She was also known for her five-year relationship with singer Michael Jackson, to whom she was engaged. Abdul was recognized by “People Magazine” as one of the most intriguing people of the 1980s. She has sold more than 33 million records worldwide. Her third album,” (1993), another platinum seller, produced the singer’s third number-one single, “The Promise of a New Day.” Abdul co-wrote the song “I’ll Be Here Where the Heart Is” for singer Mariah Carey.Ībdul received four American Music Awards, six Billboard Music Awards, two People’s Choice Awards, and numerous other awards during her career. She was given her second Grammy Award for Best Music Video-Short Form for “Opposites Attract” in 1991. It also garnered her another Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Her sophomore album, “Spellbound” (1991), yielded several hit singles, including “Rush Rush,” which became her first single to reach number one on the U.S.
She received her first Grammy Award in 1990 for Best Music Video-Short Form for “Opposites Attract.” Her debut studio album, “Forever Your Girl,” spent 19 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and was named the best-selling album of 1989 by Billboard magazine. Her Career In The Music IndustryĪs a singer-songwriter, Paula Abdul had multiple hit records. She was a cheerleader for the university’s pep squad and an intern on its radio station. Abdul stated that her entertainment career began when she was three years old, after taking the stage to perform for family members when requested.Īfter high school, she enrolled at the California State University, Northridge, because it was close to Universal Studios and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (where she intended to study broadcasting). Nevertheless, she has become more religious as she has gotten older. However, she did not consider a religious person growing up and celebrated a Christmas tree with presents underneath it every year. Paula Abdul was born in San Fernando, California. After that, she performed with Stevie Wonder and Elton John for Princess Diana (1993). She then won her first Grammy Award for Best Music Video for “Opposites Attract” (1989) before releasing her debut album “Forever Your Girl” (1989), which went on to sell 7 million copies in the US.
Being the diva that she is, she went on to captivate many with her riveting screen presence and energy.Paula Abdul (born June 19, 1962) is an American singer and dancer who rose to fame in the 1980s.Ībdul started to sing in high school when she was 15 years old. Her exceptional dancing and singing abilities caught the attention of the pop-music industry. Her success as a choreographer for ‘The Jacksons’ paved the way for her to release her own dance work-out CDs. Her career kicked-off when she was discovered by ‘The Jacksons’ who believed in her never-say-die attitude and her captivating persona. Starting out as a pretty cheerleader for the ‘Los Angeles Lakers,’ she went on to become one of the most illustrious entertainment personalities in the world. From releasing her debut pop album ‘Forever Your Girl’ to judging a few episodes of the hit dance reality competition ‘So, You Think You Can Dance?’ and the music competition show ‘American Idol,’ Paula Abdul has come a long way. Though she had to struggle in her life, both professionally and personally, she managed to overcome her struggles and ended up becoming a stronger person. She is best known as the controversial and internationally acclaimed choreographer who made it big during the early-1980s. Paula Abdul is an American dancer, choreographer, singer, songwriter, actor, and television personality.
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