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23 unusual facts about Paula Abdul


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Paula Abdul (born 1962), American singer and television personality

Ain't Never Gonna Give You Up

"Ain't Never Gonna Give You Up", with Color Me Badd providing background vocals, is the third and final single from Paula Abdul's album, Head over Heels.

Benjamin O. Jimerson-Phillips

Benjamin O. Jimerson-Philips, received multiple Gold & Platinum Record Awards, over the years including Brandy, Ginuwine, Paula Abdul, Expose', Vanessa Williams and R. Kelly.

Billy Blanks

He later attracted some celebrity clients such as Paula Abdul and the popularity of the workout quickly grew, becoming a pop culture phenomenon after Blanks began releasing mass-marketed videos.

Chris Sligh

Sligh auditioned in Birmingham, Alabama singing "Kiss from a Rose" by Seal, after which Paula Abdul gave him a standing ovation and said, "I like you very much." American Idol judges laughed at his ambition "to make David Hasselhoff cry," a reference to Hasselhoff's crying when Taylor Hicks won season 5.

Crazy Cool

"Crazy Cool" is the second single from the 1995 Paula Abdul album, Head over Heels.

DNA Studio

DNA also produces a line of fitness videos, including “Aerobic Striptease” by Carmen Electra and Paula Abdul’s “Cardio Cheer”.

Estevez family

Paula Abdul (b. 1962) - singer and choreographer; was married to Emilio (1992-1994).

Gina Riley

On Fast Forward, Gina Riley sent-up such singers as Tina Arena, Paula Abdul, Bette Midler and Dannii Minogue as well as Australian personalities Kerri-Anne Kennerley and Jacki MacDonald.

If I Were Your Girl

"If I Were Your Girl" is a ballad that was supposed to be the 4th single from Paula Abdul's album, Head Over Heels.

Klymaxx

Other artists whose songs were written and produced by Cooper include Salt n Pepa's hit "I Am the Body Beautiful" from the soundtrack of the motion picture To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar; Paula Abdul's "Missing You", from Head over Heels; and a song for Bette Midler's Diva Las Vegas, "I Look Good" and many other artist and soundtracks.

L.A. Story

There are uncredited cameo appearances by Chevy Chase, Woody Harrelson, Paula Abdul, Martin Lawrence, Rick Moranis (This would be the fourth and final film Moranis starred with Martin) and Terry Jones.

Margie Cox

Cox co-wrote "I Need You" with Johnson, which appeared on Paula Abdul's 1988 album Forever Your Girl.

Microdeal

The company was quick to recognise the music capabilities of the Atari ST and Amiga and went in production of Music Samplers such as "MasterSound" and "Amas" the latter of which was featured on a Paula Abdul music video which won MTV's Music Video of the year award.

P. David Ebersole

He began his film career as a child actor, playing the lead in the musical "Junior High School" (1978), which also starred Paula Abdul.

Sandra St. Victor

During the Family Stand years, St. Victor's also wrote for Paula Abdul, with band mates Peter Lord & V. Jeffrey Smith.

Seal Our Fate

A music video for this song was released, and is one of Gloria's most choreographed ever videos, similar to the choreography made by Paula Abdul on her music-video "Cold Hearted."

Sonny Emory

Though probably best known for his groundbreaking drumming with Earth, Wind, and Fire; Sonny has performed with a virtual "who's who" in pop and jazz music including Stanley Clarke, David Sanborn, Bette Midler, Al Jarreau, Paula Abdul, Lee Ritenour, Jean-Luc Ponty, and Boz Scaggs, and even Jennifer Lopez.

Stacy Earl

The album featured production work by Glen Ballard, Walter Afanasieff, Oliver Leiber (the producer responsible for Paula Abdul's hit singles "Opposites Attract", "Forever Your Girl" and "(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me"), and Michael Sembello and among others.

The Bayonets

Oliver Leiber is a songwriter/producer who has been on the radio for 30 years, writing with artists like Rod Stewart, Ke$ha, Paula Abdul and The Corrs.

Tracy Wormworth

She is credited as a bass player on the Lena Horne album We'll Be Together Again (1994), I Ain't Movin' (1994) by singer-songwriter Des'ree, and Head over Heels (1995) by Paula Abdul.

Under My Spell Tour

The Under My Spell Tour was an international concert tour from 1991-1992 by pop star Paula Abdul.

Velcro Fly

The video also has dance moves choreographed by pop singer Paula Abdul.


Andy Timmons

As a session player, he has been featured on CDs by drummer Simon Phillips, a live CD with Olivia Newton-John (Timmons has been her music director-guitarist for several U.S. tours), two albums by Kip Winger, recording sessions for Paula Abdul and Paul Stanley, and radio and television jingles.

Dominic Lucero

This then led him on to dance with artists such as Michael Jackson on his Bad tour, and Paula Abdul in various shows and videos, including her Cold Hearted video, the Arsenio Hall show, American Music Awards, and The Tracey Ullman Show.

Karen Voight

She has trained Hollywood celebrities such as Tina Turner and Bette Midler, costarred in the fitness video "Your Personal Best with Elle Macpherson" (1994), and consulted with Paula Abdul on her dance workout videos.

Mazarati

Members Marvin Gunn and Tony Christian, also known as Mark DeShazer, formed the musical duo The Wild Pair and recorded a 1989 song with Paula Abdul, "Opposites Attract", for which they voiced the animated MC Skat Kat in the video.

Nick Oram

Also in the episode, Oram had several interviews with Hollywood celebrities, including Melissa Etheridge, Paula Abdul, Kathy Griffin, Peter Paige and the "Mayor of Hollywood" Johnny Grant.

The American Idol Experience

A press event just prior to the official opening featured many "Idol" celebrities, including all seven winners, numerous finalists, host Ryan Seacrest, judge Paula Abdul and "American Idol" creator Simon Fuller.