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American Idol winner David Cook and runner-up David Archuleta arrive at a New York City airport and head over to their Big Apple hotel on Monday, Memorial Day.

Cook, 25, recently shared about his upcoming album: “It’ll probably be a rock record. I just want to make a record that’s going to make the hair on your neck stand up. Even if it doesn’t do well commercially, as long as I can put out a record I am proud of, that’s the goal right now. And hopefully the success will follow.”

And here are three more appearances Cook will be making in this week: Live with Regis & Kelly (Tuesday, May 27), The Ellen DeGeneres Show (Wednesday, May 28) and The Today Show (Thursday, May 29).

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American Idol champ David Cook arrives at the CNN studios to take some calls for Larry King Live.

When asked if he felt relieved when the whole Idol experience was over, Cook said, “Yes, in a way. The whole show, the eight-month process from first audition to this, it feels like you’re holding your breath a little bit. And I’ve been asked a few times why I cried at the end. And for me, that was just an exhale, to step back and really think about what just happened. It’s pretty heavy. So, yes, I am relieved, because, now I get to move on to the next phase of all this, which is a record and a tour and all the good stuff.”

Don’t miss a special second hour with Cook on CNN on Monday, May 26! And here are three more appearances he’ll be making in the coming week: Live with Regis & Kelly (Tuesday, May 27), The Ellen DeGeneres Show (Wednesday, May 28) and The Today Show (Thursday, May 29).

Newly crowned American Idol 7 winner David Cook shows the world who’s number 1 in the press room of Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif. on Wednesday.

Earlier in the day, David, 25, posed for pictures on the red carpet with Idol judge Paula Abdul, and finalist David Archuleta.

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First songs were chosen by record producer Clive Davis, second songs were from the Idol songwriters contest, and third songs were chosen by the contestants (reprise or new song).

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DAVID COOK
U2 - “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” (Watch here, Dial 01)
Emily Shackelton - “Dream Big” (Watch here, Dial 03)
Collective Soul - “The World I Know” (Watch here, Dial 05)

DAVID ARCHULETA
Elton John - “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me” (Watch here, Dial 02)
Ryan Gillmor - “In This Moment” (Watch here, Dial 04)
John Lennon - “Imagine” [Reprise] (Watch here, Dial 06)

WHICH DAVID ARE YOU VOTING FOR?????

The paparazzi are already on his trail and he hasn’t even won American Idol. Yet!

Idol finalist David Cook and a few friends grab slices of pizza at the Beverly Center Mall’s Sbarro pizzeria in Beverly Hills on Thursday.

During next week’s season finale, Cook will sing first since David Archuleta won a coin flip and chose to sing second.

“I’ve always looked up to Cook and admired all the work he’s done with his talent,” Archuleta says. “To be here standing next to him is just unbelievable.”

Cook only had nice things to say back: “I consider it a huge honor to share the stage with the kid. He’s the real deal. All the buzz coming in, he deserves.”

It’s down to the final three contestants this season on American Idol — David Archuleta, David Cook and Syesha Mercado. But who’s going to win America’s heart?

Syesha definitely has singing chops but that’s hardly enough for Idol viewers anymore at this stage of the game. Archu-D2 was the early frontrunner in the competition but Cook definitely has pulled ahead with his carefully chosen arrangements and rock star performances.

Can Cook take the cake? Most likely.

Last week, interestingly enough, Archu-D2’s “stage dad from hell” was prohibited from working (read: attending arranging sessions) with his son on the show. David sure has a lot more pressure on him this week without his dad’s guidance this week on how to perform songs and what vocal changes to make. May the best David win!

And if Cook’s rendition of Mariah Carey’s “Always Be My Baby” hasn’t been playing on your iPod non-stop, something’s wrong with you! Listen here.

Tune into an all-new American Idol tonight @ 8PM ET/PT on FOX. Video links to the performances will be posted, as usual!

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The five remaining American Idol contestants attend the launch party for BritWeek held at the British Consul General’s Official Residence in Los Angeles on Thursday.

This week marked the end of the road for American Idol finalist Carly Smithson on Wednesday after fans cast the fewest votes for her rendition of Superstar.

Simon remained positive, giving her words of encouragement. “I apologize for giving you a compliment last night, the kiss of death. You can leave with your head held high.”

Syesha Mercado, Jason Castro, Brooke White, David Archuleta and David Cook are the remaining contestants.

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