Category: American Idol

Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Sues Show in Class Action, Claiming Wage Theft

Former “American Idol” contestant Normandy Vamos is suing the show’s producers, alleging that she is a victim of wage theft and that she was treated as a “laughingstock” for the sake of “viral fame,” according to a press release on Tuesday. Vamos auditioned for season 20 of the ABC talent show in February 2020, performing…


Coroner Confirms Former ‘American Idol’ Star Died of Heart Attack at 31

The Walker County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Thursday that Curtis “C.J.” Harris, a singer who competed in the U.S. television series “American Idol,” died of a heart attack. He was 31. Danielle Calloway, the office’s deputy coroner, told Fox News that Harris died late on Jan. 15 at the Walker Baptist Medical Center in the…


Former ‘American Idol’ Star Dies Suddenly at 31 After Apparent Heart Attack, Family Says

C.J. Harris, a singer who competed in the U.S. television series “American Idol” nearly a decade ago, died over the weekend, according to his family. He was 31. The family member, who was not identified, told TMZ on Monday that the singer, whose full name is Curtis “C.J.” Harris, was rushed to a local hospital…


Meet the Ozark Family Band That’s Introducing American Roots Music to a Global Audience

Jon and Karen Petersen and their four children started out like many family bands, playing for church audiences. “Our dad found the band to be a really great way to share his family and also his faith,” Ellen Petersen Haygood said. “He would take a moment to talk after the show and say why we…


Bond Denied for Former ‘American Idol’ Star Charged in Crash

SPARTANBURG, S.C.—A South Carolina judge has denied bond for a former “American Idol” contestant accused of killing a man by barreling into him with his pickup truck after using a marijuana vaping device. Country music singer Caleb Kennedy will remain in jail after his February arrest on a charge of driving under the influence resulting…


‘Idol’ Winner Laine Hardy Accused of Bugging Ex’s Dorm Room

BATON ROUGE, La.—“American Idol” winner Laine Hardy was arrested Friday after being accused of putting a listening device in his ex-girlfriend’s college dorm room, authorities said. Hardy, 21, of Livingston, Louisiana, faces a felony charge of interception and disclosure of wire, electronic or oral communication, Louisiana State University spokesman Ernie Ballard said. Hardy surrendered to…