Kara DioGuardi News

Behar: 'American Idol' Kara DioGuardi on Simon, Paula and Getting Fired (VIDEO)

Apr 28, 2011, 3:51 GMT

Former 'American Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi talks about her shocking and juicy new memoir, 'One Helluva High Note.' ... more

Kara DioGuardi resumes her life post American Idol

Sep 4, 2010, 18:12 GMT

No surprises as Kara DioGuardi officially is out at 'American Idol' next season. ... more

American Idol musings, Rat Pack would put hit on Casey James

May 5, 2010, 19:18 GMT

As much as Simon Cowell and I share our love ol' Blue Eyes, the king of swagger and lyric, the show last night, Frank Sinatra Night was a dull affair. It had none of the impact or feel of anything remotely Sinatra except for Mike Lynche wearing a fedora. ... more

Michael Lynch gets eleventh hour reprise from judges, Idol saves him

Apr 8, 2010, 6:30 GMT

Nothing makes sense anymore after watching the results show from FOX 'American Idol.' ... more

Idol recap, Didi axed, Ryan and Simon get weirder and Usher says 'boobies'

Apr 1, 2010, 14:42 GMT

Usher is adored by millions and can certainly dance, but as a singer/songwriter, I am sorry, this R&B King has no clothes. ... more

Lee DeWyze turns the corner on 'Idol,' Tim's run must end

Mar 31, 2010, 14:23 GMT

Tuesday night is a bonanza of programming that Monsters and Critics absolutely loves, and the TiVo dance begins as the first show of the night, American Idol on FOX, begins the intense run to the finish on a night that boasts 'Dancing with the Stars' (ABC) and 'Justified' (FX). ... more

Janis Joplin nets standing 'O' for Bowersox on 'American Idol' - recap

Mar 24, 2010, 5:07 GMT

American Idol contestant Crystal Bowersox had a transcendent moment tonight on the reality TV show. ... more

Kara DioGuardi's Idol question

Mar 18, 2010, 7:01 GMT

Kara DioGuardi says replacing Simon Cowell on 'American Idol' is going to be difficult. ... more

American Idol down to eleven, Simon and Ryan sort of smoke a peace pipe

Mar 18, 2010, 4:12 GMT

Something funny is in the air behind the scenes with the powers that be in front of the American Idol cameras. ... more

American Idol twelve recap: Ryan and Simon nearly Paint it Black all over the new stage

Mar 17, 2010, 3:59 GMT

The Rolling Stones songbook was brought to life on Tuesday, March 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), as the new IDOL stage was revealed and America’s Top 12 – Didi Benami, Crystal Bowersox, Lacey Brown, Lee Dewyze, Andrew Garcia, Casey James, Aaron Kelly, Michael Lynche, Siobhan Magnus, Paige Miles, Katie Stevens and Tim Urban – sang songs from Mick and Keith's past. ... more

Bowersox, Magnus and Scott top Ladies' night for us on 'Idol'

Mar 10, 2010, 7:11 GMT

Crystal Bowersox is a fierce talent. The ailing singer came back with an even bigger vengeance this week and stopped the presses with her performance. ... more

Howard Stern's bitter words for Jay Leno, Kara DioGuardi and Ellen DeGeneres

Mar 2, 2010, 18:26 GMT

Shock jock Howard Stern went after Jay Leno during an interview on The Early Show' Tuesday, the morning after Leno made a ratings smash return to his role as host of 'The Tonight Show.' ... more

'American Idol' sees four leave, and we are left with twenty hopefuls

Feb 28, 2010, 19:45 GMT

After watching both the American Idol' Top 12 women, then men, I am left with little hope that this season will exceed the thrill of last season, as Adam Lambert and Kris Allen vyed for the win. ... more

Howard Stern predicts American Idol will cave in after Cowell exit

Feb 26, 2010, 19:13 GMT

Howard Stern is reacting negatively to Simon Cowell and Kara DioGuardi's comments that dismissed the shock jock's qualifications to replace the opinionated British judge. ... more

American Idol 24, as Kara morphs into Paula's persona UPDATE

Feb 18, 2010, 15:33 GMT

Last night, the final winnowing of the herd took place and the remainder 17 slots were filled, 12 boys, 12 girls, as we suffered through endless maudlin backstories on everybody's tough road to hoe, with some of the dismissed begging for their lives. Not pretty.Often times sad, but overwhelmingly mawkish at times. ... more

Ellen DeGeneres addition to American Idol good for ratings, some thoughts

Feb 10, 2010, 17:36 GMT

Ellen DeGeneres as judge on FOX 'American Idol' has cinched the ratings for the night, according to Variety. ... more

American Idol LA auditions, Perry should be permanent, Lavigne dreadful

Jan 27, 2010, 14:52 GMT

Last night's auditions were held in Los Angeles, and the show revealed two very important truths. ... more

FOX 'American Idol' audition recap, some thoughts on Atlanta

Jan 14, 2010, 14:28 GMT

Atlanta, Georgia is a unique place, with its labyrinth underground city relic from the Civil War days and confusing propensity to preface every street in the metro area 'Peach.' It is also home to The Varsity, a must-see American diner experience that rocks, and is referred to as Hollywood East thanks to the state's generous tax breaks for filmmakers and Tyler Perry's enormous base of production. ... more

FOX 'American Idol' audition recap, some thoughts on Olde Boston

Jan 13, 2010, 20:11 GMT

Beautiful Boston, home of the Fenway, Haymarket, Faneuil Hall and Freedom Trail is one of the most European feeling, good eating cities in America. ... more

FOX delivers 'American Idol' entire schedule for season nine

Dec 23, 2009, 17:09 GMT

The information and schedule for the FOX talent show juggernaut 'American Idol,' its very first season sans judge Paula Abdul, is detailed below. ... more

Kara DioGuardi keynotes, sets tone for upcoming 'American Idol'

Nov 16, 2009, 4:10 GMT

At the Media and Money conference held at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York, Idol judge Kara DioGuardi set the tone for the upcoming season, noting she wanted to work with Ellen DeGeneres before the new season of 'American Idol' so there was 'chemistry.' ... more