Star Search first aired in 1983 as a weekly television competition. The show ran in syndication until 1995. It gave people across the United States a chance to perform on national television.

“America’s Got Talent,” “The Voice,” “American Idol” — would any of them exist without “Star Search?” The iconic staple of ’80s and ’90s television laid the groundwork for today’s ubiquitous talent ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. But while many careers began on the Star Search stage, not every hopeful walked away a winner. Few people know that Sarah Michelle ...

SIMON: NPR's Chloe Veltman reports the hit 1980s and '90s TV talent show is getting a Netflix reboot with a twist for the TikTok generation. CHLOE VELTMAN, BYLINE ...

Night 2 of Netflix’s Star Search ended with four new category winners advancing to the next round: Harry Merlin Piper (Variety Juniors), JR De Guzman (Comedy), Duo Vespertilio (Variety), and Bear ...

While exploring a career in country music, Jelly Roll became a household name thanks to his honesty. Not hiding or running from his past, the singer embraced his flaws and often used them to encourage ...