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Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon are going to have a well-known wedding singer at their wedding this summer -- former American Idol winner David Cook!  ]]> Steven Rogers https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/bachelor-in-paradise-couple-ashley-iaconetti-and-jared-haibon-have-booked-american-idol-winner-david-cook-sing-at-their-wedding-25941.php rtvw-news-bachelor-in-paradise-couple-ashley-iaconetti-and-jared-haibon-have-booked-american-idol-winner-david-cook-sing-at-their-wedding-25941 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 12:55:06 -0400

David Cook is joining award-winning Broadway's Kinky Boots play for a limited time from April 3 to May 5.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/david-cook-heading-broadway-for-kinky-boots-1063980.php rtvw-news-david-cook-heading-broadway-for-kinky-boots-1063980 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 11:03:38 -0500

Brooke White and her husband Dave Ray have welcomed their second child into the world. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/brooke-white-an-american-idol-alum-welcomes-baby-boy-with-husband-dave-ray-20522.php rtvw-news-brooke-white-an-american-idol-alum-welcomes-baby-boy-with-husband-dave-ray-20522 Tue, 06 Sep 2016 12:19:26 -0400

Joanne Borgella has died at 32 after losing a battle with cancer. ]]> Reality TV World staff https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/joanne-borgella-former-american-idol-contestant-dead-at-age-32-from-cancer-16939.php rtvw-news-joanne-borgella-former-american-idol-contestant-dead-at-age-32-from-cancer-16939 Mon, 20 Oct 2014 03:27:44 -0400

Simon Cowell and girlfriend Lauren Silverman's relationship is reportedly getting stale and The X Factor creator is looking for a way out. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/simon-cowell-reportedly-bored-with-girlfriend-lauren-silverman-she-feels-discarded-by-him-16900.php rtvw-news-simon-cowell-reportedly-bored-with-girlfriend-lauren-silverman-she-feels-discarded-by-him-16900 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:12:33 -0400

Former American Idol finalist Michael Johns' cause of death is reportedly still unknown after an autopsy was conducted. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/former-american-idol-finalist-michael-johns-cause-of-death-still-formally-unknown-after-autopsy-16599.php rtvw-news-former-american-idol-finalist-michael-johns-cause-of-death-still-formally-unknown-after-autopsy-16599 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 16:34:51 -0400

Former American Idol contestant Michael Johns has died at the age of 35. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/former-american-idol-contestant-michael-johns-dies-from-blood-clot-at-age-35-16588.php rtvw-news-former-american-idol-contestant-michael-johns-dies-from-blood-clot-at-age-35-16588 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 10:29:53 -0400

Former American Idol finalist Michael Johns died Friday due to a blood clot in his ankle. He was 35.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/former-american-idol-finalist-michael-johns-dies-at-age-35-1040337.php rtvw-news-former-american-idol-finalist-michael-johns-dies-at-age-35-1040337 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 03:15:31 -0400

David Archuleta left his musical career behind for a two-year mission to Chile through The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/former-american-idol-runner-up-david-archuleta-returns-from-two-year-mormon-mission-1039528.php rtvw-news-former-american-idol-runner-up-david-archuleta-returns-from-two-year-mormon-mission-1039528 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 12:22:45 -0400

Kristy Lee Cook has spoken out against Simon Cowell, accusing him of not knowing anything about being on stage and being unfair to her when she competed on American Idol.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/kristy-lee-cook-simon-cowell-doesnt-like-country-artists-wasnt-very-fair-me-1031417.php rtvw-news-kristy-lee-cook-simon-cowell-doesnt-like-country-artists-wasnt-very-fair-me-1031417 Sun, 21 Oct 2012 14:22:14 -0400

Brooke White and husband Dave Ray have welcomed their first child into the world. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/former-american-idol-finalist-brooke-white-gives-birth-baby-girl--13526.php rtvw-news-former-american-idol-finalist-brooke-white-gives-birth-baby-girl--13526 Wed, 30 May 2012 07:32:54 -0400

The agent for Asia'h Epperson said the former "American Idol" contender was injured this week in a car accident in Los Angeles.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/former-american-idol-finalist-asiah-epperson-hospitalized-after-crash-1028706.php rtvw-news-former-american-idol-finalist-asiah-epperson-hospitalized-after-crash-1028706 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 01:00:04 -0400

