Paula Abdul

Paulal Abdul Named "Woman of the Year" By Nevada Ballet Theater (A Socialites Life)

2007-04-03T08:34:00.002-07:00

Huh? So now, barely being able to hold your head up while wasted is considered award-worthy? Paula Abdul, the queen of confusing on-camera non-sequitur

Paulal Abdul Named "Woman of the Year" By Nevada Ballet Theater (A Socialites Life)

Quick Hits: Amy Poehler on Skates (A Socialites Life)

2007-04-03T08:34:00.001-07:00

"Blades of Glory" looks like its going to be one helluva funny movie. Check out some pics from the film. [popbytes]Revisit some of Paula Abduls best v

Quick Hits: Amy Poehler on Skates (A Socialites Life)

Courtney Love not replacing Paula Abdul (The Superficial)

2007-04-03T08:34:00.000-07:00

Courtney Love claimed yesterday she was being brought in to replace Paula Abdul on American Idol, but now the executive producer who allegedly called h

Courtney Love not replacing Paula Abdul (The Superficial)

How Much is That Paula in the Window? Part 2 (A Socialites Life)

2006-10-21T06:11:00.000-07:00

As you might recall about a month ago Paula Abdul was being auctioned on Ebay. The meet and greet also included a two-day stay in La complete with plan

How Much is That Paula in the Window? Part 2 (A Socialites Life)

Snap Judgment: Janet Jackson's new single

2006-07-02T06:16:00.000-07:00

Where to begin discussing Janet Jackson's mere wisp of a new single, ''Call on Me'' ( click here to listen)? Three things: 1) The vocals are so vacant and fluttery they make ''Again'' sound like a Celine Dion power ballad. 2) The song completely lacks a discernible hook or memorable lyric. 3) Nelly essentially hijacks what was supposed to be Janet's big radio comeback.
But the worst part: The blogfather is all up in my grill about it.
Thablogfatha: What's up, Slezak?
Firstnameaintbaby: Janet let me down again.
Theblogfatha: Again?!
Firstnameaintbaby: Mmm-hmm.
Thablogfatha: Well, what's up with this diva? Do you really like her that much?
Firstnameaintbaby: Yes, Mickey, I love her, she is fine , she sings a lot of nice things for me.
Thablogfatha: I know she used to sing nice stuff for you, but what has she sung for you late-leeeee ?
(Insert jaunty Paula Abdul choreography here.)

Snap Judgment: Janet Jackson's new single

'America's Got Talent': It's off and running!

