David Archuleta, Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus
Britney Spears speaks on stage at the ‘Light of the Angels’ Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at LA Live
David Archuleta bundles up for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
‘Biggest Loser’ Michelle Aguilar dons the uniform one final time
Cloris Leachman and Corky Ballas on ‘DWTS’
Heath Ledger at the 2006 Academy Awards
Angelina Jolie at a ‘Changeling’ photocall in London
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David Archuleta, Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus
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Britney Spears speaks on stage at the ‘Light of the Angels’ Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at LA Live
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David Archuleta bundles up for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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‘Biggest Loser’ Michelle Aguilar dons the uniform one final time
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Cloris Leachman and Corky Ballas on ‘DWTS’
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Heath Ledger at the 2006 Academy Awards
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Angelina Jolie at a ‘Changeling’ photocall in London
December 23, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The big news of 2008 might have been Britney Spears’ comeback, but the pop princess wasn’t the most searched for person this year, leading people to AccessHollywood.com.
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December 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The writer’s strike may have thrown a wrench into the 2008 television season but there were plenty of moments this year to keep us laughing, guessing, crying and even yelling out at our TV sets in triumph.
Inside, our TV expert Laura “Dish of Salt” Saltman counts down the top TV Moments of the year…
November 19, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Entertainment Weekly has named its “10 Breakout Stars of 2008” and the list includes an actor who wants to suck your blood, a singer looking for a boy from America, a tween star known to hang out with three brothers – and even a dog who lives the good life in the 90210.
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November 14, 2008
Hollywood, New York & Las Vegas --
Thursday, November 13 in NYC — Harry Connick Jr. and Chris Meloni hanging out with the Muppets to help launch the Muppet Whatnot Workshop at FAO Schwartz… Julianne Moore and her husband Bart Freundlich at the Hugo Boss event chatting with “Mad Men” actor John Slattery and his wife, Thalia… Rosie O’Donnell on a special date out with her son at the premiere of “Billy Elliot” on Broadway.
Wednesday, November 12 in NYC — FORD Models Karla Devine, Sveva Alviti and Elena K along with actress Zoe McClellan, Rosario Dawson, Sabrina Bryan and others attended the launch of “Awareness: Inspiring Stories About How To Make A Difference” at the Kenneth Cole New York store in Grand Central…
And In LA -- Jessica Biel at the Heart of Los Angeles charity event at the Biltmore downtown — She was being honored for her service to the organization… Valerie Bertinelli eating at Katsuya in Studio City… Jamie Lee Curtis at eyebrow guru Anastasia’s in Beverly Hills explaining to the ladies at the reception desk how she plans to thwart the waiting paparazzi by sneaking out the back door and making her way through an alley to the parking garage.
Plus, many more!
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November 9, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
David Archuleta is thankful for his success – so much so that in the liner notes of his self-titled debut album, due this Tuesday, he said he thanked the entire state of Utah.
“I got carried away,” he told Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush in an interview for “The Billy Bush Show.” “There are a lot of people to thank.”
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October 17, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Is David Archuleta a good actor?
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October 2, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
David Archuleta is following in the footsteps of Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham, by going from pop singer to TV guest star.
Like Posh did on “Ugly Betty” last year, Archuleta, or “Archie” as he was affectionately referred to on “American Idol” last season, will take his cherubic cheeks and blushing smile to Nickelodeon’s “iCarly,” where he will play himself, Access Hollywood has confirmed.
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October 6, 2008
ANAHEIM, Calif. --
Miley Cyrus celebrated her Sweet 16 birthday at Disneyland with 5,000 of her fans and a slew of celebrities that included David Archuleta, Tyra Banks and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Though the “Hannah Montana” star doesn’t turn 16 until Nov. 23, she celebrated the event early on Sunday at the Happiest Place on Earth. Tickets to Miley’s birthday cost $250, with the proceeds going to the Youth Service America charity.
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September 16, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Who is Victoria Beckham’s inspiration for her new men’s collection? And, Sheryl Crow is feeling the holiday cheer early!
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August 22, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
It sounds like moms have a “Crush” on David Archuleta.
The “American Idol” runner-up’s first single, “Crush,” bowed at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 on Thursday — a spot higher than the debut of “Idol” season seven winner David Cook’s “The Time Of My Life” in June — and in fact, the song was the biggest chart debut in 18 months, according to Billboard.
So who’s helping the 17-year-old singer make such a splash? Find out inside!
August 6, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
“American Idol” runner-up David Archuleta is looking to land at the top of the charts with a little help from the team that has cranked out hits for Miley Cyrus and Mariah Carey.