Former American Idol finalist Brooke White says she's on her way to accomplishing one of her biggest goals in life besides making it as a singer. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/former-american-idol-finalist-brooke-white-expecting-baby-girl-13013.php rtvw-news-former-american-idol-finalist-brooke-white-expecting-baby-girl-13013 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:19:11 -0500

David Archuleta says he is taking a two-year break from his music career to fulfill a mission with the Mormon Church.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/david-archuleta-taking-music-career-break-for-two-year-church-mission-1027043.php rtvw-news-david-archuleta-taking-music-career-break-for-two-year-church-mission-1027043 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:40:29 -0500

Jason Castro is going to be a dad. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/former-idol-finalist-jason-castro-and-wife-expecting-their-first-child--12181.php rtvw-news-former-idol-finalist-jason-castro-and-wife-expecting-their-first-child--12181 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:57:55 -0400

David Archuleta has been dropped by his record label. ]]> Reality TV World staff https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-runner-up-david-archuleta-dropped-by-jive-records-12002.php rtvw-news-american-idol-runner-up-david-archuleta-dropped-by-jive-records-12002 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:28:57 -0500

"American Idol" Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta is preparing for the release of his second album in September, Jive Label Group announced Thursday.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-runner-up-david-archuleta-sets-album-release-date-1018485.php rtvw-news-american-idol-runner-up-david-archuleta-sets-album-release-date-1018485 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:28:06 -0400

Jason Castro is apparently turning to a soap opera to help promote his debut album. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/ex-american-idol-jason-castro-guest-on-bold-and-beautiful--11160.php rtvw-news-ex-american-idol-jason-castro-guest-on-bold-and-beautiful--11160 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 06:56:05 -0400

David Cook's American Idol finale absence wasn't a snub at the show that launched his career, according to his representative. ]]> Reality TV World staff https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-champ-david-cook-missed-finale-reunion-due-charity-11032.php rtvw-news-american-idol-champ-david-cook-missed-finale-reunion-due-charity-11032 Thu, 27 May 2010 11:00:02 -0400

David Cook is helping his brother's memory live on by raising money for brain cancer research. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-winner-david-cook-raises-140k-for-cancer-research-10887.php rtvw-news-american-idol-winner-david-cook-raises-140k-for-cancer-research-10887 Tue, 04 May 2010 10:00:45 -0400

Jason Castro had cause for celebration this New Year. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/former-american-idol-finalist-jason-castro-gets-married-in-texas-10161.php rtvw-news-former-american-idol-finalist-jason-castro-gets-married-in-texas-10161 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:18:24 -0500

Singer Jason Castro, a contestant on the seventh season of "American Idol," got married outside Dallas, guests to the event confirmed.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/former-american-idol-finalist-jason-castro-gets-married-in-texas-1017309.php rtvw-news-former-american-idol-finalist-jason-castro-gets-married-in-texas-1017309 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:08:40 -0500

David Cook and Kim Johnston had allegedly been enjoying a romantic relationship -- until she claims it became public and he pulled the plug. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/david-cook-ex-american-idol-champ-dumped-me-please-his-fans-9773.php rtvw-news-david-cook-ex-american-idol-champ-dumped-me-please-his-fans-9773 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:17:08 -0400

Man charged in former 'American Idol' hopeful Alexis Cohen's death   ]]> Steve Rogers https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/man-charged-in-former-american-idol-hopeful-alexis-cohen-death-9321.php rtvw-news-man-charged-in-former-american-idol-hopeful-alexis-cohen-death-9321 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:57:48 -0400

Former 'American Idol' contestant Alexis Cohen killed by car in NJ   ]]> Steve Rogers https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/former-american-idol-contestant-alexis-cohen-killed-by-car-in-nj-9316.php rtvw-news-former-american-idol-contestant-alexis-cohen-killed-by-car-in-nj-9316 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:01:52 -0400

Dreamgirls has apparently landed another former American Idol finalist. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/ex-idol-finalist-syesha-mercado-star-in-dreamgirls-national-tour-9194.php rtvw-news-ex-idol-finalist-syesha-mercado-star-in-dreamgirls-national-tour-9194 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:00:47 -0400

