Idol Scrapbook: Katharine McPhee

Catch the McPhever! From L.A. girl to American favorite, see how the runner-up became an Idol finalist. By Julia Wang

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KISSING UP

It's nothing but love between McPhee and Idol winner Taylor Hicks. "It's so cool to see somebody that talented and with that amazing vocal talent, just to be able to watch them," he says of his competition. "I'm a fan."