Aug 25 2008
American Idol adds Girl Power!
American Idol is getting a new girl judge next season, in the person of Kara DioGuardi. She will be balancing out the current judging panel, where Paula Abdul is outnumbered by the guys, two girls to one.
DioGuardi, who is described as smart and funny, is no spring chicken as she has judged a talent contest before (the same contest which Sayesha joined, ABC’s The One). DioGuardi is also an Grammy-nominated songwriter who has worked with Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera, Pink, Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson. She has also worked together with Paula Abdul — “Paula Abdul and I co-wrote a song together early in my career that went on to be a big hit for Kylie Minogue,”
As for her judging style, DioGuardi says “I’m going to be a straight shooter and say it like I see it.”
One of the first things she’s doing as an Idol judge? Buy make-up! “While I’ve worked with some incredible artists, I’ve always had a low-key life. I’m putting some money into buying some makeup.”
