Kara DioGuardi Writing Memoir About American Idol

Former American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi will be releasing a memoir which will include her journey and the circumstances surrounds at the end of her stint with the hit reality TV competition show.

Kara DioGuardi's new Bravo show "Going Platinum"

Former American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi will be working a new TV project in Bravo network!

Kara DioGuardi Leaving American Idol: "I feel like now is the best time to leave Idol"

After the news that she was fired from "American Idol", singer/songwriter Kara DioGuardi is officially leaving judges panel.

Kara DioGuardi Found Out She Was Fired From The News

Without any knowledge of her exit, Kara Dioguardi found out that she's getting fired from American Idol is in the news.

According to her father Republican senate candidate Joe DioGuardi in a recent interview [video below]:

Joe said, "Would you believe that she did not hear, and still has not heard, anything? She read it the way you did and I did. Her disappointment is that that's the way she's being treated and she feels that's not proper. I think they're trying to create a lot of buzz."

Kara DioGuardi is also out at "American Idol"

Another big news in the backyard of the "American Idol", songwriter Kara DioGuardi is now leaving judges panel.

According to TMZ, Kara was fired and "American Idol" will return to the three-judge format and "assuming all deals are finalized, the judge's panel will consist of Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler."

Jennifer Lopez deal was confirmed earlier and Ellen DeGeneres, who announced that she's leaving AI After serving as a judge for just one season.

[Photo courtesy by Kevin Winter/Getty Images]

Kara DioGuardi Naked for Allure Magazine

American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi shows that she is now comfortable with her body by doing this sexy naked photo shoot in the upcoming issue of Allure Magazine.

Kara said, “This shoot was less about beauty than about taking a risk and showing people a side of me they have never seen.”

DioGuardi struggled with binge eating and depression in her early 20s.

"Back then I was a size 6 or 8; now I'm more like a size 2. Food is not what I use to anesthetize myself anymore."

Bikini-clad Kara DioGuardi in Maxim

She surprised us during season 8 finale of American Idol, now AI judge Kara DioGuardi once again shows off her bikini body in the March issue of Maxim.

Interview highlights:

Does Simon ever lay into you the way he did Paula? "Definitely. It's hard for me to say something negative to a contestant without giving something constructive back, and that annoys Simon. But they're kids, and you feel for them - especially when they have a story, like they've overcome cancer or something."

Is Simon Cowell gets flirty with her on the show, DioGuardio says, "I don't think I'm his type. Ryan flirts with me more than Simon does."





[Photos courtesy by MAXIM]

Kara DioGuardi on Paula Abdul's departure: “It’s such a loss for the show"

American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi is sad and shocked over Paula Abdul’s sudden departure from American Idol this week and she is hoping Paula will “reconsider”.

“I can’t get over it. Completely shocked,” Kara said during an interview on KIIS FM’s On-Air with Ryan Seacrest on Friday. “It’s such a loss for the show, such a loss for the contestants.”

She added, “She’s definitely the heart of the panel and the kind of heart she treats the contestants with she treated me with last year during the auditions. She was so kind to me and made me feel immediately like I was part of the panel. And I hoping she’ll reconsider.”

“The way I’m understanding, it was her choice to leave,” Kara told Ryan. “How could you ever replace [her]? She’s an incredible talent. She is somebody who helped to make the show as big as it is. And how could you ever replace that?”

FOX denies speculations that that hiring Kara is their "insurance policy" if Abdul will leave the show.

Still looking for AI's fourth judge, AI management signed Katy Perry and Victoria Beckham as guest judges.

[Photo courtssty by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images]

Kara DioGuardi returning to American Idol season 9

It seems flaunting her bikini body in American Idol finals pays off, AI judge Kara DioGuardi is officially returning in season 9.

In a statement, Simon Fuller said, "We are so happy to welcome back Kara for her second season with Idol. She is a breath of fresh air, and her passion for music and her understanding of talent is invaluable. This show is all about discovering new talent, and Kara's championing of Adam Lambert is proof positive of her great instinct."

Now the big question mark remains on Paula Abdul future on the American Idol family. She is still working out about the "fair" details of her contract.

American Idol season 9 premieres in January.

Ai judge Kara DioGuardi and Mike McCuddy - Married!

American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi (in a Vera Wong gown) tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend Mike McCuddy in a private ceremony at the United Methodist Church in Prospect Harbor, Maine, Sunday July 5.

