'American Idol' Judge Kara DioGuardi Welcomes Ellen DeGeneres

DioGuardi says talk-show host will 'bring so much to the show.'By Gil Kaufman Kara DioGuardi Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/ Getty Images The red carpet has officially been rolled out for new "American Idol" judge Ellen DeGeneres. Following warm wishes from fellow judge Randy Jackson, who said he thinks the comedian will be "hot," and the woman she's replacing, Paula Abdul, DeGeneres got props on Friday (September 11) from another (relative) newbie to the "Idol" judging panel, Kara DioGu...

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