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Ex-Idols head to L.A. for final week

May 20, 2008, 09:27 AM | by Shirley Halperin

Categories: American Idol, Music, Music Biz, On the Scene

Scores of former American Idol contestants who were flown into Los Angeles for this week's big show attended a private pre-finale mixer on Monday night. Held at swanky new downtown lounge The Edison, the three-hour soirée featured a five-song set by season 5's Ace Young -- who recently made his TV acting debut on Bones and is getting ready to release a new album in July -- and saw plenty of speculation as to who might triumph in the showdown of the Davids. Bo Bice, for one, was willing to go on record: He thinks Cook's got it in the bag.

A quick scan of the room revealed some curious cliques: in one corner, brothers-in-soul-pop Chris Richardson (season 6), Justin Guarini (season 1), and Brandon Rogers (season 6) held court, Kevin Covais (season 5) — barely recognizable thanks to a new, mopish hairstyle — made the rounds, while at the bar Jon Peter Lewis (season 3) and Chris Sligh (season 6) bemoaned the "dilution" of the Idol brand, no thanks to "crappy records." The girls were out in force as well: Nadia Turner (season 4) commandeered a corner booth while Gina Glocksen (season 6) angled for a minute of quality Bo time. Absent from the festivities? This season's Top 12, who were busy rehearsing their finale numbers at the nearby Nokia Theater.


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ANGEL Fri, May 30, 2008 at 02:44 AM EST

WELL, I LOVED BOTH DAVIDS, BUT COOK, HE ROCKS! BUT LET US NOT FORGET ABOUT ONE OTHER UNIQUE TALENT FROM SEASON 6, BLAKE LEWIS, NOW THATS MY GUY, I'M FOREVER A "BLAKER GIRL"! DEFINATELY NEED TO HEAR MORE!

ML Mon, May 26, 2008 at 01:01 PM EST

sligh is THE WORST! he thinks he's the cat's meow, when he was 10th place and nobody gives a hoot about him now. he kisses vote for the worst's a$$ because he knows that's all he's got. smart move by him to put out a christian cd because that's the only way he will EVER chart! 2nd scariest looking idol after constantine!

Pat Wed, May 21, 2008 at 09:38 PM EST

I realize it's about to happen. 5/21 7:30pm now. My computer was out of commission yesterday. Whoever thinks David Cook needs sympathy votes, is obviously clueless. Had your eyes and ears on DD. Oh wait, did he every say anything? According to the judges, it seems their mind is made up for DA to win. Idol has made mistakes before. Win or loose, DC will emerge as the real Idol. It's his music I will buy; already have, and voted for him 4 hrs. last night. Whatever, his career is guaranteed.

Gloria Maxwell Wed, May 21, 2008 at 05:36 PM EST

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Gloria Maxwell Wed, May 21, 2008 at 05:33 PM EST

Ilove David Cook and my votes are his. I think Little David has a wonderful voice but he lacks the maturity to handle being American IDOL. Good luck DAVID COOK.

Gloria Maxwell Wed, May 21, 2008 at 05:33 PM EST

Ilove David Cook and my votes are his. I think Little David has a wonderful voice but he lacks the maturity to handle being American IDOL. Good luck DAVID COOK.

SuperChick Wed, May 21, 2008 at 12:22 PM EST

WHY did none of the publicity for the Bones episode with Ace also mention that Brandon was in it? I think he actually had more screen time than Ace! And he's just as good (if not better)! I <3 Brandon!

Chill Wed, May 21, 2008 at 09:25 AM EST

wow, it's really a fans war hehehe... and i'm joining in - Go DC!!!

C Wed, May 21, 2008 at 09:13 AM EST

Sure, archuleta's good, but he gets boring. David Cook always brings something to the table. Go DC!

hudson... Wed, May 21, 2008 at 02:44 AM EST

wah..... David AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
sorry david A i can't vote for u bcoz i'm not Americanen but i'll surely only "U" in my heart

Peneye Tue, May 20, 2008 at 06:31 PM EST

ooooh, I'm really scared of someone who can't even spell... I can see why you'd be the fan of an adolescent who can't make choices without Daddy's approval.. sounds like you're about 12 yourself. You definitely lack any sort of sophisticated ability to think yourself, that's obvious by your vocabulary. Intelligent music fans will vote correctly.. for David Cook, the last musician standing..

for Peneye Tue, May 20, 2008 at 06:15 PM EST

Who r u callin "baby boy automaton"?
u arent gonna get away wid this!
ill kill u!!!

pinkyyyy Tue, May 20, 2008 at 06:05 PM EST

vote for david archuleta tonight for 2 hours

Peneye Tue, May 20, 2008 at 06:03 PM EST

Anyone who thinks the baby boy automaton Archuleta will sell more records than David Cook, likely also firmly believed that Elliott Yamin would sell more records than Chris Daughtry in Season 5!!! THAT WORKED OUT WELL!!! Go David Cook! Vote for the "real" musician, not Daddy's little puppet!

