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Kara DioGuardi E! True Hollywood Story Premieres October 26

By On 10/21/2011 · 33 Comments · In American Idol, Kara DioGuardi

Kara DioGuardi is getting her very own E! True Hollywood Story. Think she’ll dish the dirt on her 2 year stint as American Idol judge. I SURE HOPE SO. Otherwise…who cares? The episode premieres on October 26 at 10 pm.

Read the press release after the jump.

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Kara DioGuardi – Chicago Medley – Live With Regis and Kelly

By On 09/09/2011 · 19 Comments · In American Idol, Kara DioGuardi

Kelly Ripa and co-host, Seth Myers welcomed Kara DioGuardi to Live with Regis and Kelly this morning where the ex-Idol judge performed a medley from the hit Broadway show, Chicago.

Kara took over the role of Roxie Hart this week, and after performing a medley of “Nowadays” and “Funny Honey”, she dished [...]

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Platinum Hit – Rap Heroes – Video and Recap (Plus Jackie Tohn’s New Vid)

By On 06/21/2011 · 6 Comments · In Platinum Hit

This week’s hook challenge on Platinum Hit, was to write a rap hook about a superpower. Jewel and guest judge, songwriter Rodney Jerkins picked the 3 winners of the challenge.

Read the rest of my recap and watch the videos after the jump.

BONUS VIDEO: Jackie Tohn “Got it In Me” music video!

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Platinum Hit – Wheels Up – Recap & Video

By On 06/14/2011 · 7 Comments · In Kara DioGuardi, Platinum Hit

So…who out there is watching Kara DioGuardi’s songwriter competition reality show Platinum Hit? The contestants are mildly interesting–my favorites being the ones I knew already from Idol–Jes Hudak and Jackie Tohn. But Kara and co-host/judge Jewel? They are like botronics from the planet bot. I swear, I miss Kara at her neurotic worst on Idol as I watch her perfectly edited and boring remarks to the contestants on this show.

More recap and VIDEOS after the jump.

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Kara Dioguardi on American Idol, Surviving Sexual Abuse – Today Show

By On 04/26/2011 · 52 Comments · In American Idol, Kara DioGuardi

Ex American Idol judge, Kara Dioguardi sat down with Matt Lauer at the Today show this morning to discuss her time at Idol, surviving sexual abuse and date rape and more.

“As far as I’m concerned,” says Kara in her new book, Hell of a High Note, “American Idol Season 8 might [...]

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Kara DioGuardi Talks Idol, New Book on Ryan Seacrest Radio

By On 04/20/2011 · 9 Comments · In American Idol, Kara DioGuardi

Ex-Idol judge, Kara Dioguardi stopped by the Ryan Seacrest show today to promote her new memoir A Helluva High Note: Surviving Life, Love, and American Idol, due out April 26.

She didn’t delve into the bombshells reported in the [...]

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Michael Johns, Katharine McPhee, Kara Dioguardi, Global Action Awards Dinner

By On 02/20/2011 · 6 Comments · In American Idol, Kara DioGuardi, Katharine McPhee, Michael Johns

Friday night’s Global Action Awards Dinner and Gala featured performances by Michael Johns, Katharine McPhee and Kara Dioguardi.

Hosted by Kara, the awards presentation honored individuals, non-profits and corporations for their charitable efforts.

The gala was streamed live on You Tube. Watch individual performances after the jump, or the entire program

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Kara DioGuardi and Jewel to Head New Singer/Songwriter Competition for Bravo

By On 10/26/2010 · 32 Comments · In Kara DioGuardi

Kara DioGuardi has found a new gig–on an upcoming competition reality show for singer/songwriters on Bravo.

Kara will be head judge along with singer/songwriter Jewel, who will host and help give contestants feedback, according to  Entertainment Weekly.

Jewel had a stint as judge on Nashville Star a few years ago (She also guest-judged [...]

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American Idol Panelists May be Announced in the Next Few Days

By On 09/07/2010 · 11 Comments · In American Idol, American Idol 10

Industry mag, Variety reports that “unless there’s an 11th hour change of heart by one of the parties — or Elton John suddenly decides he needs a bit more pocket change” Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler are expected to be officially added to the Idol judges’ panel in the next few days.

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David Cook/Kara Dioguardi Co-Write, ‘No Reply’ by Frankie Negron Now Available on iTunes

By On 08/31/2010 · 23 Comments · In American Idol, David Cook, Kara DioGuardi

While you can’t download new music from David Cook at the moment (he’s currently in the studio recording his next album) you can download the next best thing…

“No Reply”, the new single from pop/salsa recording artist, Frankie Negron was co-written by David Cook and Kara DioGuardi and is available now on [...]

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Kara Dioguardi Reportedly Tried to Quit Idol 2 Months Ago

By On 08/23/2010 · 33 Comments · In American Idol, American Idol 10, Kara DioGuardi

E! Online is reporting that Kara Dioguardi tried to quit American Idol 2 months ago:

“She went to Fox two months ago and told them she didn’t want to do another season,” a source tells me. “She’s ready to move on. She did two years and thinks that’s enough.”

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Kara Dioguardi has not Heard from Idol Producers

By On 08/10/2010 · 31 Comments · In American Idol, American Idol 10, Kara DioGuardi

Watch Joe Dioguardi tell the New York cable show, Capital Tonight earlier today that his daughter Kara Dioguardi learned about her so-called firing the same way we did–on the internet.

In fact, Kara has not heard from Idol brass at all, even as rumors swirl about Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler joining Randy Jackson [...]

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Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi on The Season 10 Age Change

By On 07/20/2010 · 41 Comments · In American Idol, Kara DioGuardi, Randy Jackson

When MTV News caught up with Kara Dioguardi and Randy Jackson at last night’s VH1 Do Something Awards they asked the  duo how they felt about Idol’s decision to lower the age limit for auditioners from 16 to 15.

“I think different people will show up this time,” Randy said. “You’re seeing stars [...]

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Kara Dioguardi Talks Songwriting, Idol With Nightline

By On 07/03/2010 · 18 Comments · In American Idol, Kara DioGuardi

I learned some things I didn’t know about Kara Dioguardi in this new interview with Nightline.

She went to Duke University to study Opera, but that didn’t last. The death of Kara’s mother when she was 26 pushed her to look inside for songwriting inspiration. She says she had a recording contract, [...]

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Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler and More at the CMT Music Video Awards 2010

By On 06/09/2010 · 56 Comments · In American Idol, Carrie Underwood, Kara DioGuardi, Kellie Pickler

UPDATE: Carrie Underwood won the top prize,  Video of the Year for “Cowboy Casanova.”  Plus, she won Performance of the Year for “Temporary Home” from CMT’s Invitation Only.  She lost Female Video of the Year for “Cowboy Casanova” to Miranda Lambert for “White Liar.”

Kellie Pickler and Taylor Swift lost [...]

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