American Idol

David Cook puts the finishing touches on his upcoming album Of course we asked if the last letter in "A Daily Anthem" was capitalized on purpose, and were told by 19 Entertainment that it was, per Cook's wishes. Check back with EW.com for an explanation from the man himself.   

Michaels also told the Tribune exclusively that Ben Affleck would be the host of the show’s Nov. 1 broadcast. David Cook of “American Idol” fame will be the musical guest. gt;<

By mj It appears that David Archuleta plans to stick close to his home base in Utah as much as he can. According to the fan site, Archuleta Fan Scene, David auditioned musicians from the Salt Lake City area over the weekend: Also, according to AFS, a couple of songs that David Archuleta co-wrote wi...

By rss@www.americanchronicle.com (American Chronicle) American Idol's inaugural and star-studded fundraiser termed, "Idol Gives Back" debuted in April 2007 and raised over $76 million dollars. The special's goal was to raise money for impoverished communities throughout Africa and the United States, including those who were affected b...

By talk(noreply@blogger.com) Watch out for the appearance of our American Idol David Cook on Saturday Night Live on November 1. Lorne Michaels, the executive producer of “Saturday Night Live,” told the Tribune exclusively that Ben Affleck would be the host of the show’s Nov. 1 broadcast. David Cook of “American Idol” fa...

 MO - David Cook admitted on the Johnny and Jayde radio show that he and former American Idol contestant, Kimberly Caldwell, are still dating. ...

 MO - American Idol and Blue Springs, Missouri native, David Cook, has released a first look at his album cover and a list of the song titles on the album. ...

By Christopher R. Weingarten Rock of Ages is the story of a bartender/struggling musician looking for his one chance at love and the spotlight — but gets thwarted by the seedier sides of both. Boasting 30 classic lighter-waving anthems by Poison, Journey, Ratt, Twisted Sister and much more, the ’80s arena-metal musi...

By Eva Elise It’sa good year for American Idol alums… Carried Underwood, Chris Daughtry and Jordin Sparks have all been nominated for American Music Awards. Underwood and Daughtry’s band Daughtry and each received two 2008 AMA nominations while ...

By Eva Elise Here’s the cover of the new David Cook album to be released November 18. Mark you calendars, people… This is one is gonna be hot! [image: realitytvscoop]

By mj Hudson, who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her 2006 film debut in “Dreamgirls [trailer],” stars as nanny Rosaleen in “The Secret Life of Bees.” Simon Cowell’s pillow secret Simon Cowell’s Outstanding award After ‘Nashville Star,’ Garcia gets right down to writing

By mj Clay Aiken: 02.12.04 (’Invisible’ and ‘The Way’) Kelly Clarkson: 02.12.05 (SUBG and ‘Breakaway’) David Cook’s appearance on Saturday Night Live will mark the earliest appearance post win/finale for any Idol who has appeared on the show.

By Henry Jenkins Increasingly, television invites our participation. Some shows, like American Idol, do so through explicit calls to share our thoughts and reactions. Some shows, such as Lost, do so through their deployment of serial structures which demand a particular kind of...

American Idol has certainly come full circle with its success on The Billboard charts.  Kelly Clarkson had AI's first #1 on the charts with her finale song, "A Moment Like This".  Nearly four years later, she also nabbed AI's 100th #1 with her single "Walk Away," which, according to Billboa...

Exciting American Idol alumni news seems to be par for the course these days, and today is no exception.  Chris Daughtry of Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, and Jordin Sparks all received prestigious American Music Awards 2008 nominations!  Daughtry received two nominations, one for Favo...

By mj Simon Cowell’s salary dwarfs Paula Abdul’s Jason Castro: The ‘American Idol’ torch is passed! Happy news, Jason Castro junkies and die-hard dreadheads: Jason Castro’s little brother, Michael Castro, has auditioned for Season 8 of “American Idol.” American Idol Experiance Cutback

The Osbournes" The first family of celeb reality TV is back. If you'd like to be a "participating audience member, FremantleMedia (the people who bring you "Idol") are looking for funny, high-energy adults. For more info: Go to bleepin' fox.com.

By mj The 2 Worlds 2 Voices tour starring country legend Reba McEntire and original American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson amazed locals at the Taco Bell Arena on Thursday night. In turn, exemplifying the manner in which eclectic styles and tastes of today can be seamlessly presented together.

