"Ellen DeGeneres is dancing her way into the fourth judge's seat on "American Idol." Fox announced Wednesday the talk show host and comedian, who admittedly has no formal music experience other than a passion for tunes, would join Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi for the ninth season starting in January."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090910/ap_on_en_tv/us_tv_american_idol_degeneres
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It was announced in August that Grammy-Nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi joined American Idol as a fourth judge. She will sit alongside Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson at the judges' table and use her background as an award-winning songwriter and producer to praise or critique the wannabe hopefuls throughout the competition. The eighth season of American Idol premieres January 2009 on FOX.
Kara is one of the industry's most sought after songwriters and producers, DioGuardi's songs have appeared on more than 100 million records. Her songs have been recorded by Grammy award-winning artists including Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Celine Dion, Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood, Santana and Pink. Scores of major recording artists including Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, Pussycat Dolls, Miley Cyrus, The Jonas Brothers, Natasha Bedingfield, Jewel, Ashley Tisdale, Katharine McPhee, Taylor Hicks, Bo Bice, Clay Aiken, Ashlee Simpson, Hilary Duff, Jessica Simpson, Kylie Minogue, Enrique Iglesias, Nick Lachey and Marc Anthony have also released DioGuardi's songs.
It appears that The "Idol" auditions are making Simon cranky, and so is fourth judge Kara DioGuardi. Read more here http://www.yahoo.com/s/962074
I am so happy David Cook is the new "American Idol", he is very deserving of this title. This is the very fist Rocker American Idol winner. I can't wait for his CD. I love how he changed many of the songs he sang. I sure hope Michael John's CD is a good one, I plan on purchasing that one as well.
I did think David Archuletta was going to win just by how Simon was and you know everyone listens to Simon Cowl. lol Not this time and I am happy that Simon appologized to David Cook last night as he did not deserve to be dissed like Simon was doing.
I wonder what season 8 will be like? Can they top this season? It was all talent this time, although I didn't like 3 of the contestant, they did have some talent.
