After seven seasons on the air, American Idol is adding a fourth judge: Kara DioGuardi, a singer, music executive and hugely successful songwriter whose tunes have been recorded by former Idol contestants Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, as well as Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, Celine Dion, Faith Hill, Avril Lavigne and Pink.
"With Kara by her side, Paula has some backup and now there is going to be a lot more `girl power' on the show," Fox network reality honcho Mike Darnell said about the choice.
Translation: She's smart, she makes sense, and she's actually still in the music business. What a nice change from you-know-who!
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