August 2008 News Archive (Page 3)

Having promised fans a rock record that's true to himself, David Cook has confirmed that the music maven tasked with helping him realize that goal is Rob Cavallo.

The producer has already lent his talents to high profile projects from My Chemical Romance, Kid Rock, and, most extensively, Green Day. Last season's American Idol champion is confident that Cavallo is the right person for his upcoming release.

"I think he's a great producer with the kind of sound that I want," Cook told Entertainment Weekly. "And in talking to him, he's just a good guy. Like the song selection I had on the show, Rob just fit."

Not exact date has been given yet for the release of the debut David Cook album, but you can expect it some time this fall.

At last night's Teen Choice Awards, a quarter of American Idol finalists posed on the red carpet for fans.

Here's a look at David Archuleta, David Cook, Katharine McPhee and Jordin Sparks. Click on each of the following images now for larger versions...

Nigel Lythgoe, one of the men responsible for American Idol, has left his post as executive producer of the show.

Celebrity gossip site TMZ has learned that Lythgoe has recently taken himself off the series. No replacement has been named.

According to sources, Lythgoe said privately he is "not passionate about it anymore." Reportedly, he wants to dedicate more time to his gig as a juge on So You Think You Can Dance.

It's finally here!

Click on the video below to listen to the first-ever single from David Archuleta, "Crush."