New 'American Idol' Judge Kara DioGuardi Promises She'll 'Say It Like I See It' In Season Eight

Songwriter joins Simon, Paula and Randy for New York auditions Tuesday. By Chris Harris Kara DioGuardi Photo: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images As a Grammy-nominated songwriter, Kara DioGuardi has worked with the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, the Jonas Brothers, David Cook, Britney Spears and even Celine Dion. But as a judge on the forthcoming season of "American Idol," how will she fare with the likes of Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul? Well, she'll find out Tuesday (August 26), when she meets up with her new co-workers for the first time during the New York round of "Idol" auditions. In a conference call with reporters on Monday, just hours after she was announced as the reality show's fourth judge, DioGuardi admitted that she's "a little nervous" about her new gig — but that doesn't mean she's going to be a pushover. "I'm going to be a straight-shooter and say it like I see it and maintain that philosophy," she said, according to  ... (link)