The music videos. The dance. The American Idol moments. An extraordinary story still unfolding.
THE VIDEOS THAT MADE HISTORY
YOU KNOW THE MOVES.
From landmark choreography to unforgettable visual storytelling, revisit the videos that made Paula a pop-culture icon.
THE ORIGINAL JUDGE • 2002–2009
PAULA.
Eight seasons on American Idol introduced Paula's warmth, humor and star power to a whole new generation.
EXPLORE THE IDOL YEARS ↗THREE ALBUMS. THREE VISUAL WORLDS.
CHOOSE AN ERA.
Explore the albums that made the world want to get up and dance.
FOREVER
YOUR GIRL
Four number one singles. Revolutionary music videos. The start of a phenomenon.
STEP INSIDE THE ERA ↗THE ART OF MOVEMENT
FIRST CAME
THE DANCE.
From the Lakers and iconic choreography for the Jacksons to the moves that defined her own music videos.
EXPLORE THE CHOREOGRAPHY ↗THE JOURNEY — A PREVIEW
A CAREER IN MOTION.
A quick look at the milestones. Enter the full interactive timeline for videos, articles, photographs and more.
GLOBAL SUPERSTAR
NEW DIRECTIONS
STILL MOVINGTHE STORY CONTINUES
LATEST STORIES.
Freshly published articles, highlights and news from the Paula Abdul archive.
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