Carly Smithson will apparently be able to stay true to her rocker roots. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/ex-idol-carly-smithson-front-new-band-with-evanescence-members-9135.php rtvw-news-ex-idol-carly-smithson-front-new-band-with-evanescence-members-9135 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:46:39 -0400

David Archuleta aficionados are apparently in his corner after his news of his father's recent legal trouble surfaced. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/david-archuleta-thanks-fans-for-support-following-news-of-dad-arrest-9134.php rtvw-news-david-archuleta-thanks-fans-for-support-following-news-of-dad-arrest-9134 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:51:06 -0400

Jeff Archuleta, the controversial alleged "stage dad" father of seventh-season American Idol runner-up David Archuleta, has plead no contest to soliciting a prostitute. ]]> Reality TV World staff https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/david-archuleta-controversial-dad-pleads-no-contest-solicitation-9127.php rtvw-news-david-archuleta-controversial-dad-pleads-no-contest-solicitation-9127 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:06:48 -0400

Sharon Denise Leming, the mother of former seventh-season American Idol contestant Josiah Leming, died on Tuesday after a long battle with cancer.  She was 41. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/ex-american-idol-hopeful-josiah-leming-mother-loses-cancer-battle-9138.php rtvw-news-ex-american-idol-hopeful-josiah-leming-mother-loses-cancer-battle-9138 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:02:59 -0400

David Cook said he has been able to deal with the recent death of his older brother due to the support of friends, family members and fans. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/idol-champ-david-cook-thankful-for-fan-support-after-brother-death-9121.php rtvw-news-idol-champ-david-cook-thankful-for-fan-support-after-brother-death-9121 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:11:09 -0400

Ex-'Idols' David Cook and David Archuleta asked to check for swine flu   ]]> Steve Rogers https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/ex-idols-david-cook-and-david-archuleta-asked-check-for-swine-flu-8978.php rtvw-news-ex-idols-david-cook-and-david-archuleta-asked-check-for-swine-flu-8978 Sat, 16 May 2009 00:54:50 -0400

Adam Cook, the oldest brother of American Idol seventh-season winner David Cook, died on Saturday after battling brain cancer for more than a decade.  He was 37. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-winner-david-cook-brother-dies-from-brain-cancer-8905.php rtvw-news-american-idol-winner-david-cook-brother-dies-from-brain-cancer-8905 Mon, 04 May 2009 19:59:36 -0400

David Archuleta is returning to the American Idol stage. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-runner-up-david-archuleta-return-show-stage-8866.php rtvw-news-american-idol-runner-up-david-archuleta-return-show-stage-8866 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:35:03 -0400

Atlantic Records confirmed that it has signed former seventh-season American Idol finalist Jason Castro and will release his debut album later this year. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/ex-american-idol-finalist-jason-castro-signs-with-atlantic-records-8788.php rtvw-news-ex-american-idol-finalist-jason-castro-signs-with-atlantic-records-8788 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:34:01 -0400

David Cook's current stint on the road was put on a brief hiatus earlier this week. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/idol-champ-david-cook-cancels-tour-dates-due-family-matters-8713.php rtvw-news-idol-champ-david-cook-cancels-tour-dates-due-family-matters-8713 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:27:58 -0400

Former seventh-season American Idol finalist Michael Johns is reportedly set to drop his first post-Idol album in June. ]]> John Bracchitta https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/report-former-idol-finalist-michael-johns-release-new-album-in-june-8732.php rtvw-news-report-former-idol-finalist-michael-johns-release-new-album-in-june-8732 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:40:03 -0400

David Cook appreciates the support he's receiving from fans while on tour, however the American Idol seventh-season champ also wants some of his more aggressive aficionados to back-off a bit. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-champ-david-cook-asks-disturbing-fans-back-off-8663.php rtvw-news-american-idol-champ-david-cook-asks-disturbing-fans-back-off-8663 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:56:07 -0400

