American Idol Finale: David vs. David!

Archuleta and Cook will go head-to-head after Syesha Mercado was voted off Wednesday night

Idol's David Archuleta Trips on Lyrics — Again!

PLUS: Show producer Nigel Lythgoe speaks out on dad ban

David Archuleta: "I Don't Care What People Say" About My Dad

"I'm 17 – I think I'd be able to stand up for myself," the Idol says

American Idol Bans David Archuleta's Dad From Backstage

Reports say the final straw was Jeff changing the lyrics of his son's song

Paula Abdul on Ousted Jason Castro: "It Was Time for Him to Go"

"He was tired and wanted to see his girlfriend," the judge says

Judge Simon Cowell to Idol's Jason Castro: "Pack Your Suitcase"

The contestant forgot the lyrics to "Mr. Tambourine Man" Tuesday

Idol Producer: Simon Cowell "More Ditzy" Than Paula Abdul

"We don't know why they're as dysfunctional as they are," Nigel Lythgoe tells Us

Brooke White's "Heart Was Breaking" After American Idol Ousting

Judge Paula Abdul calls the contestant "the real deal"

Paula Abdul on Idol Mix-Up: "I Got Lost in My Notes"

She blamed a change in judging for critiquing a song by Jason Castro before he sang it

Paula Abdul Critiques Two Jason Castro Songs (When He Only Sang One)

Watch the funny footage here

Clay Aiken to Release Exclusive Album at Wal-Mart

A special version of On My Way Here will include the new tune “Forget I Ever Knew You"

Clay Aiken: "People Don't Care" if I'm Gay

"People don't want stuff like that pushed in their face," the American Idol alum says

Carly Smithson Voted Off American Idol

PLUS: What you didn’t see on last night’s show!

American Idol's Brooke White Forgets Lyrics

"It's never happened to me before," the contestant said

Idol Kristy Lee Cook Is Engaged!

Her beau popped the question on last night's show

Kristy Lee Cook Still "Smiling" After Being Voted Off Idol

After her elimination, Simon Cowell had a chat with the singer

“Promise Ring” Singer Predicts David Archuleta Will “Go Far” on Idol

Tiffany Evans — who competed against him on Star Search — tells Us, "I'm rooting for him!”

See Mariah Carey's Slimmed Down Body on American Idol

The singer rocked skin-tight pants as she mentored contestants

Idol's David Cook in Tears Performing in Front of Ailing Brother

"It was an intense moment," a witness tells Us

What to Expect From Mariah Carey on American Idol

Judge Randy Jackson tells Us tonight's show will be "amazing"

Michael Johns' Family in Tears After American Idol Elimination

His wife buried her hands in her face when he was voted off

Teri Hatcher: Singing on Idol Was "Nerve-Wracking"

Desperate Housewives' James Denton helped choose the Carrie Underwood tune, she tells Us

Watch Brad Pitt on Idol Gives Back

PLUS: What you didn't see on the show last night!

Fans Go Crazy for Brad Pitt at Idol Gives Back Taping

Miley Cyrus and Carrie Underwood were among the stars at Sunday's taping

Contestant Ramiele Malubay Loses It After Being Voted Off Idol

PLUS: David Cook speaks out about his recent hospitalization

American Idol's David Cook Hospitalized

He was treated for heart palpitations following his Tuesday night performance

Who Does Jordin Sparks Want to Win American Idol?

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Reese Witherspoon Volunteers at New Orleans School

Click here to see photos from the Idol Gives Back special

Chikezie Voted Off American Idol

PLUS: Contestant Carly Smithson denies rumors that she's pregnant

Rocker Amanda Overmyer Voted Off American Idol

"It's been a run," she said after getting the boot

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt Hit Up American Idol Taping

Victoria Beckham, Rumer Willis and Ricki Lake also showed up

Simon Cowell Donates $162,000 to Girl With Cancer

"I never knew that doing good could feel so good," he says

Ex-Stripper David Hernandez Voted Off American Idol

“This isn’t it for me,” the booted contestant promises

American Idol Fave David Archuleta Forgets His Lyrics

"That was a mess!" Simon Cowell dissed after his performance

Former American Idol Star Sanjaya Malakar Performs at Bat Mitzvah

Showing off a new 'do, he says life has been "a whirlwind"

American Idol Top 12 Finalists Revealed

See who got kicked off

Ex-Stripper Praised on American Idol

Simon Cowell told David Hernandez he has a "100 percent" chance to be in finals

David Cook Rocks American Idol With "Hello" Performance

"I loved it," Simon Cowell gushed

Report: Ex-Stripper Won't Be Kicked Off American Idol

David Hernandez is still set to perform a tune tonight

American Idol Contestant Worked as Male Stripper

Finalist David Hernandez performed lap dances for men, according to new report