Kara tells In Touch, "I feel great. What was most unbelievable about the experience was when I looked out at the church and saw all these people that were so important to me and Mike, who were there for us. It was pretty powerful. I was very emotional and I'm not somebody who breaks down and cries."

DioGuardi, 38, and McCuddy, 34, got engaged last December in Mexico. They announced their engagement the day of her Idol debut on the show's eighth season premiere.

[photo courtesy of In Touch]

AI judge Kara DioGuardi: Adam Lambert is Gay

American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert is implying in his recent interview that he will keep the public speculating about his sexuality but the truth is, answering the sexuality issue in the height of American Idol competition will affect the voters (not favoring him).

With the AI competition is now over, American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi is the first one to confirmed that Adam is indeed Gay.

In her guesting on The View, Kara said, “I don’t think that Adam was ever in [the closet]. I think he was always openly out. I never thought he wasn’t.”

Barbara Walters asked whether Adam's sexuality may have influenced Idol voters...

DioGuardi says, "Well, first of all, I hope not ... because we should be judging on talent and viability in the music industry and they both [Lambert and winner Kris Allen] had that."

[photo courtesy of celeb utopia]

AI Judge Kara DioGuardi sexy-toned body vs. "Bikini Girl" at American Idol finale

Aside from singing skills, American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi shows that she can go head to head even with Ba..Ba..Boom Katrina Darrell a.k.a. "Bikini Girl" during AI's result finale.

Kara DioGuardi surprised the audience as she undid her dress and stripped down to her bikini as she flaunt her sexy-toned body while "Bikini Girl" Katrina got her 3-minute of fame again as she receives the Golden Idol Awards for Best Attitude.

Katrina sung her rendition of Mariah Carey’s “Vision of Love” (But I'm sure the audience is more concentrated on what they are seeing rather than hearing).




[photo courtesy of justjared - celeb utopia]

Kara DioGuardi on American Idol: “I’m only here for one season”

It seems all the judges want to move out of the shadow of the American Idol and their contract is still in a limbo. New AI judge Kara DioGuardi reveals she still doesn't know if she'll be back for the next season.

Kara told TV Guide that “I’m only here for one season. That’s what we’ve discussed. So we’ll see what happens. Hopefully they’ll keep me on.”

In the previous interview of Paula Abdul, she expresses that she want to "move on" while Simon Cowell said, "I would imagine so, but the only say I have is about Ryan, Randy and Paula. I’ve always made it clear that I wouldn’t like to do the show without them. So that’s all I'm really concerned about."

American Idol will use their crystal ball for Kara's fate.

Paula Abdul: “I don’t think anyone can replace me."

American Idol season 8 is her last season contract and many are asking if she will stay with the AI family? Paula Abdul was interviewed by "Nightline" Cynthia McFadden and the lady judge gave a possible moving on comment and she discuss her relationship with fellow lady judge Kara DioGuardi.

In spite of feud report with Kara, Paula Abdul says, “Well, I started her success. And I’m proud of it. Happy of it. I moved a stranger from New York, told her to give 2 week’s notice to Billboard magazine, and moved a stranger into my home in LA. I actually think that Simon got mad that we are friends and that I actually knew her and that her humble beginning began sleeping in my guest bedroom and I just believed in her.”

Speculations that new judge Kara DioGuardi was hired to be replace her, Paula Abdul says, “I don’t think anyone [can replace me]. First of all Kara says, ‘I could never replace you.’ Whenever there is change it’s not about replacing anybody, it’s about possibly moving on."

Staying in the show, Paula Abdul says, I love the show, I do. I love what I do on the show and I’m loving it more this season than ever. It’s taken me a while to get comfortable in my own skin with the show.”

For the full article as they talk about rumored prescription drug and alcohol use, her tempestuous relationship with Simon Cowell, visit ABC.

Kara DioGuardi is the new American Idol judge

Aside for being bored, American Idol added a fourth judge to join Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell in scrutinizing the AI contestants.

AI tapped the services of songwriter/producer Kara DioGuardi for the eighth season of American Idol. Adding a female judge perhaps will create more balance in judging and will prevent Paula Abdul judging the future.

Executive producer Simon Fuller said, “We are turning the heat up on ‘Idol’ this year and are thrilled to welcome Kara to the judges’ table,” and added “She is a smart, sassy lady, and one of America’s most successful songwriters. We know she will bring a new level of energy and excitement to the show.”

Kara's approach to judging is simple, “I’m going to be a straight shooter and say it like I see it and maintain that philosophy.”

Kara has penned and produced hits for Celine Dion, Kelly Clarkson and Christina Aguilera.