David Archuleta and David Cook get a private session with Mike Myers’ Guru Pitka from The Love Guru in this May 21, 2008 American Idol 7 video clip. Mariska Hargitay!

David Cook sings “Sharp Dressed Man” with ZZ Top in this 2008 American Idol 7 May 21 video clip.

David Cook was crowned the winner of the 2008 American Idol 7 season finale on May 21 — did you call it correctly? (We did – check out our David Cook prediction)

As Randy Jackson said, they’re both winners! After the jump, video of 2008 American Idol winner David Cook’s reaction! Read the rest of this entry »

Check out David Archuleta and David Cook’s duet from the May 21, 2008 American Idol 7 finale show — singing “Hero” by Nickelback.

Did you watch American Idol last night? After last night’s performances by David Cook and David Archuleta, who won the 2008 American Idol? Well, if you’re following the judges lead, then David Archuleta wins American Idol. Read the rest of this entry »

David Cook sings “The World I Know” by Collective Soul in this May 20 American Idol finals video clip.

Randy said he showed people a sensitive side of David Cook and this is the kind of record he should make; Paula gives him a standing ovation; Simon said he’s one of the nicest, most sincere contestants, but thought it was the wrong song choice.

Was that a dig on Archuleta, saying he didn’t want to sing something he’s already done before?

David Cook sings “Dream Big,” the songwriter’s choice, in this May 20 American Idol finals video clip.

Randy said the song was just okay, but liked it; Paula said people could fall in love with the song; Simon thought he made the most of what he had.

David Cook sings “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by U2 in this May 20 American Idol finals video clip. OK, he’s no Bono, but he’s still alright.

Randy said it was a great song choice, said it was hot; Paula said he’s arrived; Simon said it was phenomenal. Can’t get much better than that from Simon, right?