Kara Dioguardi

Judi Dench, Kara DioGuardi & More: Today's Famous Birthdays

The Huffington Post | Posted 02.08.2012

In a world with nearly 7 billion people, chances are someone famous is celebrating their birthday today. And indeed: Judi Dench, Kara DioGuardi, ...

Kara DioGuardi Opens as Roxy Hart On Broadway

Abe Gurko | Posted 11.14.2011

Abe Gurko

We sat down with Kara on the eve of this game changing career moment to discuss sneaking into the Beverly Hills Hotel and life.

Kara DioGuardi: Pot Brownies At Paula Abdul's Put Me In The Hospital

Posted 07.26.2011

While Kara DioGuardi and Paula Abdul were often seen as rivals during their short time together on "American Idol," but as it turned out, the two actu...

David Foster a BMI Icon

Charles Karel Bouley | Posted 07.19.2011

Charles Karel Bouley

The BMI Pop Music Awards, while star studded, may not be handing out awards to household names unless you're one of the people that hit the "Get Info" button on the track or are an aspiring singer/songwriter.

Kara DioGuardi: I Was Molested As A Child, Date Raped

Posted 06.19.2011

Star songwriter, producer and former "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi reveals a painful past in her new memoir, "A Helluva High Note," according t...

American Idol: Reality Check

Ed Martin | Posted 06.12.2011

Ed Martin

Some questions for the judges: If everyone's so friggin' wonderful, how are any of them supposed to stand out? Are you going to get pissed off every week when one of the contestants is sent home?

Conversations With John Waite, Jason Reeves, and Tom Moon, Plus Friday's Free George Harrison Concert

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

Mike Ragogna

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"American Idol" Reborn?

Ed Martin | Posted 05.25.2011

Ed Martin

The biggest surprise of this somewhat lifeless midseason is the creative resurgence of Fox's American Idol. One might assert that the renewed appeal ...

NY-Sen: 59% Schumer (D), 35% Townsend (R) (YouGov 10/28)

Huffington Post | Brad J Shannon | Posted 05.25.2011

YouGov 10/25-28/10; 826 likely voters Mode: Internet (YouGov) New York 2010 Senate 59% Schumer (D), 35% Townsend (R) (chart) 57% Gillibrand (D), 33...

10 Candidate Connections That May Surprise You

AOL News | Posted 05.25.2011

Don't know squat about many of this year's elections contenders? You may find yourself more familiar with some of their friends and family....

NEW BRAVO SHOW

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

NEW YORK — The Bravo network says it's bringing former "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi (KEHR'-uh dee-oh-GWAHR'-dee) back to TV in a series ...

NY-Gov: 55% Cuomo (D), 41% Paladino (R) (CNN/TIME 10/5)

Huffington Post | Brad J Shannon | Posted 05.25.2011

CNN / TIME / Opinion Research Corporation 10/1/10 - 10/5/10; 585 likely voters, 4% margin of error Mode: Live phone interview (CNN/Time PDF) New York...

Kara DioGuardi FIRED: Off 'American Idol'

tmz.com | 7/29/2010 11:33 PM PDT by TMZ Staff | Posted 05.25.2011

Sources connected with the "American Idol" negotiations tell TMZ Kara DioGuardi has judged her last contestant on "American Idol" -- because she's bee...

Kara DioGuardi Is Leaving 'American Idol'

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

AP: LOS ANGELES - Kara DioGuardi is following Ellen DeGeneres and Simon Cowell out the door at "American Idol." Her departure leaves Randy Jackson, w...

Kara Found Out About 'Idol' Firing From The News

Posted 05.25.2011

Former 'Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi found out she was getting fired from the show when she read it in the news, says her father. Republican candidat...

Idol Season 9: Top 5 -- Aaron Swings On Home

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Giltz

In a week I found underwhelming, who will be the bottom three? I'd say Aaron, Casey and Michael with Aaron and Casey in the bottom two and Casey going home. What did you think of the singers and their song choices?

Idol Season 9: Top 6 -- Siobhan Sent Packing!

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Giltz

Crystal kept talking back when she should have taken her weak reviews humbly. The problem was that her singing wasn't very good.

Idol Season 9: Top 7 -- Tim Smiles All The Way Home

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Giltz

After weeks of coasting, Crystal used no instrument, sang a cappella to start, looked supremely confident and knocked it out of the park.

Idol Season 9: Top 9...Again

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Giltz

It's Elvis Week and Adam Lambert is the first contestant to come back as a mentor -- and turns out to be one of the best mentors ever.

The Allure Nude Issue: Emmanuelle Chriqui, Kara DioGuardi & More Strip

Posted 05.25.2011

Allure's annual nude issue is out, and it features a stripped-down 'Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi, 'Entourage''s Emmanuelle Chriqui, now-pregnant Jessica...

Idol Season 9: Top 9 -- Big Mike Loses...And Wins!

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Giltz

In a dramatic moment on American Idol, Michael Lynche received the fewest votes from the public and was in danger of being cut from the show.

American Idol: Who Should Replace Simon Cowell? (Answer Below)

Ed Martin | Posted 05.25.2011

Ed Martin

I can't imagine what Idol will be like without Simon Cowell. But I can imagine another British reality show host taking his place at the judges' table.

Idol Season 9: Top 9 -- Casey James Back In The Hunt To Win

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Giltz

The Top 9 contestants on American Idol were given the keys to the greatest catalog in pop history: the tunes of Lennon and McCartney. The results were so-so.

Kara DioGuardi and the New Eating Disorder

Dr. Susan Albers | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Susan Albers

It's not just about overeating. When your eating is out of control, causes you distress or is impacting your physical and emotional health, you may have Binge Eating Disorder.

Idol Season 9: Top 10 -- Didi Says Bye-Bye

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Giltz

I doubt many people will argue Didi should have been saved. That would only make sense if you believed she were destined to make the finale and voters had made a tragic mistake. But what about the contenders?