The Associated Press: `American Idol' adds DioGuardi as fourth judge

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American Idol Adds Fourth Judge
Published 8/25/2008 by Jeanne at Idol Stalker
... “For the past seven seasons, Paula has had to endure the experience of being the only woman at the judges’ table,” said Mike Darnell, president, alternative programming of Fox, in a statement. “With Kara by her side, Paula has some backup and now there is going to be a lot more `girl power’ on the show,” Darnell said. ...

Kara DioGuardi Picture: American Idol's sexy fourth Judge
Published 8/25/2008 at Tittle-Tattle Too - The Post Chronicle
Talented, Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi has been chosen to be American Idol's fourth judge! Kara DioGuardi, a beautiful and talented woman, will be the newest female addition to the American Idol judge family. Mike Darnell said: "For the past seven seasons, Paula has had to endure the experience of being the only woman at the judges' table." "With Kara by her side, Paula has some backup and now there is going to be a lot more `girl power' on the show." Go here for more! A larger version of the photo above can be found ...

Kara DioGuardi is American Idol’s Fourth Judge
Published 8/25/2008 by Andrea at Bitten and Bound
... “For the past seven seasons, Paula has had to endure the experience of being the only woman at the judges’ table,” said Mike Darnell, president, alternative programming of Fox, in a statement. ...

AMERICAN IDOL Gets Fourth Judge!!
Published 8/25/2008 by Hercules at Ain't It Cool News - The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news.
... Brothers, Paris Hilton, Faith Hill, Santana, Ashlee Simpson, Jewel, Kylie Minogue, RBD, Laura Pausini, Enrique Iglesias, Marc Anthony, Dr Dre, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Thalía and Ricky Martin – has joined “American Idol” as its fourth judge. Somewhere, Brian Dunkleman sheds a single tear. No word yet on whether or not all the “American Idol” rip-offs on rival networks and cable will now have to add a fourth judge as well. Find all of the Associated Press’ story on the matter here . [image] ...

‘American Idol’ Adds Fourth Judge, Possibly to Avoid Remaking Mistakes of Recent Past
Published 8/25/2008 at Vulture
... In the wake conspicuously toupeed grunge fanatic David Cook's baffling victory at a recent finale, American Idol has decided to increase its critical component by adding a fourth judge. Joining Randy, Paula, and Simon at the table for the show's upcoming eighth season will be Kara DioGuardi, a songwriter whose credits include hits by Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, and Gwen Stefani. Encouragingly, she's worked with Dr. Dre and Justin Timberlake, making her the show's least lame adjudicator by a mile. Discouragingly, she's also collaborated with Nickelback's Chad ...