Adam Lambert, Kris Allen ‘American Idol’ Showdown Starts Tonight

No matter who is crowned the next American Idol on Wednesday night, season eight has already been one for the books.

After a wild season that has included emotional breakdowns from almost-finalists, a comedian/singer who almost crashed the top 13 with his over-the-top shtick, the first top 13, a wild-card round, a judges’ save and some serious bickering among the expanded judging panel, you’d think that whatever happens on the finale would be an anti-climax.

But thanks to the surprise exit of early favorite Danny Gokey last week, Tuesday night’s (May 19) sing-off between Kris Allen and Adam Lambert has injected some late-season drama into the still top-rated U.S. show. Host Ryan Seacrest said on Friday’s “Larry King Live” that Tuesday’s show will consist of a first round of the contestants’ favorites from this season, followed by songs chosen by producer Simon Fuller and then a round in which they each sing this year’s yet-unannounced winner’s single. The format should give both guys ample opportunity to play to their strengths and have a shot at the big, emotional moment while tackling the predictably sure-to-be-schmaltzy and over-the-top winner’s tune.

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Hollywood man accused of killing wife-stepson led police to crime scene

Apparently riddled with guilt, William Medei -- a one-time boxer who went by the name of ''The Italian Hammer'' and sparred with world champions -- went to the Hollywood police station Wednesday and approached a lieutenant with a horrible secret.

''I've done something terrible,'' he said.

William Medei, 52, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths.

Medei, a Schenectady, N.Y., native, had a 16-11-3 record during more than 20 years as a professional boxer and was known as the Italian Hammer.

His last fight was as a heavyweight in the Bahamas in 2004, which he lost in a third-round knockout.

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David Cook -American Idol - Hospitalized .

On Tuesday night performance on American Idol, contestant David Cook was rushed to the hospital for heart palpitations and high blood pressure, according to TMZ.com.

But after some time he was released.

The 25-year-old Missouri-born rocker — who suffers from high blood pressure and initially said he couldn't perform — still managed to belt out Dolly Parton's "Little Sparrow" on the show.

His entire family stood up during his performance, which was well-received by the judges.

Later in the show, Cook was notably absent when last year's champ Jordin Sparks pre-taped a duet with Chris Brown for the April 9 Idol Gives Back special. The rest of the Idol wannabes cheered from the bleachers.

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