Paula Abdul looked hawt at Sunday's AMAs, showing off her thinner than normal body in a black form fitting dress. Even though it may have been a little too tight considering she could barely move in it.

So what's her secret?

Abdrool was quick to dismiss the weight loss had anything to do with post-Idol depression explaining: "First and foremost I've had the ability to have time to have a schedule that allows me to take care of myself and dance and workout. It's been great, but now I'm back to work."

Which leads us to next question: what work?

The former judge wasn't blabbing about any of her upcoming projects probably because there aren't any.

Lets just hope it's not another season of Hey Paula!

[Image via Apega/WENN.]

Permalink / 21 comments (RSS)  / Forward this post »

While at the opening of her cousin's new retail store, Tweak 99, Paula Abdul did not hold back about her plans for the future.

As Oprah plans to leave the world of talk show glory, Paula is dead set on filling the void!

Yikes!!!!

"I have really great ideas," she said, as she hopes it would happen in the next few years. "It would be fun and quirky and it would be insightful. It would be fun to jam with the band and have amazing guests and introduce amazing different formats on the show."

Maybe she could do a bit similar to ones she did on Idol?! Like putting your head on the table and struggling to speak in coherent sentences?!

"I feel I would be really good at it. I have the ability to to connect with people on a level. I've proven to pierce the heartstrings, but also to be celebratory and bring out the best in people," she continued.

But, Paula does not deny what a "phenomenon" Oprah is until she drew blatant comparison to Idol!!!

"Like 'American Idol,' there's a place and time that makes history. That's Oprah," she said.

We hope that's the prescription drugs talking!!

[Image via WENN.]

Permalink / 23 comments (RSS)  / Forward this post »

We feel that Paula Abdul is at a crossroads of her career. Being booted from American Idol couldn't have been easy, but the release opens the doors to many opportunities to move forward.

So then why in hell are we hearing reports that she is taking a major step 20 years into the past and is seeing Arsenio Hall!?!? Where did you even find him? Stuck in some alternative universe known as the 80s?!

Actualy, we hear that Arsenio was the one to look up his old flame, after he heard about the swift kick she got from her AI gig. He gave her a call to offer some support and since then, they've been inseparable!

An insider claims:

"Arsenio reached out to Paula because he thought she needed a friend to talk to, someone she could relate to. Arsenio knows what it's like to leave a hit TV show. One phone call led to another, and the next thing you know, they were making a date. This could be the perfect situation for the two of them. Paula and Arsenio know each other inside and out."

Nah, we're not on board with this. She'd be using him for consoling while he'd be using her to get his name back in the limelight.

This relationship is best kept and saved in 1987, where it belongs!

[Image via WENN.]

Permalink / 27 comments (RSS)  / Forward this post »

The celebrities were out in full force last night for the premiere of the Michael Jackson documentary, This Is It.

Adam Lambert, Katy Perry, Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez, Paula Abdul, Neil Patrick Harris, Ashley Tisdale, David Cook and Jennifer Love Desperate were just a few among the red carpet of the star-studded event.

Did U see the film yet?

What did U think?

[Image via WENN.]

Permalink / 59 comments (RSS)  / Forward this post »

Last night kicked off the true beginning of So You Think You Can Dance as the Top 20 contestants hit the stage to perform for the first time.

Before the evening got started, however, it was noted by host Cat Deely that there was an extra, yet empty chair sitting at the Judges desk.

Executive producer and judge Nigel Lythgoe revealed that the chair had Paula Abdul's name on it - literally. It was his official open invite for Paula to come onto the show as a guest judge whenever she liked.

Nigel said: "I've asked somebody to come along and be a guest judge whenever they can, so I've asked [the crew] to put a chair next to me just in case [Abdul] ever turns up. It'd be lovely to see her. I'm putting the pressure on her!"

Will she respond? We hope so!

[Image via WENN.]

Permalink / 13 comments (RSS)  / Forward this post »

Simon Cowell may be bringing the hit British show The X Factor over to our side of the pond.

