‘American Idol’: What Happened to Elliott Yamin?

Updates on the Season 5 contestant as he prepares to return to the show.

American Idol alum Kellie Pickler returns to show in a rare appearance following the death of her husband

Pickler visited the ABC singing competition to mark the 20th anniversary of the 2006 season of the long-running series.
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American Idol host Ryan Seacrest looks back on iconic moments and legends who shaped the show

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest reflects on the show’s 25-year legacy, naming the original judges and Kelly Clarkson as his ’Mount Rushmore’ of icons.
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‘American Idol’ champ celebrates 20th anniversary of his win: ‘I’ll always embrace it’

When Taylor Hicks performs on TV Monday night, he’ll be celebrating a milestone that changed his life forever. The Alabama native, 49, is set to appear on a 20th anniversary reunion episode of “American Idol,