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Songwriter judge Kara DioGuardi has officially been eliminated by American Idol, after just two seasons with the show.

The separation was announced by a press release distributed by Fox…

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On a recent trip to Germany, I was cutting my pizza with a knife and fork, and as I brought the food to my mouth, my friend German TV Star Andreas Stenschke said, “What are you doing?”

He’d previously criticized me for wanting to slice the pizza in sections, admonishing me not to pick up the slice in my hands in a proper Italian restaurant. “This is not Pizza Hut!” he exclaimed. It seemed a little bossy, but he is quite Teutonic, though Andreas is normally amiable (take a look at him). Since I was doing what I was told I was starting to become neurotic.

Apparently what caught Andreas’ attention was that I cut my pizza with my right hand, holding the fork in my left and then, having done so, put the knife down and placed the fork in my right hand as I speared the food on its way to be eaten.

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In celebration of the series momentous 10^th anniversary and in an effort to give tens of thousands of hopefuls the opportunity to audition, American Idol will host auditions in Los Angeles beginning Wednesday, Sept. 22.

The 10^th season of American Idol premieres January 2011 on FOX.

This summer we have had an exceptional turnout both in the number of people auditioning and the level of their talent, said Idol executive producer Ken Warwick. Los Angeles has always delivered great talent, and so we feel it only fitting that we end our 10^th season audition tour here in our home city.

As previously announced, American Idol has also expanded the eligibility age range for the first time ever to include hopefuls from 15 to 28 years old.

Los Angeles American Idol Audition Information

WHO: Men and women 15-28 years old as of July 17, 2010, who are eligible to work in the U.S. Some restrictions apply click here for specific information.

WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010

HOW: Wristbands will be distributed from approximately 7:00 AM on Tuesday, Sept. 21 until approximately 8:00 AM on Wednesday, Sept. 22. Auditioners will not be permitted to camp out. Once auditioners obtain their wristbands, they will be asked to return to The Forum by 5:00 AM on Wednesday, Sept 22.

WHERE: The Forum
3900 West Manchester Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90305

Audition information, including forms and requirements, are available on the auditions pageread more