Paula Abdul News

Simon Cowell wanted to keep Paula Abdul

Feb 8, 2012, 19:01 GMT

Simon Cowell has admitted he didn't want Paula Abdul to be fired from 'The X Factor' but she was 'gracious' about the decision. ... more

Simon Cowell blames himself for US 'X Factor' cull

Feb 8, 2012, 11:01 GMT

Simon Cowell believes his bragging led to the US 'X Factor' cull because it caused the show to look like less of a success than it was. ... more

Simon Cowell blames himself for US 'X Factor' cull

Feb 8, 2012, 6:02 GMT

Simon Cowell believes his bragging led to the US 'X Factor' cull because it caused the show to look like less of a success than it was. ... more

Nicole Scherzinger has no 'X Factor' regrets

Feb 8, 2012, 3:01 GMT

Nicole Scherzinger insists she has 'no regrets' about US 'X Factor' despite not being invited back for a second season. ... more

L.A. Reid signs up to US X Factor

Feb 6, 2012, 18:36 GMT

L.A. Reid has reportedly signed up to be a judge on the second series of US 'X Factor' following the exits of Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, as well as host Steve Jones. ... more

L.A. Reid signs up to US X Factor

Feb 6, 2012, 18:35 GMT

L.A. Reid has reportedly signed up to be a judge on the second series of US 'X Factor' following the exits of Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, as well as host Steve Jones. ... more

Paula Abdul given the boot from X Factor

Feb 1, 2012, 16:20 GMT

Paula Abdul has been axed from X Factor. ... more

Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger do not work out for X Factor

Jan 31, 2012, 12:24 GMT

'X Factor' has tossed out the old: Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones, and are looking for new blood to replace the team Simon Cowell assembled for the US version and debut of the splashy British series. ... more

PaleyFest 2011: Fox Fall TV Preview Party Pictures

Jan 16, 2012, 13:33 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event PaleyFest 2011: Fox Fall TV Preview Party. ... more

Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell The X Factor Press Conference Pictures

Dec 21, 2011, 12:56 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell The X Factor Press Conference. ... more

Police called to Paula Abdul`s Los Angeles home

Dec 16, 2011, 19:51 GMT

Police rushed to X Factor judge Paula Abdul's Los Angeles home overnight after an alarm went off. ... more

Simon Cowell considered getting intimate with Paula Abdul

Dec 15, 2011, 11:51 GMT

Music mogul Simon Cowell has admitted he once considered getting intimate with Paula Abdul as there was a lot of chemistry between them when they first met. ... more

Steve Jones on X Factor death threats: `People need to chill out`

Dec 8, 2011, 4:30 GMT

Steve Jones has urged those making death threats against his fellow X Factor stars Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger to 'chill out'. ... more

Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul receive death threats

Dec 5, 2011, 14:23 GMT

US X Factor judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul have received death threats for voting contestant Drew Ryniewicz out of the singing competition. ... more

Paula Abdul flogs her old clothes on eBay

Dec 5, 2011, 5:27 GMT

Paula Abdul is having a massive wardrobe clear out and flogging her unwanted stuff on eBay. ... more

Paula Abdul Attends Late Show with David Letterman Pictures

Sep 23, 2011, 16:27 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event Paula Abdul Attends Late Show with David Letterman. ... more

X-Factor behind the scenes photo shoot (VIDEO)

Sep 12, 2011, 6:32 GMT

Tune in and behind the scenes for The X-Factor - US edition. ... more

Nicole Scherzinger releases second single “Don’t Hold Your Breath”

Aug 16, 2011, 20:44 GMT

Former Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Scherzinger has released the second single, “Don’t Hold Your Breath,” from her upcoming solo album ‘Killer Love’ – which is scheduled to arrive in November through Interscope Records.

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Simon Cowell talks the X Factor at the TCA's

Aug 5, 2011, 17:54 GMT

Pepsi announced today that the winner of this fall’s The X Factor will star in a Pepsi commercial during Super Bowl XLV. ... more

Simon, Reid brutal on X Factor, Abdul perfect foil (VIDEO PREVIEW)

Jul 13, 2011, 6:53 GMT

Going on record: Paula Abdul is the secret weapon for 'The X Factor' USA, the antidote to the saccharine bore-fest aka American Idol post-Simon. ... more

Javier Bardem and Paula Abdul full interviews from Leno

Feb 9, 2011, 17:43 GMT

Last night, Jay Leno hosted Javier Bardem and Paula Abdul on the Tonight Show.

