"Idol" reject Josiah Leming signs label deal (Reuters)

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

TV Fodder found this 5/20/2008 on hollywoodinsider.ew.com

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 ...

David Cook To Transform Into Bono For 90 Seconds Tonight [Idolator's American Idolatry]

Rolling Stone : Rock and Roll Daily found this 5/20/2008 on idolator.com

A few more spoilers have started to trickle out about tonight's American Idol pre-finale, including word that David Archuleta will reprise "Imagine" and David Cook is planning on singing U2's "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For"—the ...

David Cook Performs ‘I Still Haven’t Found What I Am Looking For’

taylorblue posted 5/21/2008 from backseatcuddler.com

David Cook started strong tonight with his performance that Clive Davis picked for him, “I Still Haven’t Found What I Am Looking For.” He was a favorite of mine and I was hoping that he would win. But after the two rounds of weak performances it probably won’t happen.

American Idol 7: Top 2 — CALL NOW!

Rover found this 5/21/2008 on justjared.buzznet.com

First songs were chosen by record producer Clive Davis , second songs were from the Idol songwriters contest, and third songs were chosen by the contestants (reprise or new song). CALL NOW!! 1 866 43657 ## DAVID COOK U2 - “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” (Watch here, Dial 01) Emily Shackelton - “Dream Big” (Watch here, Dial 03) Collective Soul - ...

George Michael Bringing "Freedom" to Idol Finale - Marc Malkin

Defamer found this 5/21/2008 on www.eonline.com

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 ...