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Paula Abdul went from being Janet Jackson's choreographer to achieving pop stardom with her string of hits from "Forever Your Girl." Her follow-up records did not perform as well, and she faded from the spotlight until 2002 when joined "American Idol." Abdul's quirky ways and bickering with fellow judge Simon Cowell often get more attention than the show's contestants. The show propelled Abdul back to stardom, and she's done several side projects, including her own reality show and jewelry collection.
Paula Abdul went from being Janet Jackson's choreographer to achieving pop stardom with her string of hits from "Forever Your Girl." Her follow-up records did not perform as well, and she faded from the spotlight until 2002 when joined "American Idol." Abdul's quirky ways and bickering with fellow judge Simon Cowell often get more attention than the show's contestants. The show propelled Abdul back to stardom, and she's done several side projects, including her own reality show and jewelry collection.
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Here come the (reality show) judges
The Orange County RegisterWelcome to the summer of the judges. The next few months likely will be dominated by news about some of the biggest reality competitions on television and not who is going to win them, but who is going to be sitting at the judges' tables. For instance,...Tags: Bobby Flay, Vern Yip, Blake Shelton, Top Chef (tv program), Tom Colicchio
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Sandra Bernhard Gets Judge-y on 'Drop Dead Diva' (Exclusive)
ReutersJun 03 (TheWrap.com) - Sandra Bernhard will rule over an episode of Lifetime's "Drop Dead Diva." The actress and comedian is guest starring as judge Ada Brown on an episode slated to air July 21. "I have been a huge fan of Sandra Bernhard ever since I...Tags: Sony Corp., April Bowlby, Josh Stamberg, Margaret Cho, Roseanne (tv program)
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Mariah Carey officially exits 'American Idol'
This post has been updated. See the note below for details.Mariah Carey is officially done with “American Idol.” While rumors of her expected departure from the singing competition have been widespread, reps for the singer confirmed her exit Thursday afternoon via Twitter. The glitzy pop icon will...Tags: Music, Ellen DeGeneres, Jennifer Lopez, American Idol (tv program), New York City
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Paula Abdul, Angela Bassett at 'The Scottsboro Boys' opening night
As she entered the Ahmanson Theatre at the Music Center on Wednesday for opening night of “The Scottsboro Boys,” Paula Abdul said she was excited to see the show. A musical theater fan, Abdul said, “I go to everything in New York,&...
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Fox reality TV exec Mike Darnell leaves a legacy
The man considered to be the godfather of reality television is stepping down. Mike Darnell, head of alternative entertainment for Fox Broadcasting, is leaving the network after almost two decades overseeing both the good — "American Idol" —...Tags: Television, Media Industry, News Corp., Fox Broadcasting Company, American Idol (tv program)
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Fox's Mike Darnell, Alternative Programming Chief, Exiting Network
ReutersMay 25 (TheWrap.com) - Fox's president of alternative entertainment, Mike Darnell, has announced his departure. The executive will be exiting the network at the end of June, Fox announced on Friday. "I'm extremely grateful that Fox has offered me a...Tags: Gordon Ramsay, Television, The X Factor (tv program), News Corp., Fox Broadcasting Company
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Janet Jackson Has All the Right Moves
VarietyJanet Jackson's prolific career is marked by her irresistibly catchy dance anthems. And when she first broke through to the top of the charts with 1986's "Nasty," she established her own style immediately -- not only musically but also through her...Tags: Music, Entertainment Events, Britney Spears, Tourism and Leisure, Dance
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Last Call! Inside the 'Hangover 3' Premiere
ReutersMay 22 (TheWrap.com) - Last Call! "The Hangover Part III" Premiere For the last time, the Wolfback came back. Moving west from "Part II's" Hollywood premiere, "The Hangover: Part III" festivities took over Westwood on Monday night. Above, Bradley...Tags: The Hangover (movie), Media Industry, Kevin Nealon, Ed Helms, Risky Business (movie)
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What Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio bring to 'X Factor'
News that Simon Cowell has tapped R&B singer Kelly Rowland and Latin superstar Paulina Rubio to join him as judges on Season 3 of “The X Factor” doesn't come as a surprise. Along with dozens of others, their names had been floated around for...Tags: The X Factor (tv program), Cheryl Cole, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, American Idol (tv program)
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Nicki Minaj reportedly the next to leave 'American Idol'
Could Nicki Minaj be the next to leave the struggling "American Idol?" It appears so according to a report in Us Weekly. Citing unnamed sources, the magazine says Minaj won't be back on "Idol" when it returns for its 13th season. Instead, the singer...
Tags: Coca-Cola Co., American Idol (tv program), Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey, Simon Cowell
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Randy Jackson Exits Foxâs âAmerican Idolâ
Variety"American Idol" has lost its final original judge. Randy Jackson announced today that he is leaving the Fox singing competish show after being firmly seated at the judges' table for 12 years. Jackson confirmed to E! News: "After 12 years of judging on...Tags: Music, Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, American Idol (tv program)
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Randy Jackson out at 'American Idol'
Randy Jackson, the only judge who has been on "American Idol" since the beginning, is leaving the show. In a statement to the press, Jackson confirmed that, "After 12 years of judging on 'American Idol' I have decided it is time to leave after this...
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