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Paula Abdul attends Late Show with David Letterman Pictures

Jan 6, 2011, 20:17 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event Paula Abdul attends Late Show with David Letterman. ... more

Set interviews with Drop Dead Diva cast from Atlanta!

Jun 5, 2010, 1:58 GMT

The 'Drop Dead Diva' cast spoke to fans from the set in Georgia about the news season, and Lifetime sent us the exclusive footage for you to check out before the season premiere June 6. ... more

Drop Dead Diva Margaret Cho interview, and ask the Art department a question!

Jun 2, 2010, 23:12 GMT

Lifetime's 'Drop Dead Diva' features stars Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering, April Bowlby, Josh Stamberg and Ben Feldman. ... more

Post-Idol Simon Cowell interview: 'Paula Stole the Show'

May 27, 2010, 18:12 GMT

If anything was made clear last night, it was that wacky Paula Abdul was the heart and soul of Idol, and her removal sucked some of the life out of the show. ... more

Ryan Seacrest makes farewell tape for Simon Cowell, preview

May 27, 2010, 0:22 GMT

The finale of 'American Idol' will feature a special pre-taped farewell to the acerbic Brit Simon Cowell who is moving on with his life. ... more

Drop Dead Diva contest, premiere is June 6

May 24, 2010, 23:30 GMT

Get ready to unleash your inner diva! Drop Dead Diva is coming back to Lifetime with all new episodes. Don’t miss Paula Abdul guest-starring in the Season 2 premiere – airing Sunday, June 6 at 9/8c on Lifetime. ... more

Paula Abdul, Mel B and Robbie Williams on X Factor guest spots

Mar 29, 2010, 15:58 GMT

The busiest man on television is undoubtedly mogul Simon Cowell, who is wrapping his stint on 'American Idol' and now focusing on the British reality TV series 'The X Factor' where singers compete for a lofty prize. ... more

Paula Abdul to host a flash mob dance reality TV show for NBC?

Mar 24, 2010, 3:58 GMT

American Idol ex judge Paula Abdul is reportedly in talks with NBC to headline a new reality series set in the world of flash mob dancing, reports EW. ... more

Paula Abdul opens 'Drop Dead Diva' for Lifetime, second season airs June 6

Mar 4, 2010, 17:43 GMT

A great series on Lifetime is back for its sophomore season. ... more

Paula Abdul's million dollar deal

Jan 27, 2010, 10:36 GMT

Paula Abdul has been offered a $1 million deal to appear on 'Dancing With The Stars'. ... more

Paula Abdul may be DWTS, Megan Fox is not X-Factor-ing

Jan 26, 2010, 21:50 GMT

In the network news that does not involve NBC, ABC looks to pickup the unattached Paula Abdul with a rumored fat development deal for $1 million with a caveat: she must bust out those dancing shoes and get down with Tom Bergeron, Bruno, Carrie Ann, Len and all the gang in the makeup trailer for some 'Dancing with the Stars' this season. ... more

Paula Abdul pitches herself as Oprah replacement

Nov 24, 2009, 15:38 GMT

Oprah Winfrey is packing up and leaving cold Chicago for her sunny manse in Montecito. ... more

In Pictures: 'This Is It Los Angeles Premiere'

Oct 28, 2009, 16:33 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'This Is It Los Angeles Premiere'. ... more

In Pictures: 'Rock the Kasbah Gala'

Oct 27, 2009, 14:32 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Rock the Kasbah Gala'. ... more

In Pictures: '2009 VH1 Divas Live Afterparty'

Sep 21, 2009, 14:32 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event '2009 VH1 Divas Live Afterparty'. ... more

Randy Jackson fired up over Ellen

Sep 11, 2009, 4:36 GMT

Master and commander of the reality crew dance competition, 'Randy Jackson's America's Best Dance Crew' and resident 'dawg' judge on FOX's 'American Idol' judge Randy Jackson was ebullient over Ellen slotting in for Paula. ... more

Ellen DeGeneres moonlights as fourth 'Idol' judge, keeps chat show

Sep 10, 2009, 1:53 GMT

'American Idol' has thrown a refreshing curve-ball. Comic and chat show host Ellen DeGeneres is filling in the void left by departing judge Paula Abdul as the fourth judge on FOX's reality juggernaut. ... more

Paula Abdul lands on 'VH1 Divas'

Aug 25, 2009, 15:59 GMT

She may be down, but never out. Paula Abdul, who was brushed out of the 'Idol' fold in a messy public split, has landed like a cat on VH1, a network trying desperately to get past the recent murder-suicide dominating the news that involved the network. ... more

