Michael Johns was widely considered to be the most shocking early elimination in the last season of American Idol. Fans adored him, and even cold-hearted Simon Cowell said he'd miss the hunky Australian rocker after his untimely departure.

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Drop it! Your mouse, that is, and check this out. Fox has announced that Jack Bauer's seventh very bad day will kick off with a two-night, four-hour event, airing Sunday, Jan. 11, and Monday, Jan. 12, 2009.

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American Idol Season 7 winner, David Cook is to make his official solo album debut on November 18th of this year. His label, 19 Recordings/ RCA Records has yet to release further information regarding the record and a title of the album has not been revealed.

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David Cook Wins it All, Named 2008 American Idol

Welcome to the two-hour Fox promo machine - I mean, the season finale of American Idol. And believe it or not among all the stars, a new star was crowned in what had to be one of the closest finales in seven seasons.

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Davids Duke it Out for Idol Title

Tonight the Davids faced off in the finals of American Idol in a battle that pit a rock star versus boy wonder. But who will pull away with the title?

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The Davids to Battle it Out in Idol Final

And then there were two. In a very predictable finish to the American Idol Top 3, Syesha Mercado is eliminated leaving David Cook and David Archuleta to vie for the title next week.

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American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe spoke with EW.com today about the recent reports that Jeff Archuleta, the father of 17-year-old Idol contestant David Archuleta, has been barred from participating in his son's preparations for the show.

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Something is wrong with American Idol, and here's the surprise: American Idol knows it. It's not the ratings; they're down, but after nearly six years, a plunge was inevitable.

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Idol Top 3 Fail to Wow with Lackluster Performances

American Idol is down to its Top 3 contenders and the contest should be heating up, but the competition tonight was uninspired and predictable. With three songs a piece, did any of the contestants really stand out?

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Ding Dong, The Dreads are Gone on Idol

As a relief to much of America (or at least this American), the dreadlocked Jason Castro was finally given the boot as American Idol dwindles its numbers to three.

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Syesha Proves She's Still in the Running on Idol

Tonight the Top 4 had the songs from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at their fingertips on American Idol. But could the contestants make the best of these great tunes?

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Paula Abdul acknowledged on Wednesday what some "American Idol" viewers have long suspected: The show's judges sometimes see portions of the dress rehearsal for the show and use that to help formulate their comments on the evening's live performance.

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He made it through Paulagate 2008, but is American Idol's Jason Castro ready to call it quits? EW's Jessica Shaw was on the scene as the Idols rehearsed for Neil Diamond week (read her "Why Song Selection Matters" feature in the issue out Friday) and spoke with Castro on Monday a …

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Paula Deemed Safe, Brooke Sent Home as Idol Dwindles to 4

While the fate of one of the Top 5 hung in the balance of this American Idol results show, Ryan felt the need to reassure us that Paula's status as a judge is secure despite her mishap in the bizarre judging format on Tuesday night.

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Cook finds a Hit Among Diamond's Offerings on Idol

Tonight Neil Diamond offered the Top 5 American Idol contestants variety with songs from some 25 albums to choose from. In fact, the contenders each got to select two Diamond songs, but did they make the right selection?

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Even Webber Couldn't Save Carly Smithson on Idol

Popularity won out over talent as the results of the American Idol Top 6 sent the Irish rose Carly Smithson home after Tuesday's solid performance of "Jesus Christ Superstar."

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Syesha Mercado does Webber Proud on American Idol

Tonight Andrew Lloyd Webber helped the Top 6 bring Broadway to American Idol. But were the performances music to our ears or a heartbreaking tragedy?

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Kristy Lee Cook's American Idol run was marked by a number of stays in the bottom three and, as it turns out, a secret engagement. Cook's boyfriend popped the question in the sauna of her Idol apartment on March 15, days after she survived her first elimination round as a finali …

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Who Could Actually Win American Idol?

Well the Top 12 have been halved on American Idol and the end is near. But are we any closer to knowing who will be crowned the Season 7 Idol? I know who tops my list, but the voters seem to have their favorites. And for me the two do not agree.

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Kristy Lee Tells Simon What She Thinks on Idol

It was a bad night for Kristy Lee Cook. Not only was her number finally up on American Idol as she was eliminated from the Top 7, but now she can't even buy her back the beloved barrel horse that she sold to get to her audition.

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David Cook Rocks Mariah Carey on Idol

A diva known for her power ballads mentored the Top 7 on American Idol tonight. What can we expect from Mariah Carey's efforts - second-rate versions of her hits or just karaoke hell?

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Considering its long-standing status as television's 900-pound gorilla, you'd think that "American Idol" would have no problems just sitting on its laurels and cursing the need to purchase yet another bill counter to handle all the money pouring in.

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Some Idols admit to having had a feeling they might be voted off that week, but Michael Johns says that he would be lying if he didn't say that he was completely shocked.

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After being a part of the highly successful Idol Gives Back show last week, international superstar Mariah Carey will be gracing the "Idol" stage once again this Wednesday (results night) to sing "Bye Bye," the latest single from her new album, E=MC2.

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Is American Idol's Credibility Shot?

After last night's shocking elimination, American Idol fans everywhere are buzzing with questions.

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