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TBS	Mon, Nov 16, 9:30 PM	Family Guy	Buy
BIO	Thu, Nov 19, 10:00 AM	Biography	Buy
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BIO	Fri, Nov 20, 4:00 AM	Biography	Buy
TVGN	Fri, Nov 20, 3:00 PM	American Idol Rewind	Buy
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Paula Abdul Biography

Television personality Paula Abdul arrives at the 2008 FOX UpFront at Wollman Rink, Central Park on May 15, 2008 in New York City.
2008 FOX UpFront - Arrivals
Wollman Rink, Central Park
New York City, New York United States
May 15, 2008
Photo by Jim Spell

Birth Name: Paula Julie Abdul
Birth Place: San Fernando, CA
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 06/19/1962, Gemini
Profession: Singer; dancer; choreographer; TV personality

This former pop princess started out as a Laker Girl before becoming an Emmy-winning choreographer for performers (Janet Jackson), movies (Coming to America) and TV series (The Tracey Ullman Show). She stepped into the spotlight with her first album, Forever Your Girl, in 1988, which spawned a succession of hit singles and made her a familiar face on MTV. In the '90s Abdul more or less disappeared and was considered a has-been when she signed on as a judge on American Idol. Her touchy-feely presence on the popular televised competition revived her career and helped her weather a handful of scandals, including an alleged affair with a contestant, a hit-and-run accident and loopy behavior that prompted tabloids to claim she was either on drugs or the sauce.
Paula Abdul Fast Facts:

Began her climb to fame as a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Star Wars impresario George Lucas directed her video for "Rush, Rush," which featured Keanu Reeves.
Served as Val Kilmer's choreographer for his performance as Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone's The Doors (1991).
Released an exercise video in 1995 titled Paula Abdul's Get Up and Dance!.
Teamed up with fellow American Idol judge Randy Jackson to create the instructional DVD Ultimate Voice Coach--Learn to Sing like a Star!.

Paula Abdul Relationships:

Brad Beckerman - Ex-husband
Emilio Estevez - Ex-husband
Harry Abdul - Father
J.T. Torregiani - Ex-significant Other
Lorraine Abdul - Mother
Wendy Abdul - Sister

Paula Abdul Awards:

2003 Emmy: Outstanding Reality/Competition Program - Nominee
2004 Emmy: Outstanding Reality/Competition Program - Nominee
2005 Emmy: Outstanding Reality/Competition Program - Nominee
2006 Emmy: Outstanding Reality/Competition Program - Nominee
1988 Emmy: Outstanding Achievement in Choreography - Nominee
1989 Emmy: Outstanding Achievement in Choreography - Winner
1990 Emmy: Outstanding Achievement in Choreography - Winner
1990 Grammy: Best Music Video - Short Form - Winner
2007 Emmy: Outstanding Reality/Competition Program - Nominee
1991 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female Musical Performer - Winner
1990 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female Musical Performer - Winner

College:
Attended California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA

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