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American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi makes a guest appearance on an upcoming episode of Miley Cyrus’ hit Disney show ‘Hannah Montana’. In the episode ‘Judge Me Tender’, Miley’s character fills in for Kara alongside judges Andy and Byron on the reality show ‘America’s Top Talent’. Her stint as a guest judge turns complicated though when her friend Oliver (Mitchel Musso) auditions and delivers a knock out performance. Kara’s episode of ‘Hannah Montana’ will premiere next Sunday, October 18 at 7:30PM ET/PT on the Disney Channel. I wonder why it was Kara that they had as the guest. Maybe they’re all trying to make her more likeable for the next season of AI.

It was recently announced that American Idol host Ryan Seacrest has tripled his pay check with the reality show after he signed a new three year contract, making him exclusive to CKX for any TV work. CKX is the parent company of 19 Entertainment, which produces American Idol. If you are wondering how big triple is, it’s to the tune of a cool $15 million. If you do the math with the contract, Ryan just signed a $45 million deal! That may seem like a lot, but then again, he still isn’t making anything near what Simon Cowell rakes in. There’s still no word on the contracts of Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi or Paula Abdul though.

American Idol’s fourth judge Kara DioGuardi has been getting all the attention lately. First, she made the headlines as the newest Idol judge and then because of her engagement. Now. the singer-songwriter-judge adds another feather to her cap by recording a duet with Nick Lachey for his “Coming Up For Air” album. The song, which they recorded, was also written by DioGuardi and Lachey. They made a studio demo and then agreed to just find someone else to sing DioGuardi’s part but Lachey said she did a great job on it she will be the other half of the duet.

Lachey said the song “Temporary” will hopefully be big for both of them not only because they had a great time producing the song but also DioGuardi is very talented she deserves the opportunity. Lachey is however not sure if DioGuardi can go with him on a tour since she will be too busy.