Hit songwriter Kara DioGuardi joins the panelAmerican Idol is set to get a new female judge as award-winning songwriter and producer Kara DioGuardi joins Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson on the US show.Kara, 37, has written 100s of hits songs including Ain’t No Other Man for Christina Aguilera, Rich Girl for Gwen Stefani, Ooh Ooh Baby for Britney Spears and Forgiveness for Leona Lewis.’We’re turning the heat up on Idol this year and are thrilled to welcome Kara to the judges’ table,’ says creator Simon Fuller.’She’s a smart, sassy lady and one of America’s most successful songwriters. We know she will bring a new level of energy and excitement to the show.’But speaking on a US radio station, former pop icon Paula revealed she’s apprehensive about the change.‘I’m concerned about the audience and acceptance,’ she says. ‘Time will tell. We’ll see.’The 8th season of American Idol will start…

Rumors are flying that Paula Abdul doesn’t like new judge, Kara DioGuardi, so much. Also that Simon Cowell has been insinuating that Paula Abdul should talk less now.I honestly think, American Idol producers are poised to take out Paula Abdul really soon. It doesn’t make sense to have four judges. 3 judges should have sufficed, now with 4 judges in American Idol, they can quote a tie! Now how would that fare? Would one of the judges have more voting power? Now that wouldn’t seem fair now, would it?Anyway American Idol can settle that by themselves. For now it will be quite interesting to see how 4 judges will haggle in the next season.

Below are some of the more well-known songs co-written by Kara DioGuardi, the old cougar who’s joining American Idol’s eighth season as the fourth judge.This rich broad must’ve gotten bored burning her hundred dollar bills and decided to show up for some face time. Just call her C-Note.Wonder if they’re hauling her in because Paula Abdul is out of her gourd, and they’re thinking of replacing her eventually?That first video below is Kylie Minogue’s “Spinning Around,” from 2000. Ironically, one of the co-writers along with Kara on that one is none other than…Paula Abdul.Hopefully the ladies get into a catfight over royalties on air.