Yes, we know all American Idol fans are familiar with this finals match-up, taking place Tuesday night. We can't wait to see who takes home the crown.
But The Hollywood Gossip has already pitted these two singers against one another in a feature that site refers to as "Tale of the Tape" Check it out NOW.
What do you think?
America must decide next week: David Archuleta or David Cook?
If American Idol judges have their way, Syesha Mercado will end up on Broadway.
Well, for now, Taylor Hicks has beaten here there. The former champion will play Teen Angel in Grease beginning June 6. Taylor will stay with the show until September.
"I am incredibly excited to be a part of one of my favorite musicals. The Soul Patrol's gonna invade Broadway," Hicks said.
Syesha Mercado sat down with Entertainment Weekly after she was voted out of American Idol last night. Here are excerpts from the interview:
Syesha, the whole country seemed to know it was going to be a David vs. David finale. How was it being on stage when you knew your fate?
Well, I didn't read that press. I didn't get that memo. I've been in a little bubble for a while. I heard rumors that it was going to be a David-Syesha finale.
Which David?
David Cook. I was thinking it was going to be a miraculous change in voting, that little girls stopped voting for David Archuleta and a cloud of votes came in for me. But I had a feeling I was going home, especially after the bad commentary I got for two of the songs I did. At this point in the game there couldn't be any harsh comments. I'm at peace with everything I've done, though. I learned a lot.
Are you going to pursue acting or singing now?
I want to do everything. I want to make an album, do Broadway, act in films, open restaurants, homeless shelters, Lupus foundations. I want to do so many things. I'm really goal-oriented, and if you're driven and focused it will happen for you.
We'll have plenty to say about the impending showdown between David Cook and David Archuleta in the days leading up to next week's final.
For now, though, let's go back to last night - and the performance of Fantasia Barrino on the show. Wow!
The former American Idol champion scared the heck out of Simon Cowell by sporting red hair as she sang the song "Bore Me." Check out the rendition NOW.
What did you think of Fantasia's performance, as well as her new look?
Syesha Mercado was eliminated from American Idol tonight, leaving the finals to a pair of dominating Davids: David Archuleta and David Cook.
Do you think voters made the right decision?
In honor of Syesha, here's a photo montage of Mercado. Click on each image below to see a larger version and to leave a comment on each...
Thank you, Simon Cowell!
We've been saying for weeks that David Archuleta may have a great voice, but he has the personality of a desk chair. The guy puts on the same, strained performance week after week.
Cowell, meanwhile, made his similar opinion known during a recent interview with Blender. When told that his interviewer bears a resemblance to Archuleta, Cowell replied:
"I would think you have a bit more personality than he does."
As for his pick to win this season's American Idol crown, Simon also took the side we've been supporting all season:
"Probably David Cook," he said. "I think he's done more to deserve it over the eleven weeks. He's taken more risks, he's done things with certain songs that have been more interesting. If I'm gonna base it on who has done the best performances over the live shows, David Cook deserves to win."
During a night where the final three contestant sung three songs - one they chose, one the judges chose and one the producers chose - David Cook was most impressive.
Paula Abdul said she'd see him in the finals and Simon Cowell declared Cook the evening's winner. Here's a look at our favorite finalist singing "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."
Do you agree that David Cook was the best of the night?
Of course, David Archuleta and Syesha Mercado didn't go down without a fight. Here are thumbnails of each of their performances last night. Click on each for larger pics...
Hours before the crucial semifinal performances air tonight, we have a simple question for readers:
Who do you wanna see win American Idol this season?
Write in and let us know your favorite: David Archulea, David Cook or Syesha Mercado?
In preparation for his showdown this week with David Cook and Syesha Mercado, David Archuleta sang the National Anthem before yesterday's Utah Jazz/Los Angeles Lakers NBA playoff game.
Take a look and a listen to it now.
Think David did a good job?
Soon after being voted off American Idol, Jason Castro spoke with Entertainment Weekly. Here are highlights from the interview:
So, set the record straight. You weren't sabotaging yourself? You didn't want to go home?
I did not want to go home. But at the same time, now that it happened, I'm kind of glad. It all worked out like it was supposed to. I was reaching the point where I couldn't do it anymore. I wasn't able to keep up and it all caught up with me.
Let's talk about Tuesday night. When Simon said no one should ever cover ''I Shot the Sheriff,'' did you think of reminding him that Eric Clapton did a great cover of the song?
You know, sometimes he says things that are obviously wrong. But no, I wouldn't have said that to him. My mom taught me never to make a person look wrong. I am just respectful. It's my place to sing a song and his place to judge.
Read the full interview with Castro now.
