A Star Is Born

Lee DeWyze, American Idol Season 9

Kara DioGuardi

Crystal and Lee

Carrie Underwood

Idol Judges

Carly Smithson

Brett Michaels

Kara DioGuradi

Ellen DeGeneres

Lee DeWyze is the new American Idol season 9.

Photos by Ted Soqui © 2010

American Idol Season 8 Finale

Kris Allen

Adam Lambert

KISS!

Daughtry

Jason Castro

Michelle Quan

Adam and Kris

Black Eyed Peas

Images from the American Idol season 8 finale held at the Nokia theater at L.A. Live. Kris Allen was crowned the "American Idol" with over 100 million votes cast. 

Photos by Ted Soqui c 2009

David Cook American Idol 2008

What a night at the Nokia Theater. No one in the building thought David Cook would really win over wunderkind Archuleta. Even the normally quiet press room broke into a loud roar of "OH MY GODS", screams, and applause, bringing the old rule of no cheering in the press box to an end. David Cook finally made it down to the press photo room after the show and was congratulated by many elated photographers. One photog told Cook she voted for him 30 times last night. The gracious Cook looked a bit tired from his wild journey but posed for every photog and seemed to enjoy his time in the spot light.

Photo by Ted Soqui c 2008

More American Idol Hawaiian Style

Was just in Kona, Hawaii and spotted this message on a lava field. Personally, I don't think Clay Aiken sucks. Guess the Hawaiians feel different and strongly enough to put it on a lava field for all to see. Clay Aiken, born Clay Holmes Grissom, was runner up in the 2003 American Idol season 2 singing competition. Wonder if he gets out to Hawaii much?

Photo by Ted Soqui c 2008

Battle Of The Davids

2008 American Idol finalist David Archuleta and David Cook battled it out with song tonight at the Nokia Theater located in Downtown LA. Archuleta performed flawlessly and outshined Cook with every song. The winner will be announced tomorrow at the Nokia in a 2 hour show. Who did you vote for?

Photos By Ted Soqui c 2008