'American Idol' Adds Something New Every Year, This Year: Kara DioGuardi

Kara DioGuardi may not be a household name yet, but 10 years ago neither was Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell or Ryan Seacrest.

She is the songwriting talent behind some of the most recognizable hits in the pop industry for the last decade (oh, she's also the VP of A&R at Warner Bros. Records).

However, being behind the scenes for so long can make you go a little bananas (look at Dina "fruit loop" Lohan.) Now, Kara DioGuardi is ready to be in front of the music world, and not simply running it front behind the curtains.

Songs like Christina Aguilera's "Ain't No Other Man," Gwen Stefani's "Rich Girl," and the Pussycat Dolls "I Don't Need A Man" all live on her resume, and she is adding judge to her roster. To me, it seems like a perfect addition to the panel. I mean, if a has-been choreographer singer can pick America's next pop star, why shouldn't a songwriter be able to do the same.

This isn't the first time AI has tried to tune up the old engine. They actually do it every year in some form or fashion, some smaller tweaks than others.

In season one, the infamous Brian Dunkleman co-hosted with Ryan Seascrest, but in season two, Ryan appeared alone. Season three brought us those chees-tastic Ford commercials every week. Season four upped the Idol-age to 28 and season five introduced us to the AI contestants in high definition. Then, during season six, Fox brought us "Idol Gives Back" sparking over $40 million in corporate and individual donations. Finally last year, in season seven, more attention was given to the contestants by providing more info on their backgrounds and families. Also, starting with the Hollywood rounds, AI contestants were allowed to accompany themselves on musical instruments.

Now, at the ripe-old age of eight, "American Idol" is back to bring us their biggest (and to me the best) change to date, a female judge with a valid opinion. So snag that red cup of "Coca-Cola" Paula and scooch over. There's a new lady in town. [More at NYPost.com]
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