By Paulene Hinds Hudson has been a rising star since finishing seventh on American Idol in 2004. First she landed the role of Effie in the film adaptation of the musical Dreamgirls.   Last year, she won the best supporting actress Oscar award for the performance. 

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By Paulene Hinds Writing songs for her new album (her self-titled sophomore effort was released Sept. 30) as well as her friendships with Idol champion Carrie Underwood and country singer Taylor Swift helped her to pull herself out of the depression and move on.

By mj When someone hears the name Elliott Yamin, many people automatically think “former American Idol Season Five contestant” and singer of the hit slow-tempo ballad “Wait For You.” One of the hottest acts coming out of the hit TV Show, Yamin delivers a stellar album well in time for the upcomi...

By Paulene Hinds Two weeks after the announcement by former American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken that he is gay, he has decided to explain his decision to come out to his fans on his website clayonline.com. is your source for American Idol news and info! Visit our American Idol message boards and tell us what yo...

By masterclasslady Jason Castro — Brother Michael Castro Auditions in Kansas City Jason Castro made an appearance at the Kansas City, where his brother Michael Castro auditioned for American Idol. Did Michael make it to the Hollywood Round? Video from MJ’s Big Blog.

By mj A Few Words From Clay Aiken “American Idol” season six runner-up Blake Lewis is seeming more like an “Idol” winner every day. Or at least he’s got a lot in common with winners-turned-losers Taylor Hicks and Ruben Studdard. Chicago Tribune Jennifer Hudson

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By mj David Cook Ask David Archuleta a Question! Access Hollywood Chicago Tribune ‘American Idol’ star to play in area Thursday Replay for local ‘Idol’ contestant Not all “American Idol” contestants from yesteryear are disposable. Some get recycled.

By mj David Cook Ask David Archuleta a Question! Access Hollywood Chicago Tribune ‘American Idol’ star to play in area Thursday Replay for local ‘Idol’ contestant Not all “American Idol” contestants from yesteryear are disposable. Some get recycled.

By mj Jennifer Hudson’s Prime Time You blew it, America. “Spotlight” On Jennifer Hudson Jennifer Hudson, the former “American Idol” contestant, rose to stardom in 2006 with her big-screen debut in the box office hit “Dreamgirls.” CBS News Carrie Underwood Music Made Into Lullabies

By mj Jennifer Hudson’s Prime Time You blew it, America. “Spotlight” On Jennifer Hudson Jennifer Hudson, the former “American Idol” contestant, rose to stardom in 2006 with her big-screen debut in the box office hit “Dreamgirls.” CBS News Carrie Underwood Music Made Into Lullabies

By mj Jennifer Hudson, David Cook and the Problem with Big Empty Voices Pop Star Showdown: Kellie Pickler Vs. Carrie Underwood Jennifer Hudson joins the in crowd Jennifer Hudson: The Triple Threat Billboard Carrie Underwood performs at CSU Wolstein Center - review

By Tracy Pepey Clay Aiken is finally ready to show who he really is to the world. The American Idol runner-up is on the cover of the new People, complete with his brand new baby, and is declaring, "Yes, I'm Gay." "It was the first... Clay Aiken is finally ready to show who he really is to the world.

By mj Carrie Underwood a perfect fit for Puyallup Fair It has been two years since moviegoers watched Jennifer Hudson bring down the house in “Dreamgirls,” more than four since “American Idol” viewers watched her sweep into the finals. Foxes On Idol

By mj Jennifer Hudson’s Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Dreamgirls has pride of place in her house, on a lighted stand in the middle of her mantelpiece. Concert review: Carrie Underwood at the Puyallup Fair — inspiring, sweet and sassy Life after American Idol

By mj David Archuleta Has a Crush…on Someone Paula Abdul Talks ‘Idol’ Auditions, Vivica A. Fox Talks Politics at Fashion Rocks Fox News ‘American Idol’ finalist McPhee’s in ‘The House’ Even the judges are weary of Canadian Idol ‘talent’ America’s Got Talent: Episode 313

By mj 12 hours of Idol - Purple Rain’s Concert Recap Carly – As soon as she started singing I remembered why she is my favorite female Idol. Her costume, her stage-presence, her voice. I danced and The Kid stood next to me confused. *Sigh* Youth. Photo here.

