Arch, Cook at Disney's Christmas Parade 2008

David Cook and David Archuleta both made appearances today during the broadcast of the 2008 Disney Christmas Day Parade. The special, which was taped earlier this month, aired on ABC at 10 a.m. Watch Cook perform "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" below:

Arch did not perform, but he did read a two-minute commercial for Walt Disney World's MGM Studios theme park, including the brand new "American Idol - The Experience" attraction that opens at the park early next year. Watch the segment below:



Amidst all the rest of the performers and parade participants, Ryan Seacrest co-hosted the annual broadcast from Disneyland in California while Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa once again fulfilled their hosting duties from Florida.

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'Idol' odds 'n ends: LaKisha to wed

The following are Idol-related odds and ends that happened this week:

>Following on the heels of Jennifer Hudson, LaKisha Jones will wed her fiance, Larry Davis, on Sun., Oct. 5 in Beverly Hills, Calif. Fellow Season 6 alums Melinda Doolittle and Gina Glocksen will also attend.

>Carrie Underwood will co-host the 42nd annual CMA Awards on Wed., Nov. 12, with Brad Paisley. Carrie will perform and is nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year while her album Carnival Ride is nominated for Album of the Year. The awards will air on ABC at 8 p.m.

>Kellie Pickler was interviewed by AmericanIdol.com about the release of her sophomore album and her tour with Sugarland among other things. She also performed "Don't You Know You're Beautiful" on NBC's Today Show.

>The third season of American Idol Rewind premiered last Saturday with Season 3's New York auditions. This season of Rewind combines the third and fourth seasons of Idol.

>Justin Guarini announced on his weekly online radio show that he got engaged to his girlfriend, Reina Capodici, at Walt Disney World. They are planning a June 2009 wedding.

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