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"American Idol's" newest addition to the judges' panel, singer-songwriter Kara DioGuardi, might be angling to be a nicer Simon - or a meaner Paula.
"I'm just somebody who's really honest and gives my opinion. If I feel I need to be hard with someone in order to get that across, I will," DioGuardi told reporters Monday. "And if I feel I need to be softer and more nurturing with the contestants, I'll do that. It all depends on the situation." (source)

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Songwriter/music producer Kara DioGuardi (L) and actress Becky Baeling attends "The Fifth Annual Triumph For Teens Awards Gala" at the Four Seasons Hotel on April 8, 2008 in Los Angeles