David Archuleta Gets Multi Million Dollar Record Deal

Well who says 2nd place isn't good enough? David Archuleta wouldn't say that after signing up with new producers at 19 Recordings/Jive Records. Would make sense after Simon Fuller, creator of "American Idol" and founder of 19 Entertainment Label Group, called him a shoe-in for the American Idol crown.

Bet it was a surprise for Simon that David Archuleta lost. Not that I'd call this record deal "losing."

American Idol Winner - The Rocker, David Cook

Someone I admire always told me a rocker is always better than a crooner. I guess in this case, he was write. The American Idol Season 7 winner ended up to be the rocker David Cook instead of the crowd (young crowd) favorite, David Archuleta 17-year-old boy band material.

It was a good run though. Funny how the new American Idol winner became a contestant by "accident" after accompanying his brother, Andrew to the auditions. Serendipity can indeed be true for most people. Good thing sibling rivalry isn't big in the Cook family.

Anyway I think big brother Andrew will have it much easier than David now that the latter already has one foot in the door of fame and fortune

American Idol Final Night - David Cook Vs. David Archuleta

There's on rather corny comment I read on NY Daily News Blog that David Cook actually conceded to David Archuleta! That's absurd! Where's the fun in that?

They seem to want to play good guy versus good guy and confuse the heck out of everyone who's trying to vote. One thing I'd like to note is that David Cook sang U2's I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For. That was pretty darn good! While David Archuleta sang "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" by Elton John.

I think their selections were very suited to their personalities and their "image." In the end I don't think it will be a battle of talent, because we know they've both got it - but a battle of stereotypes.

David Archuleta though is still the cute young gun who is the favorite to win this season. But who knows right? Rock might beat boy band pop material this time around.

American Idol's David Archuleta Responds To Stage Daddy Rumors

American Idol is down to 3 finalists and one is leaving tonight. What will happen this time? Can David Archuleta give it a go alone without stage daddy? I'm pretty sure he'll be fine. I think daddy has caused more harm than good.

Apparently Jeff Archuleta is no longer allowed to schedule sessions with son, David and was even said to be "banned" from the backstage area. This was rebuffed though by David Archuleta's voice coach Dean Kaelin who shared what really happened.

It appears that having Daddy Jeff Archuleta around gave David an unfair advantage and they wanted to take this out at the last minute. Hmm... something didn't sound right there but anyway moving on, Jeff suggested a lyrics change in one of the episodes that had American Idol paying for royalties on 2 songs instead of just one for David's performance. So that definitely must have hit a nerve.

Three to go - David Cook, David Archuleta and Syesha Mercado vie for the last spot on American Idol!

David Archuleta's Rendition Of John Lennon's "Imagine" Proves He Is An "American Idol"

When I arrived to work today, I barely got there when everyone was already talking about the performance of David Archuleta on "American Idol." Everybody had their own opinions. But mostly everyone just loved it.

Paula Abdul was left in tears. Some say that the rendition of John Lennon's "Imagine" was even borrowed (read this review from LA Times), but at this point who really cares?

The boy is shoe in to become the next "American Idol," and if not - a record deal for sure. Everybody else might as well pack up and go home. He's just adorable.... and he can sing too.