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Paula Abdul is more than ready to start judging dancers instead of singers on her new CBS show “Live to Dance.” Above she was photographed leaving the auditions in New York, and on her way to Los Angeles where auditions began today in Burbank. She seems really happy that contestants have few limitations- they can be of any age, group or solo – and excel at any kind of dancing. Who needs American Idol, anyway?
Paula Abdul is still out of a job and she has never looked better! Since she left American Idol last summer, she has been linked to a number of possible shows. Dancing with the Stars was a possibility, The X-Factor seemed very probable, now she’s in talks to appear on an updated version of the old Star Search. It seems like she’s very much in demand but in no hurry to commit.
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Paula Abdul went to Church this week – but not to pray for a job on “The X-Factor.” Actually, Church is the name of an LA clothing store and Paula showed up for a party looking model-thin. We think it’s close to a sure thing that Simon Cowell will make Paula a judge on “The X-Factor.” And it makes us wonder if Paula’s dramatically publicized departure from “American Idol” (she WAS remarkably composed) was all part of a master plan.
The nominations for the American Music Awards brought out some noteworthy looks. Paula Abdul seems to be everywhere these days and it looks like she rummaged through her closet and resurrected her 1980’s “Forever Your Girl” look. We could swear we’ve seen that hat and jacket and jewelry before. But she still wears it well. Adam Lambert seems to be trying to finagle a role in one of the “Twilight” movies – he ‘s got the sly vampire look down pat.
We have solved the mystery around Ellen DeGeneres’s unexpected new job as a judge on American Idol! The announcement that Ellen was replacing Paula Abdul came completely out of the blue – she had never been previously mentioned. And here’s why: Fox has had their eye on Ellen for awhile because they want her to host a late-night talk show. Fox executives lured Ellen with a lucrative package – she’ll appear on American Idol now and in five years she will debut her night time talk show on Fox. She couldn’t resist THAT combo
Ellen Degeneres has been officially hired as the fourth judge on American Idol, leaving Paula Abdul out in the cold, moaning “What did I do wrong?” (Honey, you asked for too much money!) Ellen says she will be “the voice of the common people who are out there watching the show on TV.” But she’s way more than that – Ellen is smart and showbiz savvy and her quick wit will give Simon a run for his money. Finally, producers hired someone who already has a huge following – Ellen will revitalize the ageing series.
Paula Abdul innocently stumbled out of her car in a Beverly Hills garage and was not at all surprised when paparazzi started snapping her furiously. (We’re betting that secretly she kind of likes it.) Anyway, some guy walking by decided to show off and made a big deal out of pretending to “protect” Paula from the paps but just ended up manhandling her and messing up her hair and clothes. How presumptuous! Paula was polite, but clearly, she was NOT amused.
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Paula Abdul looked like she was walking on air at LAX this weekend. You’d think she didn’t have a care in the world. (Maybe she doesn’t. We still maintain that she will return to American Idol.) She was NOT happy to find a police officer writing a ticket for her limo driver. Paula turned on the charm, but the cop wouldn’t budge. He obviously had no sympathy for her career dilemma.
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We don’t. We don’t care WHAT Paula tweets. She moaned “With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to Idol.” Haul out the violins. We think it’s another carefully orchestrated drama and both sides are enjoying the resulting publicity and attention. It’s all about the MONEY! Paula wants 20 million and Idol producers are giving her a hard time, but both sides will give in and reach an agreement. (Can you really imagine the show without unpredictable Paula?) Meanwhile, they’re both thoroughly enjoying the uproar.
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Paula Abdul SHOULD look happy – money just keeps piling up in her bank account. TWO Las Vegas casinos are in a bidding war to obtain a talent and variety show she’s pitching. Paula plans to produce a music and dance extravaganza similar to the Cirque du Soliel, but SHE will only appear occasionally onstage. According to the Enquirer, she’s been talking to The Venetian hotel and Steve Wynn’s Encore and both are offering tens of millions of dollars for her services. The rich get richer.