Angela Little

STATESVILLE, N.C. -- It was supposed to be a fairy tale small town wedding for Travis and Angie Lorch. So last summer, Travis and Angie scouted her quaint little hometown of Statesville for their big day and on July 30, 2011. They settled on the Black Angus Grill for the big party on December 31, which is New Year's Eve. 'We wanted to do it right,' Angela said. 'We wanted to have a nice wedding and have lots of family members and friends, as many as we could.' So the Lorch's canceled. The engagement was s

Angela Hill / Eyewitness News NEW ORLEANS - For a man who has performed around the world, Anthony Laciura knows the toughest stage is the one at home. Singing the national anthem in the Superdome at the BCS championship game on Jan. 9 is a long way from the 3rd Ward, where he grew up. And it is also many decades removed from the moment when a little boy at the Municipal Auditorium, watching his first opera, turned to his father and made an announcement. ''I think that's what I want to do, Dad, for the rest

My Boss's Daughter -- HV CT #1

Venice Beach, CA -- When she's not lashing out a new song or writing for other up-and-coming artists, American Idol alumna Angela Peel works her 'summer job' in Venice...waiting for the next big break. I happened upon Angela one weekend while she was just finishing up a set..Making my way thru the huge crowd of captivated fans (and yes, I'm one too now), I asked her if she would grant me an interview - she cheerfully accepted and then kindly asked me to come back in 15 minutes (so she could finish writing her new song)...ha!...of course I came back! After all, when it comes to art, i stand in no man's way! We talked inspirations, collaborations, aspirations, miscommunications, politics, and even a little astrology. Just let me say: Angela Peel is a jewel in the center of this setting AND is as charming as she is talented...that's ALOT these days...and that's what makes her a REAL American Idol.