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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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'American Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi gets married
The Associated Press"American Idol" judge Kara DioGuard married her beau, contractor Mike McCuddy. DioGuardi's publicist, Danica Smith, says the couple wed Sunday in Prospect Harbor, Maine. Smith says 30 guests witnessed the ceremony at the Prospect Harbor United...Tags: Popular Music, Kelly Clarkson, Gwen Stefani, Judges, Celine Dion
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Paula Abdul feels optimistic about returning to 'American Idol'
The Associated PressPaula Abdul says she has been invited to remain as an "American Idol" judge and that she's optimistic that she'll be able to negotiate a new contract. "I've been invited to stay the duration of the show, however long it lasts," said Abdul, whose contract...Tags: The Associated Press, Popular Music, Judges, Paula Abdul
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Abdul says she's been invited to return to 'American Idol' pending contract negotiation
Associated Press WriterATLANTA (AP) — Paula Abdul said Monday she has been invited to remain as an "American Idol" judge and that she's optimistic that she'll be able to negotiate a new contract. "I've been invited to stay the duration of the show, however long it lasts,...Tags: Randy Jackson, The Associated Press, Popular Music, Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell
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Quick Takes
Broads make Top 10 list It's here: this year's edition of the ARTnews list of the world's 200 top collectors -- a ranking that lots of art-world folks love to hate and debate. And yes, the roster of acquisitors from 22 countries includes collectors...Tags: National or Ethnic Minorities, Barack Obama, Eli Broad, Natural Disasters, Genres
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Paula Abdul feels optimistic about returning to 'Idol'
The Associated PressPaula Abdul said Monday she has been invited to remain as an "American Idol" judge and that she's optimistic that she'll be able to negotiate a new contract. "I've been invited to stay the duration of the show, however long it lasts," said Abdul, whose...Tags: Randy Jackson, Popular Music, Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul
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'American Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi gets married to contractor-beau in Maine
NEW YORK (AP) — Kara DioGuardi (KA'-ruh dee-oh-GWAHR'-dee) had a busy Fourth of July weekend: The "American Idol" judge married her beau, contractor Mike McCuddy. DioGuardi's publicist, Danica Smith, says the couple tied the knot on Sunday in...Tags: Popular Music, Kelly Clarkson, Gwen Stefani, Judges, Celine Dion
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Celebrity news
Dane Cook's half-brother has been indicted on additional charges that he stole more than $11 million from the comedian, prosecutors said Monday. Darryl McCauley, 43, allegedly wrote company checks to himself while being paid $12,500 a month to serve as...Tags: Popular Music
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Newly Engaged Leighton Meester Is A Good Girl Gone BAD!
According to the gossip mongers at Page Six, Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester and actor Sebastian Stan are itchin' to get hitched. While representatives of the couple have refused comment, both stars recently changed their Facebook relationship status to...Tags: Popular Music, Leighton Meester
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'Hannah Montana 3' available July 7
Staff WriterBURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 23, 2009-- Walt Disney Records is set to release Hannah Montana 3, a follow-up to the 2008 triple-platinum-selling soundtrack album, Hannah Montana 2. The album features 10 new songs from the third season of the...Tags: Popular Music, Miley Cyrus, David Archuleta, Walt Disney
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'American Idol': Top 5 take on the Rat Pack
Reality CheckThe surprise mentor for this week's American Idol -- with the Rat Pack theme -- is Jamie Foxx. He talks to the Top 5 about how the singers of that era were communicating a lifestyle, not just a song.Kris Allen......Tags: Danny Gokey, Randy Jackson, Popular Music, Matt Giraud, Adam Lambert
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