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"Idol" Welcomes New Judge Kara DioGuardi!

Access was on the scene as Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Paula Abdul welcome the newly added "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi. (02:13) watch video »

Kara DioGuardi joins 'Idol' judges for NYC tryouts

AP - It was only her first day as an "American Idol" judge, but already Kara DioGuardi seemed part of the dysfunctional family. more »

Paula Abdul 'Ecstatic' About Kara DioGuardi Coming To 'Idol'

NEW YORK, New York -- The "American Idol" judges met their newest member on Tuesday at the New York City tryouts, and Access Hollywood was on the scene as Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul got to welcome Kara DioGuardi.

Kara, a songwriter with hits including collaborations with Britney Spears, Faith Hill, the Jonas Brothers and a number of "Idol" vets, didn't seem nervous about her famous new colleagues.

"[I'm] not intimidated," Kara told Access. "Now that I look at Simon, I can hold my own."

Kara DioGuardi joins 'Idol' judges for NYC tryouts

AP - It was only her first day as an "American Idol" judge, but already Kara DioGuardi seemed part of the dysfunctional family. more »

Fourth 'Idol' judge a straight-shooting hitmaker

AP - Scooching in between Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson sounds intimidating, if not a little scary. more »

Paula Abdul "Concerned" About Fourth Idol Judge

"Time will tell," she says of how fans will react to songwriter Kara DioGuardi more »

Kara DioGuardi Added As Fourth 'Idol' Judge

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Make room for one more at the "American Idol" judges' table.

Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi is set to join Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson as a fourth judge as the show enters its eighth season, Access Hollywood has learned.

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