Tue, May 20, 2008 at 05:55 PM EST

ALL MA VOTES>>>>
GO 4 ARCHULETA

Tue, May 20, 2008 at 05:47 PM EST

I HATE COOK!!!

Tue, May 20, 2008 at 05:10 PM EST

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Tue, May 20, 2008 at 04:53 PM EST

and speaking of sympathy votes, wat the f**k with the whole david cook's "HAPPY BELATED MOTHER'S DAY, MOM" huh?
THAT was just too CORNY!!!
no, seriously!
COOK certainly knows the "DEVIOUS" tricks to flatter up the innocent minds.
WAT a CREEP!
AMERICA, dont get into his whole "im-so-emotional-and-caring" tricks.
he knows those dirty tricks wud fool america!
ARE YOU READY TO BE FOOLED, AMERICA?

Tue, May 20, 2008 at 04:51 PM EST

and speaking of sympathy votes, wat the f**k with the whole david cook's "HAPPY BELATED MOTHER'S DAY, MOM" huh?
THAT was just too CORNY!!!
no, seriously!
COOK certainly knows the "DEVIOUS" tricks to flatter up the innocent minds.
WAT a CREEP!
AMERICA, dont get into his whole "im-so-emotional-and-caring" tricks.
he knows those dirty tricks wud fool america!
ARE YOU READY TO BE FOOLED, AMERICA?

TO ALL COOK FANS Tue, May 20, 2008 at 04:41 PM EST

reality check:

ARCHULETA is ready to win american idol this year and this wednesday in the finale!

he deserves it as he cares about it unlike cook who hasn't got a dream to persue here...he is just a mere co-incidence!!!!

VOTE FOR THE DESERVING:DAVID ARCHULETA THAT IS.

sam Tue, May 20, 2008 at 04:38 PM EST

It is absolutely sickening for anyone to suggest that David Cook has progressed because of pity votes or that he has used his brother's cancer in any way to get ahead. It is a fact that David's brother is very ill, but David has never spoken about that during the show and has only answered a question outside of the show when it was asked. He is a fantastic talent, clearly a gentleman and I fully agree with Bo (another of my favorites) that the winner should be David Cook all the way.

for:COOK FAN !! Tue, May 20, 2008 at 04:32 PM EST

dude...STICK WITH ONE NAME!!!
we know there is only one person here who is posting the good remarks for cook...THAT'S YOU!!!!
dont fool us!

Butterfly Tue, May 20, 2008 at 04:29 PM EST

IT'S A NO-BRAINER. COOK IS THE ONE. TIME FOR A ROCKER TO WIN. DAVID A. IS A NICE KID, BUT HE IS A KID, TOO YOUNG TO HANDLE THE PRESSURE.
VOTE FOR DAVID COOK!!!

Tue, May 20, 2008 at 04:28 PM EST

in your face, mamalotus

COOK FAN !! Tue, May 20, 2008 at 04:27 PM EST

MY VOTES GO to ------>>>
DAVID COOK !!!!!

for mamalotus Tue, May 20, 2008 at 04:21 PM EST

WE will...DUH!!!
guess wat, im not a preteen!

mamalotus Tue, May 20, 2008 at 04:00 PM EST

It should go to the artist that will sell more records. That would be David Cook. Who, aside from the pre-teens, is going to buy David A songs?

FOR:Ellen Tue, May 20, 2008 at 04:00 PM EST

Ellen, no need to panic.its simple,its archuleta whom you should be voting.
problem solved!

PS:dont even cast one single vote for cook at all.

Tue, May 20, 2008 at 03:54 PM EST

travtrev, ur so rite ma man!!!
he is an a**hole!!!!
cook is a FRAUD!!!!

Ellen Tue, May 20, 2008 at 03:50 PM EST

Hello Idol fans- It seems that I can not decide who I want to vote for tonight. Archuleta is good, and Cook is too. I will probably end up voting for both of them, but which one will I vote one extra for? I guess at the end of the show tonight- I will decide. It sure would have been nice to have Diana DeGarmo on to sing. She is the one that got me hooked on Idol to begin with! Good luck to both Davids tonight! Put on a good show! Thanks, Ellen

Tue, May 20, 2008 at 03:46 PM EST

Why give the crown to someone who only went to the audition to 'hang out' with his brother(david cook). Let's help DA realise his dream and give his career a great headstart.

vote 4 david a.

travtrev Tue, May 20, 2008 at 03:45 PM EST

keep it interesting, vote for ARCHULETA!!!

cook is so phony. and an a**hole. and only got so far because of sympathy votes. oooooh i said it!

to uncooked Tue, May 20, 2008 at 03:37 PM EST

get a life dude!!!
he aint the real deal(cook)
its archuleta who shud win!!!!!

Tue, May 20, 2008 at 03:05 PM EST

i dont no...it kinda does sound like cook to me....boohoo!!!!

