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Paula Abdul shows off new trim figure

November 25, 2009

Paula Abdul has shed the pounds since her sudden departure from American Idol.


The petite singer appeared in a glorious evening gown at the American Music Awards, which required an entourage of six to manoeuvre her around the show.


Abdul reassured onlookers she had been under no pressure since quitting the talent competition. She said: "First and foremost I've had the ability to have time to have a schedule that allows me to take care of myself and dance and workout. It's been great, but now I'm back to work."


The 47-year-old has a number of projects on the go, but did not reveal too much. She did say of American Idol: "Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, .....

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Paula Abdul impersonates her Idol replacement Ellen DeGeneres

September 19, 2009
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Paula Abdul dressed up as Ellen DeGeneres - who has replaced her on TV talent show, American Idol.


Abdul - who was hosting new show, VH1 Divas Live on Thursday night - had the audience in stitches when she danced around in a short blonde wig, a black suit and trainers, mimicking DeGeneres' daytime show look.


"Why are you all staring at me? Can't a girl try out a new job?" Abdul, 47, joked.


She added: "[I have] nothing but love for Ellen, and I wish you the best of luck and congratulations on your new gig.


"And call me! You've got to call me if you have any Simon problems, because, you know, I know him best."


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Paula Abdul - American Idol will be "different" show with Ellen DeGeneres

September 18, 2009
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Paula Abdul has said American Idol will be a "different" show with Ellen DeGeneres as a judge.


Paula, 47, is being replaced by Ellen, 51, after she announced she was quitting the show.


Paula said: "It's just going to be a different show."


Asked if she ever broke down while deciding to leave the hit talent show, she said: "I think that happened during the time I was making that difficult decision [to leave], where I was fighting with myself back and forth.


"Am I willing to go against what my beliefs are and have the same outcome?"


Paula also dished about her plans for the future following her departure from Idol.


She said: "I am doing so many .....

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Paula Abdul back on US TV

September 18, 2009
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Paula Abdul tried to put American Idol behind her as she performed a medley of her greatest hits with her return to the small screen.


The former pop star hosted VH1 Divas - a showcase of some of the best female pop vocal talent.


And Paula, who opened the show by singing and dancing, found time to slip in a dig at her former Idol co-host Simon Cowell.


A sign reading Opposites Attract - the title of Paula's 1989 number one hit - featured the pair's faces, scowling at one another.


She opened the show by saying: "Good evening, I'm Paula Abdul, and this is NOT American Idol."


Paula, 47, controversially quit as a judge on American Idol earlier this year.
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Paula Abdul's clash with Idol more than money

September 17, 2009

Speaking out on leaving American Idol on Arizona radio, Paula Abdul suggested there was more than money involved in her decision to quit the show.


"I was making that very difficult decision where I was fighting with myself back and forth. Am I willing to go against what my beliefs are? Should I just do it ... and have the same outcome?" she said.


Abdul sent shockwaves through the entertainment world when she took to Twitter to announce her departure just ahead of the show's ninth season. She was widely reported to have hit a wall with executives over her salary demands.


She has since appeared on VH-1 Divas and promised many engagements in months ahead. She said: " .....

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Paula Abdul said throwing diva turns on new gig

September 14, 2009
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Paula Abdul is said to be making the demands of a diva on her newest showbiz engagement.


Abdul, since leaving American Idol, has signed up for a couple of diva-themed reality TV segments.


When taping for VH-1 Divas she reportedly demanded a lot of minor changes. She was said to "freak out" when she saw a pre-taped skit, crying and demanding changes.


A source said of the changes, including one for a major dance number: "It's getting stressful."


Abdul's representative said of the incident: "It's a live show, of course they're making last-minute changes."


Abdul was said to have set her own worth for American Idol at $20million but to have been offered .....

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Paula Abdul wishes American Idol replacement Ellen DeGeneres luck

September 11, 2009
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Paula Abdul has wished her American Idol replacement Ellen DeGeneres “the best of luck”.


The singer released a statement giving her support to new judge Ellen and the show, whose producers refused to meet her pay demands.


Paula said: “American Idol is a fantastic show that offers an invaluable platform to young talent.


“Ellen DeGeneres is wildly funny and talented in her own right.


“I wish her and the show only the best of luck.”


Ellen announced she is the surprise replacement for Paula at a recording of her show on Wednesday.


She told of her excitement at joining the panel of judges on the hit show, but .....

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Busy, busy, busy Paula Abdul congratulates Ellen

September 10, 2009
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Paula Abdul took to her Twitter page to congratulate her successor Ellen DeGeneres.


Abdul tweeted: "I think Ellen will b a gr8 judge on Idol. She is wildly funny, talented and I wish her the best of luck."


Abdul, who has 1,106,459 Twitter followers, let fans know that she is busy, busy, busy. "Heading in to the big apple today. Rehearsal, Rehearsal, Rehearsal! Divas is readily approaching. Only 1 week away."


Abdul, whose departure from American Idol sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, is set to appear on VH1 Divas, which premieres on September 17. DeGeneres will replace her on American Idol as the fourth judge for the summer season.



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Simon Cowell says Susan Boyle breakdown was scary and will miss Paula Abdul

September 10, 2009
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Simon Cowell opened up about Susan Boyle's “scary” breakdown - admitting it made him realize he had a responsibility for his contestants.


The pop mogul also revealed he will miss Paula Abdul, who has left American Idol, and that if they came on one of his show's he would take on all The Beatles - but not Ringo.


In a frank interview on US television, Cowell talked to his Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden about Boyle.


He described her breakdown following the end of the competition as “scary”.


"I think at the point where (Susan) didn't win, that she was afraid that everything would be taken away from her. And she was going to g .....

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Paula Abdul has eye on the Vegas ball

September 9, 2009
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Paula Abdul's future has been the subject of much speculation since she suddenly quit American Idol. She has been rumoured to be after everything from her own talk show to a gig on the somewhat far-flung Australian Idol.


But according to a US tabloid, Abdul is leaning toward that old adage: success is the best revenge.


Abdul has big ambitions for an upcoming Las Vegas revue of her own and the singer-dancer-choreographer is said to have her long-range view on the small screen.


"Paula believes she's got the draw of a Cher or Bette Midler, and she's determined to rub the noses of the Idol bosses in her success. It's not just about the money. Her new mantra is 'succes .....

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