'American Idol' Judge Kara DioGuardi To Return Next Season

As songwriter gets a second season, there's still no word on Paula Abdul's contract.By Gil Kaufman Kara DioGuardi Photo: Joe Kohen/ WireImage Three down, one to go. Songwriter Kara DioGuardi will be returning to the "American Idol" judges' panel next season, the show announced on Monday (August 3). The controversial fourth judge had a bit of a rough ride during her first season, clashing with den mother Simon Cowell and taking a bit of blame for programs running over in the wind-up t...

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