Paula Abdul

Paulal Abdul Named "Woman of the Year" By Nevada Ballet Theater (A Socialites Life)

Artists Blogz — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 15:34:29 +0000

Huh? So now, barely being able to hold your head up while wasted is considered award-worthy? Paula Abdul, the queen of confusing on-camera non-sequitur

Paulal Abdul Named "Woman of the Year" By Nevada Ballet Theater (A Socialites Life)

Quick Hits: Amy Poehler on Skates (A Socialites Life)

Artists Blogz — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 15:34:29 +0000

"Blades of Glory" looks like its going to be one helluva funny movie. Check out some pics from the film. [popbytes]Revisit some of Paula Abduls best v

Quick Hits: Amy Poehler on Skates (A Socialites Life)

Courtney Love not replacing Paula Abdul (The Superficial)

Artists Blogz — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 15:34:27 +0000

Courtney Love claimed yesterday she was being brought in to replace Paula Abdul on American Idol, but now the executive producer who allegedly called h

Courtney Love not replacing Paula Abdul (The Superficial)

How Much is That Paula in the Window? Part 2 (A Socialites Life)

Artists Blogz — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 13:11:16 +0000

As you might recall about a month ago Paula Abdul was being auctioned on Ebay. The meet and greet also included a two-day stay in La complete with plan

How Much is That Paula in the Window? Part 2 (A Socialites Life)

Snap Judgment: Janet Jackson's new single

Artists Blogz — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 13:16:23 +0000

Where to begin discussing Janet Jackson's mere wisp of a new single, ''Call on Me'' ( click here to listen)? Three things: 1) The vocals are so vacant and fluttery they make ''Again'' sound like a Celine Dion power ballad. 2) The song completely lacks a discernible hook or memorable lyric. 3) Nelly essentially hijacks what was supposed to be Janet's big radio comeback.
But the worst part: The blogfather is all up in my grill about it.
Thablogfatha: What's up, Slezak?
Firstnameaintbaby: Janet let me down again.
Theblogfatha: Again?!
Firstnameaintbaby: Mmm-hmm.
Thablogfatha: Well, what's up with this diva? Do you really like her that much?
Firstnameaintbaby: Yes, Mickey, I love her, she is fine , she sings a lot of nice things for me.
Thablogfatha: I know she used to sing nice stuff for you, but what has she sung for you late-leeeee ?
(Insert jaunty Paula Abdul choreography here.)

Snap Judgment: Janet Jackson's new single

'America's Got Talent': It's off and running!

Artists Blogz — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 13:05:32 +0000

Well, it's no American Idol , but that doesn't mean America's Got Talent doesn't have its charms (Regis Philbin instead of Ryan Seacrest). NBC's latest reality entry, which drew a very solid 12 million viewers, made me think of that old Country Time Lemonade slogan -- ''not too tart, not too sweet'' -- in that it played more like a hybrid of old-fashioned local talent contest and The Gong Show 2.0 than a modern, cut-throat reality contest.
Still, does anyone actually think AGT is going to unearth the nation's next superstar? Take the episode-closing performance by the ''Rappin' Granny'' (pictured), for example. While some folks are bound to be charmed by the sight and sound of a senior citizen in a housedress spitting rhymes about CNN, not even Kanye himself could buy this woman a spot on the Billboard charts. Seriously, are any of you genuinely jonesing for a repeat performance? (Insert sound of crickets here.) Yet if we're to believe pitiful Simon Cowell clone Piers Morgan's claim that Rappin' Granny is ''what this show is all about,'' then I'm not sure I want to stick with AGT for the rest of the summer. Similarly, I didn't get the judges' enthusiasm for 8-year-old Syd the Kid's self-penned standup routine about fat black women. Yes, she had beyond-her-years self-confidence, but she wasn't funny , merely alarming .
Such lack of discretion from Morgan, along with fellow judges David Hasselhoff and Brandy, made me miss the brutality of Idol 's audition process, something that, interestingly enough, gives the latter show so much heart. Dreams of marginally talented folks get crushed every day; it's only superstars like Kelly Clarkson who are (and should be) left standing when the competition's done. Certainly, even Paula Abdul would've hesitated before saying yes to 14-year-old Alexis Jordan, whose rendition of ''I Have Nothing'' could've easily been redubbed ''I Have Nothing (Particularly Special to Offer).'' (That said, the episode's unintentional comic highlight stemmed from Brandy lauding Jordan's vocals and stage presence, then declaring, ''It's like watching myself in a mirror.'' Talk about E to the G to the O!)
All complaining aside though, I will admit there was something innocent and fun about AGT . Seeing Bobby Badfingers, a self-proclaimed ''professional snappist'' who dresses like a tore-down disco-era Elvis impersonator, let his fingers walk him right into the next round was as delightful as it was shocking; Idol would've made mincemeat of his sideshow skills, but AGT gave the guy the props he deserved, along with the basketball-dance troupe, the surprisingly funny ventriloquist, and the multiracial hip-hop-apella act, At Last. Now if Hasselhoff's fellow panelists promise to stop pressing his buzzer, AGT might actually become my Wednesday semi-addiction.
What did you think of the show, PopWatchers? And more importantly, will you be back for more next week?

