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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 »

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.

American Idol Adds Fourth Judge

Songwriter Kara DioGuardi joins Paula, Simon and Randy more »

DOS: Simon Cowell: Very Big Changes Ahead On 'American Idol', So Long Top 24?

By Laura Saltman

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- With auditions for season eight of "American Idol" already underway you can expect a major overhaul for the new season, according to everyone's favorite snarky judge, Simon Cowell. In a conference call from London with reporters this afternoon, Cowell said he and "Idol" producers have already begun meetings in the UK with the production team and Fox executives to discuss what he would like to see happen.

With the exit of executive producer, Nigel Lythgoe recently announced, Simon thinks the show will get a much-needed face-lift.

Office Actor Pleads Guilty to Drug Possession

Craig Robinson will enter a drug-diversion program for a felony count of possession of ecstasy more »

Simon Cowell to Sanjaya: "I Sort of Miss You"

The Idol alum got a taped message from the judge who threatened to quit if the 18-year-old won more »