Paula Abdul
Paula Julie Abdul[2] (əb-DOOL; born June 19, 1962)[3] is an American singer and dancer. She had a string of hit songs and choreographed (planned) many dances for herself and others, including singer-songwriter Janet Jackson. Musically, she is known for her late-1980s number-one singles "Straight Up" and "Cold Hearted", along with the 1990s number-one hit "Opposites Attract". She won a Grammy Award for "Best Music Video – Short Form" for "Opposites Attract". She was a judge on the television show American Idol for its first eight seasons. She has a mezzo-soprano vocal range.
Paula Abdul | |
|---|---|
 Abdul in 2011 | |
| Born | Paula Julie Abdul June 19, 1962 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | California State University, Northridge |
| Occupation |
|
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Height | 152 cm (5 ft 0 in) |
| Spouse(s) |
|
| Partner(s) |
|
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels | |
| Website | paulaabdul |
=Discography
Abdul's record star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Main page: Paula Abdul discography
- Studio albums
- Forever Your Girl (1988)
- Spellbound (1991)
- Head over Heels (1995)
Tours and residencies
Headlining
- Under My Spell Tour (1991–92)
- Straight Up Paula! (2018–19)
Co-headlining
- Club MTV Live (1989)[5]
- Total Package Tour (2017)
Residency
- Paula Abdul: Forever Your Girl (2019–20)
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Junior High School | Sherry | |
| 1983 | Private School | Cheerleader | [6] |
| 1986 | A Smoky Mountain Christmas | Choreographer | TV movie |
| 1987 | Can't Buy Me Love | Dancer | |
| 1991 | L.A. Story | Roller Skater | |
| 1997 | Touched By Evil | Ellen Collier | TV movie |
| 1998 | The Waiting Game | Amy Fuentes | TV movie |
| 1999 | Mr. Rock 'n' Roll: The Alan Freed Story | Denise Walton | TV movie |
| 2002 | The Master of Disguise | Choreographer | |
| 2005 | Robots | Watch (voice) | |
| Romy and Michele: In the Beginning | Herself | TV movie | |
| 2009 | Brüno | Herself | |
| 2018 | A Sister's Secret | Detective Tupper | TV movie |
| 2020 | Impractical Jokers: The Movie | Herself | |
| 2022 | Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers | Herself |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Soul Train | Herself | Episode: "New Edition/Paula Abdul" |
| Showtime at the Apollo | Herself | Episode: "Episode #2.5" & "#2.12" | |
| 1989 | The Tracey Ullman Show | Herself | Episode: "Episode #3.18" |
| 1990 | Going Live! | Herself | Episode: "Episode #3.30" |
| 1995 | Fully Booked | Herself | Episode: "Episode #1.8" |
| 1996 | Muppets Tonight | Herself | Episode: "Paula Abdul" |
| Cybill | Herself | Episode: "Lowenstein's Lament" | |
| The Single Guy | Herself | Episode: "Affair" | |
| 1998 | Saturday Night Live | Herself | Episode: "David Duchovny/Puff Daddy/Jimmy Page" |
| Spin City | Herself | Episode: "It Happened One Night" | |
| 1999 | The Wayans Bros. | Sasha | Episode: "Dream Girl" |
| All That | Herself | Episode: "All That Live! (100th Episode)" | |
| Chicken Soup for the Soul | Herself | Episode: "The Window/Cookie Thief/Appointment/All Good Things" | |
| Sabrina, the Teenage Witch | Herself | Episode: "Aging, Not So Gracefully" | |
| 2002 | Mad TV | Herself | Episode: "Episode #8.1" |
| Hollywood Squares | Herself/Panelist | Recurring Guest | |
| 2002–23 | American Idol | Herself/Judge | Main Judge: Seasons 1–8, Guest Judge: Season 19, Guest: Seasons 9 & 12 & 15 & 21 |
| 2003 | Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway | Herself | Episode: "Episode #2.3" |
| 2003-06 | E! True Hollywood Story | Herself | Recurring Guest |
| 2004 | Driven | Herself | Episode: "Paula Abdul" |
| The Bernie Mac Show | Herself | Episode: "That Old Mac Magic" | |
| That's So Raven | The Host | Episode: "The Road to Audition" | |
| 2005 | Your Total Health | Herself | Episode: "Episode #2.2" |
| Fashion in Focus | Herself | Episode: "Big Money Under the Tents" | |
| Biography | Herself | Episode: "Paula Abdul" | |
| Dateline NBC | Herself | Episode: "Episode #13.36" | |
| All of Us | Herself | Episode: "Hollywood Swinging" | |
| Saturday Night Live | Herself | Episode: "Johnny Knoxville/System of a Down" | |
| The Contender | Herself | Episode: "Series Finale" | |
| I Love the '80s 3-D | Herself | Main Guest | |
| Less Than Perfect | Kathleen | Episode: "Distractions" | |
| 2005-07 | Family Guy | Herself (voice) | Guest: Season 4, Recurring Cast: Season 6 |
| 2006 | The X Factor | Herself | Recurring Guest: Season 3 |
| 2007 | Hey Paula | Herself | Main Cast |
| The Friday Night Project | Herself/Guest Host | Episode: "Episode #5.6" | |
| 2008 | RAH! Paula Abdul's Cheerleading Bowl | Herself/Host | Main Host |
