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American Idol Discussion
Topic Started: Jan 6 2009, 04:55 PM (65,044 Views)
Kenny
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ABC News

Paula Abdul Exclusive: Simon Cowell's 'a Bully'

On Thursday, "Nightline" co-anchor Cynthia McFadden sits down with "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul. In the wide-ranging interview, the award-winning singer discusses her journey to stardom, rumored prescription drug and alcohol use, her tempestuous relationship with Simon Cowell, her thoughts on adding fourth judge Kara DioGuardi, and other projects she has currently in the works.

MCFADDEN: So were you consulted before they added the fourth judge?

ABDUL: Well, yes, you want to know when? I just got out of this hospital this past August. I had three days to pack and go on the road. I found out on the way to the airport.

MCFADDEN: To this season's auditions?

ABDUL: To go to the first city.

MCFADDEN: Well, I wouldn't say that's consultation.

ABDUL: That's being informed. Nor was Randy. Randy found out hours before me and …

MCFADDEN: Were you mad?

ABDUL: I thought that respectfully all of us as a group, maybe we could even figure this out together, and I was surprised because Simon has always been against the fourth. We've had guest judges come in before, and he banned that from happening anymore.

MCFADDEN: So how is it now? Do you sense that at least some of the audience would love to have the two ladies fighting?

ABDUL: I actually think that Simon got mad that we are friends and that I actually knew her and that her humble beginning began sleeping in my guest bedroom and I just believed in her.

MCFADDEN: No tension between the two of you?

ABDUL: None, seriously.

ABDUL: He's a bully, he's a masterful bully.

MCFADDEN: So of all the egos, is Simon's the biggest?

ABDUL: Without a doubt. Without a doubt. The first day I went to work on season one I quit seven times. Seven times.

MCFADDEN: Why?

ABDUL: Because I couldn't believe that that someone was actually getting away with crushing fragile kids. This happens behind your back, [not] in front of your face. I couldn't take the pain that I saw, and I think being an artist who has had success, it's very vulnerable when you are the talent. And when someone attacks you with criticism that isn't constructive, sometimes it's hard to take.

MCFADDEN: So is your contract up?

ABDUL: Cynthia, this is my last season under contract.

MCFADDEN: Do you think she [DioGuardi] will replace you?

ABDUL: I don't think anyone [can]. First of all, Kara says I could never replace you. And I said, whenever there is change it's not about replacing anybody. It's about possibly moving on. , MCFADDEN: So do you want to stay on the show or not?

ABDUL: I love the show, I do. I love what I do on the show, and I'm loving it more this season than ever. It's taken me a while to get comfortable in my own skin with the show.

MCFADDEN: So let me just ask you the question straight up. Absolutely crystal clear you have not abused prescription drugs?

ABDUL: Never.

MCFADDEN: You have not consumed alcohol before going on the air?

ABDUL: Never. I've never been drunk in my life. I don't like it. It's not my thing. Spending money on clothes and shoes -- that's another thing.

MCFADDEN: But on your reality show ["Hey Paula"] there are so many times where you don't look like you are really there. You're eyes are closing, your head is falling back ...

ABDUL: Because I'm falling asleep and a camera is on me. I don't have anything that is shameful. I don't have anything to be embarrassed about that was NOT accurate documentation of my life.
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Going to bet this will be Paula's last season.
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Kenny
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cubsgirl
Apr 21 2009, 12:40 PM
Going to bet this will be Paula's last season.
Probably. Notice how she danced around the question when the interviewer asked if this would be her last season. Then again, this could all be a contract negotiation tactic.
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I hope it's not Paula's last season, I love her. The show would not be the same without her. If she left, and they kept Kara in her place, I honestly do not think I would watch anymore. She isn't "the show" to me, but she is a major part of it and I think it would suck without her. JMO.
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It seems like there are rumors almost every season that Paula and/or Simon won't be back the following season. I think Paula will be back, but I doubt Kara will be.
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My song choices for tonight:

