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With the addition of Ellen DeGeneres on 'American Idol' Season 9, judge Kara DioGuardi is no longer the new kid on the block.![Kara DioGuardi and Bikini Girl]()
DioGuardi first showed off her body last season when she and bikini girl had a memorable "bikini-off." (FOX)![Kara DioGuardi and Bikini Girl]()
The prime-time flesh flash was a first for DioGuardi. (FOX)![Kara DioGuardi]()
Kara DioGuardi won 10 BMI Pop Awards for having written the most-performed songs on the radio.![Kara DioGuardi]()
DioGuardi of New Rochelle, New York is of Italian and Albanian descent and is the daughter of former Republican Rep. Joseph J. DioGuardi.![Kara DioGuardi]()
As a songwriter and producer, DioGuardi's songs have appeared on more than 100 million records. She has worked with such artists as Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Celine Dion and Carrie Underwood. (AP)![Kara DioGuardi]()
Idol producer Simon Fuller on Kara: "We are turning the heat up on Idol this year and are thrilled to welcome Kara to the judges' table. She is 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."![Kara DioGuardi]()
Mike Darnell, President, Alternative Programming of FOX, said of DioGuardi: "With Kara by her side, Paula finally has some back-up and now there is going to be a lot more 'girl power' on the show."'American Idol' Judge Kara DioGuardi
The "American Idol" judge is no longer the new kid on the block.
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