Paula Abdul breaks nose

HOLLYWOOD, May 21 (UPI) -- Even though "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul broke her nose during the weekend, she will be on hand for this week's "Idol" finals in Hollywood.

Abdul was not hospitalized for her injury, the singer-dancer-judge's representative told E! News Monday.

"She tripped to avoid stepping on Tulip, one of her Chihuahuas," the representative said. "She is fine. This will have no effect whatsoever on her appearance on 'American Idol' (Tuesday) and Wednesday for the finale."