David Cook News

American Idol champion David Cook has signed a deal to endorse Skechers footwear, as the following press release makes official:

Skechers USA,a global leader in the lifestyle footwear industry, today announced that it has signed recent American Idol winner and rising star David Cook to a global endorsement agreement.

This deal marks the first male celebrity to make Skechers' roster since 2002, when actor Robert Downey Jr. was the face of the global brand, and the second American Idol winner, with Carrie Underwood being the first in 2005.

Here's what Cook had to say about the deal:

"I have always viewed Skechers as a cool company, so I am excited to be a part of their campaign. They've had some sensational singers like Carrie Underwood and Christina Aguilera as they were starting out and it will be great to be a part of the Skechers roster."

As David Cook gets ready to embark on the American Idols Live tour this summer, he isn't afraid of how time on the road will affect his relationship with Kimberly Caldwell

"I get to do what I love and love what I do, so no, it doesn't put a damper on anything," the American Idol champion told TV Guide. "Kim's great. She's got a little bit of insight on it which definitely helps."

Love connection alert! David Cook hearts Kimberly Caldwell.

Cook wasn't done gushing about Caldwell:

"We seem to compliment each other really well. She's very supportive, and not only with me but with my entire family, which is huge. She's great."

We know Audrina Patridge is dating Tal Cooperman and David Cook has a thing for fellow American Idol contestant Kimberly Caldwell... but we think they would make a very attractive couple. Don't you agree?

Either way, they were hanging out together this week. The reigning American Idol winner and The Hills star (and LC sidekick) met up at a bash honoring a Glamour magazine editor in Los Angeles on Wednesday night ...

Making up what would be a cute couple (Auvid?) and representing two of the top reality shows (American Idol, The Hills): David Cook and Audrina Patridge.

As if you needed a reason to tune in to Game 3 of the NBA Finals tomorrow night, aside from cheering for Kevin Garnett and booing Kobe Bryant.

We've now received word that American Idol champion David Cook will be singing the national anthem for the crucial third contest in the series.

In previous years, Cook's predecessors Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, and Jordin Sparks have all taken the microphone for a rendition of this song during the NBA Finals. Oh, and one more thing:

Go Celtics!!!

So much for those David Cook and Lacey Schwimmer dating rumors.

The American Idol champion appears to be dating former contestant Kimberly Caldwell. How can we be so sure?

Well, he asked her out on live TV! Check it out now:

Soon after being crowned American Idol champion, David Cook was interviewed by People Magazine. Here are highlights from the conversation:

What do you expect from the year ahead?
I actually walked into this with no expectations and I'm walking out of it with no expectations. This show is a springboard, but it's still a crapshoot. I could easily walk out of this arena and be just a regular Joe tomorrow. I hope that's not the case. It's kind of up to everybody else.

What went through you mind when you heard that you had won?
That my music teacher Mrs. Gentry made me sing in a Christmas pageant in second grade, and now I'm here. The ride has been pretty, pretty nuts. You know you couldn't write this … or maybe you can, I don't know maybe you guys can. But I can't.

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In a duel between Davids, David Cook defeated David Archuleta last night to become the seventh American Idol champion.

Soon after Ryan Seacrest made the announcment and confetti reigned on stage, Cook broke down in tears. Congratulations, David.

David Cook reacts to being named this season's American Idol champion.

While it may have been difficult to keep track of all the performances on American Idol last night - the three remaining contestants sang three songs each, good for a total of nine - it wasn't difficult to determine our favorite of the evening:

David Cook chose Aerosmith's "I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing" and ended the night on a very high note. We hope he's still standing tall after next week's final.

Here's a video of Cook from last night:

Was Cook your favorite of the night? What did you think of David Archuleta and Syesha Mercado?

According to OK!, David Cook has more to celebrate than just an incredible run on American Idol.

That tabloid's sources say the talented rocker is dating another reality TV stalwart: Lacey Schwimmer, who finished in the top four So You Think You Can Dance last season.

The insider claims Schwimmer is "falling hard" for the rocker. She has been in the audience at the American Idol tapings for the last two weeks, even describing Cook's feelings on his brother being in attendance for last night's show:

"His brother came to town a few days ago, and he's not in the best of shape and you can tell it's affecting David and everything," Schwimmer said to People Magazine. "But I think it's a good thing that he's here because it shows that his brother is still supporting him."

So, You Think You Can Date? David Cook and Lacey Schwimmer supposedly do.

The pair met two weeks ago during rehearsals for the Idol Gives Back special.

"Lacey met David during rehearsals and they had an intense chemistry immediately! They were totally flirting and she was joking with him saying, 'Don't make your heart rate go up too high.' They have the same sense of humor," OK!'s source added.

With his ailing brother looking on from the front row, David Cook turned Mariah Carey night into a personal celebration last night. Perhaps even a coronation.

After delivering an incredible version of "Always Be My Baby," Cook soaked up the cheers, which included a rare standing ovation from Randy Jackson. As Ryan Seacrest then pointed out, the talented finalist had tears in his eyes - and who could blame him?

David's brother, Adam, was in attendance for the first time all season. Adam is currently undergoing treatment for brain cancer.

During a commercial break, David walked down to hug his brother in his seat. All three judges did the same.

"His brother came to town a few days ago, and he's not in the best of shape and you can tell it's affecting David and everything," says dancer Lacey Schwimmer, of So You Think You Can Dance, who has stepped out with David recently. "But I think it's a good thing that he's here because it shows that his brother is still supporting him."

Our thoughts, prayers - and congratulations on an amazing performance - go out to the Cook family.