Posts with tag "kara dioguardi"

Kara DioGuardi to Make Broadway Debut

Posted Jun 18th 2011 at 10:18 AM by Christine Fenno

Former 'American Idol' star Kara DioGuardi, who left the series last fall after two seasons on the judging panel, is getting ready to razzle-dazzle New York theater-goers on the Great White Way. DioGuardi will join the Broadway cast of 'Chicago,' taking over the starring role of Roxie Hart from Christie Brinkley (Renee Zellweger won a Golden Globe for playing the homicidal attention-hound on ...

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Kara DioGuardi Accidentally Ate Pot Brownies at Paula Abdul's House (Video)

Posted May 26th 2011 at 09:30 AM by Kelly Fisher

What happens when you take two former 'American Idol' judges and give them pot brownies? Well, it's not as fun as it may sound. Former 'Idol' judge and current star of 'Platinum Hit' Kara DioGuardi once found herself "high as a kite" at Paula Abdul's house after accidentally eating pot brownies and the trip landed her in the hospital. DioGuardi told George Lopez on 'Lopez Tonight' Wednesday ...

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Kara DioGuardi on Sex Abuse and 'Fumbling' 'Idol'

Posted Apr 26th 2011 at 08:35 PM by Nicki Gostin

For most of America, Kara DioGuardi is best known for her brief and widely dissected stint as a judge on 'American Idol,' and oh yes, flashing her bikini during the season eight finale. But she is much, much more as evidenced in her new memoir, 'A Helluva High Note.' DioGuardi is a Grammy-nominated songwriter whose songs have appeared on massive albums by Pink, Britney Spears and Christina ...

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Kara DioGuardi: I Was Date Raped by Well-Known Music Producer

Posted Apr 18th 2011 at 09:50 PM by Tracey Harrington McCoy

In her soon-to-be-released memoir, former 'American Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi reveals she was molested as a child and date raped by a well-known music producer, E!Online.com reports. In the book, 'A Helluva High Note,' DioGuradi opens up about a family friend's son who repeatedly molested her when she was only 11. "On one particular day, he took me into the back shed of his house and put his ...

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Kara DioGuardi Lands Bravo Reality Show

Posted Oct 26th 2010 at 04:00 PM by PopEater Staff

Former 'American Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi is back in the game with her own reality TV series, 'Going Platinum.' 'Platinum' will be a songwriting competition that pits contestants (who will live together) against one another, as they vie for a $100,000 grand prize. "Hit songs are the backbone of the music industry, and as a publisher, nothing excites me more than finding new songwriting ...

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It's Official: Kara DioGuardi Exits 'American Idol'

Posted Sep 4th 2010 at 05:02 AM by Christine Fenno

Fans can't be blamed for thinking this was already common knowledge, but in fact, the departure of Kara DioGuardi from 'American Idol' has been merely a presumption all summer -- until now. On the Friday evening before Labor Day, Fox quietly issued a press release confirming what everyone has suspected for weeks: the 39-year-old singer-songwriter-producer will not return as a judge on 'Idol.' ...

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More 'American Idol' Shakeups: Kara DioGuardi Fired?

Posted Jul 30th 2010 at 07:27 AM by PopEater Staff

Less than a day after Ellen DeGeneres announced her 'American Idol' departure, TMZ is reporting Kara DioGuardi has "been fired," citing sources connected with the show's negotiations for next season, which will mark the singing competition's tenth installment. "We're told the show will be going back to a three-judge format and assuming all deals are finalized, the judge's panel will consist ...

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Kara DioGuardi 'Would Love' To Be a Mom

Posted Jul 7th 2010 at 06:20 AM by PopEater Staff

'American Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi, who just celebrated her one year wedding anniversary with husband Mike McCuddy, is taking life one day at a time. But she wouldn't mind adding a few kids to her life -- eventually. "[I'm letting] nature take its course, but we'll see what happens," she said. "I think [motherhood] would be really fun," DioGuardi told 104.3 myFM radio host Valentine. "I ...

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A Week Filled With Celebrity Splits and Skin

Posted Apr 17th 2010 at 04:46 PM by PopEater Staff

The celebrity world is a place of cycles and trends, and two major ones emerged this week. While half of Hollywood seemed to be breaking up or filing divorce papers this week, another batch of Tinseltown starlets were making headlines by baring all in daring nude photo spreads. To put it bluntly, it was the week of splits and nudes. ...

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'Idol' Judge Kara DioGuardi Strips Naked for Allure

Posted Apr 13th 2010 at 08:00 AM by PopEater Staff

'American Idol' star Kara DioGuardi laid herself bare for the newest issue of Allure -- literally. The judge, along with 'Grey's Anatomy' doc Jessica Capshaw, singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat and 'Entourage' hottie Emmanuelle Chriqui posed naked for the magazine. See photos of Capshaw and Caillat Inside. (Chriqui's are too hot for us to handle!) ...