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Quirky American Idol Star Killed in New Jersey Hit-and-Run

Published July 27th, 2009 by Karen

ABOVE: Carrie Underwood and David Cook duet. Cook was the winner of American Idol Season 7, but another contestant created an online buzz thanks to a wild, glittery audition video (below).

A well-known contestant from Season 7 of American Idol died over the weekend after being struck and killed by a car in New Jersey.

25-year-old Alexis Cohen of Allentown, PA, was killed in a hit-and-run accident near the Jersey Shore. The driver, 23-year-old Daniel Bark, reportedly fled the scene, but was later arrested and charged with second-degree manslaughter, according to Monday’s Daily News report.

Most American Idol fans will remember Season Seven as the year “rocker” David Cook took home Idol’s top prize. However, the season also created a smaller online sensation thanks to a popular video (below) of Cohen’s emotional post-audition rant directed at judge Simon Cowell. In his typical manner, Cowell had offered harsh criticism of Cohen’s performance of Jefferson Airplane’s “Somebody to Love.”

Although she is widely remembered for her glittery make-up and goofy persona, Cohen’s sometimes thoughtful Idol interview also revealed that Continue reading »

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2009 American Idol Winner? Simon Cowell Makes Prediction

Published May 12th, 2009 by Wendy
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American Idol judge Simon Cowell has predicted that Adam Lambert is going to win the Fox singing competition this year, according to an Associated Press report. Cowell made his remarks on yesterday’s episode of the Oprah Winfrey show, saying that Lambert is fearless, unique and “he’s got swagger.”

Winfrey also featured Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle, who is competing on the UK equivalent of American Idol –Britain’s Got Talent.  Boyle told Winfrey she’s “loving every second” of her newfound celebrity. The 47-year-old spinster became famous after she shocked judges and the audience with her remarkable rendition of “I Dreamed a Dream” from the musical “Les Miserables.” 

Cowell is a judge on Britain’s Got Talent as well as American Idol and also has his fingers in the financial pie of the winners of both competitions. He wished both Lambert and Boyle good luck.

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2008 American Idol Results: Winner David Cook has an ‘Analog Heart’

Published May 22nd, 2008 by Karen

“For the first time ever, I don’t really care who wins.” That was the way normally venomous American Idol judge summed up his feelings about last night’s season finale of American Idol.

His point was that the two finalists, David Archuleta and David Cook, were both worthy of winning the competition. But the truth is, they’re both kinda boring.

At any rate, David Cook (photo) defeated the puppy-eyed David Archuleta—and, in what was probably most surprising event of the night—it was Cook, not Archuleta, who broke down in tears after the announcement.

So who is David Cook?

The 25-year-old singer had been working as a bartender in Tulsa, OK prior to auditioning for American Idol (at the insistence of his brother). Cook also performed with bands such as Axium and the Midwest Kings. He released a solo album, Analog Heart, in 2006 and was named best local artist award in his hometown paper.

It’s nice to see someone win this show who has actually worked in the music business as a struggling musician, unlike most of the singers who have never been in a club or on a real stage before (high school musicals do not count).

Guess we’ll have to wait and see what his debut album has in store. Hopefully it’s better than that awful ballad, “Time of My Life,” he sang after winning the show on Wednesday.

Top American Idol Hits:
David Cook—“Day Tripper”mp3
David Cook—“Billie Jean”mp3
Carrie Underwood—“All-American Girl”mp3
Jordin Sparks—“No Air”mp3