Jeff Archuleta, David’s father and manger, recently met with Rock Mafia Records, who co-wrote and coproduced eights songs on Miley’s latest, “Breakout.”
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August 1, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
“American Idol” runner-up David Archuleta has debuted his first single, “Crush.”
The young singer dropped the new single on the syndicated Elvis Duran and the Morning Show on Friday morning.
Listen to his new song inside!
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June 16, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
“American Idol” runner-up David Archuleta has thanked his fans for their well wishes for his father Jeff in a new blog posting.
Read on to find out what Archie had to say!
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June 6, 2008
LAS VEGAS, NV --
“American Idol” champ David Cook and runner-up David Archuleta are heading to “The View.”
The Davids will join Elisabeth, Joy, Barbara, Whoopi and Sherri when the ladies take their show West to Las Vegas June 23-27, according to TVGuide.com
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June 5, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
“American Idol” runner-up David Archuleta has inked his first record deal.
Archuleta has signed with 19 Recordings/Jive Records, Access Hollywood has learned.
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May 29, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
When an “American Idol” fan was spotted holding a sign that read “Cougars for Cook,” from the audience during this year’s competition, it marked just the beginning of David Cook’s cougar adoration.
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May 28, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
David Archuleta is 17 and single and it looks like he’s going to stay that way for a while.
Find out what he has to say, inside!
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May 21, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
David Archuleta may have been the judges’ pick to win “American Idol,” but the teenager’s stunning performances on Tuesday night were in danger of never happening after he lost his voice leading up to the show.
Plus David Cook talks about who he was really competing with in the finale.
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May 22, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Seventeen-year-old David Archuleta made a major impact on “America Idol” all season long. From his tender cover of John Lennon’s “Imagine” to his sweet rendition of the Robbie Williams standard “Angels,” Archuleta was a heavy vote getter who was always sent to the safety seats, until last night, when America voted and named his 25-year-old competitor, rocker David Cook, the “American Idol.”
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May 22, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
On Wednesday night, David Cook, a bartender from Kansas, was crowned the “American Idol,” but the night before, Simon Cowell had David Archuleta pegged for the crown. And apparently, it wasn’t just Cowell who thought “Archie” would take home the prize – Cook told Access Hollywood late last night, he thought he’d be runner-up as well.
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May 21, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
“American Idol” set up their season finale like a boxing match between two prized fighters, but according to the judges, the winner was David Archuleta. And according to Simon Cowell, it was a knock out.
David Cook had been heavily hyped by the British judge, who seemed to hint in recent interviews – including one with Access Hollywood — that the 25-year-old former bartender was going to take the title, but while the final vote count is still remains out in the hands of the fans, the judges chose Archuleta as their winner.
The night’s rundown… inside!
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May 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
This season of “American Idol” had talented singers, a doe-eyed teenage contestant for the prepubescent crowd, visits from pop royalty, stinging comments from Simon Cowell and jaw-droppers from Paula Abdul.
So why have some fans and observers found it a dull slog as the show builds to its David Archuleta vs. David Cook finale this Wednesday?
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May 15, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Simon Cowell was, yet again, right. “American Idol’s” season finale will be a battle of the Davids – David Archuleta vs. David Cook.
After 56 million votes were cast, the lone female left in the competition – Syesha Mercado – failed to match the numbers of the Davids, and was sent home following an emotional hour of television in which the Top 3 visited their home towns.
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May 14, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
It might just indeed be a battle of the David’s on next week’s “American Idol” finale if Simon Cowell has any sway on the voters.
All three contenders struggled to wow the judges, but it was Syesha Mercado, the lone female left in the competition, who received the worst praise.
More on David Archuleta’s & David Cook’s performances, inside!
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May 13, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
“American Idol” finalist David Archuleta has at long last admitted that being called a “stage dad” has adversely affected his proud pop, Jeff.
“I don’t really care what people say,” David said in the new issue of TV Guide. “But I know it’s affected him and stressed him out.”
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May 12, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
A new controversy has emerged behind the scenes at “American Idol” surrounding the alleged banning of Jeff Archuleta from his son David’s show rehearsals.
Read on for the full scoop!
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May 8, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Simon Cowell sits down with Access Hollywood’s Laura Saltman and dishes on why he thinks David Hasselhoff is “America’s Got Talent’s” answer to Paula Abdul.
Plus Simon waxes on Paula’s “Idol” snafu of last week and who he thinks is going to take home the big prize: Cook or Archuleta!
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May 1, 2008
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. --
And then there were four.
