MUMBAI: They are both phenomenal talents. They are both would-be superstars. But which American Idol finalist ? David Archuleta or David Cook ? will be crowned the winner? Be among the first to find out when Star World brings you the Season Finale LIVE on Thursday, 22 May at 8 pm.

Held at LA?s famed Nokia Theater, the two-hour finale is expected to produce one of the closest results in Idol?s seven-year history. In one corner is David Archuleta, the teen prodigy whose moving semifinal rendition of John Lennon?s ?Imagine? set a benchmark for the rest of the season.

He will be competing for the title against David Cook, a rocker whose soulful reworking of Mariah Carey?s ?Always Be My Baby? and Michael Jackson?s ?Billie Jean? earned raves from the Idol judges and turned the 25-year-old into the competition?s frontrunner.

While Archuleta and Cook go head to head, fans can also look forward to seeing this year?s Top 12 reunite for the last time. Before America?s votes are revealed, the two-hour celebration will also feature special performances and surprise guests.

Who will strike a chord with viewers? Which finalist ? David Archuleta or David Cook ? will be in tune with American tastes? Be among the first to find out who is pop?s newest superstar as Star World brings you the LIVE telecast of the American Idol Season Finale on Thursday 22 May at 8 pm.

MUMBAI: Now a show for men to de-code their fashion queries

Not sure what‘s in and what‘s out? Worry no more. As NDTV Good Times brings its viewers a brand new show titled ‘Cracking The Code‘, hosted by the suave, sexy and ultra-stylish Sameer Soni.

Sponsored by Reid & Taylor, a renowned brand of clothing, Cracking The Code will answer every man‘s sartorial queries - from power dressing to business wear, weekend dressing and ceremonial wear. Meet India‘s top fashion gurus like Ashish Soni, Arjun Khanna and Ravi Bajaj to name a few who offer tips on the dos and don‘ts of fashion. Not only that ? receive expert advice from fashion editors, sound bytes from corporate head honchos and your favorite celebrities.

This six part mini series will premiere on 23rd May 2008 at 9:00 pm airing every Friday. The show has been conceptualized and developed keeping in mind the audience - a global, urban Indian who has never been more ready than now, to live it up!

So, here‘s your chance to know anything you want to, about the male wardrobe. Watch Cracking the Code, every Friday, at 9.00 pm only on NDTV Good Times.

MUMBAI: Even as Yash Raj Films goes from strength to strength garnering accolades and affection from audiences around the world, the new kid on the Yash Raj block is making big strides as well. YRF Ad Cell, the specialty in-house advertising division of Yash Raj Films, won the prestigious RAPA award for "Campaign of the Year" on TV (The S.S. Oberoi Trophy) for the Dish TV campaign featuring Shah Rukh Khan. The ad was directed by Arjun Sablok. This was the fourth RAPA for Arjun at YRF Ad Cell, the earlier three for Dabur Hajmola, Dabur Chyawanprash and the Dhoom music video with Tata Young.

Clearly, when it comes to the business of moving images, whether they be on the big screen or small, entertainment , advertising or both, Yash Raj Films continues to set the benchmarks for creativity.

MUMBAI: Star Plus brings its viewers yet another reason to celebrate as it freezes some of the biggest & hottest moments of the year in the nomination special of the 6th Reliance Mobile Star Parivaar Awards 2008. A prestigious and the only award show of its kind, Reliance Mobile Star Parivaar Awards 2008 will witness several spectacular & outstanding performances by some of the television?s biggest celebrities.

STAR Plus? prime property, Star Parivaar Awards, shows Baa (Sudha Shivpuri), the matriarch of the nation?s most favorite Virani family, take the initiative to invite the new Star Parivaars for their first experience to SPA. The singing sensation Robbie (Karan Patel) and the ideal bahu Nandini (Gauri Pradhan) visit his family and invites them to be a part of this prestigious event while Kasturi (Shubhangi Atre) reminds him to invite the talented singers of ?Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar?.

On the other hand, the entire family of ?Raja Ki Ayegi Barat? is enthralled as this is their first visit to a big city like Mumbai. They meet up with the all the cast from Kasturi and have lunch with them, while Rani (Anjali) gets completely mesmerized as she daydreams about meeting her prince charming.

The favorite Virani bahu Ganga (Shilpa Saklani) rushes to help the newest member of Star Parivaar, Heer (Aditi Cheddha), since she was being tortured by her chachi. Ganga visits her house and gifts her an idol of Ganesha and assures her help whenever Heer faces trouble. This leaves Heer with a sense of hope, trust and releif.

In the meanwhile, Robbie drops in on the sets of ?Jo Jeeta Wohi Hi Superstar?. The Champions ? Abhijeet Sawant, Ishmeet, Rahul Vaidya, Rooprekha, Himani and Prajakta are thrilled to meet Robbie, the Rockstar. The Champions sings the Star Parivaar Anthem for Robbie while he pretends to be the judge. The new kids on the block promise to showcase an amazing performance on the Awards night.

To catch more excitement, don?t miss the action packed Nomination Special of Reliance Mobile STAR PARIVAAR AWARDS 2008, Sunday, May 18th, 10 p.m. only on Star Plus!

MUMBAI: Amrita TV is set to launch the second season of its popular music talent hunt,"Super Star Junior."

The channel has invited the entries from across the country including the Middle East for children in the 10-15 years.

Auditions for "Super Star Junior-2" will be held at various centres which will be chaired by an eminent panel of jury.

In an attempt to showcase a complete stage performer, the reality show will discover and nurture talent among kids through a process which involves extensive grooming and mentoring sessions by experts.

MUMBAI: ? Lenovo, the dwide Partner of the Olympic Torch Relay, launched the second phase of its global philanthropic auction in India. The site will be closed for auctioning at midnight of 23 May, 2008

The product for auction is the Lenovo 3000 V200 notebook with the special Olympic torch-themed cover and signed by Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan.

The auction will be conducted on Lenovo?s own site www.lenovohopefundauctions.com. Theme for the Olympic auction is the ?cloud of promise?. The first phase of the auction was held in February this year and it recorded over a dozen bids and over 1000 page views. The first notebook, Lenovo 3000 V200 was auctioned at $825.99.

Globally, besides India, the auction is being conducted in Japan, Australia, UK, France, Russia, USA, Hong Kong, Argentina, China, Brazil and Canada. 34 limited edition Lenovo notebook PCs are being auctioned around the world. In the final week of the Beijing 2008 Olympic games, one notebook PC (Personal Computer) from each country participating in the auction will be auctioned to conclude the course.

Lenovo, SVP and CMO Deepak Advani said, "We are thrilled to offer fans the unique opportunity to own these one-of-a-kind Olympic torch themed notebook PCs. Just as our technology helps bridge the physical gaps among different parts of the world, Lenovo‘s goal is to do the same through social investments. In the Olympic spirit of internationalism and cooperation, it is fitting that these Olympic torch-themed notebook PCs should benefit worthy causes."

The third and final phase of auction in India will begin on July 29th, 2008.