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Songwriter and producer Kara DioGuardi joined Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson at the judging table for the eighth season of "American Idol." Although not a household name when she was selected for the show, DioGuardi has worked with Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Kylie Minogue and Carrie Underwood. Her appointment as "Idol's" second female judge caused initial speculation about Abdul's reaction and her future on the Fox series. However, producers have said Abdul's job is safe, and Abdul has spoken about her support of DioGuardi.
Songwriter and producer Kara DioGuardi joined Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson at the judging table for the eighth season of "American Idol." Although not a household name when she was selected for the show, DioGuardi has worked with Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Kylie Minogue and Carrie Underwood. Her appointment as "Idol's" second female judge caused initial speculation about Abdul's reaction and her future on the Fox series. However, producers have said Abdul's job is safe, and Abdul has spoken about her support of DioGuardi.
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Adam Lambert: Cool, calm and eclectic
Pop Music CriticKicking off another typical seven-day work week in the offices of his management company 19 Entertainment, Adam Lambert fixed his gaze on his own pretty face. Scattered across his publicist's desk were proof sheets from a photo session with the singer,...Tags: Dave Matthews Band (music group), Stranger Than Fiction, Radiohead (music group), Gays and Lesbians, Dance
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Carrie Underwood looks for something different
The Associated PressPop-country has made superstars out of acts like Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift and more, but the term is not particularly endearing in Nashville, even to the artists who have come to define it. "I hate saying pop-country -- I hate using that," Carrie...Tags: Country and Western (genre), Alan Jackson, Ottawa Senators, Mike Fisher, Eminem
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Album Reviews: 'Raditude' by Weezer, 'Play On' by Carrie Underwood
Weezer, 'Raditude' *** ½ (out of 4)
Rivers Cuomo took a turn for the juvenile on Weezer's 2008 self-titled album, like a middle-age dad stuck inside the head of a spazzy adolescent. Nothing wrong with either viewpoint, but sometimes Cuomo sounded like he...Tags: Gary Glitter, Weezer (music group), Phil Spector, Gwen Stefani, Sony Corp.
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'American Idol': Why is the winner's first single always SO bad?
Reality CheckKara DioGuardi might be a good songwriter most of the time, but the winner's single that she co-wrote for American Idol, 'No Boundaries,' is truly bad. But this is hardly the worst of them. Every season, the winner of......Tags: Kris Allen, David Cook, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, Symptoms
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In defense of Paula
Reality CheckLast night, American Idol judge Paula Abdul said on Twitter that she would not be returning to the show: 'With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to #IDOL. I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most......Tags: Judges, Paula Abdul, FOX, Simon Cowell, Popular Music (genre)
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'American Idol': The Top 2 lay it on the line
Reality CheckAt the top of American Idol tonight, host Ryan Seacrest lays it out for us: It's the acoustic rocker vs. the glam-rocker, Conway vs. California, the guy next door vs. the guyliner.So it's either Kris Allen or Adam Lambert winning......Tags: Ryan Seacrest, Paula Abdul, Simon Fuller, Carrie Underwood, Marvin Gaye
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'American Idol': Top 3 perform
Reality CheckOn tonight's American Idol, the Top 3 will visit their hometowns and perform a personal selection and a choice from the judges. Also, host Ryan Seacrest points out that tonight is the show's 300th episode. First up is Danny Gokey.......Tags: Ryan Seacrest, Paula Abdul, Carrie Underwood, Aerosmith (music group), Kanye West
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'American Idol' finale: And the winner is ...
Reality CheckSo who's it going to be? Kris Allen? Adam Lambert? One of these two is going to win American Idol tonight. Well, eventually.Host Ryan Seacrest tells us that nearly 100 million votes were cast last night and that for the season,......Tags: Lil Rounds, Metal and Mineral, Matt Giraud, Steve Martin, Keith Urban
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Fans Divided About Ellen Degeneres As Replacement For 'American Idol' Judge Paula Abdul
AP Entertainment WriterLOS ANGELES (AP) — Ellen DeGeneres wants to represent the people on "American Idol," but the people are split about the talk show host's role as the Fox singing competition's fourth judge. Fans took to the Internet after Wednesday's announcement to...Tags: Whoopi Goldberg, Neil Patrick Harris, Joe Jonas, Shania Twain, Music Industry
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New Judge: Ellen's On Idol
AP Television WriterLOS ANGELES (AP) — Ellen DeGeneres is dancing her way into the fourth judge's seat on "American Idol." Fox announced Wednesday the talk show host and comedian, who admittedly has no formal music experience other than a passion for tunes, would...Tags: Neil Patrick Harris, Victoria Beckham, Avril Lavigne, Paula Abdul, Joe Jonas
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Colbie Caillat: Daddy's little girl grows up
When Colbie Caillat sings on her new album about being fearless, you figure she's speaking in relative terms. After all, this 24-year-old artist from Malibu has ascended to the ranks of pop's top-selling stars thanks to a series of hit singles that...Tags: Country and Western (genre), Air and Space Accidents, Miley Cyrus, Music Industry, Kelly Clarkson
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Ellen DeGeneres Named New 'American Idol' Judge
Web ReporterEllen DeGeneres is dancing her way onto "American Idol," replacing Paula Abdul as the show's fourth judge. In a Wednesday release from Fox and the show's producers, DeGeneres described herself as a longtime fan of the hit singing contest. Abdul, who...Tags: Daytime Emmy Awards, Beacon Theater, Awards and Prizes, Diseases, Joe Jonas
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