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  'American Idol' producer: David Cook's victory grew from coast to coast

  May 22, 2008
  American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe knew David Cook would defeat David Archuleta as the home viewer votes were rolling in immediately following Tuesday night's live performance episode.
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  David Cook beats David Archuleta, crowned 'American Idol' champ

  May 22, 2008
  David Cook took David Archuleta's Tuesday night "knockout" punch and came out a champ.
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  David Cook, David Archuleta take 'American Idol's stage for final time

  May 21, 2008
  Simon Cowell predicted David Cook would take home the American Idol seventh-season title, but it was David Archuleta who apparently scored the knockout during last night's final live performance episode.
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  'American Idol' producer promises "so many surprises" for finale

  May 19, 2008
  As American Idol reaches its seventh-season crescendo this week, executive producer Nigel Lythgoe said there are several surprises in store.
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  'American Idol' ousts Syesha Mercado, sets up David vs. David finale

  May 15, 2008
  The David Archuleta vs. David Cook finale predictions have come to fruition, as Syesha Mercado became the tenth finalist eliminated from American Idol's seventh season during last night's live results show on Fox.
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  'American Idol's Top 3 seventh-season finalists take to the stage

  May 14, 2008
  American Idol's Top 3 seventh-season finalists took the stage during last night's live performance episode, as each performed three songs and had three phone numbers for viewers to call and vote to determine which two would compete in next week's finale.
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  NBC orders new Ryan Seacrest 'Momma's Boy' reality series

  May 12, 2008
  NBC announced it has ordered Momma's Boys, a new reality series produced by American Idol host Ryan Seacrest that will follow a group of mothers who have to help their sons find the perfect bride.
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  2008 Reality TV Summer Preview: Coming soon to a TV near you

  May 8, 2008
  Temperatures aren't the only thing rising this summer, as the new season also means the dawn of several new reality series and the return of some old favorites that have been on vacation.
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  'American Idol' eliminates Jason Castro, determines Top 3 finalists

  May 8, 2008
  Jason Castro expressed a desire to go home and voters obliged to send him there, as he was revealed to be the ninth finalist eliminated from American Idol's seventh season during last night's live results show on Fox.
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  'American Idol's Top 4 seventh-season finalists take to the stage

  May 7, 2008
  American Idol's Top 4 seventh-season finalists took the stage during last night's live performance episode, with each singing two songs from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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