Uncooked Tue, May 20, 2008 at 03:02 PM EST

Vote for Cook! Buy him a ticket on the Hick train to nowhere!

Tue, May 20, 2008 at 02:50 PM EST

F**K off david cook.

cookfan Tue, May 20, 2008 at 02:48 PM EST

To 2:31 PM poster--the SCNN web site is for FAKE celebrity news. Says right there on the page. Pay more attention to what you read on the web.

scottannadotcom Tue, May 20, 2008 at 02:45 PM EST

I miss Melinda Doolittle. I was hoping she would be performing on the finale. She has the greatest voice ever to have graced the Idol stage.

Tue, May 20, 2008 at 02:42 PM EST

ARCHIE YOUR THE BEST!!!!!

love archuleta Tue, May 20, 2008 at 02:39 PM EST

i dont think after such harsh words from cook, anyboby wud even consider voting 4 him!!!!
DUH!

Tue, May 20, 2008 at 02:31 PM EST

THIS is STRICTLY 4 COOK FANS ONLY:
"i dont believe this guys"!
take a look at yourself:

http://www.seriouscelebritynewsnetwork.com/2008/05/david-cook-proposes-duel-to-the-death-to-resolve-idol.html

COOKIE LOVER Tue, May 20, 2008 at 02:30 PM EST

DAVID COOK ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

little ol me Tue, May 20, 2008 at 02:09 PM EST

JPL at the bar???????. . . Do Mormons really sit at the bar. Did he have a Sprite in his hand???

Rodney Ho Tue, May 20, 2008 at 01:48 PM EST

Actually, Ace Young has prior acting credits, including a pre-"Idol" appearance on former UPN show "Half & Half."

Seestorms Tue, May 20, 2008 at 01:46 PM EST

Wow, Chris Sligh was there. Awesome. Love his new CD. Check it out on Itunes...You won't be disappointed. One of the best CD's out this year.

carrie Tue, May 20, 2008 at 01:43 PM EST

i am voting FOR DAVID COOK HE IS THE BEST

DCFTW =) Tue, May 20, 2008 at 01:28 PM EST

vote for David Cook, the Real American idol!!!!!!!!!=)

mysticsusan Tue, May 20, 2008 at 01:13 PM EST

Gina Glocksen is not a has been,
She is a star, don't be hating on her!
Jealousy sucks!

C.M. Tue, May 20, 2008 at 01:12 PM EST

I have also been enjoying Chris Sligh's new iTune album. Awesome!

djag Tue, May 20, 2008 at 01:09 PM EST

I am voting for David A. tonight. Not all votes will be going to Cook.
Come on let's stir up some excitement and drama.

Tue, May 20, 2008 at 01:04 PM EST

I heard Ace performed the same songs he did 3 months ago at the Top 24 party. And the other anon is right, he was on Half and Half three years ago when he was dating Essence.

Nique's Nana Tue, May 20, 2008 at 01:00 PM EST

I'm with Vitoria - check our Chris Sligh's new cd on iTunes. It is absolutely astounding. He has another one that is just as awesome. Check out Amazon for that one. I hope to catch a glance of Chris tonight in the audience.

victoria Tue, May 20, 2008 at 12:45 PM EST

You should check out Sligh's new album on itunes. It is awesome.

Lila Tue, May 20, 2008 at 12:32 PM EST

"while at the bar Jon Peter Lewis (season 3) and Chris Sligh (season 6) bemoaned the "dilution" of the Idol brand, no thanks to "crappy records."

Funny thing, among all the AI CDs and downloads that I own, there is nothing in my collection for Lewis or Sligh. I wonder why...

Mel Tue, May 20, 2008 at 12:20 PM EST

this actually wasn't Ace's acting debut. He was on Half & Half a few years ago

Mac. Tue, May 20, 2008 at 12:14 PM EST

VOTE FOR DAVID COOK TONIGHT!!!!

Tue, May 20, 2008 at 12:02 PM EST

I hope the reception of Ace's music was all positive! I can't wait to hear his album. He's such a hardworking, decent guy, and deserves all the success in the world.

peaches Tue, May 20, 2008 at 11:10 AM EST

Wow! Sounds like a Z List event. When Jasmine Trias and Diana DiGarmo are too busy to show up to your cocktail party, you know it's a bust!

Lauren Tue, May 20, 2008 at 09:51 AM EST

CAN I GET SOME PICS OF THIS EVENT? Vote for Cook!

Sally in Chicago Tue, May 20, 2008 at 09:50 AM EST

Well, all the has-beens were mentioned....what about the idol "stars"?

Vote for David Cook Tue, May 20, 2008 at 09:14 AM EST

It's going to be an exciting show. Wish they'd post all the footage from the show online. Thanks for your vote of confidence, Bo. Be sure to vote for your favorite. Mine's David Cook! Best to both David's.


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