'America's Got Talent': It's off and running!

Paula Abdul Roughed Up

Artists Blogz — Mon, 15 May 2006 13:01:08 +0000

Forget Simon, Paula Abdul has a new nemesis in her crosshairs.
The usually perky "American Idol" judge has filed a report with the Los Angeles Police Department accusing a man of assaulting her at a party last weekend.
"She said she had sustained a concussion and spinal injuries," a police spokesman said.
No charges have been filed, but police are investigating the alleged incident.

Paula Abdul Roughed Up

Paula Abdul Face Down On The Ground (A Socialites Life)

Artists Blogz — Sun, 14 May 2006 13:04:16 +0000

The National Enquirer has this photo on the cover of its current issue. Here is the aftermath of the "assault" on Paula Abdul. Now this is just plain

Paula Abdul Face Down On The Ground (A Socialites Life)

Ive Been Living Under a Rock! (Dlisted)

Artists Blogz — Sun, 14 May 2006 13:04:14 +0000

Im never going on vacation again! I missed some good shit. Damnit. Anyone, Im totally in the dark about this whole Ryan Seacrest and Paula Abdul feud

Ive Been Living Under a Rock! (Dlisted)

Hot New Talent Alert: Portobella

Artists Blogz — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 14:20:52 +0000

Caporaso sings openly about her disgust of formulaic pop and shows like Pop Idol. She disses Simon Cowell on their new single "Covered In Punk." "I don't want no Simon Cowell/So Simon Cowell be quiet now," she yells.

Hot New Talent Alert: Portobella

BIG HOLES IN ABDUL'S STORY

Artists Blogz — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 13:54:08 +0000

PAULA Abdul is being accused of concocting a story to cover up being ejected from a club. Two weeks ago, Abdul claimed a man (identified as CAA agent Jim Lefkowitz) "grabbed her by the arm and threw her against a wall," Us Weekly...

BIG HOLES IN ABDUL'S STORY

For The Record: Quick News On Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul, Kanye West, Bijou Phillips, Jay ...

Artists Blogz — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 13:29:05 +0000

Nearly two months after the deadline passed for Jackson to make good on $270 million worth of loans, the singer has completed a refinancing deal. Sources say Sony has the option to buy half of Jackson's stake in the Beatles catalog.

For The Record: Quick News On Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul, Kanye West, Bijou Phillips, Jay ...

Paula Abdul Accused Of Lying

Artists Blogz — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 00:43:08 +0000

AMERICAN IDOL judge PAULA ABDUL has been accused of fabricating claims she was attacked at a private party earlier this month (02APR06).

Paula Abdul Accused Of Lying

Paula Abdul Makes Awkward TV Appearance

Artists Blogz — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 23:35:07 +0000

American Idol judge Paula Abdul made an awkward appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Monday night, criticizing the talk show host for making fun of her.

Paula Abdul Makes Awkward TV Appearance

Abdul Makes Awkward TV Appearance

Artists Blogz — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 22:08:12 +0000

AMERICAN IDOL judge PAULA ABDUL made an awkward appearance on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO on Monday night , criticising the talk show host for making fun of her.

Abdul Makes Awkward TV Appearance