I'm fully satisfied with this year's top 2. I like both David's and though I feel like Archie would benefit more from the Idol title, I don't mind if Cookie won either. Unlike last year, I don't hate either contestant the way I loathed Jordin.

So really, the finale is just going to be something exciting that I can't wait to see. I don't know how the coronation song will go, but I hope their encore and their new song will be fabulous. What do you want them to sing? ( Answer the poll )

Apparently, the CW could fold up by next summer. What then will happen to my Gossip Girl?!? I don't know how the network is going to pump it's ratings. Could next season's 90210 Spin-off boost their ratings?

The network has lost about 28% of its target audience of 18 to 34 year olds so far this season. Its ratings during this month's "sweeps" period -- the all-important measure upon which future advertising rates are set -- are down about 22%.

People in the industry are asking whether this coming season is the CW's last chance. One person close to the situation confirms that without significant progress in the next year, at least one of the network's owners is likely to abandon the venture. [Wall Street Journal]

In the event that the CW does die, will any network take Gossip Girl in?!? You know you love them!!! Fox? NBC? ABC? CBS? Anyone?!!? Please!!!

This is it. Next week today, we will have a new American Idol (for the seventh time). And I can't believe how far along this show has gone. A lot of people say it's jumped the shark and TPTB are getting sloppy with the way they show their bias. In the end, it's still a TV show and I'm still getting entertained (somewhat), so I guess it's doing my job. Maybe though, they can be more honest about the voting process, because something tells me that they don't actually listen to the votes. Maybe it's just me. ( Say goodbye to... )

Syesha Mercado - Eliminated May 15, 2008
Yes Syesha's got talent. There's no doubt about it. I guess what's lacking with her is just that star quality. She's the unfortunate victim of the Idol conspiracy because the producers have been rooting for a David-David finale since the beginning. Because if you were to ask me if Syesha deserves to be in the finale, then she surely does. I guess the support of the Fanesha 300 just wasn't enough. Still, I will always remember her stellar performances of "If I Were Your Woman," "One Rock and Roll Too Many," and even "I Will Always Love You." She is this year's Melinda Doolittle in a sense that she consistently performed but just wasn't the favored one. I'm sure she'll do good with whatever she decides to come out with. Bye Bye Syesha.

And then there were three. In fairness, it's been three seasons straight where my favorites have made it to the top. That must mean I have pretty good judgment of who TPTB like.

Tonight, we get three songs each. I'm hoping for all killer and no filler because at this point, with one week left, there ought to be something to make me drop dead with amazement.

( Onto Patty's Supposedly Objective Commentary )

My Final Two
1. David C
2. David A

Obviously, I'm rooting for an all-David finale. But with conspiracy theories like, anyone Paula recommends a song to gets the boot: Archie. Then there's the first performer in the Top 3 gets the boot: Still Archie. This makes Pamy very very scared. But really, I highly doubt it's Archie's time to go. Still, I wouldn't bet my life on it.

( Take the Poll )

DialIdol says Cookie is on top followed by Archie (though by a huge margin) and Syesha is waaaaaay behind. I don't know how accurate this has been, but I wouldn't be surprised if they set it up this way. Still, it's all up in the air until tomorrow. In fact, they were all on equal footing for me tonight. They all averaged the same. I really don't know anymore.

Blake and Penn are for real?!

I always heard about it but never saw real freaking proof to verify this oh so gorgeous union. But apparently, it's fo real!!! This only made my day more. Because I just finished watching GG 01x17 last night and though I'm too tired to make a recap right now, I'll settle for some real life love!!!

This is like Summer-Seth all over again. Except I hope this time, it's for real. I doubt it, but hey a girl can dream right?

KISSES IN THE SUN
Looks like life is imitating art! Gossip Girl costars Blake Lively and Penn Badgley – who have coyly sidestepped relationship rumors – enjoy a steamy kiss in the pool during a romantic getaway last weekend to Paraiso de la Bonita, a luxury resort in Mexico's Mayan Riviera.

Now who am to complain about this at all. Looks like we know how these two are going to be spending their time after the season finale next week. More beach frolicking shots!!!

( Summer Loving happened so fast )