Paula Abdul just got some backup.
It's not clear
whether or not she's happy about it, but expect new " American Idol" judge
Kara DioGuardi to give the ladies a louder voice when the singing competition returns to Fox in January.
The Grammy-winning producer-songwriter has written top 40 hits for pop stars including Kelly Clarkson and the Pussycat Dolls. And although her name might not be as familiar as the prolific Diane Warren and David Foster, artists such as Celine Dion and Gwen Stefani have relied on her songs for years. Here's a look at some of DioGuardi's biggest female fans:
