Kicking off her eight week run on the Broadway stage, Kara DioGuardi made her debut as Roxie Hart in “Chicago” at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City on Tuesday night (September 6). After treating the audience to a fabulous portrayal of the merry murderess, the former “American Idol” judge made a curtain call alongside fellow cast member Amra-Faye Wright before disappearing backstage. Talking with TheaterMania prior to the stage show’s launch, Miss DioGuardi explained how the job came about, as she said, “The producers made a tradition of calling people who you wouldn’t expect to be on Broadway!” When asked if the Broadway experience has been a lifelong dream, Kara told, “I went to Broadway as a kid, I saw Annie

Revealing the frightening yet funny truth, Kara DioGuardi has dished the details about the time she unknowingly ate a plate of pot brownies from Paula Abdul’s house! While visiting the “Lopez Tonight” show, the “Platinum Hit” star explained that, while staying at Paula’s pad, she returned home to a batch of delicious-looking brownies.

Backing up ongoing rumors surrounding her expected departure, it has been confirmed that Kara DioGuardi’s run on “American Idol” is officially over. Joining Simon Cowell and Ellen DeGeneres as exiting judges, Kara told, “I felt like I won the lottery when I joined American Idol two years ago, but I feel like now is the best time to leave Idol.” Making a name for herself thanks to her FOX job, Kara adds, “I am very proud to have been associated with American Idol — it has truly been an amazing experience.” Commenting on Miss DioGuardi’s decision to exit, “American Idol” executive producer Simon Fuller said, “I will miss having her on the show, but I look forward to working with her in music for many years to come.”

It looks like “American Idol” is undergoing some serious changes as of late, and Kara DioGuardi is suddenly out of a job. The award-winning songwriter was fired from the FOX talent show this week, at the same time Ellen DeGeneres turned in her resignation. Of her first season on “Idol,” DioGuardi told press, “It was pretty hellish