Yeah, I heard "they" were giving him a hard time about his sexuality, whether or not the baby was really his, if the baby was artificially made, etc. etc.
Personally I don't care. I didn't even know what American Idol was until like season four. And even now I don't pay much attention to the show.
That being said, I like the fact that you reported the event. Originally done. I applaud you.
I do like that birthday.
I can imagine future conversations:
"Parker, when were you born?"
"I was born on August 8, 2008 at 8:08 am."
"Whoa! that's a lot of eights!"