Paula Abdul

Kellie Pickler made a poignant return to 'American Idol' for its 20th reunion of the 2006 cast, performing a duet with Hannah Harper. This marked a rare public appearance for Pickler since the February 2023 passing of her husband, Kyle Jacobs, whom she described as the 'darkest time' of her life.

American Idol celebrated Taylor Swift with a dedicated performance night, featuring the seven remaining contestants tackling her hits. Chris Tungseth's 'Exile' and Keyla Richardson's 'Lover' earned significant praise from judges and guest Nikki Glaser. Ultimately, Tungseth, Richardson, Braden Rumfelt, Hannah Harper, and Jordan McCullough advanced, while Daniel Stallworth and Brooks Rosser were eliminated.

Singer Paula Abdul said she would agree to return to "American Idol" as a mentor, but not as a judge.

Singer Paula Abdul quit American Idol eight times on her first day as a talent show judge.

Singer-dancer Paula Abdul has filed a lawsuit, accusing 'American Idol' executive producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault. In the suit, she alleged that during one of the early seasons of "American Idol," Lythgoe sexually assaulted her in an elevator.

Paula Abdul wants to settle down and start a family before it's too late.

Singer Paula Abdul toppled head-first into the audience as she danced too close to the edge of the stage during her concert at the Hard Rock Live in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Queen Latifah has denied that she will be permanently filling in for Paula Abdul on ‘American Idol’.

Paula Abdul and Eddie Griffin join the cast of the action-comedy film 'Raging Midlife' about two friends chasing wrestling memorabilia. Directed by Rob Taylor and written by Nic Costa, the film will premiere at the Austin Film Festival in October 2024 and release in early 2025.

Singer Paula Abdul quit "American Idol" eight times on her first day as a talent show judge.

Cheryl Cole lets her Hollywood home out to Paula Abdul following her axe from the US 'X Factor' earlier this year.

Paula Abdul accuses Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles. Abdul alleges that Lythgoe assaulted her during her time as a judge on 'American Idol' and 'So You Think You Can Dance.' She claims that the first assault occurred in a hotel elevator while they were filming auditions for 'American Idol.' Abdul also accuses Lythgoe of taunting her about the assaults. The lawsuit was filed before the deadline of a California law.

Paula Abdul accuses former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her during her time on the show and on his other competition show. Lythgoe denies the allegations and expresses shock and sadness. The lawsuit states that Abdul remained silent for years due to fear of retaliation. She alleges that Lythgoe groped her and forced himself on her during separate incidents.

Victoria Beckham has landed a £3m contract on American Idol, replacing Paula Abdul, but bosses of the hit show are still worried about her image.

Taylor Swift found herself entangled in speculation surrounding the 'Taylor Swift curse' theory. Lady Gaga embraced her dark side as Harley Quinn in the highly anticipated sequel, 'Joker: Folie à Deux.' James Gunn debunked casting rumors for 'The Batman Part II.' Vin Diesel was replaced as the voice of Groot in 'What If...?' Season 2. Paula Abdul filed a sexual assault lawsuit against Nigel Lythgoe, accusing him of assault and detailing an unwelcome advance.

R&B singer Jennifer Hudson, Simon Cowell, and Paula Abdul are among a list of American Idol stars who will be immortalised on trading cards.

Victoria Beckham was "beyond excited" when she sat as the guest judge on the ‘American Idol’, replacing Paula Abdul, at the Denver auditions, according to sources.

Well-known TV personality Simon Cowell has opened up about why he’ll likely never host a talk show.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Huey Lewis' song ‘Cruisin' in the film ‘Duets’ has been voted as the top flop duet of all time, by an online music magazine.

Music mogul Simon Cowell, who left the "American Idol" in 2010, has confirmed that he will not be returning for its upcoming ABC reboot next year.