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Now, about that album...

Remember David Cook?

Hahahoohooheehee...!!

That's a joke question. Of course you do. One of the best, maybe the best, contestant in "AI" history. Anyway, the first album is out Nov. 18. Mark the day.

This is a big deal, seriously, for lots of reasons, but let's focus for the moment on the most obvious - whether the album will be a huge hit, or not, and whether the performance serves as some sort of reflection on the show's staying power. You know the drill - slow sales = low viewer interest in "AI." Jordin Sparks seemed to get off to a slow start post-"AI" leaving everyone (OK, me) to kinda speculate that this might not be a good thing for the show. Then...you couldn't turn on a radio without hearing one of her hits. But I'm thinking "David Cook" will be a big seller right out the gate - if the Chris Cornell-penned hit "Light On" is any indication. That seems to be everywhere now too, and it's the big single on the big new album so....

(And by the way, I do believe Archie's album is out the week before, on Nov. 11. Who will win the battle of the 'bums?)

(And by the way again, I see that the Chi Tribune's Mo Ryan reports that DC will be on the Nov. 1 edition of "SNL;" check out her blog to find out some more stuff about the candidates' appearances too...)

Honestly, I think 19 Entertainment and Dr. Evil will be verrrry pleased...