Lifestyle host Rachel Ray underwent a vocal chord surgery. The host has been struggling to correct this situation since last yer. If you’ve noticed her when she hosts in her show, her voice eventually deteriorates towards the end of the show. She was advised by her doctor to undergo benign cyst surgery to correct the problem.

As of this moment, she has been resting in her home. All she needs to do is to rest her voice for a while.

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It’s official! David Cook and David Archuleta live in Manila!

On May 16, 2009, the season 7 American Idol and American Idol runner-up, respectively, will be in Manila for a one night, back-to-back concert at the SM Mall of Asia Open Grounds.

Both Idols released video statements about their upcoming show in Manila. Here’s David Archuleta’s announcement/ invitation to all his fans in the Philippines, with something special at the very end.

David Archuleta says Hi to the Philippines

Here now is David Cook’s video: David Cook says Hi to the Philppines

The concert is slated to start at 8 PM. To the fans who would like to watch the show, tickets are available at TicketWorld outlets. Subsequently, if you are a fan visiting the Philippines and would like to secure your ticket before going there, you may place your order through TicketWorld’s website.

The venue will be divided into 4 sections: VIP; Gold; Silver and Bronze. Ticket prices of course varies per section. VIP Tickets sell for PhP 3,625.00; Gold for PhP 2,075.00; Silver for PhP 625.00; and Bronze for Php 315.00.

The last quarter of 2008 and early 2009 seems to be quite a busy time for both Davids so far. David Archuleta has been on the road touring with teen idol Demi Lovato.

David Cook, on the other hand,  continued to promote his album, as well as announced a tour. Both Idols have also guested on the hit show American Idol recently, the show that gave them their kick start in the music industry.

This back-to-back concert of David Cook and David Archuleta is a production of Fearless Productions.

So what are you waiting for? Come on over and experience David Cook and David Archuleta Live in Manila!

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The original American Idol Kelly Clarkson released the first single off of her much anticipated new album, All I Ever Wanted. The single “My Life Would Suck Without You”which was released January 17, is the first release since her last album, My December, which totally tanked in the charts.

The song tells about a troubled relationship. Reminiscent of Clarskon’s past hits “Since U Been Gone” and “Walk Away”, the song has a very up tempo beat and opens with guitar chords. The song opens with the lyrics “Guess this means you’re sorry; You’re standing at my door; Guess this means you take back all you said before.”

She recently performed her single live during American Idol’s results show last week. The single is currently number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Her new album All I Ever Wanted hits record store shelves today, March 17.

In similar music news, American Idol Season7 runner-up David Archuleta also released “A Little Too Not Over You”, his follow-up to his debut hit “Crush” a few weeks ago. Billboard’s Micheal Menachem says, quote, ” The soulful “A Little Too Not Over You” follows David Archuleta’s No. 2 Billboard Hot 100 breakout ballad “Crush.” “Ay ay ay” chants cement the track’s chorus, and a sweet acoustic strum and floating melody deliver a fitting contrast to the “American Idol” runner-up’s soulful conviction, while a climactic falsetto at the bridge takes this one home. Here is the voice of a new generation: With his emotive pop consistency, Archuleta will touch hearts as he breaks the charts.” The single is still enjoys good airplay.

American Idol Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta will guest star on the Disney Channel series “Hannah Montana.” The 18-year old singer will star as himself opposite Miley Cyrus’ character. In the episode, Archuleta comes and asks Hanna Montana to sng with him. The two will be working together on Archuleta’s song, “I Wanna Know.”

No news yet on when David Archuleta’s Hanna Montana episode will air.

American Idol is no ordinary TV show. This show encompasses talents from all over the USA and more who converge at the auditions for a first attempt at showbiz singing. Individuals with and without singing experience alike enter the contest auditions.

The auditions are the best part to watch as some of the most offbeat singers and the most mature talents exhibit their skills in front of the panel of judges. This show reached the pinnacle of popularity thanks to its realistic showcasing of singing ordeals and achievements.

This show came from being a summer replacement to a big hit on TV. Fox network is to be thanked for recognizing the potential of this show and making use of it to bring the people watching other boring shows to the edge of their seats. The sole purpose of this show is to create that supreme rock star with the versatility of a number of genres.

Some of the singers who make it to the absolute final rounds and also get to win make the most hay as they get all the sponsorship and record deals they can assume. This show features as a spring break from amateur status to celebrity in just a few weeks time. This is one show which even has mathematical models attributed to it which elucidate patterns of winning and losing compared to past shows.

The first season’s winner was Kelly Clarkson who later made waves on the air with her hit song Breakaway. This album by the same name was also nominated for several award nominations. The popularity of the show began from the TV sets of Americans to the whole wide world along the way.

The original British version which was called pop idol was ever more so popular already in the UK. The refurbished versions of American idol had several modifications which allowed for more contestants to audition in the age ranges of 16-28. Ryan Seacrest has been the biggest reality show host ever to hit the TV screens.

His witticisms and light hearted kind of softened approach to dealing with the contestants and their reactions to the judges decisions and opinions have made him the bestselling reality show host. The first season of American idol made its debut in 2002 and was hosted together by Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest. The entry of sleek British opinionator, Simon Cowell gave the show much of its unusual flavor of sarcasm and witty denials of talent.

