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  • June 2008

    • I Was Never In It to Win It: 'Accidental' Idol

      Rolling Stone  |  Jun 15, 08 11:32 AM CDT

      I Was Never In It to Win It: 'Accidental' Idol

      (Newser) - David Cook almost didn't audition for American Idol —he was there to offer moral support to his younger brother. But goading from his family kicked off a whirlwind journey that took him from fledgling Midwest rocker to Billboard star. Cook tells Rolling Stone about his modest beginnings—and his early skepticism about the Idol pop machine. More »

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      celebrity  • music  • reality TV  • American Idol  • pop music  • pop culture  • Rolling Stone  • interview  • TV shows  • David Cook

  • May 2008

    • Newest 'Idol': David Cook

      New York Post  |  May 21, 08 9:15 PM CDT

      Newest 'Idol': David Cook

      (Newser) - The newest "American Idol" is David Cook. The 25-year-old defeated David Archuleta, 17, in the season finale, the New York Post reports. The two received a record 97.5 million votes from viewers, eclipsing the previous mark by 23 million votes. Cook got 56% of the vote. The victory is a bit of a surprise because the judges swooned over Archuleta in Tuesday night's show. Simon Cowell called his performance that night a "knockout." More »

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      Fox  • American Idol  • Simon Cowell  • David Archuleta  • David Cook

    • Which David Is Our Idol ?

      Kansas City Star  |  May 21, 08 1:16 PM CDT

      Which David Is Our Idol ?

      (Newser) - We're only hours away from Fox crowning either balladeer (and Simon Cowell fave) David Archuleta, 17, or rocker David Cook, 25, as this season's American Idol. Cook seemed to win last night's live audience, the Kansas City Star reports. More »

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      television  • music  • reality TV  • Fox  • American Idol  • Simon Cowell  • contest  • David Archuleta  • David Cook  • singing

    • Syesha's Out: Idol Down to 2

      Associated Press  |  May 14, 08 9:34 PM CDT

      Syesha's Out: Idol Down to 2

      (Newser) - Syesha didn't make the cut. The "American Idol" competition is down to two—David Cook and David Archuleta—after voters knocked out Syesha Mercado tonight, the AP reports. The 21-year-old showed her range in the final show, mixing sultry sounds with pop, but it wasn't enough. Archuleta, 17, took some ribbing from judges for not taking enough chances, while Cook, 25, earned the most praise. The finale is next week. More »

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      television  • Fox  • American Idol  • David Archuleta  • David Cook

  • April 2008

    • Cancer-Stricken Bro to Watch Idol Hopeful in Person

      People  |  Apr 15, 08 11:16 AM CDT

      Cancer-Stricken Bro to Watch Idol Hopeful in Person

      (Newser) - This may be American Idol contestant David Cook's biggest week—and not because he might get the boot. Cook's older brother, who is battling brain cancer, will make the dangerous flight from his Indiana sickbed to watch his kid brother perform tonight, People reports. A frail Adam will be aided by his wife, a medic, and nurse for the risky commute. More »

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      television  • Los Angeles  • American Idol  • brain cancer  • David Cook

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