Why Is 'American Idol' Taking A Year Off From 'Idol Gives Back'?

Executive producer Ken Warwick also explains the addition of fourth judge Kara DioGuardi.By Katie Byrne Kara DioGuardi Photo: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images When "American Idol" bigwigs decided two years ago to use their show's cultural influence to raise money for charity, "Idol Gives Back" became an instant success. Huge stars — from Brad Pitt to Snoop Dogg to Ellen DeGeneres — took part in the events and helped raise millions of dollars for causes around the globe. So why ha...

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