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American Idol: David Cook Takes the Crown
Depending on your perspective, the American Idol finale is either the best two hours ever or the most excruciating two hours of your year. Either way, it never fails to be a kind of crazy, psychedelic blend between a televised award ceremony and a giant Ford commercial that brings the season's contestants back to the stage for one last time (until the tour that is). America smashed all ...
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Which American Idol Performance Was Your Favorite?
PopSugar — Last night David Cook became our newest American Idol, and while you all were happy with the final result, there was a lot more going on last night than just the Davids duking it out. From the performances of former Idols to star power galore, there was a lot of excitement packed into those two hours. So tell us — which performance was your favorite of the night? Source ...

Sugar Bits — Madonna's Adoption of David Is Finalized!
PopSugar — After multiple delays, Madonna's adoption of her son David was finally approved by a Malawaian judge today. — AP Rob Lowe dropped the lawsuit against his former chef, Peter Clements, last Friday, once he provided "accurate information." Source claims the suit was dismissed after Clements provided information about the two nannies filing allegations of sexual harassment against Rob. — TMZ American Idol winner David Cook is dating ex-American Idol contestant Kimberly Caldwell. The two ...

Are You Still as Interested in American Idol?
PopSugar — ... More than 40 million people tuned in to watch as David Cook was crowned American Idol last week, and he and David Archuleta have been everywhere since then. This morning the train stopped at the Today Show, where Cook discussed how he attracts ...

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