'Willie Spence Day’ honors late 'American Idol' star with tree planting, foundation launch

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Local organizations joined the community Wednesday to honor Willie Spence, marking what would have been his 26th birthday with a day of remembrance. The City of Riviera Beach, the Diplomat Center, and KOP Mentoring Center …

'American Idol' Star Gets Parenting Advice From Jason Aldean's Wife, Brittany

Lauren Alaina is getting parenting advice from Jason Aldean's wife, Brittany. The two friends sat down to talk as part of Lauren's YouTube series, LA Lately, where Lauren asked Brittany for help with a wide array of topics. Lauren posted the …

Lou Christie, Pop Idol Who Hit No. 1 in 1960s With ‘Lightnin’ Strikes,’ Dies at 82

Lou Christie, the pop singer who indeed had lightning strike in a big way with his “Lightnin’ Strikes” smash in the 1960s, died Wednesday at 82, his family announced on social media. No date or cause of death was given. Christie had three top 10 singles in …

American Idol finalist to kick off Lowville’s concert series

‘American Idol’ Finalist Was Urged Not to Audition for Show, Warned “It Would Ruin So Many Things”

Having a dream of becoming a hit singer and pursuing a career in the music industry, life had other plans for Breanna Nix as she became a stay-at-home mom. Although loving her life as a mother, she felt compelled to audition for season 23 of American Idol. …

John Foster Teams Up With Other ‘American Idol’ Alumni For Cover

Recent American Idol Season 23 runner-up John Foster was recently part of a musical collaboration shared with fans on social media. For the team-up, Foster shared his vocal talents with a few other reality show alumni. Many of the performers also cut their …

‘American Idol’s Gabby Barrett Gives Rare Glimpse at Family Life With Cade Foehner & 3 Kids

In honor of Father’s Day, Gabby Barrett gave fans a rare look inside her life with husband Cade Foehner and their three young children. The American Idol alum posted a tribute to Foehner, whom she met while they were both contestants on Season 16 of the …

Benson Boone says Katy Perry told him leaving American Idol was best thing he ever did

Disney/Randy Holmes Benson Boone was a contestant on American Idol in 2021 and made it to the top 24, but then dropped out of the show. Considering that he’s now a global pop superstar, it’s no surprise that Katy Perry — who was a judge on the show at …

Huge crowd for concert by American Idol winner

Jamal Roberts, accompanied by daughters Harmony and Lyric, is flanked by City Clerk Becca Smith, at left, and Acting Mayor Shawn Lassiter as he shows the crowd the caricature drawn by Kathy Buskett. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Things looked bleak for …

Lou Christie, chart-topping singer and 1960s idol, dies aged 82

Singer Lou Christie has died (Picture: Bobby Bank/WireImage) American singer-songwriter Lou Christie, a 1960s music idol who soared to the top of the charts in the US and UK with songs including Lightnin’ Strikes, has died aged 82. Christie died at …