David Archuleta sings “Imagine” by John Lennon in this May 20 American Idol finals video clip.

Randy said he’s so good tonight and exactly what the show is about, called him the best thing about season 7; Paula said it was the culmination and he’s left her speechless, said he was stunning; Simon said David Archuleta gave knockout performances.

David Archuleta sings “In This Moment,” the songwriter’s choice, in this May 20 American Idol finals video clip.

Randy said he wasn’t crazy about the song, but said he’s in the zone; Paula said he’s pure magic; Simon said he chose the better song. Simon gave round two to David Archuleta.

David Archuleta sings “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” by Elton John in this May 20 American Idol finals video clip.

Randy said it was one of the best performances of the whole season, crazy vocals; Paula got chills and said it was a stunning performance; Simon said it was the best he’s done so far. Simon gives round one to David Archuleta.

So, we’re down to the final two on American Idol, but will David Archuleta or David Cook be the winner of American Idol 7′s finale? TV Crunch predicts that David Cook will win American Idol 7! Do you agree?

Two formidable competitors are in the race, and while David Archuleta is very, very good — David Cook has a more unique sound and the talent to make any song his own. Read the rest of this entry »

Simon Cowell stops by the May 20 Ellen DeGeneres show in this video clip — his prediction for the American Idol 7 winner? David Cook.

Part two of Ellen DeGeneres’ interview with Simon Cowell after the jump. Ellen DeGeneres asks about the face Simon Cowell made during Fantasia’s recent performance. Read the rest of this entry »

After 56 million votes, Syesha Mercado was eliminated on the May 14 American Idol results show. We all knew it would come down to a battle of the Davids (David Aruleta, David Cook) — didn’t we?

David Archuleta sings “With You” by Chris Brown in this May 13 American Idol video clip. “With You” was David Archuleta’s song choice. Eh.

Randy didn’t think it was the right song choice; Paula thought it was a great choice for him; Simon said it was like a Chihuahua trying to be a tiger because it was a little awkward.

David Archuleta sings “Longer” by Dan Fogelberg in this May 13 American Idol video clip. “Longer” was the producer’s choice for David Archuleta.

Randy said it was another hot one; Paula said it was lovely; Simon said he hated the song lyrics, but thinks he’s done enough to make it to next week’s finals.