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	Paula Abdul on Fox's "American Idol"

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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."

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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.

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lives in Los Angeles.

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	8/24/08	Grammy-Nominated Songwriter Kara Dioguardi Joins Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson as Judge on "American Idol" — "We are turning the heat up on 'Idol' this year and are thrilled to welcome Kara to the judges' table," said creator/executive producer Simon Fuller. Read more...

	2/21/08	Paula Abdul Unveils Music Video for Hit Single "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" on Fox.com — The video includes cameos by Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest. Read more...

	5/31/07	'Hey Paula' Kicks Off Bravo's New Thursday Night of Original Programming with Back-to-back Episodes, Thursday, June 28 at 10pm — The half-hour series provides an "unfiltered, real-life look at the 'American Idol' judge, entrepreneur, choreographer and multi-platinum artist, giving insight and context to Paula Abdul's much-reported on professional and personal life." Read more...