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Exclusive: Paula Abdul to Sing Live! For Real!
Paula Abdul by Steve Granitz/WireImage.com
Straight up now tell me, did you ever think you'd read that headline again in your lifetime? Me, neither. But it's true. A tipster in close proximity to Abdul's inner circle tells me that the American Idol judge, who hasn't released an album of new material since 1995's Head over Heels, is in talks to perform — no, not on Idol's next '90s theme night — during the network's Super Bowl XLII telecast!
It gets better. (No, not a cameo by MC Scat Cat.) According to my source, the onetime Laker Girl is already in rehearsals for the video to her duet with Randy Jackson, the first single from his upcoming Music Club Vol. 1 CD. If the Super Bowl deal goes through, she would likely use the same choreography during her Feb. 3 Astroturf comeback. (Fox Sports declined comment.)
Of course, Fox wouldn't be relying solely on Abdul to entertain the billion-plus audience. The network announced last month that Tom Petty would headline the halftime show, and more artists may be added in the coming weeks.
So, keeping in mind that only a coldhearted snake — I'm talking to you, Corey Clark — would hope for the routine to fall flatter than Britney Spears' VMAs debacle, what do we think? Is she really forever our girl? Can she pull this off? Or should she rush, rush off the field before she makes a misstep that'll do her more damage than Hey, Paula? Discuss in the comments section below!
Videos: Check out Paula's music videos from the past!
Photos: Browse tons of Paula Abdul photos here!
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Jan 10, 2008 6:14 PM
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she can still do it. i am 100 % sure of that. she did a commercial just a couple of years ago that was like a mini music video, and she looked very cool in it and she sounded great too. and nobody today comes close to her dancing skills. she will do great. i really think so.
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Jan 10, 2008 6:27 PM
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Scoop is starting to disappear, eh?
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Jan 10, 2008 6:44 PM
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That would be absolutely amazing!!!! I took a clinic with her and she is one of the most talented dancers of our era. The only thing bigger than her talent is her heart so go Paula!!
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Jan 10, 2008 6:49 PM
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Superbowl half time is the PERFECT place for Paula to perform! It gives us something to bet on during the break. Let's see... There's the over and under on how many miss-steps, odds on whether or not she actually falls down, we could get a pool together on what she blows on the breathalyzer, and odds on her forgetting the words.
See ya, gotta go call my bookie
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Jan 10, 2008 7:11 PM
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Paula is an beautiful person body, mind and soul. She is a awesome performer. And she continues to grace us with her positivity, when she could be bitter.
Anyone who comes on here and trashes her, just shows your own ignorance and tackiness!
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Jan 10, 2008 7:44 PM
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I'll either hit the mute button or zip thru it on my tivo.
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Jan 10, 2008 7:50 PM
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Lovelydovely, so..... what's your pick for the breathalyzer pool?
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Jan 10, 2008 7:58 PM
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As someone who has followed her career as a choreographer/dancer/singer from the late 80s/early 90s, if this pushes through, I wish her nothing but the best. She has always been one of the most amazing performers in the music industry and it's a shame that all the "she must be drunk/drugged" hoopla have made others forget that. But luckily, there are still people out here who choose to believe in a person's ability to make a comeback instead of focusing on the negative all the time so I say good for you, Paula!
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Jan 10, 2008 8:10 PM
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Her old albums are perfect pop, and her music videos are wonderfully choreographed, so I'm excited that she's returning to her singing and dancing roots. Hopefully she'll be able to shed the negative image she's gotten during her years on AI.
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Jan 10, 2008 9:56 PM
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You know, last Sunday, during playoffs, Fox aired a commercial for the Super Bowl pregame. And they said Paula would be performing her new single with Randy Jackson. So this isn't exactly news.
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Jan 10, 2008 10:33 PM
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I say "Go For It Girl". Show them young things what a mature woman can do. Just Please no "nipplegate", and please dont fall of the stage.
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Jan 10, 2008 11:24 PM
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Oh, how the mighty have fallen. No, not Paula but Ausiello. Sad to see MA reduced to reporting this kind of swill. Will this strike ever end?
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Jan 11, 2008 10:30 AM
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The only way I'll watch is if we are promised another wardrobe malfunction!
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Jan 11, 2008 11:46 AM
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Hey Paula,
You will do great. You are wonderful person and and giving person.
So you go girl.
Give them Hell
Barbara
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Jan 11, 2008 12:34 PM
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