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.
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| Born | Paula Julie Abdul June 19, 1962 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | California State University, Northridge |
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| Years active | 1978–present |
| Height | 152 cm (5 ft 0 in) |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
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| Website | paulaabdul |
Filmography
- Opposites Attract (1989) ... Herself
- Skat Strut (1990) ... Herself
- American Idol (2002) ... Herself/Judge
- Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003) ... Herself
- Robots (2005) ... Wristwatch #1 (voice)
- Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021) ... Herself
References
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- "Paula Abdul Signs with Mercury Records". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. 1997-10-31. web.archive.org. Archived from the original on 2007-08-07. 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.
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