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Is Kara DioGuardi the Best Judge on American Idol?

American Idol ‘s current season of contestants is spottier than a D.I.Y. dye-job., but the judging panel isn’t exactly a cohesive powerhouse either. Between Randy Jackson, Ellen DeGeneres, and Simon Cowell, critiques have been vague, pandering, and suspiciously biased , respectively. Meanwhile, Kara DioGuardi has improved from her first season, now ably diagnosing issues with song choices and artistic intention. Could the withering backlash against her have had more to do with her sometimes-cloying way of addressing the contestants than with her views themselves? Here are three advantages Kara has over her fellow judges:

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Britney Spears & Jason Trawick: It’s Not Over!

“Let’s start over … I’ll try to do it right this time around … it’s not over … ’cause a part of me is standin’ in the ground.” – Chris Daughtry What breakup with Jason Trawick ?! Two days after reports surfaced that the relationship between Britney Spears and her agent beau was dead and buried, and one day after conflicting reports that they were kind of just off and on, the pair put on a united front in L.A. Wednesday. Their hot destination : a party supply store. There, the 28-year-old pop star purchased a tiara, which she quickly put on her head. Throw in a McDonald’s run and you’ve got the ideal Britney Spears date. Jason Trawick and Britney Spears stick it to the haters! A source explained yesterday to one prominent celebrity gossip tabloid that Spears and agent Trawick are ” on and off ,” and spent this past weekend together. The breakup report surfaced earlier in the week and was first reported by E! News, one of the more legitimate sources in the entertainment world. It’s weird. The couple has been an item since early 2009, after Spears bounced back from a tough 2007 and 2008 that included going bat$h!t insane and losing custody. “Most everyone else abandoned her, but Jason refused to be completely cut out of Britney’s life,” a source said of the couple. “And he’s very protective of her.” When and if they’re actually dating, at least.

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American Idol Performances: Ke$ha and David Cook

It was a tough week for Lacey Brown on American Idol , as the singer became the first season nine finalist to be voted off the show. But things went better for Ke$ha and David Cook on Wednesday night. Both stars took to the stage and performed their hits “Blah Blah Blah” and “Jumping Jack Flash.” Enjoy both performances below: Blah Blah Blah Jumping Jack Flash On Tuesday, American Idol will return to the air. Will Siobhan Magnus continue her run toward a title? Tune in. Find out.

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DVDo’s and DVDon’ts for Feb 23

We've got your DVDo's and DVDon'ts lined up like ducks with giant bullseyes on them. So why not sit back and see what you should and shouldn't purchase for your home viewing pleasure? Our “Movie You Should Buy And Love” Pick: The Informant! has Matt Damon, Steven Soderbergh and enough dry humor to make you feel bad about not seeing it in theaters.

The Best Midseason Replacements Ever

The Office (March 24, 2005) When NBC premiered The Office to little fanfare in the spring of 2005 — perhaps cautious of past failed American remakes of British hits — the six-episode first season did poorly in ratings and received mixed reviews. The Peacock stuck by the series and, following the summer success of Steve Carell’s The 40-Year-Old Virgin , the show became a cult and critical favorite the next season, winning the Emmy for comedy series. Continue reading