David Cook wins 'American Idol' by 12 million votes The grown-up rocker triumphed over the smooth-voiced kid as David Cook claimed the "American Idol" title Wednesday, and it wasn't as much of a surprise as it seemed. Mills awarded $48.6M from McCartney Paul McCartney was ordered Monday to pay Heather Mills $48.6 million to settle their divorce. 'American Idol' axes first finalist A juicy backstory wasn't enough to keep David Hernandez on "American Idol." The 24-year-old ex-stripper from Glendale, Ariz., was dismissed Wednesday, leaving 11 aspiring singers to vie for the "Idol" title and a record contract.
Newly discovered Beatles tape sells for $23,000 LONDON - A newly discovered tape of The Beatles laughing and chatting during an early recording session has sold for about $23,000, an auction house reported Tuesday.