So let’s just get this out of the way – I think “No Boundaries” could be the worst song an American Idol winner has had to record as their first single.  It was co-written by Kara DioGuardi and, while I like a lot of the songs she has written, I’m just not feeling this one.  It’s cheesy and pageanty in my opinion but I know that some people really like the song so I’m so sorry if I’ve offended you!
Anyway, a recording of Kara singing the song has popped up on YouTube and I think it speaks volumes about how …read more

It’s a veritable Paula Abdul frenzy all over the internet.  You seriously can’t go to a site without some Paula-related story popping up at some point in the day.  It’s insane but you gotta admit that the lady sure does know how to generate buzz!
There’s talk that Paula could be a guest on Ugly Betty.  EW.com says that the details are being kept a secret but that she might play a new temp at Mode who becomes friendly with Amanda (Becki Newton).  I guess that could work but I have to admit that I’ve lost interest in the show.  Any …read more

Despite the fact that the contract of original judge, Paula Abdul, appears to be in limbo, media outlets (including E! Online) are reporting that Kara DioGuardi will be returning to American Idol next season.

They quote a source as saying (about DioGuardi):  “Her deal is done. There are no ifs, ands or buts.  Done. She will be back.”
I’m sure she’s getting a lot less than the others are getting but I’m sure they have planned their finances to accommodate the salary of all four judges.  I’m not worried at all that Paula might not return – they’d be crazy to let …read more

American Idol judge, Paula Abdul, has been invited to stay on the show.  According to People.com, Abdul said:  “I’ve been invited to stay the duration of the show, however long it lasts.”
She described their little group as a “dysfunctional family of sorts” and added that she is “the nurturing mom, Simon [Cowell]’s the disapproving dad, and Randy [Jackson]’s the cool brother.  It’s been an interesting journey. It’s something that I’ll always would want to be a part of.”
While details about an actually renewed contract have yet to emerge, I do think this is a positive sign that the judging …read more

American Idol judge, Kara DioGuardi, married general contractor Mike McCuddy yesterday in Prospect Harbor, Maine.  Due to copyright laws, I can’t show you the wedding photo since InTouch holds the exclusive rights but you can click here to see it.
The wedding took place at the United Methodist Church and, for the most part, sounds like a traditional ceremony although it was very private – on 30 family and friends attended.  The 38-year-old producer-singer-songwriter wore a strapless Vera Wang gown and looked very elegant.

“I feel great,” DioGuardi said.  “What was most unbelievable about the experience was when I looked out at …read more

I know a lot of media outlets are reporting that the American Idol judges are set to come back for the ninth season of the show but when I looked at their sources for that information, I couldn’t go along with it.

I’m glad I didn’t fall for that (even though it might be true) since E! Online is saying that Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and newest judge, Kara DioGuardi, are still negotiating.  Apparently, Paula’s agent said: "The RadarOnline info is incorrect. Negotiations are continuing. You probably won’t hear anything until closer to September, when judges are …read more

I know this was last week (I’m still catching up from the site renovations) but American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi was on The View and she looked tanned and beautiful.  I don’t know if I’ve ever noticed how flawless her skin is but I digress…
Host, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, wasted no time and got right to the point.  She wanted to know if Kara was as shocked as America (at large) was when Kris Allen was named the winner of this year’s competition since Adam Lambert had been considered the frontrunner for so long.  It was a bit awkward when Kara clearly …read more

When American Idol judge, Kara DioGuardi, stepped out on the stage and took over as former contestants, Katrina “Bikini Girl” Darrell tried to warble her way through “Vision of Love,” the audience went nuts and I could not stop laughing.  I’m guessing Bikini Girl didn’t think it was as funny.

When I first heard that Bikini Girl had a response to it, my first reaction was “why does anyone even ask Bikini Girl what she thinks?”  When I heard what she had to say, I wondered if the girl was actually delusional.  Has she heard herself sing? 
In this interview with …read more

There were so many stars on the red carpet last night for the American Idol season 8 finale that I wouldn’t even dream of trying to list them here. 

Of course, there were the finalists, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, along with the rest of the Top 13 and judges but the celebrities (and former contestants) came out in droves to see who would win the singing competition. 

It looks like season four winner, Carrie Underwood, hurt her knee somehow since she’s got her “owie” all covered up with four Hello Kitty bandaids. She still managed to look absolutely …read more

Can you believe the eighth season of American Idol will be over tonight?  It started with a great recap of the best judges moments from this year which, of course, included some clips of Kara DioGuardi.  I never realized how much she said “sweetie!”  Too funny!
After they checked in with the hometowns of finalists, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, the Top 13 performed Pink’s hit song “So What?”  I am not sure why they picked this since I don’t think it works well as a group number.  It sounds kind of cheesy to be honest.  Kudos to Scott MacIntyre …read more