Brooke White, the nanny from Van Nuys, Calif., was the latest cast-off on “American Idol,” leaving only one woman, Syesha Mercado, left standing.
More details on the night’s antics, inside.
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April 9, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Teenage contender David Archuleta is going to sweep “American Idol,” according to a new poll from Reuters.
Forty percent of the viewers questioned chose Archuleta as their top pick, according to E-Poll Market Research, who conducted the survey on behalf of the news agency.
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April 3, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Pint-sized singer Ramiele Malubay said 'Goodbye' on "American Idol" Wednesday night.
Find out what happened, how Dolly's performance went, and who made the bottom three.
Plus, how did David Cook address the news of Tuesday's hospital visit?
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April 2, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
With Dolly Parton as guest mentor, the “American Idol” Top 9 turned out one of their most emotional weeks to date, pulling from her own songbook.
Read on to find out who made the bold moves that won the judges over and who made choices that got them slammed!
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April 1, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Jennifer Love Hewitt answers the pregnancy question and Paula Abdul handicaps the "Idol" race.
Plus, Guess which fallen "Idol" contestant is back! Ready your nose-- we're about to find out what McDreamy smells like. And Jennifer Aniston's plan C?
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March 26, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
“American Idol’s” tour group – the Top 10 - took to the stage last night. But it was rockers David Cook and Michael Johns, whose performances helped them get a leg up on the competition.
The contenders were asked to sing songs from the year of their birth as the evening’s theme.
Find out how each of them did in our song-by-song rundown!
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March 20, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
And then there were 10.
“American Idol” sent one more contender home on Wednesday night, but before they had a chance to announce the bottom three, Ryan Seacrest thrilled the audience by revealing this season’s celebrity mentors.
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March 19, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Last week they took on the John Lennon - Paul McCartney songbook and on Tuesday’s “American Idol,” the 11 remaining contenders chose from The Beatles' catalog – opening their picks up to tunes also penned by George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
Rocker Amanda Overmyer jumped right in with “Back In The U.S.S.R.”
“It was predictable, it was a bit of a mess in parts,” judge Simon Cowell said. “It’s the same thing week after week.”
And that seemed to set the tone for the entire night from there on out!
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March 12, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
“American Idol” unveiled a new stage complete with a mosh pit as the Top 12 finalists entered another week of competition.
This week – for the first time in the history of the show – featured the “Idol” wannabes singing the Lennon/McCartney songbook.
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March 5, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
“American Idol’s” remaining eight men gave it their all on Tuesday night, in hopes of winning a slot in the competition’s coveted Top 12.
But who shined and who did the judges slam? Find out inside!
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‘Idol’s’ Ryan Seacrest & David Archuleta Reunited!
It was somewhat of an “American Idol” reunion as David Archuleta and Ryan Seacrest are finally back together again at the Cedar’s Sinai Annual “Road to a Cure” Gala honoring Ryan Seacrest.
Stars Come Out For Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
David Archuleta, Kristin Chenoweth, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and many more attend the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as huge crowds flock to the streets to see the famous floats, giant balloons and marching bands.
2008 American Music Awards: Arrivals, Part IV
New Kids on the Block, Lance Bass, Jesse McCartney and David Archuleta talk with Access’ guest correspondent Quddus on the red carpet just before the show at the 2008 AMAs in Los Angeles.
Backstage With ‘Idol’ Runner-Up David Archuleta
“American Idol” runner-up David Archuleta is backstage with Access’ Shaun Robinson and talks about his love for “Idol” winner David Cook.
Who Will Be The Next ‘American Idol?’
One thing is for sure, the next “American Idol” will be a David, but which one? Shaun Robinson is backstage at the Nokia Theatre with the remaining two “Idol” finalists to find the answer.
‘Idol’ Analysis: Duel Of The Davids (May 15, 2008)
With Syesha gone, it’s down to the dueling Davids. Music guru David Foster gives his take on what he thinks will happen next!
On-Air-Answer: What Are David Archuleta's 'Idol' Chances?
Music guru David Foster gives his thoughts on whether or not David Archuleta has what it takes to be the next "American Idol."
Dish Of Salt: 'American Idol' Top 12 Party, Part 1
On their way to the party, the Top 12
AccessHollywood.com’s Top 10 Searched Stars Of 2008
Which stars were fans looking for the most? Find out here!
Former ‘American Idols’
Kelly, Carrie, Jennifer, the Davids… and more: from unknowns to superstars, just look at them now!
David Archuleta Comes To Access
See all the hot shots of “American Idol’“s David Archuleta in the Access Hollywood studios for “The Billy Bush Show!”
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