ROLL CALL: 'American Idol' Finale Wrap Up & Brit's New Album Shapes Up

By Access HollywoodMay 22, 2008, 8:14 am PDT

By Jesse Spero

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans

'Idol' Finish Line: David Cook nabbed this year's title of "American Idol," along with a new hybrid car, and the opportunity to recreate Tom Cruise's iconic underwear dance from "Risky Business," in a commercial for the video game "Guitar Hero," not to mention a million dollar recording contract. In case you didn't catch the finale, Access all the "Idol" finale moments HERE! Plus, find out why Cook thought he would come in second place.

[ Backstage With 'Idol' Winner David Cook - Play it Now ]

The Other David: Many "Idol" runner-ups have gone on to illustrious careers, and we expect nothing less from this year's second vote getter, David Archuleta. See what Utah's Golden Boy told Access' Shaun Robinson about the guy who beat him to the finish line HERE.

Bo Bice Reveals Baby Name: Speaking of runner-ups, Bo Bice, who was beat by former "Idol" hopeful-turned-winner-turned-country megastar Carrie Underwood, told People he and his wife have decided to name their first son Caleb, who is due in August. No word if they were ever considering naming the baby Sanjaya or Simon.

[ 'American Idol' Season 7 Finale - Check Out the Photos ]

Doolittle - Dolots!: "Idol" alum Melina Doolittle (remember her from Season 6?) gave Access all the dish on her new album dropping this summer. "I get to do some retro soul and add a little bit of grit in it," she said. We do love grit in our soul! And that's not the only Doolittle you'll get this year. Melinda said she'll be bringing that "grit" to a holiday album too!

Brit's New Sound: And what 'Idol" wrap up would be complete without America's favorite pop idol, Britney Spears. Producer J.R. Rotem told People when it comes to her new album that they're working on, "She just has the 'it' factor that not every artist has." A Spears family source told the mag, "She has been playing the piano a lot and just singing. She says she misses 'just singing.'" Sounds like Brit might be taking a cue from "Idol" songstress Brooke White.

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  • Unknownperson
    american beauty idol is more like it one of the most reasons people stay on there because of how they look like the indian guy who had bad hair styles and no talent in last year show but the young girls liked his looks and he got votes for looks
    report abuseposted June 6, 2008, 10:35 am PDT
  • KC GRL
    I thought this was a great year for AI and that there was a lot of talent!
    report abuseposted June 1, 2008, 10:15 am PDT
  • KimmyWimy7
    CAROLINA GIRL YOU ARE SO RIGHT!!!!!!! I mean I love AI, but this season was HORRIBLE! No One had talent at all! The best season was when Carrie won. Well, BYE! :)
    report abuseposted May 26, 2008, 10:21 am PDT
  • lipstickchick
    American Idol isn't a bad of a show at all. There's been a few "Fallen Idols" who I don't feel have failed. Several are on stage doing Broadway...... so I wouldn't say they've failed . I feel that this show does alot for lotsa' folks.
    report abuseposted May 25, 2008, 8:04 pm PDT
  • ManhattanSkyline
    Why does CRUISE have to mentioned in every article? He's a psychotic, bipolar, tiny little control freak who aims to "exterminate" all non-Scientologists and "...clean up this place." **BOYCOTT CRUISE** AKA: "Gay Little Hitler." IMO.
    report abuseposted May 25, 2008, 6:43 pm PDT
  • elliemay1111
    It Is bo bices 2nd son, not 1st. He already has a boy thats about 2 years old
    report abuseposted May 25, 2008, 3:45 pm PDT
  • Tyler A
    OMG, I love Carrie Underwood!!!
    report abuseposted May 25, 2008, 11:13 am PDT
  • Sazman
    what are you talking about? sure there were some fallen idols, but, nonetheless, it is still a huge entertaining show. regardless what happens to the contestants, is the journey and the ability to watch them that matters
    report abuseposted May 24, 2008, 2:50 pm PDT
  • carolina girl
    honestly i dont even know why they said that is was the best american idol ever. it was stupid. i hated it. the people up there i thought weren't as good as they were past seasons. but i think that this was the WORST season of american idol yet.
    report abuseposted May 23, 2008, 6:42 pm PDT
  • HARRY F
    reuben had a great voice, maybe you learn how to spell before you open your mouth, it's show not shoes whadupp.
    report abuseposted May 23, 2008, 3:20 pm PDT
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