Five things to know about 'American Idol's' new judge
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Newsday (MCT) - When "American Idol" returns for its eighth season this week, the show will have a fourth judge for the first time in its history: Kara DioGuardi. Here are five things you might want to know about the 38-year-old singer-songwriter-producer.
Highlights
_She grew up in New Rochelle, N.Y., the daughter of former Congressman Joseph DioGuardi.
_She has a political science degree from Duke University.
_In 2000, she and Paula Abdul co-wrote "Spinning Out," Kylie Minogue's comeback single.
_She's written songs for Enrique Iglesias, Pink, Celine Dion, and "Idol" contestants Kelly Clarkson, David Archuleta, David Cook and Katharine McPhee.
_She appeared on ABC's 2006 "Idol" wannabe "The One: Making a Music Star," a show that was canceled after only four episodes.
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