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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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Rihanna. Rated R (Def Jam)
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Carrie Underwood looks for something different
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Adam Lambert: Cool, calm and eclectic
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In defense of Paula
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Fans Divided About Ellen Degeneres As Replacement For 'American Idol' Judge Paula Abdul
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New Judge: Ellen's On Idol
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Ellen DeGeneres Named New 'American Idol' Judge
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FOX: Ellen DeGeneres Tapped As New American Idol Judge
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