| Hollywood Residential | Herself | Episode: "The Hotness" | |
| Hotel Babylon | Herself | Episode: "Episode #3.1" | |
| 2009 | InFANity | Herself | Episode: "American Idol" |
| Howie Do It | Herself | Episode: "Episode #1.5" | |
| E! Investigates | Herself | Episode: "Stalkers" | |
| VH1 Divas | Herself/Host | Main Host | |
| 2009–11 | Drop Dead Diva | Herself | Recurring Cast: Seasons 1-3 |
| 2011 | Live to Dance | Herself/Judge | Main Judge |
| The X Factor | Herself/Judge | Main Judge: Season 1 | |
| 2012 | I Will Survive | Herself | Episode: "Episode #1.14" |
| Dancing with the Stars | Herself | Episode: "Semi-Final Results" | |
| 2013-14 | RuPaul's Drag Race | Herself/Guest Judge | Episode: "Reunited" & "Drag Queens of Talk" |
| 2013-16 | So You Think You Can Dance | Herself/Judge | Guest Judge: Season 10, Main Judge: Season 12–13 |
| 2014 | So You Think You Can Dance Australia | Herself/Judge | Main Judge: Season 4 |
| Neighbours | Herself | Episode: "Episode #1.6910" | |
| 2015 | Real Husbands of Hollywood | Herself | Episode: "Suck My Trick" |
| Strictly Come Dancing | Herself | Episode: "Week Four" | |
| 2016 | Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life | Herself | Episode: "How to Survive Insufficient Funds" |
| Lip Sync Battle | Herself | Episode: "Channing Tatum vs. Jenna Dewan-Tatum" | |
| Bookaboo | Herself | Episode: "Bookaboo's Barkin' New Year's Eve" | |
| 2017 | Fresh Off the Boat | Holly | Episode: "Do You Hear What I Hear?" |
| 2018 | Impractical Jokers: After Party | Herself | Episode: "Bull Shiatsu" |
| The X Factor | Herself/Adviser | Episode: "Judges' Houses 1" | |
| 2019 | America's Got Talent | Herself | Episode: "Live Results Finale" |
| 2020 | Celebrity Ghost Stories | Herself | Episode: "Paula Abdul" |
| Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party | Herself | Episode: "The Backyard Cookout Episode" | |
| 2020-21 | The Masked Dancer | Herself/Panelist | Main Panelist |
| 2021 | For Real: The Story of Reality TV | Herself | Episode: "Make It Work" |
| Secret Celebrity Renovation | Herself | Episode: "Paula Abdul" | |
| The Movies That Made Us | Herself | Episode: "Coming to America" | |
| Superstar | Herself | Episode: "George Michael" | |
| I Can See Your Voice | Herself/Panelist | Episode: "Holiday Spectacular: Debbie Gibson, Nicole Byer, Paula Abdul, Cheryl Hines, Adrienne Houghton" | |
| The Greatest AtHome Videos | Herself | Episode: "Let Paula Be the Judge" | |
| 2022 | Janet Jackson | Herself | Episode: "Part 2 & 4" |
| Bling Empire | Herself | Episode: "Adieu ma Chérie" | |
| American Rescue Dog Show | Herself/Judge | Main Judge | |
| Made for Love | Anydoors | Recurring Cast: Season 2 | |
| 2023 | The Muppets Mayhem | Herself | Episode: "Track 7: Eight Days a Week" |
| Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake | Herself | Episode: "X-Mas in July" & "The Grand Finale" |
As Choreographer
| Year | Artist | Music Video |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | The Jacksons | "Torture" |
| 1986 | Janet Jackson | "What Have You Done for Me Lately" |
| "Nasty" | ||
| "When I Think of You" | ||
| "Control" | ||
| ZZ Top | "Velcro Fly" | |
| 1987 | Debbie Gibson | "Shake Your Love" |
| 2014 | Avon | "Check Yourself" |
| Year | Artist | Tour |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | The Jacksons | "Victory Tour" |
| 1988 | George Michael | "The Faith Tour" |
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | The Tracey Ullman Show | Won an Emmy Award |
| Dragnet | ||
| Can't Buy Me Love | ||
| The Running Man | ||
| 1988 | Action Jackson | |
| Coming To America | ||
| Big | [7][8] | |
| 1989 | She's Out of Control | |
| Dance to Win | ||
| The Karate Kid Part III | ||
| 1990 | 17th American Music Awards | Won an Emmy for her own performance, "(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me" |
| 62nd Academy Awards | "Under the Sea" from 'The Little Mermaid' and "Best Costume Design" category | |
| 1991 | The Doors | Val Kilmer's choreographer |
| 1996 | Jerry Maguire | |
| 1999 | American Beauty | |
| 2001 | Black Knight | |
| Reefer Madness | Off-Broadway | |
| 2003 | Zoe's Dance Moves | |
| 2009 | American Idol | Season 8-Disco Week (Results Show) |
| 2022 | 1660 Vine |
Awards and honors
See also
Paula Abdul Media
Abdul at the Los Angeles Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios in March 2007
Abdul on the set of Live to Dance in 2011
References
- ↑ "Paula Abdul Signs with Mercury Records". Rolling Stone (Wenner Media): web.archive.org. 1997-10-31. https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/paulaabdul/articles/story/5927750/paula_abdul_signs_with_mercury_records. Retrieved 2015-04-09. "Former Virgin Records recording artist Paula Abdul has signed a multirecord deal with Mercury Records".
