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Kara DioGuardi Sued Over Wrecked Porsche

Published: 04/22/2011

Former "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi has been sued over a 2010 car accident that allegedly left one man with a terrible neck injury ... but the crazy part, Kara wasn't even driving the car!!! The man doing the suing is Joel Postorino -- who claims he suffered a serious disc injury in his…

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Kara DioGuardi -- I Was Molested and Date Raped

Published: 04/19/2011

Former "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi has dropped two major bombshells -- revealing she was molested as an 11-year-old ... and by the time she was 30, she had been date raped by a "fairly known" music producer. Kara makes the statements in her new book, "A Helluva High Note" -- in which she…

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Kara DioGuardi -- Fired From 'American Idol'

Published: 09/04/2010

FOX is finally telling people what TMZ told you five weeks ago -- Kara DioGuardi has been fired from "American Idol" ... actually, FOX isn't using the word "fired," but that's exactly what happened. In a statement released by FOX, DioGuardi said, "I felt like I won the lottery when I joined…

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TMZ Live: Montag, Snooki, and 'American Idol'

Published: 07/30/2010

We took your questions on everything -- including Oksana Grigorieva's scathing message to Mel Gibson, Kara DioGuardi getting booted from "American Idol", Heidi Montag filing for divorce from Spencer Pratt. Plus: Snooki arrested in New Jersey!

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Kara DioGuardi -- Out at 'American Idol'

Published: 07/30/2010

Sources connected with the "American Idol" negotiations tell TMZ Kara DioGuardi has judged her last contestant on "American Idol" -- because she's been fired. We're told the show will be going back to a three-judge format and assuming all deals are finalized, the judge's panel will consist of…

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Steven Tyler -- The 'Idol' Questions Begin ...

Published: 07/30/2010

Hours after a judging spot opened up on "American Idol" last night -- Steven Tyler was already in Hollywood taking on questions about Ellen's replacement. As we previously reported, Tyler is expected to fill the spot -- along with Randy Jackson and Jennifer Lopez -- once the deals are finalized.…

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'Idol' Contestants -- No Shtupping the Judges

Published: 05/13/2010

TMZ obtained a copy of the contract every "American Idol" contestant must sign before going on the show -- and one thing is perfectly clear .... Ryan, Randy, Ellen, Kara, Simon, Theodore and Alvin are not available for their pleasure. According to the legal doc -- a copy of which was filed in…

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Kara's 'Idol' Nemesis -- It Was All an Act

Published: 01/16/2010

Andrew Fenlon -- the "smartass" Kara DioGuardi ripped into and threatened to spank on "American Idol" -- now says his d-bag demeanor was just for kicks. The bespectacled brat called into The Morning MIX with Scott McKenzie at MIX 105.1 in Orlando yesterday where he said he acted like an ass so he…

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Cat vs. Kara: Who'd You Rather?

Published: 11/27/2009

Reality show host/judge Cat Deeley and Kara DioGuardi competed for face time at the same event in Beverly Hills the other night. Question is ... Liza vs. Arlene: Who'd You Rather?Melinda vs. Nikki: Who'd You Rather?

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Welcome to Hollywood -- Abdul Threatens 'Idol'

Published: 07/19/2009

Paul Abdul is hurt, angry and threatening to quit "American Idol" ... like "60 Minutes" wants to snatch her up. It's absurd, but Abdul's manager told the L.A. Times, "Very sadly, it does not appear that she's going to be back on 'Idol," adding "Idol" producers have been "rude and disrespectful" by…

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Kris Allen -- Don't Blame Me for Thong, Song

Published: 05/29/2009

That "angel pink mesh" thong on Kris Allen's wedding registry -- consider it a surprise from his wifey, because he had no idea it was even on there. The "American Idol" winner talked about the saucy unmentionables on 104.3 MYfm today -- but the best part... his politically correct, but completely…

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'A.I.' Judges Issue Contempt Citation

Published: 04/22/2009

Maybe it's just us ... but last night on "American Idol" it seemed Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson could not hide their disdain for newbie Kara DioGuardi. Watch closely as Kris Allen finishes his performance and Randy tries to weigh in, only to be jock blocked by the new chick in town. The looks…

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