Category: Kara DioGuardi
Quote Of The Day: Kara DioGuardi
"I’m a huge Ellen DeGeneres fan, I think she’s going to bring so much to the show. She’s somebody who loves music, she’s positive, she loves kids..she is somebody who has watched the show from the beginning, knows everything there is to know about American Idol and I think ultimately it’s going to be a great new energy."
-- Kara DioGuardi talking to Sirius XM's Larry Flick about how excited she is that Ellen DeGeneres is joining American Idol
Kara DioGuardi Talks About Paula Abdul Leaving American Idol
Kara DioGuardi went onto Ryan Seacrest's radio show this morning to talk about how shocked and saddened she is that Paula Abdul is not returning to American Idol.
"I can't get over it. I'm completely shocked. It's such a loss for the show, such a loss for the contestants. She's definitely the heart of the panel."
"The kind of heart she treated the contestants with she treated me with last year. She was so kind to me and made me feel immediately like part of the panel."
The new judge says it was never the producers intentions to replace Paula and that in the end - it was Paula's decision to leave.
"The way I'm understanding it is that it was her choice to leave. I never was here to replace her. It would be impossible to replace Paula Abdul. She's an incredible talent. She is somebody who helped make the show as big as it is. How could you ever replace that?"
"If anything, she was really somebody who helped me because it was awkward at times being the fourth person."
Has she spoken to Paula?
"I've left her a lot of messages. I talked to her last week. I haven't spoken to her this week."
All this fuss! Will it ever end?
Kara DioGuardi To Return To American Idol
I'm very happy for Kara DioGuardi.
News is circulating that her deal is sealed and she will absolutely return to American Idol. However, I can't stop thinking about Paula Abdul.
"Her deal is done. There are no ifs, ands or buts," a source said. "Done. She will be back."
Perhaps she didn't ask for as much as Paula? E! Online says she is getting far less than what Paula is asking. We all know that American Idol likes conflict and Kara will most certainly bring the pain. Do I need to bring up bikini girl again?
I have a feeling all this hard ball will pay off for Paula. All four judges will be right back where they are supposed to be come audition week.
What do you think?
American Idol Judge Kara DioGuardi Gets Married
After getting engaged last December, the newest 'American Idol' judge, Kara DioGuardi, and her fiance, Mike McCuddy, tied the knot on Sunday in Prospect Harbor, Maine. The pastor who officiated at the ceremony described it as "very sweet."
"They are absolutely in love with each other," he told Us. "When I told him he could kiss the bride, everybody cheered. It was a very close, small family-type service."
Kara's 'American Idol' colleagues, however, were not in attendance.
"I don't think they'd appreciate an invitation to Prospect Harbor, Maine," the bride told Us last month at the 40th annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Ceremony in New York City. "I can't really see Simon Cowell landing in Prospect Harbor. I don't think that would happen."
LOL!
Well, congratulations Kara and Mike!
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Kylie Minogue To Team Up With Abdul And DioGuardi On Next Album
Kylie Minogue is to team up with ‘American Idol’ judges Paula Abdul and Kara DioGuardi on her next album.
The Australian pop singer previously worked with Paula and Kara on her 2000 hit ‘Spinning Around’ – which re-launched her career, and made it to number one in the UK and Australian singles charts.
A source told Britain’s Daily Star newspaper:
“Kylie will be in the US on a mini-tour at the end of the summer and she hopes to record some new music with American friends around those dates.
“She already has loads of ideas for album number 11.”
‘Spinning Around’ – which was originally co-written by Kara, who has also produced hits for Pink, Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus and Celine Dion – was originally intended to be the single to re-start Paula’s career.
However, the 46-year-old star decided to take a break from singing to become a judge on TV talent show ‘American Idol’.
The ‘Straight Up’ singer is planning another assault on the charts this year and reportedly has a number of ideas left over which could work for Kylie.
“Paula has just completed her new album and has bags of songs left.
“The ideal thing would be to try and repeat the success of ‘Spinning Around’.”
Kylie’s tour of the US starts in California on September 30.
Can't wait to see the show!
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Bikini Girl Strikes Back At Kara DioGuardi
We talked about what happened between Kara DioGuardi and Bikini Girl (Katrina Darrell) the day after the 'American Idol' final aired. Out of the 1193 who took the poll, 48% thought the judge looked great and saw nothing wrong with her swooping in and stealing Katrina's spotlight.
Well, Katrina doesn't agree.
"I think that [Kara] is a songwriter who wants to be an artist," Darrell said, "she just made herself look stupid."
And when asked what the difference is between Kara and the American Idol reject, Bikini Girl said:
"I'm not 50 years old and I spray tan."
OUCH! Tell us how you really feel!! :)
Celebrities Come Out To American Idol Finale
Christina Applegate, Heather Locklear, Fergie, Janice Dickinson, Keith Urban, David Cook, Ruben Studdard, Teri Seymour, Carrie Underwood, and Joely Fisher came out to show their support for the 'American Idol' finale last night (which was insane right?!). Most celebs brought their children if they had any because I am sure it was more about being a fan than getting some press.
I always think about the scheduled performers who get to sing in front of the judges. You HAVE to wonder if they get nervous knowing that SIMON has his eye on them! :)
What a night! Are you happy with the decision? Surprised? Did you vote?
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