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Judgement As Road to Fame

Is Kara DioGuardi the Next Paula?

— August 28, 2008 — Pop Culture
Who is Kara DioGuardi? Besides being the latest judge of American Idol, not too many people are sure. Kind of like when Janice Dickinson popped back on the media radar.

A quick search reveals Kara DioGuardi is a 37 year old singer and songwriter of light pop rock music. She’s written songs for Britney Spears (Blackout), Avril Lavigne (The Best Damn Thing), Hilary Duff (Dignity, Most Wanted), Paris Hilton (Paris), and Santana (All that I am) among many, many others.

Reality shows, like Dancing with the Stars, have been a fantastic way to bring people who were famous decades ago back in the lime light. But will American Idol transform Kara DioGuardi from a behind-the-scenes heroines into a starlet too?

Until Paula Abdul began hosting American Idol, the world had just about forgotten her (except for me, as I had the joy of exercising to one of her old VHS workout videos!) Judges are becoming even more famous than contestants because of their consistent appearances.

So, will Kara DioGuardi become a household name? Is Kara Dioguardi the next Paula, or will she fall off the radar as quickly as she popped on?
Trend Themes
1. Reality Show Judges - There is a trend of reality show judges becoming more famous than the contestants, opening up opportunities for behind-the-scenes figures to become household names.
2. Behind-the-scenes Heroes - There is a trend of behind-the-scenes individuals, such as songwriters like Kara DioGuardi, gaining recognition and potentially becoming stars in their own right.
3. Transformation of Fame - There is a trend of reality shows, like American Idol, providing a platform for individuals to transform from relatively unknown figures to prominent celebrities.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry can capitalize on the trend of reality show judges becoming more popular by developing new shows that feature behind-the-scenes figures.
2. Music Industry - The music industry has the opportunity to leverage the trend of behind-the-scenes heroes gaining recognition by promoting and showcasing their work to a wider audience.
3. Television Industry - The television industry can benefit from the trend of reality shows transforming unknown individuals into famous figures by creating more shows that focus on personal transformations and journeys to stardom.
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