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(source... Perez Hilton.com) Big, BIG news!

Faced with dwindling ratings and the departure of longtime show-runner Nigel Lythgow, the producers of American Idol are shaking things up this coming season.

The Fox show, for the first time ever, is adding a permanent fourth judge!

Who is it????

It's songwriter Kara DioGuardi (above).

She's the woman "responsible" for many of Ashlee Simpson's "greatest hits."

They're just getting all their ducks lined up in a row and planning for the end of Paula Abdul, we think.

What do U think????

"We are turning the heat up on 'Idol' this year and are thrilled to welcome Kara to the judges' table," said creator and executive producer Simon Fuller. "She is a smart, sassy lady, and one of America's most successful songwriters. We know she will bring a new level of energy and excitement to the show."

Adds executive producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz, "We had originally intended for AMERICAN IDOL to have four judges. We've seen from our international series that having a fourth judge creates a dynamic that benefits both the contestants and the viewers."

As for Paula, Mike Darnell, President, Alternative Programming of FOX, added "For the past seven seasons, Paula has had to endure the experience of being the only woman at the judges' table. She's been as an island of consideration and gentle criticism between Randy and Simon, offering her invaluable expertise as a performer and No. 1 artist to the thousands who have competed on AMERICAN IDOL. With Kara by her side, Paula finally has some back-up and now there is going to be a lot more 'girl power' on the show."

So….

What does Abdul have to say about all of this????

She may try to paint a pretty picture, but secretly….

She must HATE this!

Kim Kardashian Rushed to ER... (Her Backside Is Fine)

Kim Kardashian cut her foot open in her New York hotel room last night, and was rushed to New York Presbyterian Hospital.

TMZ reports she cut herself on a glass coffee table, and a source said was "so much blood, it looked like a murder scene."

This could be bad news for "Dancing With the Stars", which makes its official cast announcement this morning. Kim is in town to do press for that and her new movie, "Disaster Movie."

Sources say Kardashian has already begun to practice for the show.

Amanda Bynes in A Car Crash

Amanda Bynes was involved in a minor car accident Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles. There were no major injuries.

Cops said Bynes was "driving a BMW when she made an unsafe turn and another car hit her. It was determined that she was at fault, but no crime was committed."

"The other driver complained of minor injuries. Drugs and alcohol were not involved. It was just a typical car accident. There was no serious damage to either vehicle."

Madonna Begins Concert Tour-- Takes Shot at McCain

Madonna kicked off her "Sticky & Sweet" world tour, and decided to bash presidential hopeful John McCain in the process.

During the Material Girl's live show, a video interlude carries images of destruction, global warming, Adolf Hitler and McCain.

Meantime, Barack Obama must have Madonna's vote-- since another video sequence at the concert shows Beatle John Lennon, Al Gore, Mahatma Gandhi and finally Obama.

McCain camp Fires Back at Madonna

John McCain's campaign hit back at Madonna, yesterday.

McCain campaign spokesman Tucker Bounds condemned the segment of Madonna's concert in Cardiff on Saturday that seemed to draw a comparison between McCain, Hitler and Zimbabwean strongman Robert Mugabe.

The spokesman said, "The comparisons are outrageous, unacceptable and crudely divisive all at the same time. It clearly shows that when it comes to supporting Barack Obama, his fellow worldwide celebrities refuse to consider any smear or attack off limits."

Dave Matthews Band Creates Charity Fund In Honor Of Leroi Moore

The Dave Matthews Band has set up a fund to support charities in honor of saxophonist LeRoi Moore. He died unexpectedly on Tuesday of complications from injuries suffered in an ATV accident in June.

The band is directing donations to the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation in Virginia, care of the LeRoi Moore Memorial Fund. Details can be found at the band's web site at www.DaveMatthewsBand.com.

Mother-In-Law Says Amy Winehouse should go to jail

Amy Winehouse's mother-in-law says the singer should be behind bars.

Georgette Civil told Britain's News of the World, "Prison will do Amy far more good than rehab.

"The police know Amy is a drug addict - and she has now been caught twice on film taking illegal drugs. They should arrest her and put her behind bars. Amy doesn't want to give up drugs, so she's got to learn the hard way in prison."

The woman says jail helped her son Blake Fielder-Civil kick his notorious drug habit. She says, "Prison worked for Blake. It's the only thing that can now save Amy".

Taylor Swift Is Not Dating Joe Jonas

Country sensation Taylor Swift brushed off rumors she is dating Joe Jonas.

19-year-old Joe was spotted in Florida watching 18-year-old Taylor perform in West Palm Beach. But Swift's rep insists she is still single, telling People.com, "He's an amazing guy and anybody would be lucky to be dating him."

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Justin Timberlake Denies Britney Duet Rumors

Justin Timberlake denied rumors that he will duet with Britney Spears on her new album. A rep for JT said that he "is not scheduled to be in the recording studio with Britney".

Justin and Britney dated between 1998 and 2002. Britney's new album is expected to be released early next year. Justin is dating actress Jessica Biel.