The cat's out of the bag! As most of us suspected, former "American Idol" contestants David Cook and Kimberly Caldwell are dating.

If you'll remember, David asked Kimberly out on live TV in May after he won the most recent "Idol" title. Evidently, Caldwell said yes; because Cook recently let it slip that they're still dating! In an interview with the Johnny and Jayde radio show, David said he and Kimberly are still going out.

Cook released his self titled album this year. Caldwell is currently working as a correspondent for TV Guide Network.

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"American Idol" losers are having the best week ever. Yesterday, LaKisha Jones made her way back to the headlines with news of her marriage, and today we hear that former "Idol" wannabe Paris Bennett just had a baby.

Bennett was in labor for five hours before her 5-pound, 15-ounce baby was born Monday. She named her new daughter, Egypt.

In a statement, Paris said she was "so excited to finally see my little angel." Bennett adds, "Man, does she have lungs on her. I guess she's gearing up to be the next American Idol."

Paris Bennett finished in fifth place of the fifth season of "American Idol."

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Former "American Idol" loser LaKisha Jones got married over the weekend.

Jones tied the knot with financial adviser Larry Davis on Sunday. About 50 friends and family members attended included other former "Idol" contenders; Haley Scarnato, Melinda Doolittle, Gina Glocksen and Sanjaya Malakar.

The wedding was themed with an old-fashioned Hollywood glamor with white round candles perched on floating black stands and red rose petals dotted the floor. According to People.com, LaKisha wore a strapless Alfred Angelo gown, custom crystal-encrusted shoes by Stuart Weitzman and diamond earrings, necklace and bracelet by Neil Lane.

Jones' daughter Brionne, served as the flower girl and cried as she walked down the aisle throwing petals from a black and white basket.

Sanjaya styled his hair at shoulder length with flowing curls. I'm sure he thought this was a great chance to get his name back in the media.

"I'm just so happy for her, " Malakar said. "I'm happy for her future, I'm happy for her daughter [that] they can be a family. It's all that I could ever wish for her."

Congrats to LaKisha and Larry!

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When "American Idol" comes back for the new season in January, you'll see a new face behind the judges table. Ryan Seacrest announced on his radio show this morning that Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi will sit alongside Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson.

"For the past seven seasons, Paula has had to endure the experience of being the only woman at the judges' table," said Mike Darnell, president, alternative programming of Fox, in a statement.

"With Kara by her side, Paula has some backup and now there is going to be a lot more `girl power' on the show," Darnell said.

Rumors are swirling that with DiGuardi's presence, Paula Abdul might get the boot and that Simon Cowell may be ready to move onto other ventures.

"Idol" executive producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz said having four judges behind the table isn't a new idea.

"We had originally intended for `American Idol' to have four judges," she said. "We've seen from our international series that having a fourth judge creates a dynamic that benefits both the contestants and the viewers."

DioGuardio's songs have been recorded by Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Celine Dion, Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood and Pink, among others.

"We are turning the heat up on `Idol' this year and are thrilled to welcome Kara to the judges' table," said creator and executive producer Simon Fuller in a statement. "She is a smart, sassy lady, and one of America's most successful songwriters. We know she will bring a new level of energy and excitement to the show."

Maybe Kara will put a little pressure on Paula to show up a little less drugged in the future?

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Clay Aiken isn't the only "American Idol" loser popping out kids.

Former "Idol" conestant Carmen Rasmusen sent her congrats to Aiken while breaking some baby news of her own.

"I'm actually expecting my first boy this Christmas," the five-months-along former Idol contestant, 23, told People Magazine. The couple met at Brigham Young University and married in 2005.

"Isn't this crazy? We're going to both be parents! It's so exciting – we went from being nobodies to being on American Idol together, and now starting our families [at the same time]."

Congratulations to Carmen and her hubby. Rasmusen competed against Aiken on "American Idol," but she was eliminated before the finals.

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I'm so confused. I thought "American Idol" loser Sanjaya Malakar was gay. Evidently, I was wrong.

In a recent interview, Sanjaya revealed that he has a girlfriend.

Q:Girlfriend?

A: Ummmm, yes. She is supportive and understands that I am not always going to be in the same state as her. She stands behind me. She is in school and when she finishes we'll see where it goes.

Maybe "she" is a drag queen or a tranny? I can't believe that Sanjaya would actually expect us to think he is straight.

Is it just me or does everyone think Sanjaya is gay? What do you think?

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"American Idol" winner David Cook is doing everything he can to get into former "Idol" loser Kimberly Caldwell's pants! Not only did Cook ask Caldwell out LIVE on the TV Guide channel...