50 million people watched the grand finale of this show in 2002. the budget allocated for the show and its organization increased as the show developed in to more episodes and seasons. The show also inspired a movie that showcased the achievements of Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson and was called From Justin To Kelly. Simon fuller directed and produced this movie which failed miserably at the box office.

Most of the contestants who debuted in the first season of this show went on to make deals with RCA records and then later emerged as independent labels.

David Archuleta updates… As some of us might know that David Archuleta happens to be the American Idol runner-up and in recent news he has bagged a record deal with certain music label that goes by the name of 19 Recordings/Jive Records.

Archuleta's Album Cover

This was recently announced by the label’s representative.

David is 17 years and he now plans to perform on the Idol tour that kicks off real soon and he also wishes to release a debut album later in this year.

He says that signing up a record contract with the aforementioned company 19 is indeed an experience that can be best described in the oh-so-clichéd- dream come true style.

He also says that he has always been a big fan of the American Idol series since its inception and since the first season and he has absolutely adored as well admired the American Idol alumni.

David says that he really feels honored as well as humbled to be a part of the prestigious group of the American Idol.

He also further adds that he is indeed very excited as well as eager in order to start his work. On other news Dave Archuleta had a plan to hold a certain charity to be called the “fireside chat” in the Salt Lake City of Utah. This also happens to be his home state.

This plan of his got rejected as was reported by the Salt Lake City Tribune. The proceedings from David’s gig would go to the aid of the victims suffering from Multiple Sclerosis and the proceedings would also go to the popular Make-a-Wish Foundation.

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Syesha Mercado before getting voted off American Idol found herself among the bottom of the vote getters for a total of five times but even this hasn’t crushed her spirit or tainted her enthusiasm.

Syesha Updates

Mercado told people that her drive is to constantly do better than her last performance and she wants to perfectly combine hard work with her drive all throughout the American Idol singing competition. She also adds that she simply enjoys herself more each and every week.

She further adds that she has been able to separate the fine line that exists between overworking and doing so much that a person becomes unfocused and doesn’t enjoy his or her performance. Her goal every week thus was to be purely satisfied after the completion of every show.

She says that she primarily focuses on her own performance after each show and gives the enjoyment factor the main priority. She feels that unless a performer is fully enjoying his/her performance, he or she would never be able to give out the best.

Mercado also later added that learning how to balance that aforementioned “fine line” of “overworking” and “just doing what one needs to do while purely trusting yourself” was indeed a very valuable lesson.

This was a pretty much wise and mature thing to learn and Mercado is really glad that she was finally able to recognize this factor right in time and thus nothing could spoil her experience. She also hopes that if other performers get the hang of it, they would also become better in their chosen genres of performing arts.

David Cook - Season 7 American Idol

Last Season, after he performed a classic song by Dolly Parton, David Cook the “American Idol Season 7 Winner” was taken to the Cedars-Sinai hospital after medical experts decided that he actually required medical attention.

According to the medical specialist, He had palpitations from his heart and he also experienced high blood pressure during the ending part of the show as was reported by Nigel Lythgoe who happens to be the executive producer of the show. This incident took place in a call so as to promote “Idol Gives Back,” that was aired on FOX.

He was taken to the Cedars-Sinai and a private doctor checked his medical condition and he was later given some medication in order to lower his Blood Presure. After this medical checkup he returned to his hotel to take some rest.

David’s physical troubles started right after he delivered a good rendition of the song entitled “Little Sparrow,” and he looked pretty much confident like he usually does.

He appeared to be in fine shape during the time when the judges commented. He was also seen smiling and he also thanked the ever fully American Idol Judge Paula Abdul for her compliments about his new hair-do. However, he was missing in action while performing the song “No Air” originally by Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown and this was being taped to be broadcasted later.

David is a 21-year-old winner in the 7th season of the American Idol singing competition. David Cook will be performing in Manila Philippines on January 27,2009 as part of his world concert series.

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Jasmin Trias - Hawaii's Favorite

There are thousands every year who audition for the American Idols however there are a few who stand out not only for the amazing range that they posses but also for the fact that they are super hot!

Here are some names of the American Idol contestants from the past and the present who can surely be given points on the “hot” factor if not for anything else.

Kellie Pickler from season 5 became famous for the way she pronounced seafood and is definitely pretty cute from certain other angles as well.

Kristy Lee Cook a former tomboy took the help of many stylists and shed off her to get her good looks. Miss. Lee was also a finalist who was later eliminated. She was from the American Idol Season 7.

Jasmine Trias was dubbed the “little girl from Hawaii with a big voice” and she was from the season 3 edition of American Idols, she was quite memorable back in her days in the season 3.

Kristin Holt is one of the hottest contestants ever to have auditioned for the American Idol. It is quite a surprise that she is an oft-forgotten contestant. Miss. Holt has gone on to become a very successful person in various areas apart from music. She is currently the host of the show G4’s Cheat! and also hosts the weekly segment of G4 X-Play twice a week.

Kimberly Caldwell from Season 2 was a finalist of the show however she was eliminated pretty quickly. Later she bounced back and later became a host on the TV Guide and has also been dating Idol winner David Cook.

How about you? Who do you think is the hottest American Idol contestant?

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Kai Kalama
Age: 26
Hometown: San Clemente, CA

Songs Performed

San Francisco Eliminations : Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by The Platters