David Archuleta

THG's second favorite Mormon is saying goodbye.

Or not goodbye, based on the title David Archuleta has given his latest video blog.

With wins in the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary, Mitt Romney has a leg up in the race for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012.

If he won the right to face our first African-American President, Barack Obama, Romney would become the first Mormon on a major party ticket.

David Archuleta is about to leave the music business for two years, in order to fulfill a mission for his Mormon church, but he has released one final treat for fans before he departs.

The former American Idol second place finished has completed work on the official video for "Wait," a track of Archuleta's Asian Tour edition of the album "The Other Side of Down." It's based on the loss of a close friend.

David Archuleta broke down in tears last night following a major announcement: he's leaving the music scene for a couple years to pursue a higher calling.

The former American Idol runner-up told a crowd in his home state of Utah that he's taking an extended professional break in order to fulfill his two-year obligation to the Mormon church, saying:

They are, arguably, the two most popular non-winners in American Idol history - and both came out last night to support the show that made them famous.

Adam Lambert, accompanied by boyfriend Sauli Koskinen, and David Archuleta stopped to pose for photographers on the red carpet of the finale, held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

Don't worry about David Archuleta, fans.

Yes, the former American Idol finalist was dropped by Jive Records last week, but he's recorded a new video blog entry in which he discusses the state of his career and sounds optimistic about what's ahead.

It's a sad day for David Archuleta.

The former American Idol runner-up, who captured the hearts of millions during his run to the finals against David Cook, has been dropped by Jive Records. Said a spokesperson for that company: "David was released from our roster."

An exciting year in the life of David Archuleta has come and gone.

The singer released a new book and a new album in 2010, while also leaving his teenage years behind.

Might David Archuleta have graduated from adorable to downright hot?

The former American Idol finalist is no longer a teenager, as he celebrates his 20th birthday today.

David Archuleta is really into the Christmas spirit.

The singer helped light the famous tree at The Grove in Los Angeles last month and will also be featured alongside the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on an upcoming PBS special.

David Archuleta really loves Christmas. We'll let the adorable singer tell you why.

"People are in a different mindset," he told Latina Magazine last week. "They think about other people more. I love that! There are a lot of holidays, but Christmas is about remembering Christ's birth and the season of giving. I also love all the great holiday songs."