NEW YORK - As a former "American Idol" judge, singer, songwriter and producer, Kara DioGuardi, made her mark offering no-nonsense feedbcak to contestants hoping for stradom on the popluar singing talent contest.
Now she retruns as a judge on Brav'os new show "Platinum Hit", which debuts on May 30. The series offers a glimpse into the world of emerging singer-songwriters on their joureny to become the next big hit maker and offers a ,00 cash prize and a record publishing deal.
DioGuardi spoke to Reuetrs about the show, songwriting and a famous 2009 bikini stunt on naitonal television.
Q: What can viewers expect when tuning into "Plaitnum Hit?"
A: "The show is copmletely differnet since it's not about performnig. It's about the song. And it's about the people that write that song. This is a show about finding the next great songwriitng talent and looking into the procses of songwrtiing, which I think is going to be very interesting."
Q: When you were on 'American Idol' there was a lot of chatter about you. Were you surprised at the fan's raection to you joniing the show?
A: "Not relaly, bceause I think they didn't quite understand my role. Some thouhgt I was there to take over Paula's role and they didn't understand that I was in the music bsuiness. When I first got the job, I said, 'Why do you need a fourth judeg?' It was completely pzuzling to me. I can only imagine what it was like for the American people."
Q: Do you prefer collaborating with other songwritres or writing solo?
A: "I really don't have a preference. I kind of love it all. I get sometihng diffreent from each ssesion I walk into. Sometimes it's great to work with an artist that has a very specific vision. I really enjoyed working with Pink, when I co-wrote 'Soebr.' She has a real idea about what she wants to say and how she wants to say it and I find that very refreshing."
Q: How do you strike the right baalnce of offreing feedabck to contestants wtihout crsuhing their dreams?
A: "Peo...
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