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The Davids on Tour: Who's Feeling More Love? | The Great American Idol Blog | 7/8/2008
The American Idol tour officially kicked off in Arizona July 1, starting a summer-long bus odyssey of the continental U.S. On day seven of the journey, though, David Cook and David Archuleta are already feeling the heat of mega fandom that they ignited during Season 7 — albeit in their own ways.For starters, their tour performances represent their respective hot and cool approaches. Cook claims the audience response so far to Archie is already a tough act to follow. He told TVGuide.com,... read more
David Archuleta Still Waiting for First Kiss | The Great American Idol Blog | 7/1/2008
OK, girls, Seventeen magazine asked American Idol runner-up David Archuleta the eternal question: when was your first kiss? "I haven't had a first kiss," he replied. Archie, 17, has let it be known before he feels he's not old enough to understand all the feelings that go along with a relationship. Any girls' fashion trends that confuse him? "I don't get those really short skirts," he told Seventeen. He doesn't have a celebrity crush, either ("I’ve always been against that because it's... read more
David Cook: Idol Tour Won't Detour Love Life | The Great American Idol Blog | 6/30/2008
If you do the math on the American Idol Live! tour, it looks something like this: 53 performances in 49 cities over 72 days adds up to no love life. But as David Cook gets ready to board the bus, he's not worried about the damper it may put on his relationship with former American Idol contestant Kimberly Caldwell. "I get to do what I love and love what I do, so no, it doesn't put a damper on anything," he told TV Guide between rehearsals and wardrobe fittings. "Kim's great," Cook continued.... read more
Obama and David C. to Step onto Kimmel's Court | Today's News: Our Take | 6/14/2008
Barack Obama and David Cook may occupy separate professional arenas, but they both know all about the American voting public. Sunday, June 15, they might get to compare notes when they each join Jimmy Kimmel for Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night on ABC. The presumptive Democratic nominee will be joining the talk show host via satellite, and is expected to discuss the NBA finals (go Boston!), Father's Day and, of course, a little campaign politics. Cook, meanwhile, may not be talking fatherhood or... read more
VIDEO: David Cook Sings National Anthem at NBA Playoffs | The Great American Idol Blog | 6/11/2008
He had the courage to face Simon for all those months, but what was it like for Idol winner David Cook when he sang the national anthem at last night's NBA Playoff Game? "The nerves are way worse [than on Idol]. It’s the one song you don’t want to mess up. I’m going to try not to notice Jack Nicholson sitting in the front row and think about the lyrics,” Cook told reporters before belting out the "Star Spangled Banner" at the beginning of the game. Could have fooled us... read more
David Cook to Slam Dunk NBA Finals Performance | The Great American Idol Blog | 6/8/2008
David Cook's not only slam-dunked a win as this year's Idol, but now he's bouncing his way to the Staples Center parquet to perform at Game 3 of the NBA finals. The June 10 performance will be Cook's first at a major sporting event (but probably not his last). Cook's upcoming game-night appearance upholds an ongoing NBA-Idol tradition in which each year's new AI winner takes the mic during the NBA finals in June. In previous years, Cook's predecessors Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Carrie... read more
The View to Do Some Idol Worship in Vegas | Today's News: Our Take | 6/5/2008
The ladies of The View are taking their talkfest on the road this summer, broadcasting their show live (and in HD) from Sin City June 23-27.In addition to the special location, Barbara and Co. have invited some serious talent to their Vegas party, including Amercian Idol winner David Cook and runner-up David Archuleta. The boys will appear and perform on June 24. Other stars making the trek to the desert include Jimmy Kimmel and Rihanna (June 23), Jessica Simpson (performing from her new album... read more
VIDEO Q&As: David Cook, David Cook & David Cook! | The Great American Idol Blog | 6/1/2008
In case you haven't stumbled across them yet, here are the videos of my Wednesday sit-down with your American Idol, David Cook. There are three-count-'em-three!Part 1 features my questions for David, including the sacrifices he might have to make as Idol, does he feel that not winning might have better suited his career, and his favorite performance.Part 2 finds DC answering your questions about David Cook the singer: How he preps before heading on stage, whether songs from his first album... read more
Get Ready to Rock: David Cook Signs Record Deal | The Great American Idol Blog | 5/28/2008
Less than a week after being crowned the Season 7 American Idol winner, David Cook's got a record deal. Cook has, not surprisingly, signed with the Idol production house's adjunct, 19 Recordings/RCA label, says E! Online.Taking advantage of his momentum, Cook will start to lay down tracks in between the Idol summer tour dates, to prep for a fall release. It may sound impossible to some (some = me), but this is well-trodden territory for his new label home, whose shared RCA roster includes other... read more
Before Idol Finale, David C. Visited Luke Menard | The Great American Idol Blog | 5/28/2008
In the days leading up to the Idol finale, David Cook reportedly stepped out from the rehearsals and interviews for a more important appointment: he visited former Idol hopeful Luke Menard in the hospital. Menard was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Cook told People.com, "I love Luke and I just wanted to show up and make sure that he understood that I love him and know that if there’s anything I can do for him and his wife, sign me up, you know?" During Hollywood week, Cook said... read more
