a gnat in your nose. You just want to kill it. It becomes unfortunately a negative part of what you do, and you need to kind of live with it. But if you could get up your nose and kill it, you would do it."[30]
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Aiken has been a dedicated advocate for education and for children's causes. His interest in autism issues led him, along with Diane Bubel (whose son Michael is diagnosed with autism and was tutored by Aiken), to found the Bubel/Aiken Foundation, which supports the integration of children with disabilities into the life environment of their non-disabled peers. The BAF runs summer camps which reflect its mission,[52] and ... presents Able to Serve awards to support the volunteer efforts of children with physical and mental disabilities.[53] In July 2005, Raleigh's WRAL-TV reported on an internet campaign mounted by critics questioning how Aiken's foundation used its money. WRAL news hired an independent accountant who reported that program services totaled $920,000 in 2004--around 85 cents on every dollar donated--which is considered a solid percentage compared to other charities.[54] CNN picked up the story, and Aiken appeared on Showbiz Tonight to provide details about the Foundation's programs.[55] In late 2004 the BAF was awarded a $500,000 grant by the US government to develop a K-12 model for inclusion in community service projects to be used in schools across the country. In addition State Farm has granted $1.5 million dollars to the Bubel/Aiken Foundation to help develop a primary education curriculum focused on teaching social and life skills through service to children of all levels of ability.[56] A fund-raising gala held in Raleigh at the end of March 2007 netted over $330,000[57] to fund BAF programs and in June, the Executive Director announced a goal of supporting 100 "Let's ALL Play" camps in 2008.[58]
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