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Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery Deny 'McLaina' Dating Rumors

Jeff Giles — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:01:09 +0000

‘American Idol’ duo Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina have been dogged by rumors of romance for months — to the point where their fans have given the alleged couple their own mashed-up nickname, McLaina.

Anyone hoping for a public confession of love can stop hoping, however. Although both of them have winked and played along with the rumors, both McCreery and Alaina have come out to officially lay them to rest.

Lauren Alaina's 'Like My Mother Does' Video Premieres [VIDEO]

Jeff Giles — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:54:52 +0000

Your long wait is over, Lauren Alaina fans: the video for her first single, ‘Like My Mother Does,’ is finally here.

The clip premiered Monday and, like the song, it’s a sentimental affair, featuring scenes of Alaina reminiscing as she leafs through family photos — and finishing with a shot of the ‘American Idol’ runner-up and her real-life mom.

'American Idol' Stars Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina Remain Coy on Dating Rumors [VIDEO]

Jeff Giles — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:47:38 +0000

They’re tourmates and ‘American Idol’ alums — but are Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina also something more? It’s a question they’ve been asked repeatedly lately, and one they’ve done a great job of refusing to answer.

McCreery and Alaina continued their obfuscation during a recent appearance at the Google campus, dodging yet another volley from the ‘are they or aren’t they?’ camp when the subject came up as part of a series of questions about their feelings on Google’s new social network, Google+.

Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina Debut on Billboard Hot 100

Eric Meier — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:37:39 +0000

For Scotty McCreery, it was close, but not close enough. The ‘American Idol’ season 10 winner’s debut single, ‘I Love You This Big,’ failed to crack the top 10 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 chart, instead coming in at number 11. Still, it wasn’t all bad news for the 17-year-old country crooner. He debuted [...]

Lauren Alaina: I Was Rejected Twice by 'America's Got Talent' [VIDEO]

Eric Meier — Sun, 29 May 2011 09:33:52 +0000

Though she didn't win 'American Idol' season, 16-year-old runner-up Lauren Alaina is apparently used to rejection.

The Rossville, GA, native revealed Thursday on 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno' that she had previously tried out twice for 'America's Got Talent,' and was shown the door both times.

Haley Reinhart Eliminated From 'Idol' [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Fri, 20 May 2011 09:59:31 +0000

From the beginning when Haley auditioned, America fell in love her. Haley put on an impeccable show Wednesday night, but ultimately we won't see Haley Reinhart in the next week’s finals.

The 20-year-old Wheeling, IL, native was eliminated from ‘American Idol’ late Thursday night, leaving Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina to battle it out for the season 10 crown.

Jacob Lusk Eliminated From 'American Idol'

Mark Richards — Fri, 06 May 2011 13:14:06 +0000

I have to admit, I've lost interest since Pia was voted off, and now we say good-bye to Jacob, now, ‘American Idol’ is down to the final four!

Last night’s elimination show started off quickly, with the remaining five contestants performing ‘So Happy Together.’ After the mandatory Ford commercial, judge Jennifer Lopez took to the stage to sing her hit single ‘On the Floor,’ before contestants were quickly divided into two groups, where Jacob Lusk and Lauren Alaina found themselves in the bottom two.