Popsquire

American Idol may be jumping the shark!

In its eighth season, the show is adding a fourth judge, Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi. She joins Simon, Randy, and Paula tomorrow during auditions for the upcoming eighth season and is expected to be a permanent fixture on the judges’ panel for the entire season.

Having written songs for artists like Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Celine Dion, Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood, Santana, Pink, Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers, American Idol creator Simon Fuller describes her as “a smart, sassy lady, and one of America’s most successful songwriters.”

Popsquire’s perspective…

The lawyers must have been working overtime on this one! When adding a new judge to a competition show, the representatives for the other judges generally watch like hawks to ensure that the original judges are treated more favorably than the new judge, especially in terms of salary. In turn, the newest member likely hopes to be treated as equally as possible to the other judges. In short, these negotiations must have been intense!

Mainly, Popsquire wonders who negotiated more bragging rights — Kara or Randy. Every time he mentions Journey or Mariah Carey, maybe Kara is permitted to mention Celine and Miley? Either way, Popsquire will be waiting with baited breath for next season!

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