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Paula Abdul is one of the most recognized pop singers and choreographers in film, television, video, stage and live tours. As a recording artist, Paula Abdul notched worldwide album sales exceeding 30 million units, two No. 1 Albums, six No. 1 Singles, a Grammy Award, seven MTV Awards, two Emmy Awards, two People's Choice Awards and two Kid's Choice Awards. Paula Abdul has also been honored with a Star on Hollywood Boulevard and inducted into Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Hall of Fame.
Currently, Paula Abdul is one of three celebrity hosts on America's No. 1 television program, "American Idol," now in its sixth season on FOX. Contestants and viewers alike praise Paula Abdul's positive feedback on "American Idol." Paula Abdul has even designed good-luck jewelry for the "American Idol" contestants, which provided the inspiration for her most recent venture. In April 2006, Paula Abdul introduced the Paula Abdul Jewelry Collection on QVC to record-breaking sales and public acclaim.
Behind the camera, Paula Abdul is recognized as one of the entertainment industry's most gifted and accomplished choreographers, active in film, television, video, stage and live tours. Paula Abdul's motion picture choreography credits include the Academy Award-winning "American Beauty," the Academy Award-winning "Jerry Maguire," Oliver Stone's "The Doors," John Landis' "Coming To America." Among Paula Abdul's other notable choreographic achievements are her Emmy Award-winning contributions to "The Tracey Ullman Show;" an Emmy nomination for choreographing the Academy Awards; and her own performance as an artist opening "The American Music Awards." Paula Abdul has choreographed music videos for such artists as Janet Jackson (a collaboration that yielded two MTV Video Awards); Aretha Franklin; George Michael; Luther Vandross; INXS; Heart; and Prince. Paula Abdul fulfilled a personal dream when she danced alongside her idol Gene Kelly in an award-winning commercial for Diet Coke. Paula Abdul received her big career break as a Los Angeles Laker Girl, and she continues to honor her roots by running dance and cheerleading camps, competitions and scholarship programs throughout the country.
Paula Abdul lives in Los Angeles.
    
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