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Thursday, June 9, 2011

The Hollywood Reporter interview and BTS!

Get the full low-down on each and every alum in our original post. Below, check out some bonus video from the shoot, including interviews with Kris Allen, David Archuleta, Allison Iraheta,Kimberly Caldwell, Jackie Tohn and, of course, Elliott and Blake, along with a behind-the-scenes look at how it all came together.

Monday, June 6, 2011

Top 5 liked Idols on Facebook!

David is #5!

Monday, May 23, 2011

Videos from the Hollywood Reporter shoot!

Allstars Reunite For Hollywood Reporter Epic Idol Photo Shoot

The average American has a better chance of being struck by lightning than making it onto "American Idol." This is a statistical fact. No wonder the few, the proud, who have appeared on the show share such a special bond--even if they competed on different seasons (or even competed against each other!). So when The Hollywood Reporter's Shirley Halperin organized an "Idol Allstars" photo shoot in Los Angeles this month for the magazine's big "Idol" finale issue, it was a total lovefest, a giant family reunion.
Read The Hollywood Reporter's "American Idol" Cover Story
Thirty former Idols (29 runners-up, plus Season 8 winner Kris Allen), ranging from Season 1's Kristin Holt Adams to this season's Casey Abrams and Pia Toscano, gathered to take a "Class of 2002-2011" photo, and here's the magic that ensued:
The idea behind this historical shoot was that even if most of these contestants didn't make it all the way on "Idol," they've since used the show as a springboard for their showbiz careers. (For instance: Season 9's Luke Edgemon, who participated in the shoot, didn't even get past Hollywood Week, but he's now on "Glee.") Even champion Kris has extended his career beyond "Idol," writing the new single for "Glee" star Matthew Morrison. So basically, everyone came to this class reunion with something to brag about.

--Season 7's David Archuleta and Michael Johns and Season 9's Tim Urban and Didi Benami reuniting, while Season 3's Matt Rogers weirds everyone out by asking Archie for an autograph and accidentally calling him "Adam"

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The Hollywood Reporter is out now!

THIS pic was posted yesterday of the page in the new Hollywood Reporter magazine that David is in with a bunch of other Idols. The issue is out now and you can get a very small glimpse of it on their site:

Click HERE to see more!

Lynsey edit: Another picture from Hollywood Reporter!

Found on ARX by nickuhlakin!

Ashley edit: More was posted on The Hollywood Reporter's site!

American Idol alumni are not unlike a military platoon, a fraternity pledge class or the cast of the Real World – 12 (or 13 this year) seemingly random people experiencing both a traumatic and exultant event in their lives, and one that will most certainly set the course for their future. And that’s not meant in the flowery way. For an Idol finalist, whether he or she comes in second or tenth, the lifetime affiliation and all that comes with it -- from adulation to annoyance -- is the same.

THR COVER STORY: Secrets Behind American Idol's Big Comeback
In fact, for most Idol grads, the competition starts again following the finale, as with each passing season, another dozen great talents enter the marketplace armed with name recognition in the tens of millions and looking for TV bookings, record deals, tours, studio time, etc.
For the Idols that decide to remain in L.A. after the show -- and a lot of them do -- it means having to be extra resourceful, thick-skinned and an expert networker. Not surprisingly, they often look to each other for support, creative flow and just a general sense of familiar empathy, which is one reason why we thought, in honor of Idol’s tenth anniversary, to gather 30 Idol grads (well, technically 29 and one vocal coach) who not only made it to Hollywood, but resolved to stay and work in entertainment. You might be surprised at what some former cast-offs are doing now.
Follow the outline to locate the alums listed below.
16. David Archuleta
Season 7
Currently Promoting his second album, The Other Side of Down.

Formerly Beloved Idol runner-up; Miranda Cosgrove's crush on iCarly.

What he's learned about show business since his time on Idol... "That I had what it took to do more than I thought I could."