As American Idol spoilers have already leaked the alleged final 24 contestants this season, here's a look at many of these singers' audition performances.
The original auditions of half of the suspected male finalists can't be found on YouTube: Colton Berry, David Hernandez, Garrett Haley, Jason Castro, Jason Yeager and Luke Menard.
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David Cook
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At a pre-Grammy party over the weekend, Chris Daughtry said he's watched a bit of this season's American Idol. And he even has a favorite, referring to one as a "dude that could really do some damage."
We think he's referring to David Cook.
Meanwhile, while Daughtry didn't win American Idol or any Grammy awards Sunday night (he was up for four), the rocker remains one of the best-selling acts of the past year.
"Last year, it was like [being] a freshman in high school who wants to hang out with the seniors," he said while surveying his surroundings at the party, which included a logjam of celebrities including Janet Jackson, Fergie, and Whitney Houston.
"This year, we're still new to the game, but we feel like we're slowly but surely graduating to our senior year."
Granted, this might be a bit misleading. All 24 finalists below are covering their faces with a Simon Cowell mask.
Nevertheless, this teaser picture does confirm a few of the spoilers we have previously written about. For example, that's gotta be Robbie Carrico with the long, blonde hair in the front row; and Jason Castro with the dreadlocks in the back...
Do you recognize anyone else? We've heard rumors that Luke Menard, Michael Lee Johns and David Cook are among the final 12 males.
Find out the official results tomorrow night on American Idol!Â
Congratulations to Carrie Underwood!
The American Idol champion took home her third-ever Grammy Award last night, earning Best Female Vocal Performance for "Before He Cheats."
Chris Daughtry and his band are nominated for a handful of Grammy awards. The ceremony airs this Sunday night, but the rocker found time to talk with TV Guide first...
TV Guide: You're up for four Grammy awards, including Best Rock Song and Best Rock Album. Which one would mean the most to you?
Chris Daughtry: Rock Album. Because that's what we are, and I want people to realize that. Whether it be rock with pop sensibility, we are a rock band.
TV Guide: You covered Bon Jovi's "Wanted Dead or Alive" on Idol â and now you're competing against them for a Grammy. How does that feel?
Daughtry: [Laughs] It's an honor to be in a class of people that you couldn't get away from on the radio growing up. Those guys are still in the game and it's an encouragement to us, in that maybe we can be that act people are listening to 20 years from now.
TV Guide: Your album Daughtry hit No. 1 on the charts in 2007. How do you explain your success?
Daughtry: I can definitely say it had a lot to do with being blasted all over TV every week [on American Idol]. I think there's a huge group of people hoping to see us do well. Some artÂists explode no matter what, and some artists would probably do very well if people paid attention. I think, with us, people paid attention because they already had a vested interest.
Read the full interview now.
There's not much to say about the new look for former American Idol champion Fantasia Barrino. You have to see it for yourself.
What do you think of this look? We must admit: we prefer to look at Amy Davis photos. That new Idol contestant isn't unattractive.
We hope you aren't sick of news on Nick Cokas and Katharine McPhee's marriage. We just can't help but be continually happy for this couple.
With that in mind, here's a photo from the pair's recent wedding.
The reception took place on February 2 at St. Viviana's in Los Angeles. Cokas and McPhee tied the knot earlier at the Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church before 305 guests (including McPhee's pal Rumer Willis).
We interrupt updates on Danny Noriega and other season seven contestants to discuss a pair of our favorite judges...
A week after Paula Abdul's lip-synch-tastic Super Bowl performance, we're found out that her American Idol co-judge Randy Jackson has confirmed that he will have a hand in producing her forthcoming full-length album.
"We've been talking about it," Jackson told Entertainment Weekly. "We gotta keep things rolling, you know?"
No release date or label has been announced yet, but last week Paula Abdul's official website posted a message saying to expect an album in the summer of 2008.
It won't be a "Bad Day" for American Idol contestants that get voted off this season.
Nor will they be going "Home."
Instead, new artist Ferras sings the song that will accompany rejected Idol hopefuls this year after fans vote them off the show. Here's a look at it:
The Atlanta auditions during season seven were filled with heartbreak, such as contestant Asiah Epperson losing her father mere days before she tried out.
But it was also filled with at least one unique hopeful: Amanda Overmyer. This nurse rides a motorcycle, has a rocking look and the potential to be a female Chris Daughtry.
Check her out:
