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Paula Abdul was "tearful" after Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, used one of her songs in an anniversary tribute to Prince Harry. The former Suits actress celebrated

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / May 30

Meghan Markle Has Paula Abdul in 'Tears' With Her Adorable eighth Anniversary Post Tribute

Paula Abdul experienced an unexpected wave of intense emotion after Meghan Markle used her song 'Forever Your Girl' from the movie People We Meet On Vacation to commemorate her 8th anniversary on Instagram.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 26

Paula Abdul 'humbled' by Duchess of Sussex's Instagram post

Paula Abdul felt "humbled" by the Duchess of Sussex's recent show of support on social media. The former Suits actress celebrated the eighth anniversary of her wedding to Prince Harry on Instagram, and Paula was "touched" that the Duchess' post featured audio of Forever Your Girl, her 1989 single.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / May 5

‘American Idol’ Fans Want Paula Abdul Back as Full-Time Judge: Who Should She Replace?

Paula Abdul was back behind the judges’ table in the May 4 episode of American Idol. After previously serving as a main judge on the show for the first eight seasons, she returned to offer her praise and constructive criticism during the Season 24 Semifinals.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / April 30

Why Did Paula Abdul Leave ‘American Idol’? Her Exit, Explained

American Idol premiered in 2001 with Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Paula Abdul behind the judges’ table. But Abdul left the show after Season 8 in 2009, followed by Cowell one year later, and then Jackson after Season 12 in 2013.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / March 31

‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson’s ‘American Idol’ Audition Resurfaces After Neighborhood Fight

Before becoming action star Jack Reacher and getting into scraps with his neighbor, Alan Ritchson was one of many American Idol auditionees looking for his break into the industry.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 15, 2025

Paula Abdul Makes Shocking Revelation About Her Past ‘American Idol’ Attire

Paula Abdul used to poke fun — literally — at one of her fellow American Idol judges. Abdul reflected on butting heads with Simon Cowell on the singing competition series in a 2023 clip from The Jennifer Hudson Show, reposted on the show’s YouTube channel on Wednesday, August 13.

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / September 4, 2024

Paula Abdul Cancels Canada Tour Over Injuries: ‘Breaks My Heart’

The 21-city trek was scheduled to kick off later this month

New York Jets News / Yardbarker

Mega-famous celebrities who turned down reality TV

It would've been great to see Tamar Braxton, Vanessa Bryant, and Meghan Markle on ensemble shows like The Real Housewives and Basketball Wives. But they aren't the only big names who said no to living their lives in front of the cameras. Check the rest out below.

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / March 6, 2024

Paula Abdul Fires Back at Nigel Lythgoe, Accuses Him of ‘Classic Victim Shaming’

"These are the defenses that many women like Ms. Abdul had to adopt to deal with men who abuse their power," reps for Abdul stated

Entertainment News / TV Insider / January 5, 2024

Nigel Lythgoe Steps Down From ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Amid Sexual Assault Accusations

Nigel Lythgoe is resigning from his role as a judge on So You Think You Can Dance following two sexual assault lawsuits filed against him.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / December 30, 2023

Paula Abdul Sues ‘American Idol’ & ‘SYTYCD’ EP Nigel Lythgoe, Alleging Multiple Sexual Assaults

Paula Abdul has filed a sexual assault and gender violence lawsuit against American Idol executive producer and So You Think You Can Dance judge Nigel Lythgoe, citing alleged assaults.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

20 of the best 2000s movie duos

A pair of actors need to have that extra something special between them to make their friendships believable, and no one did it quite like the twosomes sprinkled throughout cinema in the days of frosted tips and Pepsi Blue.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker

The 20 best guilty pleasure songs

Flip through the slideshow below for 20 of music's catchiest guilty pleasures, from "Walk Like an Egyptian" to "Stacy's Mom."

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / April 13, 2021

Paula Abdul reunites with Randy Jackson on 'American Idol'

Nostalgia alert! Paula Abdul was an American Idol judge for the first nine seasons of the seminal singing competition series, and the 58-year-old reclaimed

Did Blake Shelton hint that his 'The Voice' coaching days are nearing an end?

Looking back at the best and worst novelty rap songs

The essential Carrie Underwood playlist

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

The 25 best sketch comedy shows of all time

With YouTube, along with various streaming services, it's never been easier to watch sketches from any era.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / May 16, 2018

25 years later 'janet.' shows how Ms. Jackson stayed true to herself

Style. Grace. Talent. Creativity. Showmanship. These are all key factors when describing an entertainer, but longevity is what every artist aspires to attain.

Janet Jackson's 25 biggest hits

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

Every time Ellen taught us it was OK to be different

Ellen DeGeneres celebrates her 60th birthday at the end of January. She’s a thoroughly unique comedian and individual, and for decades, she’s relentlessly championed and encouraged the unconventional, the unique, and the different.

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