By mj Before the Idols could play instruments, before they sang British Invasion and Beatles tunes. Before there was a live band. Back when American Idol was (mostly) all R&B all the time, there was Jon Peter Lewis. He got my attention during the Season 3 auditions, while in the midst of a sea of...

The “American Idol” producers, which learned some lessons from the most recent season, revealed that fans can expect more guitar-slinging contestants, fewer drawn-out audition shows and shorter results shows when the AI returns for its eighth season on Fox.

American Idol’s top finalists hit the road July 1 as they heads to Brooke White’s hometown of Glendale, Arizona, the first stop which will make over 50 stops across the country this summer. The [American] Idols will travel from show to show on luxury buses (one for the women and one for the me...

Title: Fading Away Author: tinkertoo aka Cassie Fandom: American Idol Season 7 Pairing: David Cook/David Archuleta Rating: PG-13/R for character death

Fandom: American Idol Pairing[s]: David Cook/David Archuleta (mentions of David Cook/Kimberly Caldwell) Disclaimer: I do not own David Cook or David Archuleta in any way shape or form or American Idol. If I did, well, let's not go there. XD Summary: They were so perfect, so right, so David.

Author: coyotes_sing Rating: R (for sexual situations) Disclaimer: It's fiction. Pairings: Simon Cowell/David Cook/Ryan Seacrest Summary: An edited and extended version of my response to a prompt in the American Idol Kink Meme 2. Ryan and Simon help David relax after the finale.

Title: untitled (cause i'm lame like that) Author: tinkertoo or Cassie Fandom: American Idol season 7 Pairing: David Cook/David Archuleta Summary: Cook gets drunk and takes what he wants from Archie, despite his protests.

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Title: Lullaby Fandom: American Idol, season 7 Pairing: David Cook / David Archuleta Rating: PG, the slash is just barely there Disclaimer: It never happened, etc. I don't own the two, and I don't own the lyrics to Lullaby.

Title: Oeuvre Author: kenzimone Disclaimer: I wish Fandom: American Idol 7 Characters: David Archuleta, David Cook, Jason Castro Rating: G Summary: Sometimes Archie goes to sleep and doesn't remember waking up.

By DAvid Table of contents for 2/American Idol Andrea and Katherine American Idol / March 25 Review American Idol/ Tuesday April 8 This week’s performances left me wondering who is going to demonstrate on a consistent basis that they have what it takes to be the next American Idol. Jordin was doing it week after week at this stage last year. And so was Melinda for that matter. Michael Johns sang Dream On and once again did a popular version of a song almost as good as the original. I am beginning to wonder if he has any original bones in his body. Please Michael could you add your special flair to a song just one time. You do have something special for us don’t you? Syesha Mercado sang I Believe and made a good choice. The judges liked Fantasia’s version better. We th...

By gdaysunshine Wednesday, February 27, 2008 American Idol Top 10 Girls Review and Prediction Last night, I wrote a review of the American Idol Top 10 Guys saying that I was overall pretty disappointed, but they performed many times better than the Top 10 Girls. It was verging on torture to listen to some of...

By gdaysunshine Friday, February 22, 2008 American Idol Gave the Boot to Four Contestants American Idol gave the boot to four contestants tonight. Well, in terms of my predictions, I was only 50% right. The folks whose Idol journey's ended tonight are (in order of elimination): Garrett Haley - I was slight...

By gdaysunshine Wednesday, February 20, 2008 American Idol Top 12 Girls Review and Prediction It was the night for American Idol's Top 12 Girls and overall, I didn't feel they were as strong as the guys performance. I think the main problem was that most of the girls sang such boring songs. The 60s are filled w...

By gdaysunshine Tuesday, February 19, 2008 American Idol Top 12 Guys Review The 12 guys on American Idol were overall pretty good. It was a very enjoyable show tonight and here is a little review of the contestants in order of their performance: David Hernandez, nice voice, cute, but unfortunately he didn...

By Niki Tschirgi Well, Atlanta was ripe with talent and for sure some Top 12 contenders.  There was 18 year old A’siah who lost her dad just two days before her audition, Alexandrea with the soulful voice, Amanda the Rock-and-Roll nurse, and finally Josiah Leming with his British accent.  Hey, even the ditz...

By Tempo Tuesday's "American Idol" audition episode gave the choice closing slot to a young Irish singer named Carly Smithson. The judges obviously thought she was great before she’d even opened her mouth to sing. Smithson was a shoo-in to the Hollywood round.