Kelly Clarkson's place as America's sweetheart has been rocked several times over the years thanks to rumors about celebrity ...

While many budding musicians got their big breaks on the American Idol stage through the years, a handful lost their lives ...

"American Idol" winners like Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood have gone on to incredible careers. But runners-up like Justin Guarini, Adam Lambert, and Katharine McPhee have also had huge success.