Most Dramatic "Idol" Makeovers
Related: WW Features , Carrie Underwood , Jennifer Hudson , Clay Aiken , Kelly Clarkson , Kellie Pickler , Jordin Sparks , Fantasia Barrino , David Cook , Katharine McPhee , Adam Lambert By Dana Flax Did you know that in addition to a national audience and the opportunity to become a household name, being an "American Idol" contestant also entitles you to a big, sparkly makeover? Click through to check out the most dramatic "Idol" transformations we've witnessed over the past eight...

PopSugar Rush's American Idol Kickoff: 10 Most Unforgettable Performances
PopSugar Rush's American Idol Kickoff: 10 Most Unforgettable Performances Are you excited that American Idol is back for season nine? We are! To celebrate, our editors picked out their favorite performances from past contestants and came up with 10 standouts. From Kris Allen to Chris Daughtry, watch some oldies but goodies and see where they ranked on our list!  

PopSugar Rush's American Idol Kickoff: 10 Most Unforgettable Performances
PopSugar Rush's American Idol Kickoff: 10 Most Unforgettable Performances Are you excited that American Idol is back for season nine? We are! To celebrate, our editors picked out their favorite performances from past contestants and came up with 10 standouts. From Kris Allen to Chris Daughtry, watch some oldies but goodies and see where they ranked on our list!  

Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson are Randy Jackson's 'Idol' Faves
Now that American Idol has eight winners — including Kelly Clarkson , Ruben Studdard , Fantasia Barrino , Carrie Underwood , Taylor Hicks , Jordin Sparks , David Cook and Kris Allen — judge Randy Jackson whittles down the list to his two favorites. " Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood are my favorite American Idol winners," he tells me. "I think what they've done is amazing, and they've stayed tried-and-true to their audience. I love that." He...

Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson are Randy Jackson's 'Idol' Faves
Now that American Idol has eight winners — including Kelly Clarkson , Ruben Studdard , Fantasia Barrino , Carrie Underwood , Taylor Hicks , Jordin Sparks , David Cook and Kris Allen — judge Randy Jackson whittles down the list to his two favorites. " Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood are my favorite American Idol winners," he tells me. "I think what they've done is amazing, and they've stayed tried-and-true to their audience. I love that." He continues, "I talk to...