• Paula Abdul is a multi-platinum recording artist, dancer and choreographer. In 1988, her debut album, Forever Your Girl, hit the number one spot on the Billboard top 200 chart and spent ten weeks there.Billboard.com: Paula Abdul Discography Abdul also appeared as a judge for 8 seasons on the reality show American Idol.

  In July 2009, Abdul's manager, David Sonenberg, said that American Idol did not offer her a contract for season nine.http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/Television/story?id=8126477&page=1

• 1. Full name: Paula Julie Abdul
  2. Born: June 19, 1962
  3. Birthplace: San Fernando Valley, California
  4. Albums sold: Over 53 MillionReality TV World: Paula Abdul dishes on Antonella Barba, 'Idol,' and her media portrayal (March 14, 2007)
  5. Former Los Angeles Lakers cheerleader
  6. Judge on American Idol since 2002
  7. Was married to Emilio Estevez and Brad BeckermanE! Online: Paula Abdul Profile
  8. Romantically linked to JT Torregiani from April 2007-April 2008US Magazine: Paula Abdul Splits From Boyfriend (June 20, 2008)
  9. May 2009: Released new single "Here For The Music"
  10. May 6, 2009: Performed her newest single "I'm Just Here For The Music"on American IdolVancouver Sun: Paula Abdul Lip Syncs on American Idol (May 6, 2009)

• Addictions

  In an interview with Ladies' Home Journal in early May of 2009, Abdul reportedly admitted to being previously addicted to pain killers after denying the claims for years. She was said to have become hooked on the drugs after being involved in a 1992 car accident and a 1993 plane crash, which left her in "immense pain."HollyScoop: Paula Abdul Comes Clean About Her Addiction (May 5, 2009)

  Abdul once again refutes the claims as she stated on the Mojo in the Morning radio show on May 7, 2009, that she has "never checked into a rehab clinic" and she's "never been addicted or abused drugs." She claims that the article in the Ladies Home Journal was not true.E! Online: Paula Abdul: No Painkillers, No Rehab (May 7, 2009)

• Getting Back to Music

  The singer reunited with her "Forever Your Girl" producer, Oliver Lieber, to release a new single titled "Here For The Music." It was released on her official website in May of 2009 and performed on Idol.Idol Tracker (LAT): Paula Abdul to Release New Single (May 4, 2009)

• Talk Show

  On January 1, 2009, The National Enquirer reported that Abdul is in talks with CBS/Paramount Network Television regarding an idea she has for a daytime talk show. An anonymous source revealed that the show would focus on every day issues that people face and that an occasional celebrity might make an appearance.The National Enquirer: Paula Abdul's Secret Plan (January 1, 2009) No official word has been released by Abdul regarding the rumors.

• Forgetfulness

  On April 29, 2008, Abdul seemed confused when it was her turn to give an opinion on American Idol contestant Jason Castro. She apparently thought she heard him sing two songs when in fact he sang one. Abdul said, "Jason, first song, I loved hearing your lower register, which we never really hear...the second song- I felt like your usual charm was missing for me. It kind of left me a little empty."MTV: 'American Idol' Recap: Paula Abdul Gaffe Throws Off Jason Castro (April 30, 2008)

• Erratic Behavior

  Allegations of substance abuse seem to follow Abdul. During the first few seasons of American Idol, rumors of "erratic behavior" circulated the internet. In an interview with People magazine in 2005, Abdul explained that she suffered from chronic pain after suffering a "cheerleading accident" when she was 17 years old. Abdul said she was pain-free and takes the anti-inflammatory medication Enbrel. In 2007, videos of Abdul slurring her speech circulated the internet. Abdul attributed this to her lack of sleep. She called the allegations lies.E! Online: Paula Abdul Forever Your Slur (January 30, 2007)

• Sued

  Jill Kohl filed suit against Paula Abdul, Bravo Television and NBC Universal on March 2, 2009, after claims that she fell on Abdul's driveway during a taping of her reality show Hey Paula. Kohl, who is seeking $25,000 in damages, states that the driveway "was in a dangerous and defective condition."TMZ: Woman Falls, Can't Get Up, Sues Paula Abdul (March 3, 2009)

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