Jim Carrey and daughter Jane Carrey in 2008; Jordin Sparks and father Phillippi Sparks in 2011. Still, each contestant had to prove themselves — because while a famous last name might open doors, only ...
Kelly Clarkson edged out runner-up Justin Guarini on Sept. 4, 2002, to become the very first winner of American Idol. The ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Over the course of 24 years, “American Idol” has crowned 23 talented singers as winners of the singing competition — and on May 11 ...