Joe Jonas will make Simon's eyes roll on 'Idol'

Aug 19, 2009, 3:58 GMT

Cue the teeny bopper screams and just watch for the veil of annoyance to creep over Simon Cowell's allegedly Botoxed face, as teen idol Joe Jonas will fill in as a guest judge on the FOX ratings reality juggernaut. ... more

Katy Perry and Mary J. Blige additional guest judges on 'Idol'

Aug 16, 2009, 19:19 GMT

Paula Abdul's exit from 'Idol' has opened up a lot of guest judging opportunities for music stars from every conceivable genre. ... more

Constantine Maroulis and Michael John discuss Abdul departure from 'Idol'

Aug 15, 2009, 16:43 GMT

Former American Idol contestants, Constantine Maroulis and Michael Johns, told Extra their thoughts on the departure of Paula Abdul and the impact that she had on the show. ... more

Victoria Beckham only a guest on 'Idol'

Aug 14, 2009, 1:57 GMT

Victoria Beckham's team is refuting rumors that claim the waifish wife of David Beckham is a Paula Abdul replacement. ... more

Paula Abdul's Reality revenge

Aug 9, 2009, 16:21 GMT

Tiny dancer, ex Laker girl and singer Paula Abdul is down, but not out. ... more

Paula Abdul without a contract for 'Idol' still

Jul 18, 2009, 19:53 GMT

Paula Abdul's team has let the Los Angeles Times know that the petite judge is not confirmed to join Simon Cowell and company on the next season of FOX's hit reality franchise. ... more

In Pictures: 'American Idol 2009 Finale - Arrivals'

May 24, 2009, 14:55 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'American Idol 2009 Finale - Arrivals'. ... more

'Idol' sees Slash, duets, disaster, drug confessions as Adam and 'this one' shine

May 6, 2009, 14:04 GMT

A few thoughts about last night's show, marred by injury as the large winding stage stairs retracted incorrectly as rehearsals began. ... more

American Idol’s Kara DioGuardi's regrets and secrets revealed

Apr 23, 2009, 1:05 GMT

Lots of news popping up on new judge Kara DioGuardi, who reveals she had an eating disorder and also reportedly regrets her decision to join American Idol as a judge. ... more

Paula Abdul spooked before 'American Idol' begins

Dec 9, 2008, 1:56 GMT

Paula Abdul was so creeped out by a mentally unstable fan who killed herself outside her home that she has not returned since the incident. ... more

Suicide suspected after woman found dead near home of Paula Abdul

Nov 13, 2008, 3:00 GMT

Los Angeles - A woman who once tried to become a contestant on American Idol was found dead outside the home of Paula Abdul, one of the talent show's judges, in a case police are investigating as a possible suicide, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday. ... more

Past 'Idol' contestant suicide on Paula Abdul's street

Nov 12, 2008, 18:20 GMT

Paula Abdul's privacy and life has been intruded upon, as a fan who was reportedly also an ex contestant of the show has committed suicide on her street near her home. ... more

In photos: 'Criss Angel Believe by Cirque du Soleil Opening Night Black Carpet Arrivals'

Nov 2, 2008, 17:33 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Cirque du Soleil Opening Night Black Carpet Arrivals.' ... more

Simon Cowell's Jennifer Hudson sympathy

Oct 28, 2008, 12:40 GMT

Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul have expressed their sympathy for Jennifer Hudson. ... more

'American Idol' Cowell and Abdul offer Hudson condolences

Oct 27, 2008, 23:56 GMT

'American Idol' judges Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul have reacted to the news of the triple homicide that claimed Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew. ... more

Paula Abdul Pictures - May 2008 Celebrity Photo Roundup

May 31, 2008, 0:45 GMT

Paula Abdul pictures taken in May 2008. ... more

Idol finale warmup: Paula Abdul on record for tonight

May 20, 2008, 23:39 GMT

Paula Abdul talks about finalists, and defends David Archuleta’s father, reveals finale performance secrets and admits to wanting a change next season on Idol. ... more

Paula Abdul splits

Apr 11, 2008, 12:10 GMT

Paula Abdul has reportedly split from her boyfriend. ... more

Paula Abdul has a cud full of Simon Cowell

Feb 21, 2008, 21:18 GMT

Songstress and ex-Laker girl Paula Abdul is now at loggerheads with 'Idol' co-host Simon Cowell. ... more

