Paula Abdul

Photo Agency Former American Idol judge Paula Abdul is feeling a little “disturbed” by her recent conversations with Simon Cowell, who's taken her absence from the show to express his devotion to her. She told FOX News: "I've talked to Simon. He misses me, and I know it. I talk to him a lot -- he says he loves me and that is really disturbing to me.” Do Simon and Paula secretly love each other? (via Gearlive.com) Paula, who left the show earlier this year after eight seasons, is struggling... Read Full Story

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... Read Full Story

Oprah Winfrey is saying goodbye to her talk show. Could Paula Abdul replace her? "I have really great ideas," Abdul told "Extra" Monday from her cousin's new store, Tweak 99. Abdul, 47, said she hopes to do a talk show in the next two to three years. Find out 10 fun facts about Abdul "It would be fun and quirky and it would be insightful," she said. "It would be fun to jam with the band and have amazing guests and introduce amazing different formats on the show." The Grammy winner... Read Full Story

Photo Agency DON'T MISS Paula Abdul Quits American Idol Paula Abdul Is Not Great at Negotiating Former Idol Star Defends Paula's Honor Paula Abdul may have been booted off American Idol , but that doesn't mean her reality TV career is over. On the contrary, it seems networks are clamoring to employ the beloved judge (and occasional hot mess), seeing as Paula said recently, "At this point, there are so many wonderful things that are being offered to me, and I got to take a deep breath, sleep... Read Full Story

Paula Abdul arriving at the The 37th Annual American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles November 22, 2009 The American Music Awards show is one of four annual major American music awards shows. The AMAs were created by Dick Clark in 1973 to compete with the Grammys after the move of that year's show to Nashville, Tennessee led to CBS picking up the Grammy telecasts after its first two in 1971 and 1972 were broadcast on ABC ***This footage available for licensing*** The viewing of... Read Full Story

TV personality Paula Abdul introduces the Jon Secada and Brian McKnight performance onstage during the 2008 ALMA Awards at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on August 17, 2008 in Pasadena, California. (Getty Images) more pics » If you want a quick lesson in how not to do salary negotiations, check out Paula Abdul . The American Idol hostess has been sending out signals that she wouldn't return to to the show for another season unless her salary got bumped up. Last weekend Abdul's manager David... Read Full Story

Paula Abdul could barely walk down the AMA red carpet last night ... and it had nothing to do with her state of mind. The 47-year-old former " American Idol " judge was incapacitated by the train of her Morticia Addams gown and required the assistance of three minions to get her to safety. Keeping Paula upright is a full time job. More Paula Abdul Lilo & Paula Support Each Other Read Full Story

Photo Agency; Getty Images It's been 20 years since Paula Abdul and comedian Arsenio Hall were an item, but rumor has it history is repeating itself. ContactMusic.com reports that the once-couple is giving their relationship another try. Is Paula dating her old boyfriend? (Photo Agency) Paula and Arsenio first met on the set of the Eddie Murphy flick Coming to America in 1888, an they dated for a little while after. Paula has been single ever since she broke it off with her restaurant owner... Read Full Story

NEW YORK, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- judge Kara DioGuardi says she wants to spend time with the U.S. TV series' newest judge, Ellen DeGeneres, so they can bond. Speaking at the Media and Money conference Friday in New York, DioGuardi said she wants to hang with DeGeneres in December as part of her effort to establish an identity for herself, The Hollywood Reporter said. said DioGuardi, adding DioGuardi, who joined the Fox series during its eighth season, also spoke about former judge Paula... Read Full Story

Add to favorites Examiner Bio August 11, 9:35 AM Miami Reality TV Examiner Ashley Guistolisi Previous Comment Print Email RSS Subscribe Subscribe American Idol judge Simon Cowell is reported to be finalizing his contract with CKX to stay on Idol for three more years. "We've heard from Fox, who has asked us for approval for Simon Cowell to appear for three more years on 'Idol,'" said CKX Chairman and CEO Robert Sillerman. "They, in their negotiations with Cowell, have asked us to pre... Read Full Story