New 'Idol' Judge Was Roomies With Paula
Getting to Know Kara DioGuardi
Idol' Host and Judges
Singer and TV personality Paula Abdul hosts the MTV Presents RAH! Paula Abdul;s Cheerleading Bowl at the New Balance Track and Field Center at the Armory on November 6, 2008 in New York City.
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Singer and TV personality Paula Abdul hosts the MTV Presents RAH! Paula Abdul
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Singer and TV personality Paula Abdul hosts the MTV Presents RAH! Paula Abdul
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** FILE ** In this Aug. 26, 2008 file photo, Kara DioGuardi, the newest judge on "American Idol", arrives at a promotional event for the show in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, file)
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** FILE ** In this March 20, 2008 file photo, Simon Cowell attends the Details magazine Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Phil McCarten, file)
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** FILE ** In this March 20, 2008 file photo, Simon Cowell attends the Details magazine Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Phil McCarten, file)
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British "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell smiles during the Concert for Diana at Wembley Stadium in London in this July 1, 2007 file photo. Cowell said on December 17, 2008 that the apparent suicide of a former contestant and obsessed fan forced him to think "long and hard" about his blunt comments to hopeless singers on the show. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor/Files ( BRITAIN )
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** FILE ** In this Aug. 26, 2008 file photo, "American Idol" judges, from left, Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson arrive at a promotional event for the show in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, file)
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** FILE ** In this Sept. 5, 2008 file photo, TV Personality Paula Abdul attends the Conde Nast Media Group's Fifth Annual Fashion Rocks at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, file)
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** FILE ** In this April 14, 2008 file photo, "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul arrives at the 2008 CMT Awards, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file)
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Your Idols, Then and Now
Justin Guarini then.
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Justin Guarini now.
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Sanjaya Malakar then.
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Sanjaya Malakar now.
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Carly Smithson then.
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Carly Smithson now.
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Fantasia then.
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Fantasia now.
Jason LaVeris, Film Magic
Kellie Pickler then.
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Kellie Pickler now.
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Your Idols, Then and Now
Carly Smithson then.
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Carly Smithson now.
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Fantasia then.
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Fantasia now.
Jason LaVeris, Film Magic
Sanjaya Malakar then.
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Sanjaya Malakar now.
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Kellie Pickler then.
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Kellie Pickler now.
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Clay Aiken then.
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Clay Aiken now.
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Gsan201
03:53 PMJan 09 2009
So the lady already admitts she is predjudice against the guys and wil side with a woman just because she is a woman.Niceee Typical the way Hollywood works Double Standards sexism.racism,bigotry,and biases. Bomb Hollywood somebody please.Let's start anew.We already know anyone that Hollywood supports are douchebags and criminals.
Poisnivyred
10:23 AMJan 09 2009
I used to really love the show, but I don't think I'll be watching this season. Last season was it for me, I found my American Idol in Jason Castro. Without him on the show there is just no more spark or magic left. It was nice to have a different kind of contestant, one who doesn't belt notes like a diva or hard rocker, rather sings from the heart in his own unique style :) Nope, nothing could top season 7 and Jason Castro for me. I do wish the best for all the contestants of season 8.check out jasoncastromusic.com to stay informed on his upcoming album release :)
Tarintay
04:40 PMJan 08 2009
You are all fools. Why does anyone have an opinion that they need to share? If you no longer like the show, don't watch it. Simple. Please try to behave like adults just once in a while. If you are not an adult, your posts are as adolescent as you are. I love the wannabe tryouts that really suck. As far as finding the perfect "talent', it proves that America is diverse and not everyone thinks as you do. So don't take it so seriously. It's entertainment, not the potential end of the world if your "fav" doesn't cut the mustard in other's eyes. Grow up please.
NLivingston777
04:33 PMJan 08 2009
Who's going to be the tie-breaker now?????
Scottrf68
01:03 PMJan 08 2009
The show has had its time and now its over. Time for them to move on to other things. The show is a joke now. The last few seasons have really sucked and we no longer watch them. What is a fourth judge going to do for them? Not much I dont think. Adding one more person isnt going to help with a show that has already seen its day and is in its waining days now. I wonder if simon will drag it out until everyone just cant stand the show or quit before it gets to that point.
Scottrf68
01:02 PMJan 08 2009
The show has had its time and now its over. Time for them to move on to other things. The show is a joke now. The last few seasons have really sucked and we no longer watch them. What is a fourth judge going to do for them? Not much I dont think. Adding one more person isnt going to help with a show that has already seen its day and is in its waining days now. I wonder if simon will drag it out until everyone just cant stand the show or quit before it gets to that point.
REDAY123
01:01 PMJan 08 2009
Anyone else not see what is going on here? 4th one in. This is an audition. If she passes, Paula will be out after this year. Make your bets in Vegas.............
REDAY123
12:55 PMJan 08 2009
They still do not get it. They keep trying to add something more and while they are doing that, they lose what made this show good in the first place. Here is your success if you wish to keep the puclic happy: 1) Show more of the contestants in the preliminary shows and less of the showboating hosts and background. We just want to see the CONTESTANTS! Got it? 2) Concentrate on the contestants during each weeks show through the final group and less on all the flash, splash and hype. All of that will keep the ratings. Stop filling half of your show with all that behind the scens stuff. That's what we have the internet for. We want entertainment not BS.
Firewop
12:49 PMJan 08 2009
are people really that stupid/ dont they know by know the show is rigged?if this show werter any indication of talent why have the all fallen off the face of the earth.
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