“Paula [is] more like your drunk aunt who you laugh at as she drools on herself in the corner.”
22nd July 2009
Gawker – It’s no secret that Paula Abdul’s position on the judging panel of American Idol is as tenuous as her grasp on reality. Where should she turn for inspiration? Try So You Think You Can Dance’s resident loon, Mary Murphy.
Mary Murphy, on the other hand, is a kook with some cred. Not only did she have a legit dancing career, but her over enthusiasm is saved for the contestants that actually earn it. For those who do less than stellar, she gives them constructively critical remarks.
In complete non-surprise to anyone Paula Abdul comes out saying she was addicted to drugs.
05th May 2009
NY Daily News – “American Idol” judge Paula Abdul has been hiding a dark and painful secret for 12 years, she says in an upcoming issue of Ladies Home Journal.
She was an addict, straight up, she finally admits.
“I could have killed myself,” the fairy godmother of aspiring pop singers said as she revealed a dependency on powerful pain killers that she finally kicked last November.
Paula Abdul has “never been drunk”, “never abused prescription drugs” and apparently “never seen herself on American Idol”
22nd April 2009
MSNBC – Paula Abdul gets candid in an interview with ABC News “Nightline’s” Cynthia McFadden airing Thursday. The “American Idol” judge talks about alcohol and prescription drug use, rumored feuds with her fellow judge Kara DioGuardi and her future with the popular reality singing competition.
Abdul’s free-form feedback style during judging on “Idol” has caused many to wonder if she’s ever battled against alcohol or prescription drugs — something she flatly denies.
“So let me just ask you the question straight up. Absolutely crystal clear you have not abused prescription drugs?” McFadden asked.
Paula Abdul Is the New Hannah Montana
30th March 2009
