'''Paula Abdul''' is an [[American]] popular [[music]] singer best known today for her appearance as a judge on the show American Idol.
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'''Paula Abdul''', born on June 19, 1962, in [[California]], is a [[singer]], songwriter,
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choreographer, and co-host of the television show [[American Idol]]. Paula first came into the public spotlight in the early 1980's as a member of the [[Los Angeles]] Lakers cheerleaders. Her album ''"Forever your Girl"'' was successful, going "platinum" and her single ''"Straight Up"'' became a #1 hit. <ref>http://www.paula-abdul.net/</ref> She has also made 2 excercise/dance videos. Paula has been married and divorced twice; once was to actor [[Emilio Estevez]].
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Paula has received a [[Grammy Award]] and a star on the [[Hollywood]] "Walk of Fame".