Paula Abdul to perform at the Super Bowl

Jan 17, 2008, 13:30 GMT

Paula Abdul is to perform at this year's Super Bowl. ... more

Paula Abdul is a Reality Hot Mess

Jul 21, 2007, 18:04 GMT

'Where's God when you need him...I love what I do, this was going to be a great project for me to work on,' cries Paula Abdul after finding out she was fired from 'Bratz' oon her TV reality show. ... more

Paula Abdul's good love

Jul 19, 2007, 12:50 GMT

Paula Abdul's love life is 'looking good' now she is dating a restaurant owner. ... more

Paula Abdul's 'Punk'd' smell

Jul 3, 2007, 11:20 GMT

Paula Abdul's new perfume makes her think of Ashton Kutcher. ... more

Paula Abdul's angry gift

Jun 28, 2007, 13:00 GMT

Paula Abdul has moaned people don't appreciate 'the gift' she is to the world. ... more

'Intimidating' Paula Abdul

Jun 24, 2007, 11:00 GMT

Paula Abdul claims men are frightened of her. ... more

Paula Abdul's concern for the trainwrecks

Jun 16, 2007, 11:00 GMT

Paula Abdul is worried Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Richie are heading for early graves. ... more

Paula Abdul's publicist rant

May 31, 2007, 13:00 GMT

Paula Abdul has been caught on tape ranting about how badly her 'disgusting' former publicist treated her. ... more

Paula Abdul's barking break

May 22, 2007, 11:30 GMT

Paula Abdul has broken her nose after tripping over her pet Chihuahua. ... more

Paula Abdul breaks nose

May 22, 2007, 3:23 GMT

'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul broke her nose this past weekend. ... more

Paula Abdul's airplane diva antics draws guffaws

Apr 18, 2007, 23:38 GMT

‘You're no Sanjaya,’ one fellow traveler reportedly shouted according to MSNBC, after Paula Abdul tried to pull a fast one on Southwest Airlines, claiming she was famous and needed to board first. ... more

Paula Abdul insists she has never been inebriated

Feb 14, 2007, 19:00 GMT

NEW YORK - Who do we believe, our own eyes, or what Paula Abdul's latest claim is, never having been drunk? Abdul's odd behavior on 'American Idol' has prompted much discussion if there's a flask or 'water bottle' nearby whilst she judges contestants on the Fox talent contest. ... more

Paula Abdul sued by production company

Feb 6, 2007, 23:46 GMT

TMZ reports that a lawsuit was filed against Paula Abdul by a production company claiming the 'Idol' judge tried to edge them out of a show they allegedly pitched to Abdul based on Paula's life. ... more

'American Idol' dorm den of iniquity

Jan 15, 2007, 16:48 GMT

All the recent Idol hoopla has been over the bizarre on-air antics of judge Paula Abdul, whilst moneybags Simon has been off bronzing in an island getaway, and 'dog' Randy Jackson has been laying low. Who knew the dorms of American Idol would tell shocking tales of rebellion. ... more

Bravo presents 'Hey, Paula!'

Jan 13, 2007, 21:17 GMT

Bravo announced a new reality series following the currently dogged by speculation Paula Abdul. The project, 'Hey Paula!' (working title) will give a candid look at the American Idol judge, pop star, choreographer and multi-platinum artist, as she manuevers her fame. ... more

Paula Abdul is full of baloney

Jan 13, 2007, 19:48 GMT

Blaming the heady cocktail concoction of 'exhaustion and technical issues,' the publicist for Paula Abdul has cancelled all interviews on Friday after a Defamer.com, TMZ, Perez Hilton and a million other websites splashed the YouTube videos (multiple spots) of her bizarre slurry behavior on various news shows and press junket appearances. ... more

Paula Abdul's inked to 'Bratz: The Movie'

Jan 12, 2007, 17:22 GMT

The Sean McNamara directed 'Bratz: The Movie' project for Lionsgate has taken ex choreographer and pop star Paula Abdul, recently of 'American Idol' fame, to play a part in producing the live-action film. ... more

Paula Abdul 'never been drunk' claim

Jan 6, 2007, 1:53 GMT

Splashed all over TMZ and other video expose websites, Idol host Paula Abdul comments about her caught on video bizarre behavior during most of the entire American Idol season, including after hours soirees. ... more

Paula Abdul shocked at “weird Brits” on ‘The X Factor”

Aug 20, 2006, 20:22 GMT

LONDON -American Idol judge Paula Abdul is no stranger to extroverted nutters, after several seasons sitting in judgment of America’s talented and many times delusional as they vie for a chance at stardom. The US contestants have been a wild array of personalities and styles. ... more

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