Kara DioGuardi – 5 Things You Should Know About the Former ‘American Idol’ Judge
Most people only know Kara DioGuardi as a former judge on "American Idol". Long before she took her chair at the judges table alongside Simon Cowell and the crew Kara was earning a reputation as one of the most influential women in music industry today....
Happy Birthday, Didi Benami!
Season 9's tenth place finalist, Didi Benami, celebrates her 25th birthday today! The Knoxville native was inspired to go on American Idol to pursue the music of her late best friend, Rebecca Joy Lear. Didi impressed the judges at her Los Angeles audition with her performance of "Hey Jude." It was during Hollywood week when Didi really became a stand-out with the Kara DioGuardi penned song by Katharine McPhee, "Terrified."
After becoming a semi-finalist on Season 9, America voted and Didi was sa...
Kara DioGuardi says ‘American Idol’ was ‘torture,’ almost bought Depends due to anxiety
Kara DioGuardi says time on 'American Idol' was 'torture' and that the anxiety almost prompted her to buy adult diapers....
Kara DioGuardi Spills Her American Idol Secrets
In her new memoir, the former American Idol judge writes about her harrowing two seasons on TV's most popular show. She talks to Kate Aurthur about seeking Simon Cowell's approval, her Paula Abdul regrets, and failed in vitro attempts....
Kara DioGuardi Reveals Her Feelings Toward New ‘American Idol’ Judges
Kara DioGuardi left "American Idol" rather unceremoniously after only two seasons of judging the hit reality competition -- so, how does she feel about the show's new Season 10 judges?...
Happy Birthday, Didi Benami!
Season 9's tenth place finalist, Didi Benami, celebrates her 24th birthday on October 25th. The Knoxville native was inspired to go on American Idol to pursue the music of her late best friend, Rebecca Joy Lear. Didi impressed the judges at her Los Angeles audition with her performance of "Hey Jude." It was during Hollywood week when Didi really became a stand-out with the Kara DioGuardi penned song by Katharine McPhee, "Terrified."
After becoming a semi-finalist on Season 9, America voted and D...
Kara DioGuardi Steps Down
Kara DioGuardi is stepping down from her role as a judge on American Idol. DioGuardi joined American Idol as a judge in the series eighth season.
I felt like I won the lottery when I joined American Idol two years ago, but I feel like now is the best time to leave Idol, said DioGuardi. I am very proud to have been associated with American Idol it has truly been an amazing experience. I am grateful to FOX, FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment, as well as the cast, crew and contestants, for all th...
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