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Paula Abdul
American singer, dancer, choreographer, actress, and television personality / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paula Julie Abdul[2] (əb-DOOL; born June 19, 1962)[3] is an American singer and dancer. She had a string of hit songs and choreographed (planned) many dances for herself and others, including singer-songwriter Janet Jackson. Musically, she is known for her late-1980s number-one singles "Straight Up" and "Cold Hearted", along with the 1990s number-one hit "Opposites Attract". She won a Grammy Award for "Best Music Video – Short Form" for "Opposites Attract". She was a judge on the television show American Idol for its first eight seasons. She has a mezzo-soprano vocal range.
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Born | Paula Julie Abdul (1962-06-19) June 19, 1962 (age 62) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | California State University, Northridge |
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Years active | 1978–present |
Height | 152 cm (5 ft 0 in) |
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Instruments | Vocals |
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Website | paulaabdul |
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