ADAM-
"Miss You" - The Rolling Stones
"You Should Be Dancing" - The Bee Gees
"Stayin' Alive" - The Bee Gees
"Night Fever" - The Bee Gees


ALLISON-
"Don't Leave Me This Way" - Thelma Houston
"Last Dance" - Donna Summer
"Hot Stuff" - Donna Summer
" If I Can't Have You"- Yvonne Elliman


ANOOP-
"Let It Whip" - The Dazz Band
"Boogie Shoes" - KC & The Sunshine Band
"That's the Way (I Like It) - KC & The Sunshine Band


DANNY-
"Disco Inferno" - The Trammps
"You're the First, the Last, My Everything"- Barry White
"Get Down Tonight" - KC & The Sunshine Band


KRIS-
"How Deep Is Your Love"- The Bee Gees
"Night Fever" - The Bee Gees


LIL-
"Right Back Where We Started"- Maxine Nightingale
"Lady Marmalade" - Labelle
"Bad Girls" - Donna Summer
"Got To Be Real" - Cheryl Lynn


MATT-
"You Make Me Feel Like Dancing" - Leo Sayer
"I Just Wanna Be Your Everything"- Andy Gibb
"Brick House" - The Commodores
"Please Don't Go" - KC & The Sunshine Band
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^^^ Good choices Pearly!!
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aimees76
Apr 21 2009, 01:45 PM
^^^ Good choices Pearly!!
Thanks!

Although, I just read over at another site that Anoop will not be singing any of the songs I have listed. He will be doing the Donna Summer song:
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It has been arranged by the same person that arranged Lil's "The Rose" last week. :scared:
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Angie79
Apr 21 2009, 01:15 PM
It seems like there are rumors almost every season that Paula and/or Simon won't be back the following season. I think Paula will be back, but I doubt Kara will be.
True. But this year Simon has more control since the other guy (can't think of his name) went to focus on SYTYCD. I wouldn't be surprised to find out that Paula ends up being gone. Also with the way Paula is talking the interview everything isn't has peachy-keen as they want us to believe.
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Song spoilers for tonight...

Lil - Last Dance
Danny - Celebration
Kris - Saturday Night
Matt - Can’t Get Enough of Your Love
Allison - Knock on Wood
Anoop - Dim All the Lights
Adam - Funky Town

Not sure how accurate these are, but they were posted at MJ's.
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Well it's that time. Can't wait to see how everyone does. Talk to you all later.
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Kenny
Apr 21 2009, 05:55 PM
Song spoilers for tonight...

Lil - Last Dance
Danny - Celebration
Kris - Saturday Night
Matt - Can’t Get Enough of Your Love
Allison - Knock on Wood
Anoop - Dim All the Lights
Adam - Funky Town

Not sure how accurate these are, but they were posted at MJ's.
If true we'll be getting a Taylor Hicks 2.0 performance from Danny......


Lil sucked ass!
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Miss Rhi
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Im sorry that Lil had vocal problems but she still sucked ass.......
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Angie79
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Lil needs to go!

I think she kinda looks like a tranny with the wigs that she has been wearing lately.
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Agree. Nothing real exciting. But I don't understand how she has been around as long as she has.
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Lil is so gone.

Normally, I would say that fans will rebel and that her fans will mobilize to her cause because of Simon saying she is a goner but her fans have had reason to mobilize for weeks now and she still ends up in the bottom 3. Her time is up. Plus, she went first tonight and you can tell she knows she is done. The judges don't side with her anymore and she knows she doesn't have enough to pull through.

I love this format by the way. No filler. They just went right into the performances. No intro pieces, which I like but when your pressed for time they are not needed. They didn't waste time on the judge's banter either. The show is moving fast. Good job so far, Idol.
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And so it starts :shame:

THIS IS DISCO NIGHT KRIS, NOT JASON MRAZ WANNABE NIGHT!
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Kris was great..... :wub: :cheer: :wub: :cheer: :wub:
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Not impressed with Kris tonight. Terrible song choice.
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Like seriously, they should just stop with theme nights and just let them sing any song they want with any arragnement they want. The whole point of a "theme" is to sing in that style!
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