2006-06-23T06:05:00.000-07:00

Well, it's no American Idol , but that doesn't mean America's Got Talent doesn't have its charms (Regis Philbin instead of Ryan Seacrest). NBC's latest reality entry, which drew a very solid 12 million viewers, made me think of that old Country Time Lemonade slogan -- ''not too tart, not too sweet'' -- in that it played more like a hybrid of old-fashioned local talent contest and The Gong Show 2.0 than a modern, cut-throat reality contest.
Still, does anyone actually think AGT is going to unearth the nation's next superstar? Take the episode-closing performance by the ''Rappin' Granny'' (pictured), for example. While some folks are bound to be charmed by the sight and sound of a senior citizen in a housedress spitting rhymes about CNN, not even Kanye himself could buy this woman a spot on the Billboard charts. Seriously, are any of you genuinely jonesing for a repeat performance? (Insert sound of crickets here.) Yet if we're to believe pitiful Simon Cowell clone Piers Morgan's claim that Rappin' Granny is ''what this show is all about,'' then I'm not sure I want to stick with AGT for the rest of the summer. Similarly, I didn't get the judges' enthusiasm for 8-year-old Syd the Kid's self-penned standup routine about fat black women. Yes, she had beyond-her-years self-confidence, but she wasn't funny , merely alarming .
Such lack of discretion from Morgan, along with fellow judges David Hasselhoff and Brandy, made me miss the brutality of Idol 's audition process, something that, interestingly enough, gives the latter show so much heart. Dreams of marginally talented folks get crushed every day; it's only superstars like Kelly Clarkson who are (and should be) left standing when the competition's done. Certainly, even Paula Abdul would've hesitated before saying yes to 14-year-old Alexis Jordan, whose rendition of ''I Have Nothing'' could've easily been redubbed ''I Have Nothing (Particularly Special to Offer).'' (That said, the episode's unintentional comic highlight stemmed from Brandy lauding Jordan's vocals and stage presence, then declaring, ''It's like watching myself in a mirror.'' Talk about E to the G to the O!)
All complaining aside though, I will admit there was something innocent and fun about AGT . Seeing Bobby Badfingers, a self-proclaimed ''professional snappist'' who dresses like a tore-down disco-era Elvis impersonator, let his fingers walk him right into the next round was as delightful as it was shocking; Idol would've made mincemeat of his sideshow skills, but AGT gave the guy the props he deserved, along with the basketball-dance troupe, the surprisingly funny ventriloquist, and the multiracial hip-hop-apella act, At Last. Now if Hasselhoff's fellow panelists promise to stop pressing his buzzer, AGT might actually become my Wednesday semi-addiction.
What did you think of the show, PopWatchers? And more importantly, will you be back for more next week?

'America's Got Talent': It's off and running!

Paula Abdul Roughed Up

2006-05-15T06:01:00.000-07:00

Forget Simon, Paula Abdul has a new nemesis in her crosshairs.
The usually perky "American Idol" judge has filed a report with the Los Angeles Police Department accusing a man of assaulting her at a party last weekend.
"She said she had sustained a concussion and spinal injuries," a police spokesman said.
No charges have been filed, but police are investigating the alleged incident.

Paula Abdul Roughed Up

Paula Abdul Face Down On The Ground (A Socialites Life)

2006-05-14T06:04:00.001-07:00

The National Enquirer has this photo on the cover of its current issue. Here is the aftermath of the "assault" on Paula Abdul. Now this is just plain

Paula Abdul Face Down On The Ground (A Socialites Life)

Ive Been Living Under a Rock! (Dlisted)

2006-05-14T06:04:00.000-07:00

Im never going on vacation again! I missed some good shit. Damnit. Anyone, Im totally in the dark about this whole Ryan Seacrest and Paula Abdul feud

Ive Been Living Under a Rock! (Dlisted)

Hot New Talent Alert: Portobella

2006-04-19T07:20:00.000-07:00

Caporaso sings openly about her disgust of formulaic pop and shows like Pop Idol. She disses Simon Cowell on their new single "Covered In Punk." "I don't want no Simon Cowell/So Simon Cowell be quiet now," she yells.

Hot New Talent Alert: Portobella

BIG HOLES IN ABDUL'S STORY

2006-04-18T06:54:00.000-07:00

PAULA Abdul is being accused of concocting a story to cover up being ejected from a club. Two weeks ago, Abdul claimed a man (identified as CAA agent Jim Lefkowitz) "grabbed her by the arm and threw her against a wall," Us Weekly...

BIG HOLES IN ABDUL'S STORY

For The Record: Quick News On Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul, Kanye West, Bijou Phillips, Jay ...

2006-04-17T06:29:00.000-07:00

Nearly two months after the deadline passed for Jackson to make good on $270 million worth of loans, the singer has completed a refinancing deal. Sources say Sony has the option to buy half of Jackson's stake in the Beatles catalog.

For The Record: Quick News On Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul, Kanye West, Bijou Phillips, Jay ...

Paula Abdul Accused Of Lying

2006-04-14T17:43:00.000-07:00

AMERICAN IDOL judge PAULA ABDUL has been accused of fabricating claims she was attacked at a private party earlier this month (02APR06).