"I'm just excited because I finally get to talk to you," David told Kimberly during an interview Wednesday night on the Idol Tonight show. "I've been hearing you say all these nice things about me all season, So I'm actually going to ask you to dinner right now."

But now he spinning it that they are already dating....

"She's great," Cook tells Extra. "So far, I've had a really good time with her."

As for what Kimberly has been doing since "American Idol," David doesn't have a clue!

"I knew who she was, but I can't remember a song that she sang," he told Extra. "I'm probably in the dog house now."

What do you think? Do David and Kimberly make a good couple?

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It wasn’t even close!

David Archuleta knocked it out of the arena on Tuesday night, but David Cook took the prize on Wednesday to become the new “American Idol.”

Cook pounded competition Archuleta in the vote receiving 56% compared to Cook’s 44%. In politics, we say that wasn’t even close!

In addition to crowing David Cook as this year’s “American Idol,” the show’s producers actually booked some great performances for the two-hour season finale including One Republic, ZZ Top, Seal and Donna Summer. Each superstar performed with “Idol” contestants.

Host Ryan Seacrest revealed early in the show that this year’s finale took in a record 97.5 million audience votes cast by phone and text.

Honestly, I’m soooo shocked that David Archuleta didn’t win… maybe I should start supporting the person that I want to lose!

Congratulations to the new “American Idol” David Cook!
Do you think America got it right?

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Even though I'm sick as can be with this Spring-like flu, I've been searching the media to see if I can get feel for who will the "American Idol" title on Wednesday night. Will it be David Archuleta or David Cook?

David Archuleta has consistently lead our poll here at GaySocialites.com (although it is still live and active).

The producers at The View on ABC said they spent the entire night voting for David Cook and couldn't get through.

Tom O'Neil at the Los Angeles Times says "it's obvious that David Archuleta will win 'American Idol,'" but he also predicts that David Cook will do well when it comes time to release his record.

Online bookmaker BodogLife, says the odds are on Cook.

My money is actually on Archuleta, but what do you think? Who will be the "American Idol?"

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David Archuleta basically claimed the title of "American Idol" on Tuesday night with three amazing performances pouncing over competition David Cook.

The two Davids each sang three songs. The first was chosen by Clive Davis, the second was their choice for song contest winner and the third was the contestant's favorite.

All of the judges seemed to agree that David Archuleta will likely take home the "American Idol" title, but David Cook definitely held his own.

Archuleta clearly deserves to win "Idol," but I bet both Davids will get a recording contract.

Who do you think will win "American Idol?"

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"American Idol" cast off Danny Noreiga won't be at Tuesday night's finale. Evidently the gay contestant wasn't invited back because "they are full!"

Danny, according to TMZ, claims he had to call four different people before he was finally told he was not invited to attend the battle of the Davids.

However- Danny is probably known more for his internet rants than his singing ability, so I'm sure he'll send out a humdinger about this one!!

Noriega didn't make the "Idol" Top 10, but you would think he would at least get an invite to sit in the audience.

Tacky, tacky, tacky!

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"American Idol" welcomed back former winner Fantasia Barrino for a guest performance on Tuesday night as they narrowed this season's competition down to two.

Check out Fantasia's performance in the video below:

Fantasia performed "Bore Me" and brought down the house.

Barrino's performance also got the internet buzzing. This video was all over the blogs and Fantasia's name was one of the most search words on Google into Thursday morning.

David Archuleta and David Cook will compete in the finals Tuesday night on "American Idol."

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"American Idol" is finally down to the final two. Syesha Mercado was given the boot as Ryan Seacrest announced the battle of the David's between David Archuleta and David Cook.

Seacrest announced that Archuleta was the first "American Idol" finalist, so I guess he is still getting all the votes with all the bad dad P.R. he's sucking up.

David Cook also had his fair share of support, the "Idol" auditorium erupted when Cook was announced as the other finalist.

The battle of the David's will take place next Tuesday night, and either Archuleta or Cook will be crowned "American Idol" next Wednesday night on Fox.

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Paula Abdul is evidently such a big ole fag hag that she fights for the gay contestants hoping for a spot on "American Idol." Well, at least it is good to know she doesn't pull for the ones who might sleep with her.

Abdul says she pushed to get gay contestants Danny Noriega and David Hernandez onto the show.

"I pushed for them and fought," Paula says.

"There's a reason why there was never, ever a debate or argument during the Green Mile show," she explained.

"We were still debating, and I was being yelled at - we were going overtime - because I fought so hard for Danny and David. And I stood my ground. I said, This kid is needed – especially Danny- because he is very open about being gay. "

Noriega was a flaming queen throughout the entire show, but most people didn't even know Hernandez was homosexual until the tabloids found out he was a go-go boy at a gay bar.