- ↑ "Paula Abdul". Biography. Archived from the original on 2019-04-15. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
- ↑ "Paula Abdul". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2009-12-07.
- ↑ "Paula Abdul". www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
- ↑ Grein, Paul (July 2, 1989). "'Club MTV' Hits the Road and It's Live". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on October 5, 2018. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- ↑ Private School (1983) - IMDb, retrieved 2023-02-22
- ↑ West, Kelly (2010-12-29). "Live To Dance Preview: Paula Abdul Returns". CinemaBlend. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
- ↑ "Paula Abdul - IMDb". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
- ↑ 17th American Music Awards. http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/1990/amas.htm. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ↑ C + C Tops American Music Awards. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1992/01/28/c-c-tops-american-music-awards/d6043179-fe38-4408-8c82-dea0730fb0b9/. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ↑ https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/80s/1989/BB-1989-12-02.pdf
- ↑ https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/90s/1990/BB-1990-10-13.pdf
- ↑ "The 14th Annual Choreographers Carnival Showcases Movie and Televisions Top Choreographers and Dancers. Honoring The Gene Kelly Legacy, Paula Abdul and Surprise Guest J-Lo!". The Official Website of Choreographers Carnival. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
- ↑ "Paula Abdul, Montel Williams and More Honored at Ellis Island Medals of Honor Ceremony". HOMBRE1. 2019-05-13. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ↑ "Video! Paula Abdul's Heartfelt Speech as She Accepts GLAAD Award". Extra. 2019-09-30. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
- ↑ "Paula Abdul". The Recording Academy. November 19, 2019. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ↑ Paula Abdul. https://walkoffame.com/paula-abdul/. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ↑ "Impact Awards Gala Returns to Miami". Aventura Magazine. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
- ↑ PR), Company (EKC (2014-09-12). "2014 Industry Dance Awards Honoring Nigel Lythgoe, Paula Abdul and More, Rocked the House at Avalon Hollywood on Wednesday Night". GlobeNewswire News Room. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ↑ "Paula Abdul to Receive Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award at Music Biz 2017 in Nashville". Music Business Association. 2017-02-28. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
- ↑ "Prize fight". Tulsa World. 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ↑ Katsilometes, John (2018-11-07). "Remembering our Woman of the Year moment with Paula Abdul". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
- ↑ "Paula Abdul, David Parks lauded for their LGBTQ advocacy". Las Vegas Sun. 2019-11-06. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
- ↑ "Paula Abdul to Receive Always Next, Forever Now Icon Award at Logo's Third Annual 'NewNowNext Awards' 2010". PR Newswire. 2010-06-01. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ↑ "'Kids' Choice Awards' Best Moments, From John Cena and Britney Spears to Michelle Obama". TV Insider. 12 March 2021. https://www.tvinsider.com/989856/kids-choice-awards-best-moments-john-cena-britney-spears-nickelodeon/. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ↑ "Paula Abdul". National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ↑ "Outstanding Choreography - 1990". National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ↑ Mamo, Heran (2020-01-21). "Beyoncé, Zendaya, J Balvin & Lil Nas X Nominated for 2020 Shorty Awards". Billboard. https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2020-shorty-awards-nominations-8548580/amp/. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- ↑ "2003 Teen Choice Awards Nominees". Billboard (Prometheus Global Media). June 18, 2003. https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/70551/2003-teen-choice-awards-nominees. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ↑ "Paula Abdul". TODAY.com. 2009-08-05. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
External links
- Lua error in Module:Official_website at line 90: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Paula Abdul at AllMusic
- Paula Abdul at Allmovie
- Paula Abdul on IMDb
- Paula Abdul collected news and commentary at The New York Times
This short article about a person from the United States can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it.