Kara DioGuardi
| Born | December 9, 1970 |
| Hometown | Ossining |
| Net worth | $25 million |
| Height | 5'5" (1.65m) |
| Spouse | Mike McCuddy |
| Parents | Joe DioGuardi, Shirley Cloyes DioGuardi |
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All 14 of the 'American Idol' Judges, Ranked
- Over the years, we’ve seen quite a few transitions take place with American Idol judges. First, it was Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson who made up the ultimate trio. Then, things started to shift when songwriter Kara DioGuardi joined the panel in season eight. While discussing the change, Executive Producer Ken Warwick told CNN, "She's very strong-willed, and we needed that with Simon around." Fast-forward to the present day, and we've seen a total of 14 stars—from comedians to Gramm
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Kara DioGuardi Has Words for the Music Business About Songwriting, TikTok Fame and Disruption From the Inside Out
“Care is a weird word in the music industry,” says Kara DioGuardi, who, in addition to being a Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer, also runs her own music publishing house and record label, Arthouse Entertainment. As a former artist herself, she’s seen the business from all sides, and as an advocate for creators, she’s incensed that […]
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Kara DioGuardi’s Publishing Catalog, Including Hits by Pink and Carrie Underwood, Acquired by Spirit Music Group
These are boom times for hit songwriters, with catalogs being snapped up by Hipgnosis, Shamrock and others — and the latest big acquisition comes from Spirit Music Group, which announced that it has acquired the publishing catalog of Grammy-nominated songwriter and former “American Idol” judge Kara DioGuardi. Terms of the deal were not disclosed beyond stating that “The […]
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From Homeschool to Feeling Like an Outsider: Ingrid Andress Is Unapologetically Herself in New Doc
"I started writing better songs when I finally was, just like, I'm going to write what I feel and what I want," Ingrid Andress says
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Ingrid Andress on Singing with Idols Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman: 'I Practiced "Not Fangirling" in the Mirror'
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Lauren Daigle Returns to Mentor American Idol 's Top 6 a Decade After Auditioning Twice
Lauren Daigle Returns to Mentor American Idol's Top 6
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Mariah Carey jumps ship from 'American Idol' to 'The Voice'
First, “The Voice” poached Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson. Then Keith Urban was a mentor. Now ex-“Idol” judge Mariah is this week’s adviser. I’m convinced “The Voice” is just trolling “Idol” at this point.
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Reality Check Finale: American Idol's Best ('Tasia!) & Worst (Randy?) Ever! Plus: Trent Wins, Allison Rocks & More
This is how Reality Check ends — not with a whimper, but a bang. Since TVLine’s launch in 2011, we’ve been bringing you a weekly deep dive into all things American Idol — hosted by yours truly, upgraded starting in 2012 by “Season 6 standout” Melinda Doolittle’s mic-dropping expertise and edited to madness and beyond by “the great […]
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'American Idol' Alumni Can't Stop Sharing Pics Ahead of the Big Finale and We Love It!
The bittersweet end to American Idol is upon us and while we hate to see it leave, we love watching all the alums pay tribute as it goes.
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Ranking All the 'American Idol' Judges From Worst to Best
With the final season of American Idol getting underway this week, we’re starting to feel pretty nostalgic for the show that brought us so many amazing moments… and so many judges. Thirteen in all, people.
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Kara DioGuardi: How My Cancer Gene Led Me to Surrogacy
In hopes of educating others, DioGuardi is opening up exclusively to PEOPLE about her BRCA2 diagnosis, why she chose surgery - and life as a mom to 3-month-old Greyson.