The potential deal with Fox would have Cowell signed on to do 2 more seasons as an Idol judge while executive producing The X Factor for Fox.

Negotiations are rumored to have Cowell making $50 million for each season of Idol and in all probability a similar amount for each cycle of The X Factor.

Wowzas!

As for the judges, it's uncertain whether or not Cowell will appear on the X Factor panel. Rumored judges are former Idol judge Paula Abdul, Girls Aloud member Cheryl Cole and manager Louis Walsh.

Hey Simon, here's a fab idea - make Perezzers a judge!

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[Image via WENN.]

Permalink / 42 comments (RSS)  / Forward this post »

Her new gig on American Idol still has some people in a tizzy, concerned Ellen DeGeneres isn't the right fit for the show.

We tell them to shut their effing mouths! She is going to be BRILLIANT!

Ellen is obviously a lot nicer than we are, so she attempts to explain on her show today that her position as judge on this upcoming season of American Idol is an ideal fit for her, saying:

"Apparently, there's a lot of debate going on right now, whether I'm qualified or not to be the new judge on 'American Idol'… I'll tell you right now, how I know I'm going to be a great judge — because I've spent my whole life being judged. So, I know what it's like. So, I will be kind. I will be compassionate. I will be empathetic, and I will be truthful. I will be an honest judge without being mean."

She goes on further to report that she isn't listening to what the haters have to say and avoids any kind of media in which she could hear what the critics have to say. One person she isn't ignoring, however, is Paula Abdul, who spoofed the talk show host on her hosting gig at VH1 Divas. Ellen had a message to send back to Paula: "I have nothing but love for you too Paula — but I want my wig back. I really do. Give it back."

Are U still on the fence about the change or are you on board will Ellen as the new judge of AI?

[Image via WENN.]

Permalink / 79 comments (RSS)  / Forward this post »

The claws came out at last week's VH1 Divas concert when Paula Abdul almost backed out of presenting alongside Kathy Griffin. An insider states:

"Paula had to be coaxed onstage to present with Kathy. Kathy has made fun of her A LOT in the past and she's still pretty offended. She was leery about Kathy might say about her in public."

Well it's probably a safe assumption that we won't be presenting any awards with Abdrool anytime soon!

Griffin remained her usual snarky self in Paula's direction saying "I see you giving me the evil eye, Paula" and asking if she ever saw Idol co-star, Simon Cowell, in the buff.

Paula eagerly retaliated with: "Have you ever banged anyone? Hey, listen, Firecrotch!"

Best leave the comedy to the professionals, Paula.

In a scripted question while presenting, Abdul asked Griffin to promise not make fun of her anymore to which Kathy sassed, "I pinky swear I won't make fun of you…until Kelly Clarkson comes on."

Clarkson performed about 10 seconds later. Ha!

The gals had it with each other by the end of the night with Abdul apparently being the "life of the after party" and Kathy skipping the event altogether.

The source continues: "You know Kathy. She's going to make fun of Paula the very next chance she gets!"

We wouldn't have it any other way!

[Image via FayesVision / Tmobile / WENN.]

Permalink / 32 comments (RSS)  / Forward this post »

Kara DioGuardi has nothing but praise for the casting of Ellen DeGeneres as the 4th judge for the upcoming season of American Idol.

She says:

"I think it's a genius decision. I wish I had thought of it. I know a little bit about Ellen from watching her show and I would says she would probably be somebody who would be fair in her criticism and will try to be as supportive as she possibly could. I think it's going to be a lot of fun."

Translation - "I think she's the exact opposite of Paula Abdul and that is a great thing!"

Kara continues:

"[Ellen will get along with everyone] 100 percent. I was on her show once and she's lovely, generous, very kind. I think it's going to be great."

Could that be a jab at the infamous arguments between Paula and everybody else?

When asked where Ellen will be sitting on the panel, Kara oh-so-sweetly says, "Hopefully, next to me."

And Abdrool continues to pop her pills in horror!

[Image via Adriana M. Barraza / Chris Connor / WENN.]

Permalink / 30 comments (RSS)  / Forward this post »