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Were you itching for the American Idol 7th season to really get started? With all auditions completed during the summer, Season 7 finally kicked off with the two-night premiere on January 15 and 16 at 8pm/7pm central.

Through grueling auditions in Philadelphia, Dallas, San Diego, Omaha, Atlanta, Charleston and Miami - a handful of lucky contestants headed to Hollywood where they competed to make the Top 100, then the Top 24, then the Top 12...

Now that number has been whittled down - Only three Final American Idol dreams are still alive.

Who's in, and who got eliminated? ... With 56 million votes cast in the American Idol countdown, the two Davids go on to the final... and Syesha heads for home.

Watch for next week's results from the big finale... when David wins! But which one?.

TOP 6: Syesha Mercado, Jason Castro, Brooke White,
David Cook, Carly Smithson, and David Archuleta.

American Idol Final 2

American Idol Videos - Season 7 Highlights & "Where Are They Now?" - from past seasons...

American Idol Spoilers & Rumors

As the season heats up, there's lots more buzz, gossip and rumors going on as millions of fans stay glued to their TV sets throughout the season as real people compete for a real shot at super stardom.

David Cook Comes On Strong

Strong, confident, and consistently in competition with David Archuleta as the most searched for American Idol star, David Cook gets better with each week that passes.

The rocker's impressive rendition of "Music of the Night" from Broadway's "Phanthom of the Opera" also shows he's got the chops for a wide range of musical styles - and a shot at taking the Idol crown.

David Archuleta - The Winner?

No matter what the final results, seems the real star of American Idol 2008 is the 17-year-old from Utah who is making buzz Internet-wide.

With shades of Clay Aiken (who came in second runner-up in Season 2), the David Archuleta story includes an incredible talent, charisma to spare, and a face every mother can love — this despite David's father's continued backstage antics in an effort to push his son to the top

Around the Web, check out more of the latest news, contestant profiles and photos, video clips, gossip and rumors surrounding one of reality TV's greatest hits ...

American Idol - The official site at FOX featuring the latest news, background profiles on judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and host Ryan Seacrest, how-to's on voting, auditions, show recaps, trivia and downloads, online games, forum and American Idol Club info, ticket availability, FAQ, and behind-the-scenes pictures and video clips of the contestants...

Yahoo! Full News Coverage - American Idol - The latest breaking news and pictures from major news organizations around the Web, plus related links and a Yahoo! TV American Idol profile with an extensive contestant photo gallery, show history and info on upcoming episodes.

American Idol - Who will be the next American Idol? - A top blog and unofficial fan site offering the latest news, rumors and gossip, vital stats on contestants and regularly updated popularity checker.

American Idol - Wikipedia - From the online encyclopedia, with how it all works including the audition, the final 12, show spinoffs, a list of guest judges, synopses from seasons past, recent updates and related resources.

Television Without Pity - American Idol - The show viewed from another angle, with merciless and sometimes hilarious updates and reviews, background info on contestants, FAQ.

Vote for the Worst - American Idol anti-fan web site with information on the contestants, pictures and message boards where you can read up on the "Vote for the worst" movement.

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