Given his surprise boot from American Idol after making it to the Top 8 of the show's seventh season, former finalist Michael Johns would seemingly be one of the biggest supporters of the new "The Judges' Save" rule change. ]]> John Bracchitta https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/former-american-idol-finalists-not-fans-of-new-judges-save-twist-8632.php rtvw-news-former-american-idol-finalists-not-fans-of-new-judges-save-twist-8632 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:10:21 -0400

Brooke White is glad she was an American Idol seventh-season finalist because she feels it would have been difficult for her to make it as a contestant on the show's current season. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/brooke-white-i-wouldnt-have-made-american-idol-eighth-season-8522.php rtvw-news-brooke-white-i-wouldnt-have-made-american-idol-eighth-season-8522 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:02:46 -0500

Michael Johns and Carly Smithson are coming back to American Idol, for one night at least. ]]> John Bracchitta https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/michael-johns-and-carly-smithson-sing-duet-on-american-idol-8470.php rtvw-news-michael-johns-and-carly-smithson-sing-duet-on-american-idol-8470 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:51:04 -0500

David Cook wanted his debut album to come out "guns blazing." Apparently it did. ]]> Reality TV World staff https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-champion-david-cook-debut-album-certified-platinum-8384.php rtvw-news-american-idol-champion-david-cook-debut-album-certified-platinum-8384 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:16:25 -0500

David Archuleta will be hitting the road this spring, as the American Idol seventh-season runner-up has announced he will embark on a 20-date concert tour. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-runner-up-david-archuleta-announces-us-tour-8345.php rtvw-news-american-idol-runner-up-david-archuleta-announces-us-tour-8345 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:27:40 -0500

David Cook is hitting the road.  The seventh-season American Idol champion has announced a 37-date concert tour. ]]> Steve Rogers https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-champion-david-cook-announces-37-date-concert-tour-8326.php rtvw-news-american-idol-champion-david-cook-announces-37-date-concert-tour-8326 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:51:39 -0500

American Idol couple David Cook and Kimberly Caldwell have ended their relationship. ]]> John Bracchitta and Steve Rogers https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/-american-idol-champ-david-cook-and-kimberly-caldwell-break-up-8276.php rtvw-news--american-idol-champ-david-cook-and-kimberly-caldwell-break-up-8276 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:36:56 -0500

Maybe seventh-season American Idol finalist Kristy Lee Cook should have "waited" after all. ]]> Steve Rogers https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/former-idol-finalist-kristy-lee-cook-parts-ways-with-arista-records-8150.php rtvw-news-former-idol-finalist-kristy-lee-cook-parts-ways-with-arista-records-8150 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:36:39 -0500

David Cook's self-titled debut album dropped at No. 3 on The Billboard 200 album sales chart after selling 280,000 copies during its initial week of release, according to Nielsen Soundscan data for the week ending November 23. 
 
The American Idol seventh-season champ's first-week debut album sales were significantly higher than that of Idol sixth-season champion Jordin Sparks -- whose self-titled debut sold 119,000 copies and dropped at No. 10 on The Billboard 200 in its first week of release last November. ]]> John Bracchitta https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/idol-david-cook-debut-album-sells-280000-units-debuts-at-no-3-8070.php rtvw-news-idol-david-cook-debut-album-sells-280000-units-debuts-at-no-3-8070 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:03:26 -0500

David Archuleta's self-titled debut album dropped at No. 2 on The Billboard 200 album sales chart after selling 183,000 copies during its initial week of release, according to Nielsen Soundscan data for the week ending November 16. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/david-archuleta-debut-album-sells-183000-units-debuts-at-no-2-8041.php rtvw-news-david-archuleta-debut-album-sells-183000-units-debuts-at-no-2-8041 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:45:56 -0500

'American Idol' winner David Cook: Debut CD comes out 'guns blazing'   ]]> Steve Rogers https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-winner-david-cook-debut-cd-comes-out-guns-blazing-8027.php rtvw-news-american-idol-winner-david-cook-debut-cd-comes-out-guns-blazing-8027 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:41:58 -0500

David Archuleta set to move beyond 'American Idol' with debut album   ]]> Steve Rogers https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/david-archuleta-set-move-beyond-american-idol-with-debut-album-8026.php rtvw-news-david-archuleta-set-move-beyond-american-idol-with-debut-album-8026 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:36:27 -0500