It’s that time again! After all the drama-filled intensity of last season, and watching and rooting for David Archuleta, now we have to go through it all over again! No matter how many times we swear off that show (”ésta vez it’s for good!”) they keep finding more ways to reel us back in. Fox has just announced the eight audition cities for the upcoming eighth season of American Idol, and the big news this year is that for the first time ever, one of those cities is outside the contiguous 48 states - San Juan, Puerto Rico! Chanfle! Get ready for some Menudo wannabes. Idol hopefuls can start lining up for their shot at instant fame when auditions begin on July 17th, and the auditions will be hitting up Borinquen on August 2nd.

Any excuse for a trip to el caribe, eh? Oh well, we need some more hot Latin talent to blog about, so go ahead and try out mi gente! [MTV Newsroom]

We were all lágrimas when our Chuleta was booted off this season of American Idol, but that wasn’t the end after all! Besides going on the American Idol tour this summer, 17 year-old Davechuleta has just inked a record deal with 19 Recordings/Jive Records. Hmm, isn’t this the same deal winner David Cook received? This begs la pregunta: Why exactly were the contestants battling it out for 13 weeks again? Pues, at least this will keep his dad off his back, for now. [CNN.com]

Cheaters may never win, but losers sure do!

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As much as we’re upset about Jason Castro leaving American Idol and crushing our sueños of having two Latinos in the face-off finale, we’re stilling curious to see if DaveChuleta grabs the spot as our new ‘Idol’ boy. Many are already crowning the little Latino as the next ‘Idol’ so tonight could be the night American Idol gets its first Latino! Pop out the sangría and pass the chimichangas because we’re celebrating tonight Archuleta style! (Eh, if Archu doesn’t win we’ll feel very stupid and be deeply disappointed…)

“That’s kind of stupid. I’m 17! I think I’d be able to stand up for myself if he were to take my water away. I’ve heard some weird things that people have been saying, and it’s kind of a bummer. I think I, of all people, would know what’s going on, and he’s been great. He’s given me a lot of good advice and helped me from making any dumb decisions.” – David Archuleta on the chisme about his papi taking away his water during a bad rehearsal.

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OMG, this poor kid. David Archuleta is standing out like a sore thumb because of his father’s ridiculous backstage antics. This is such a happy time for David why, oh why, must his father ruin the fun? Remember when David forgot the lyrics to “We Can Work It Out”? Well, David allegedly got a yelling for that equivocación and it’s already been confirmed by Naomi Judd about Jeff Archuleta’s domineering ways. We have a thought. You know why David Archuleta looks like he’s going to pass out every time he gets in front of the judges? It’s because he’s scared of getting the wrath of his papi! Could it be there’s actually someone meaner than Simon Cowell? [MTV News]

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Dave-chuleta will not be attending his prom this weekend in Murray, Utah. ¡Genial! That’s great news because we’re pretty sure Dave-chuleta would rather stay on American Idol instead of being kicked to the curb. Man, la vida no es un carnaval when it comes to showbiz. But speaking of the top five, it looks like the race is getting heated up with Jason Castro and Archuleta being the only surviving Latinos in the group. Oh snap! Could we be seeing a Latino face-off en el futuro? Archuleta vs. Castro! Let’s make it happen voters! [Guanabee]

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David Archuleta’s best friend is totally in love with him. OMG, seriously guys, can anyone look so much in love? She talks about him like he’s her man and we think she secretly wants it that way! Haha, we kid girl. En serio, she’s a small town girl whose best friend just happens to be America’s latest craze and evil, loco tabloid bloggers (like us!) just want to stir up some telenovela dramz for Latino “it” boy, David Archuleta, cause…um, well…it’s fun! On the other hand, we’ve seen plenty of celeb couples say they’re “just friends” before their romantic bump n’ grind is out in the open. [MTV Newsroom]

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The Idols are featured in a pretty funny Ford commercial, which made it’s debut in last night’s episode of American Idol, and it was looking pretty great except for one tiny little problem. David Archuleta and Jason Castro play “UFOs” in the commercial! UFOs? What’s the director, Eric Heimbold, trying to say here? That Archuleta and Castro are aliens? And what kind of aliens exactly!?

“Today’s music video is in the theme of a 50’s horror movie like a black and white science fiction movie where the Idols are being terrorized by a UFO.”

Oh really? Terrorize? And you just happened to cast the only two Latinos to play UFOs out of the ENTIRE line-up of American Idol! Why you gotta play us like that? Well, overall it is a funny commercial but is this a conspiracy? We think not! [American Idol]

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David Archuleta may be having some family drama with Papi dearest. The stage dad, a.k.a. Jeff Archuleta, is apparently very aggressive towards his cariñoso, puppy-face looking son.

“Sources also tell us Daddy Dearest sometimes screamed at his son and has even withheld water during rehearsals, even bringing his son to tears.”

Ay no! If this is true then David can’t possibly lose. He needs to get as many votes as possible so he doesn’t have to face the wrath of his dad! Save David Archuleta! [TMZ]

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Ok Latinos, we got two or three candidates reppin’ the brown pride team on American Idol: Jason Castro and David Archuleta. Syesha Mercado sounds Latina but we don’t want to assume anything. No need to out yourself just yet girl. Respect. So let’s get down to the browns.

Jason Castro: He’s got the look of a rockero but the face of a petty boy. This blue-eyed cutey is of Colombian descent and the first in his family to be born in the U.S. (Are you sure about that? Tee-hee) He plays the drums (Hmm, that means he’s got rhythm. Very Latino), guitar, and can sing! His former art teacher once said that Castro has “an inward confidence in himself” (Could that be Castro’s inner male machismo that Latin men are widely known for? Let’s keep going). He has also talked about working with his father, who designs and builds swimming pools. (Wait, that means he’s done labor work in the past?) Ding, ding, ding!! Latin guy right here!

David Archuleta: His mami is from Honduras who constantly played Salsa and Merengue music around David when he was a kid (Ok, nice, nice, he was stuck listening to mami’s totally uncool Latin oldies that we all once had to endure when we were niños). Born in Miami, Florida (OMG, Miami? Is that city even part of the U.S. anymore? Totally Latino!), David plays a little bit of piano (Salsa influence maybe?) and has sung in Spanish according to a recent YouTube post.

There you have it chicos, the skinny on the Latin-ness behind the 11 contestants. Now let’s try to keep these guys on top! [Canadian Press]

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