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Paula Sets The Record Straight Up!
So, we just got off the phone with Paula Abdul and she had a lot to tell us about the addition of songwriter Kara DioGuardi as the fourth judge on American Idol . The Straight Up singer wanted to clarify her reaction to the news. Abdul tells us her only concern is with how the Idol viewers will react, but that she's thrilled with the addition of Kara D. Paula tells us, exclusively, ...
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Paula Abdul Changes Tune Over Kara DioGuardi
The Hollywood Gossip — ... "This is gonna be a good thing. I'm really thrilled," Abdul told Perez Hilton, likely at the urging of American Idol producers. "For me, I'm excited as can be. I think this time around, it's gonna work adding a new judge. A lot of surprises are in store that are gonna make it more exciting to watch the show." ...

Paula Abdul ‘Really Thrilled’ Kara DioGuardi Is Joining ‘Idol’
popdirt.com — ... the ‘American Idol’ judge talked about her concern for how viewers would react to newly hired fourth ‘Idol’ judge Kara DioGuardi. “This is gonna be a good thing,” Paula told Perez Hilton. “I’m really thrilled! For me, I’m excited as can be. I think this time around, it’s gonna work adding a new judge. A lot of surprises are in store that are gonna make it more exciting to watch the show.” Paula added, “It’ll be good to have two girls, and two guys. Kara’s like a sister to me.” Read more . Tags: ...

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