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Kelly Clarkson admits that she often has to hold back tears while performing the autobiographical "Piece by Piece," which is about her relationship with her father.

She tells Ryan Seacrest about the stunning viral 'Idol' performance, and how her family reacted.

Since the show's first season in 2002, Hollywood Week has served as an equalizer of the show's initially-passable talent — relive ten standout moments from seasons past.

As you may know by now, I've all but boycotted any other "talent" show on TV, save 'America's Got Talent', frankly because I'm sick of singing competitions.  AGT actually showcases OTHER talents people have. Singers, if you're trying to get a gig, hit American Idol (well, scratch that one), The Voice, The Sing Off, Nashville Star, ABC's Rising Star, or your local karaoke bar. ... Read Mo

In 'Shades,' J. Lo proves she's not just a pop star on a screen.

Recently, Jared Keller posed the question on Twitter...and it went bananas. But really, it's a good question: It actually launched a debate online. Hopefully this settles it:  there's a company that MAKES pants for dogs.  Because dogs need pants (???). A...

Between Tamyra Gray's shocking elimination and Kelly Clarkson's come-from-behind win, the show's first string of episodes played out like a reality TV fairy tale.

Carrie Underwood, who topped the list in 2013 and 2014, was thrown off her throne this year by season 8 runner up Adam Lambert as the highest-paid American Idol contestant of 2015. Adam Lambert did something that not many people nobody will ever really get to do: be the frontman for the rock band Queen for the year as they toured the country...

Between takes on The Beatles and Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson has left few tunes untouched across her years on tour.

The tribute to Miss Independent includes hits from 2002 until now.

From Zayn's departure from One Direction to Madge's messy on-stage kiss with Drake, these are the moments that had our jaws dropping in 2015 so far.

A couple of hosts stung Mariah Carey's funny bone and she was not laughing. Mariah Carey was asked about American Idol and if she would ever return to the long-time running TV singing competition for the final season. Her answer? It was more than a bash on American Idol...