VIDEO: David Cook Talks Dating With Regis | The Great American Idol Blog | 5/28/2008
Looks like someone is mighty smitten! During an interview yesterday morning on Regis and Kelly, Idol champ David Cook divulged that he recently went on a date with former Idol Season 2 contestant and TV Guide's own Kimberly Caldwell. During his interview with Kimberly on Idol Tonight, Cook definitely wasn't shy about asking Caldwell out — he did it on camera for all the world to see! Daw… a match made in Idol heaven! read more
Cook's First Post-Idol Dish Is Kimberly Caldwell | The Great American Idol Blog | 5/27/2008
What's that sound? Why, it's the broken hearts of tens of thousands of female fans. Fresh off getting named your new American Idol, David Cook's first order of getting busy-ness was asking for (on camera, no less!) and efficiently landing a date with TV Guide Network's Kimberly Caldwell (aka a cohost of Idol Tonight). "She's great," Cookie tells TV's Extra. "So far, I've had a really good time with her." (Watch video of Cook telling Regis & Kelly about his and Kim's first date.)Cook... read more
David A. to the Ladies: You're Going to Have to Wait | The Great American Idol Blog | 5/23/2008
After coming thisclose to winning it all, David Archuleta took some time Friday to reflect on his Idol experience, what might come next and if he'll ever have time for a girlfriend — or anything else, for that matter.American Idol's Season 7 may be over, but don't expect to see David A. out on the dating scene just yet (sorry, ladies!). We know, there's a hungry crowd of would-be GFs awaiting, but once the Idol mania dies down a little bit, David A.'s planning to focus on his career. Not... read more
David Cooking Up a CD to "Make the Hair on the Back of Your Neck Stand Up" | The Great American Idol Blog | 5/23/2008
Ask David Cook if, some 36 hours into his reign as the new American Idol, he will ever get used to the hoopla, and he will tell you, "Hopefully never!" Still, he's starting to give some thought to his first album as your Idol, and it sounds like he will stop shot of nothing less than a doozy.Hoping to accommodate "a mixture of my own [song]writing and hopefully writing with some other people," he tells TVGuide.com, "The bottom line is I want to come out of the gate with a solid record. If I... read more
David Cook Does Hit Best Risky Business | The Great American Idol Blog | 5/23/2008
Yes, we know Idol is done and over, but our separation anxiety was kicking in. Some of you may not have noticed this commercial during the finale because you fast-forwarded through it or were hitting up the kitchen for a snack. But behold! The power of the Internet has allowed us to show you the new Guitar Hero commercial featuring David Cook doing a killer Tom Cruise impression from Risky Business (expect he upped the stakes from air guitar to plastic guitar). read more
After the Big Finale: The Davids, Fans Respond | The Great American Idol Blog | 5/22/2008
It was just one huge love-fest following the big American Idol finale. At a news conference after David Cook's big win, both the winner and the runner-up had nothing but praise for each other, says the L.A. Times, and solidarity at the end of the Idol road. Speaking to press, Cook not only reflected on recent events — like Simon's Tuesday-night predictions and Wednesday's retraction — but also on the talent of his main rival, David Archuleta, and their Idol journey. For starters, Cook... read more
VIDEO: The Final Idol Moments | The Great American Idol Blog | 5/22/2008
It was the moment you've all been waiting for — but whether you were on team Archie or team Cook, you have to admit, both of these guys really killed it this season. If by chance you missed last night's finale (or if your DVRs were being fickle and chopped off the final seconds), now's your chance to relive the final three minutes, when Ryan was given the envelope and announced which David would be the next American Idol. read more
Finale Fever: Idol Goes Out on High Notes | Roush Dispatch | 5/22/2008
There were no losers Wednesday night. Not even the viewers, and I can’t remember the last time I said that about an American Idol finale. Sure, it was too long, and it’s inexcusable not to be able to wrap the show by 10 pm/ET. Greedy, greedy Fox. As always, the finale had plenty of egregious moments: the run-for-the-mute-button return of the ear-grating Mikalah Gordon (who still looks like she’s trying out for a remake of The Nanny), and that obnoxious plug for Mike Myers’... read more
Kinged David: Idol Voters Kiss the Cook | The Great American Idol Blog | 5/22/2008
After the 10 runners-up performed seemingly countless group numbers in Brady Bunch-like matching outfits....After select finalists got to deliver dream duets with their musical matches....After that audition-round buffoon with the feathers... er, I'm not sure what he did, I was FF-ing so fast....After the (almost-)top-secret "surprise" of vintage Gladys Knight and her contemporary Pips delivered perhaps the evening's most entertaining entertainment....After Carrie Underwood and George Michael... read more
Episode Recap: The Idol Finale Extravaganza! | American Idol | 5/22/2008
Yo peeps! The finale is here! Let's cut right to the chase. I'm Erin Fox. I'm live blogging the finale. Enjoy.The two Davids face each other in all white in the first shot of the show. It's like a really angelic version of Face Off. How are they not cracking up when Ryan refers to the competition as reaching "critical mass?"Aww...Ryan gets to make his "grand entrance" down the staircase just like a deb at her coming out. The audience shots include Holly Robinson Peete and Lori Loughlin. That's... read more