George Michael Bringing "Freedom" to Idol Finale - Marc Malkin
eonline.com 5/21/2008 — American Idol wants some freedom. The big surprise guest performer during the American Idol finale tomorrow night will be Freedom hit-maker George Michael , a source has exclusively revealed. Earlier this week, producer Nigel Lythgoe refused to reveal ...

Pop Tarts: Kellie Pickler's Success Due to New Breasts?
foxnews.com 5/21/2008 — According to "American Idol" Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe, Kellie should be attributing her burgeoning fanbase to her burgeoning breasts

This Week's George Michael Secret Has Nothing to Do with Drugs OR Prostitutes
jossip.com 5/21/2008 — Tonight’s American Idol finale, where David Archuleta will, we’re imagining, ultimately be named the season’s winner, will also feature secret special guest star George Michael, who will perform. [ E! ] Earlier this week, ...

"Idol" Pips Out "Iron Man"
tmz.com 5/21/2008 — TMZ.com : George Michael is performing on tonight's "Idol" finale, but he ain't "the biggest star in the world" that Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe has been touting -- our spies tell us, it's "Iron Man" Robert Downey Jr.TMZ moles say the finale ...

Who Will Be The Special Guest Star On Idol Tonight?
thegossipfix.com 5/21/2008 — Speculation is brewing over who will be the special guest star on the American Idol finale tonight. Some claim it is Michael Jackson, others say George Michael. Rumors were even tossed around claiming it would be Paul McCartney. Meanwhile, show producer Nigel Lythgoe has said only that it’s “the biggest star in the world.” Is Sanjaya coming back??!!??

Superstar Surprise on 'Idol!' — Extra 5/21/2008
Who will it be? Everyone's buzzing about a super-secret superstar blowout on tonight's "Idol" finale! This star appearance is so secret -- even Simon doesn't have a clue! Today, the whole world is guessing on "Extra" -- who will it be?! Even ...

Who Deserves 'Idol' Title? — Extra 5/21/2008
The two Davids have beaten all the other hopefuls to make it to the final. Now, scruffy bartender Cook is taking on baby-faced Archuleta -- and "Extra" wants to know -- who do you think deserves to be the next "American Idol?"

John vs. Oscar: American Idol Finale Predictions — BuddyTV 5/21/2008
Tempers are flaring.  Last night's final performance episode of American Idol's seventh season was as divisive an episode of television as I can remember.  David Archuleta has been the ultimate love him/hate him contestant on American Idol ...

'Idol' showdown brings ratings win — Variety.com 5/21/2008
TV News: Fox dominates Tuesday due to duo -- Fox dominated Tuesday's ratings race with a potent performance from "American Idol" and strong numbers for "Hell's Kitchen."

American Idol: Knockout punch (American Idol: Season 7 - Final Two) — Variety.com 5/21/2008
TV Reviews: Well folks, we’re down to the wire. And because every single media outlet has latched on to the “David vs. David” concept, “American Idol” decided to run with it by giving the final showdown a boxing theme, complete with outfits, gloves, ...