Paula Abdul

Paula Abdul is probably most famous as one of the three original judges from the television ratings juggernaut American Idol, a show which Abdul recently departed.

Abdul got her start in the 1980s as a cheerleader/choreographer for the NBA Los Angeles Lakers, before eventually finding success as a pop star in the latter half of that decade. From the late '80s into the early '90s, Abdul enjoyed a string of hits including "Straight Up," "Forever Your Girl," and "Opposites Attract." In addition to racking up the Billboard hits, Abdul's expertly choreographed videos made her a fixture on MTV.

During her eight seasons seated next to the caustic Simon Cowell and the more neutral Randy Jackson on Idol, Paula Abdul was quick to earn a reputation as "the nice one." She rarely criticized the contestants — even when they deserved it — and played a role as the kinder, gentler judge.

Occasionally her over-the-top praise, and strange behavior also produced scandal, including rumors of drunkenness and improprieties with Idol contestants.

In 2009, Paula Abdul left American Idol over what is largely believed to be a contract dispute. She has since reportedly been in discussions with other networks and with such shows as ABC's Dancing With The Stars. Abdul also reportedly plans to return to music with a new album.

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• Paula Abdul “not romantically involved” with Arsenio Hall

  
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  Washington, November 10 (ANI): Comedian Arsenio Hall has dismissed rumors that he is dating Paula Abdul.It was reported last week that the former pair had started seeing each other once again.However, the Coming To America star insisted he was just friends with the former American Idol judge.“We are friends for ...
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• Arsenio Hall denies hook up with Paula Abdul

  
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• Is Paula Abdul Letting Arsenio Hall Tap That Ass Like a Young Sammy Davis Jr Concert???

  
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• Paula Abdul Dating Arsenio Hall Again?

  
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• So You Think You Can Dance: So Tapped Out

  
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  There was no doubt once Noelle did that standing, split spinning thing at the tippy top of the night, a move that would fry even the dirtiest male teenager’s brain, that she wasn’t letting go of this chance to prove herself as a dancer very easily. I commend and appreciate her determination. One thing I don’t ...
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• Paula Abdul & Arsenio Hall Dating Again Twenty Years Later

  
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