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'American Idol' getting 'more girl power'


August 25, 2008 Continuing to make good on its promise to shake up "American Idol" next season, Fox announced Monday that songwriter/music producer Kara DioGuardi has joined the reality hit as a fourth judge. On a conference call with reporters Monday, DioGuardi said she will look for "artistry, not just karaoke" when judging "Idol" contestants. Fox and "Idol" producers have promised to shake up "Idol" for its upcoming eighth season after this year's slight ratings decrease.

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