Paula Abdul

Feb. 1: 'The Voice' that matters

2012-01-31 20:48:00

Why you should be watching'The Voice' We'd rather not think about the Super Bowl. But after the Vince Lombardi Trophy is presented to Sunday's winner comes a championship contest we can really get behind: the premiere of the second season of "The...

Anti-consumerism backlash loud, but inaudible over Black Thursday buzz

2011-11-28 07:36:00

The fella who launched the petition to "save Thanksgiving" by trying to stop Target's midnight opening on Black Friday probably felt pretty good about his feel-good measure, which, ultimately, is what the petition amounted to. As it turns out, rallying...

'The X-Factor': What you need to know before the premiere

2011-09-21 09:21:00

Television just isn't the same without Simon Cowell. Whether you love or loathe him, there's little denying his impact on reality TV competitions and pop-culture in general. Cowell returns to the tube Wednesday night, when his beloved project (and...

'The X-Factor' recap: A running diary of the first episode

2011-09-21 13:12:00

THE SKINNY: Welcome to the world of "The X-Factor." From the start of Wednesday night's premiere, the "X" would take the foundations of "American Idol" — high drama, big lights and heartfelt stories — and build for the sky. This was an...

'The X-Factor' recap: Can the second episode outdo the premiere?

2011-09-22 11:48:00

THE SKINNY: Have we been had? "The X-Factor" followed up a seriously stellar debut with a two-hour mess of talentless singers and worse. The supporters of the first episode should be worried. Was Thursday night the real "X-Factor" or just a momentary bump...

Paige Elizabeth: Someone for Baltimore to cheer on 'The X Factor'

2011-10-10 03:31:00

Paige Elizabeth, an 18-year-old day-care worker from Perry Hall, is getting a crash course in the power of television and instant fame. Two weeks ago, a brief clip of her audition singing Lady Gaga’s “You & I” aired on Simon Cowell&...

Two Maryland performers make the final 12 on Fox's 'The X Factor'

2011-11-02 07:01:00

Two area Maryland performers made it to the�final 12 on Simon Cowell's talent competition "The X Factor." They are 18-year-old Paige Elizabeth, of Perry Hall, and 20-year-old Marcus Canty, of Bowie. Read a Sun interview I did with Elizabeth two weeks...

Jennifer Lopez appears to be coming back to 'American Idol'

2011-08-02 16:22:10

Jennifer Lopez might have called it quits with hubby Marc Anthony, but it appears she's ready to give "American Idol" another whirl. According to sources, the "singer/actress" (If ever there was a time to use air quotes) will be making......

Travis Wall, Carmen Electra are guest judges on 'So You Think You Can Dance'

2011-07-07 16:22:09

Travis Wall and Carmen Electra are the guest judges this evening. And they actually do a pretty good job.First up is a group dance by the guys choreographed by Justin Giles to “Prague” by Damien Rice. The routine is about......

Are you ready for Simon Cowell's 'The X Factor?'

2011-07-11 16:22:09

Simon Cowell is back with "The X-Factor," a singing show based on the British "The X-Factor."Cowell will be joined by Paula Abdul L.A. Reid and Nicole Scherzinger as they search for the next big solo or group act. To sweeten the......

'Live to Dance': This one's for you, Team Paula

2011-01-05 16:22:11

Guest blogger Janell is back with us in the new year, taking on Live to Dance. Take it away, Janell: Do you live to dance? Or perhaps do you just live to eat ice cream while watching others dance? Have......

'Live to Dance' recap: Second set of semifinalists perform

2011-01-20 16:22:11

While I was watching Idol, Janell monitored the second semifinalists show on Live to Dance. Take it away, Janell:Welcome to the second week of semifinals. Fully aware that American Idol is competing against him right now, our host Andrew masters......

The sketch-comedy/variety show introduced British comedienne Ullman to American audiences and featured musical numbers choreographed by Paula Abdul. It was a reliably funny show, but its real legacy is

2012-04-20 18:55:00

Paula Abdul

2012-04-12 14:59:00

hasn't confirmed the news and rumor has it she's already rejected an initial $10 million offer to join the second season of the show.

2012-03-09 08:36:23