KIDS CHOICE AWARDS ARRIVALS

Paula Abdul arrives for the Kids' Choice Awards April 2, 2005, in Los Angeles. (UPI Photo/John Hayes)

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Backup sings Buffett on solo album

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- U.S. singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett's backup singer said that recording Buffett songs would be appropriate for her new solo album.

Abdul publicist denies 'Idol' exit rumors

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- A publicist for Paula Abdul says the singer has no plans to step down as a judge on the hit U.S. TV series "American Idol" despite ongoing rumors.

Woman found dead near Abdul's home

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., Nov. 12 (UPI) -- A woman who auditioned for Paula Abdul's singing competition show "American Idol" was found dead in a car near Abdul's California home, police said.

Simon, Paula: Thoughts are with Jennifer

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27 (UPI) -- Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul say their hearts go out to former "American Idol" contestant Jennifer Hudson after three of her family members were killed.

Songwriter DioGuardi fourth 'Idol' judge

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- The producers of the hit U.S. television show "American Idol" say songwriter, producer and former singer Kara DioGuardi has been added as a fourth judge.

Report: Abdul, Torregiani end relationship

LOS ANGELES, June 21 (UPI) -- "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul and Hollywood restaurateur JT Torregiani have ended their relationship due to busy lifestyles, his representative says.

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David Cook is new 'American Idol'

LOS ANGELES, May 21 (UPI) -- David Cook, a bartender from Missouri, was declared the winner of the U.S. singing competition show "American Idol" Wednesday night.

Abdul explains review confusion

LOS ANGELES, May 1 (UPI) -- "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul admitted on a U.S. radio program that she mistakenly reviewed a rehearsal, not a live performance on the TV talent show.

Abdul's 'Idol' critiques cause stir

LOS ANGELES, April 30 (UPI) -- "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul made headlines after she critiqued contestant Jason Castro for his performance of two songs when he had only sung one.