Dancer-singer Paula Abdul is known for her upbeat critiques of even the most hopeless "Idol" contestants. Abdul began performing as a Laker girl in the '80s and later became a choreographer for both television and music videos. From there she began a recording career, releasing six No. 1 singles.
Photo: Abdul speaks during an interview in New York on Jan. 13, 2005.
(Photo: AP)
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