Kelly Clarkson

Sep 25, 2002

Kelly's Single Sales Anything But 'Idol'

Clarkson is No. 1, for sure: Her single, "Before Your Love/A Moment Like This," has sold in excess of 236,000 copies in its first week.

Sep 23, 2002

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Idol Advice

Sep 13, 2002

How Kelly Clarkson Took Washington, D.C.

Despite the controversy that preceded her appearance in the nation's capital for Sept. 11, the "American Idol" star performed as planned, PEOPLE reports.

Sep 09, 2002

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On with the Showdown!

Hurtling Toward American Idol's Hotly Anticipated Climax, Finalists Kelly Clarkson, Nikki McKibbin and Justin Guarini Savor Living Large in a Mansion Equipped with a Personal Chef (and An On-Call Shrink)

Sep 09, 2002

Kelly Clarkson Hits Sour Note over 9/11

Commemorative or too commercial? Controversy arises over whether or not the "American Idol" winner should sing at the Lincoln Memorial Wednesday.

Sep 06, 2002

'Idol' Winner Kelly: The Mornings After

With recording contract in hand, the "American Idol" winner plans to meet her obligations, take four days off, and then do "whatever comes my way."

Sep 04, 2002

Kelly Wins First 'American Idol' Race

It's official: The big-voiced Texan earns the most viewer votes to nab a $1 million recording contract Wednesday night on Fox's hit summer series.

Sep 03, 2002

'Idol' Talk: Justin Likely to Beat Kelly

As "American Idol" boils down to two finalists, Justin Guarini is expected to grab viewer votes and keep the crown away from Kelly Clarkson.

Sep 02, 2002

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Dress to Trill

Sure, They Can Sing. But Do They Have What Simon Calls the Whole Package? PEOPLE's Panel of Fashion Pros Dish on Which American Idol Finalists (Four at Press Time) Are Red-Carpet Ready

Aug 29, 2002

Justin vs. Kelly for 'American Idol'

The race for a recording contract is down to two, as a tearful Nikki McKibbin gets the boot Wednesday night on Fox's summer pop-star competition.