‘American Idol': Dad Loses His Temper on Air When Daughter Is Rejected‘American Idol': Dad Loses His Temper on Air When Daughter Is RejectedThe judges didn't think Danica Steakley was quite ready for the big time. Her dad's meltdown on air proved he disagreed! Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
‘American Idol’ Winner Laine Hardy Diagnosed With COVID-19‘American Idol’ Winner Laine Hardy Diagnosed With COVID-19Livingston, Louisiana native and season 17 American Idol winner, Laine Hardy, announced via social media that he has contracted the coronavirus.Mikey OMikey O
American Idol Winner Laine Hardy Announces COVID-19 DiagnosisAmerican Idol Winner Laine Hardy Announces COVID-19 DiagnosisThe 19-year-old singer-songwriter from the Baton Rouge area is reportedly resting well with only mild symptoms. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Did Ryan Seacrest Have A Mini Stroke On American Idol’s Finale?Did Ryan Seacrest Have A Mini Stroke On American Idol’s Finale?At one point during the show, he jumbled his words, looked out of sorts and his eyes looked very strange.CJCJ
‘American Idol’ Crowns Just Sam as Season 18 Champ‘American Idol’ Crowns Just Sam as Season 18 ChampThe singer beat out Arthur Gunn and performed a lovely duet of "We Are the World" with judge Lionel Richie. Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
Last Louisiana Singer Eliminated From American IdolLast Louisiana Singer Eliminated From American IdolJovin Webb was Louisiana's last hope to get into the top seven on American Idol this past Sunday.Mikey OMikey O
Laine Hardy Returns to ‘American Idol,’ Performs ‘Life Is a Highway’Laine Hardy Returns to ‘American Idol,’ Performs ‘Life Is a Highway’The current champion put his shining spin on "Disney Night" with the rollicking "Life Is a Highway." Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
One Louisiana Singer Remains In American Idol Top 11One Louisiana Singer Remains In American Idol Top 11This past Sunday, two Louisiana contestants on American Idol were hoping to advance to the next round, but only one will remain on the show.Mikey OMikey O
Two Louisiana Singers in ‘American Idol’ Top 20Two Louisiana Singers in ‘American Idol’ Top 20Last year, a Louisiana resident, Laine Hardy, won American Idol and this year, two Louisiana residents are in the top 20.Mikey OMikey O
Louisiana Singers Continue to Shine on ‘American Idol’ [VIDEO]Louisiana Singers Continue to Shine on ‘American Idol’ [VIDEO]We are hoping that Destrehan's Faith Becnel, and Baton Rouge's' Jovin Webb will move on to the Top 10 next weekStephanie CristStephanie Crist
‘American Idol’ Makes History by Proceeding With At-Home Performances‘American Idol’ Makes History by Proceeding With At-Home PerformancesIn the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this marks the first time in the show's history that the Top 20 performs from their own homes. Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
Three Louisiana Singers Move Forward on ‘American Idol’ [VIDEO]Three Louisiana Singers Move Forward on ‘American Idol’ [VIDEO]Finally, a bit of good news in a very stressful weekStephanie CristStephanie Crist