Paula Abdul Accused Of Lying

Paula Abdul Makes Awkward TV Appearance

2006-04-13T16:35:00.000-07:00

American Idol judge Paula Abdul made an awkward appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Monday night, criticizing the talk show host for making fun of her.

Paula Abdul Makes Awkward TV Appearance

Abdul Makes Awkward TV Appearance

2006-04-12T15:08:00.000-07:00

AMERICAN IDOL judge PAULA ABDUL made an awkward appearance on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO on Monday night , criticising the talk show host for making fun of her.

Abdul Makes Awkward TV Appearance

Paula Forever Your Judge

2006-04-05T10:21:00.001-07:00

Sometimes nice girls finish first. Fox announced Wednesday that Paula Abdul , the sticky-sweet glue that holds the American Idol judges together, will remain with the show for at least three more years.

Paula Forever Your Judge

Abdul's Idol Place Secure

2006-04-05T10:21:00.000-07:00

Singer PAULA ABDUL is breathing a sigh of relief after her AMERICAN IDOL contract was renewed for another three years.

Abdul's Idol Place Secure

American Idol, meet Barry Bonds

2006-04-05T10:20:00.000-07:00

Posted Mar 1st 2006 8:03AM by Anna Johns Filed under: American Idol , Celebrities Maybe Barry Bonds had the song, "Opposites Attract" in his head when he decided to dress up like Paula Abdul for a recent ...

American Idol, meet Barry Bonds

Paula Abdul Hopped Up On Simon Cowell's Goofballs

2006-04-05T06:01:00.000-07:00

A Defamer reader, perhaps new to the American Idol party, writes in with a reasonable request:
Please tell me if Paula Abdul was just plain drunk or high on American Idol last night. I swear her eyes couldn't focus and her words sounded slurred....
We're flattered you consider us an authority on such matters, though you might want to consult a second opinion, since we were pretty "plain drunk or high" ourselves at the time, a happy, intentional bi-product of our beloved Idol drinking game . (For what it's worth, we thought Abdul seemed perfectly normal, if slightly fuzzier and in duplicate.) Perhaps The Scoop can better address our reader's concerns, as they note that the symptoms of substance abuse can often be mistaken for the effects of Simon Cowell being silly in your ear :
Paula Abdul admits that shes been acting weird lately. And she says its all Simon Cowells fault.
The American Idol judge has fans buzzing with what seems inappropriate behavior and peculiar expressions but shes blaming her caustic co-judge.
Hes worse than ever, Abdul told In Touch Weekly. If they say, Paula is going crazy, the reason is Simon is whispering things in my ear, like, Whats the price of beans? Things that make no sense at all.
The story could explain much of her bizarre behavior in this, and past, seasons, and we probably would have bought it, had Abdul not immediately responded to Cowell's query, "It depends...brand name, or generic? And how much of the beans' cost will your prescription plan cover?"

Paula blames Simon for her goofiness on Idol [MSNBC.com]
Previously: America Cheers As Paula Abdul Climbs Back On The Crazy Train [Defamer]

Paula Abdul Hopped Up On Simon Cowell's Goofballs

2006-03-31T16:22:00.000-08:00

Paula Abdul agrees to three more years of "Idol",

Bubbly "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul has signed on for three more years as the counterpoint to brutally honest Simon Cowell on TV's hottest show, the Fox network said on Wednesday.

Paula Abdul agrees to three more years of "Idol"

Paula Abdul

2006-03-31T12:35:00.000-08:00

Paula Julie Abdul (born June 19, 1962) is an American dancer, choreographer, singer, and television personality.

In the 1980s her career rose rapidly, from being a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers to being a sought-after choreographer at the height of the music video era, then to being a pop music singer with a string of top hits in the late 1980s and early 1990s. After that she suffered a series of reverses in her professional and personal life, until she found renewed fame and success in the 2000s as a sympathetic judge on the highly rated television series American Idol.