The Resume

(December 9, 1970- )
Raised in Westchester, New York
Wrote/produced several hit pop songs including 'Escape' by Enrique Iglesias, 'Walk Away' by Kelly Clarkson, 'Pieces Of Me' by Ashlee Simpson, 'Rich Girl' by Gwen Stefani, 'Beep' by Pussycat Dolls, 'Ain't No Other Man' by Christina Aguilera and 'What You Got' by Colby O'Donis
Judge on 'American Idol' (2009-10)

Why she might be annoying:

Did 'American Idol' need a new judge after seven successful seasons?
The music she writes is criticized for being way too pop.
She wrote songs for the Disney programs 'Camp Rock' and 'Hannah Montana.'
Artists who've recorded her songs include Paris Hilton and Kelly Osbourne.
She's the daughter of a former United States Congressman.
She was reportedly fired from 'American Idol' (July 30, 2010).

Why she might not be annoying:

She studied political science at Duke University.
She became a Senior Vice President for one of Warner Brothers' record labels.
She earned Grammy Award nominations for her songwriting.
She works with a non-profit organization that helps those with substance abuse problems.
Randy Jackson thought she'd make 'American Idol' a lot sexier.

Credit: D

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• American Idol [Complete]
• American Idol 8 [2009]
• American Idol 9 [2010]
• American Idol 9 Judges [2010]
• American Idol Judges
• Bruce's List of Hottest Women [2009] (Ranked: 43)
• Celine Dion Covered My Song
• D's Profiles [Series 06]
• Guest Voices on the Simpsons
• I Attended Duke University
• I Married in 2009
• Kara DioGuardi Wrote a Song for Me
• Look at Me, I'm Accepting My Award
• Maxim's 100 Sexiest Women [2010] (Ranked: 93)
• People Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People [2009]
• Profiles 23751-24000 (Ranked: 23753)
• Simon Cowell Doesn't Like Me
• The Bride Wore Vera Wang

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 13 Votes: 15.38% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 100 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 26 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 17 Votes: 17.65% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 16 Votes: 93.75% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 25 Votes: 56.00% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 33 Votes: 60.61% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 95 Votes: 64.21% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 923 Votes: 70.31% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 4579 Votes: 74.95% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 1234 Votes: 78.77% Annoying