In her 'real life', Paula says most of her friends are gay and gets emotional when talking about gay rights.

"My whole life," she said as she started to cry. "...has been surrounded by marvelous, wonderful gay people."

The "American Idol" competition is, of course, only down to three contestants now. David Archueletta, David Cook and Syesha Mercado will battle for a spot in the finals on Tuesday.

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Things are getting crazy over at "American Idol!" Evidently, David Archuletta's dad has been axed from the backstage portion of David's prep for the show.

Jeff Archueletta is evidently one of those psycho stage dads who does things like choose David's songs and even change lyrics to classics.

According to TMZ, the "American Idol" producers decided they have had enough and got fed up when Jeff convinced David to add a line from "Beautiful Girls" into his "Stand By Me" performance for last week's "Idol" show.

The producers supposedly sent Jeff to meet with the legal department saying it would cost "Idol" a lot of money to make that change and that David should stick with the original lyrics to "Stand By Me."

Jeff told David to do it anyway, and now "Idol" has banned Daddy Archuletta from all back stage access.

David Archuletta will face off with David Cook and Syesha Mercado on Tuesday night before moving on to the finals. Can you tell that he's my pick to win?

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A volunteer school worker in Brooklyn was arrested Thursday and charged with endangering the welfare of a child. To beat it all, he was also a former "American Idol" hopeful.

Cops say "Idol" reject Colin Leahy had inappropriate conduct with male students at P.S. 236 in Mill Basin.

The department says an ongoing investigation found Leahy had a relationship with a 12-year-old boy through text messages containing sexual references.

The investigation found Leahy also made sexual comments to a 10-year-old student whom he took to the movies at least twice, where a second 10-year-old boy joined them.

Leahy is charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. He has also been blacklisted as a Department of Education volunteer.

You could tell Colin as a little slow when he appeared on season 3 of "American Idol" comparing himself to Clay Aiken.

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The Top 3 "American Idol" competitors were revealed on Wednesday as Jason Castro was sent packing. That leaves David Archuletta, David Cook and Syesha Mercado to battle it out for a spot in the finals and ultimately for the title of "American Idol."

My money is riding on David Archuletta, but I know a lot of people LOVE David Cook. He's a bit too cocky for me. Confidence is admirable in a singer, but he rides a fine line with being pretentious.

Syesha Mercado deserved to edge out Jason Castro. He seems like a comical character, but he isn't the best singer... and don't even get me started on his hair!

In addition to giving Castro the boot, "American Idol" filled the hour with performances by Maroon 5 and former "Idol" contestant Bo Bice.

The Top 3 "American Idol" hopefuls will take the stage again on Tuesday night.

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It was her week, Brooke White got the boot from "American Idol" on Wednesday night leaving David Cook, David Archuleta, Jason Castro and Syesha Mercado as the final four contestants.

"Thank you," was pretty much all White had to say at the end of the "Idol" results show before she attempted to sing wading through her own tears.

Brooke was just the latest casualty of what seems to be shaping up as a battle of the Davids.

Next week the contestants will take on rock music, so it is definitely David Cook's week. Polls show David Archuleta is most likely to win this year's "American Idol" title.

Now that they're down to four, who do you think is most likely to win?

During the live show, host Ryan Seacrest also addressed the "rumors" that Paula Abdul was going to get the boot from "American Idol" herself. After critiquing Jason Castro on two songs when he only sang one, Paula looked like a fool on Tuesday night's show. Seacrest, however, said Abdul is a part "of the family" and isn't going anywhere.

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It seems that the GaySocialites know what they are talking about! In a recent poll, we asked you who you thought would win "American Idol."

The "Idol" poll on our site is live, so the results may change; but as I write this David Archuleta is your pick by far.

According to the latest E-Poll/ Reuters survey, the rest of America agrees with you!

Even though those polled believe that David Cook is more talented, they see David Archuleta as the "American Idol."

Someone else will be leaving on Wednesday night. You'll have to tune into Fox or check back here after the show to see who gets the boot.

I hope the suspense doesn't kill you, but we think it is Jason Castros turn to go!

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Paula Abdul seems to have finally lost it!

On Tuesday night's "American Idol," Paula got all tangled up in her thoughts and words.

After "Idol" hopeful Jason Casto's first song, Paula offered critique on two performances.

“Jason, the first song, I loved hearing your lower register, which we never really hear,” she began. “The second song, I felt like your usual charm, it was missing for me. It kind of left me a little empty and the two