American Idol

'American Idol' final: a tale of two Davids

NEW YORK (AP) -- It'll be David vs. David. Syesha Mercado was voted off "American Idol" Wednesday night, paving the way for the expected showdown between David Archuleta and David Cook.

American Idol Prediction: David Cook & Archuleta in Finale

Will Blue Springs native David Cook be the next American Idol? According to dialidol.com, he'll at least make it to the finale. The web site that tracks viewer requests for phone calls to the show predicts that David Cook received the most votes followed by David Archuleta.

Two Davids to do battle on "American Idol" finale

A baby-faced high school student likened to an old-fashioned crooner and a scruffy bartender who sings alternative rock music will compete in next week's season finale of U.S. television's "American Idol."

'American Idol' Producers Reportedly Ban David Archuleta's Father From Going Backstage

After months of stories about his allegedly heavy hand in directing his son's budding music career, "American Idol" finalist David Archuleta's father, Jeff Archuleta, has been banned from show rehearsals and from being backstage, according to The Associated Press.

Yet another 'American Idol' hopeful flubs lyrics to a song

NEW YORK -- "American Idol" hopeful Jason Castro became at least the third contestant this season to flub lyrics to a song. | Video

Jason Castro talks about his seventh-season 'American Idol' journey

Jason Castro's American Idol journey lasted longer than he thought it would. "I made it farther than I ever had imagined. I didn't really consider it a real possibility that I could win until these last few weeks," he told reporters during a Thursday conference call. "And I was giving it my best.

'American Idol': Jason's dreaded day has come

A series of subpar American Idol performances by Jason Castro, capped by a lyrical memory lapse on Mr. Tambourine Man, finally caught up Wednesday with the 21-year-old singer, who finishes fourth for the season.