• Can American Idol Survive without Simon?

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    Lets take a page from the movie “Back To The Future.” Climb into your Dolorean, and set the time capsule for June 11, 2002, the day the world was first introduced to what would later become the biggest show over the next 8 years, American Idol. Consequently, that is also the date we were first introduced to the cruel and brutally honest British judge, Mr. Simon Cowell.

    Prior to the tremendous success of American Idol, Simon had already established himself in the music industry as a tycoon producer. American Idol had also been adapted from a show that he had already developed in England. Once the show debuted in America, he shocked the nation with his remarks, often degrading the contestant before him. He would later defend his canter by stating that if someone is delusional over their singing abilities, then he would be the one to set them straight. More often then not he would be shattering their dreams, but at the same time he may have been the only one who can truly give them that wake up call so many Idol hopefuls desperately need. Whatever the situation, no one can argue that it was Simon that put Idol on the map. He undeniably has played a crucial role in brining Idol to where it is today. The term “water cooler show,” meaning that people would gather around the water coolers in their offices discussing a show they watched the night before, was practically coined over Simon’s remarks. I truly don’t think the show can survive without him.

    Why would Simon choose now to go public with the possibility of his departure. His contract with American Idol finishes at the end of next season, coincidence…I think not. He’s already one of the highest paid TV personalities on the air waves today, I bet he’s holding out to become the highest paid. I wouldn’t be surprised if Fox gave him what he wants, after all American Idol does generate revenue in the billions. Simon claims he’s too busy doing his other two shows in Britain, but there is no question that the bulk of his income and fame stems from American Idol. I think we’ll be seeing a lot more of Simon Cowell, and if we don’t, then that will mark the beginning of the end of American Idol.


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  • New Judge On American Idols Live

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    As the eighth season of the mega hit show American Idols Live quickly approaches, the fans of American Idols Live all have the same question on their mind, how will a new judge blend in with the show? Adding another judge to the already overwhelmingly successful formula mixture of Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Paula Abdul is a very bold move on behalf of the producers of American Idols Live. Will this new judge become a key ingredient in the mix, or will this cause an explosion on the American Idols Live stage with a negative impact on the show. I ask this mainly because the new judge happens to be a very successful, beautiful, and talented woman, a few years younger than Paula.

    I suspect there may very well be some tension on the judging block between Paula and the new talent in question, Kara DioGuardi. Perhaps this is what the producers of American Idols Live had in mind when they made this decision, to add a little more drama to the already soap operaish prime time talent show. This new addition has also raised questions of Paula’s future on American Idols Live, is she perhaps being weeded out. It is possible that Paula’s odd behavior in recent seasons, combined with the constant drama that follows her, and her diva attitude have become too much for them to handle. Another interesting point is the fact that Simon is newly single, will there be a cat fight on stage in a war for his attention. All of these questions are up in the air at the moment, however one thing is for certain, Kara DioGuardi is certainly qualified.

    Her full name is Kara Elizabeth DioGuardi, born December 9, 1970. She is an American songwriter, record producer, and singer who have played a very influential role in dozens of famed songs. She has already worked with several alumni of American Idols Live which include season one winner Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and the newly famed David Archuleta. Add to that already impressive list Celine Dion and you can see she knows talent.

    Kara won a BMI Cable Award for co-writing and performing Somethin’ To Say in 2003. It was the theme to the Lifetime Television series For the People, which starred Lea Thompson. She was named BMI’s Pop Songwriter of the Year in 2007. Between 2003 and 2007 she had received 10 BMI awards. At that time she had written the most performed songs on the radio. As of today, Kara DioGuardi has had over 46 albums in the Top 10 on Billboard magazine’s 200 album chart. Combined, her songs have sold over 100 million copies.

    As for previous judging experience, she was a judge on the 2006 Idol type show called The One: Making a Music Star. Unfortunately, the show debuted with the second lowest ratings ever for the premiere of a prime time network show.

    I suppose the producers thought that it was time for some big changes on the set of American Idols Live, but I just don’t know if adding a new female judge was the way to go. She isn’t well known enough to attract a new audience to the show, but if the diehard fans turn against her, or feel she’s taking away from Paula whom they’ve grown to love, her presence may very well hurt the show. I suppose only time will tell.


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