Paula Abdul

Trump’s Kennedy Center Head Has Bizarre ’80s Star Obsession

The performing arts center’s interim director has an unexpected inspiration for future programming.

Paulina Rodriguez

TV personalities Paula Abdul (L) and Nigel Lythgoe attend the 2013 amfAR Inspiration Gala Los Angeles at Milk Studios on December 12, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.

Paula Abdul Ends Sex Assault Suit Against ‘Idol’ Producer

Abdul accused Lythgoe of groping her in an elevator nearly 20 years ago when she was a judge on the popular singing show.

Lily Mae Lazarus

‘ONE REMAINING DEFENDANT’

Paula Abdul Settles With ‘Idol’ but Still Heading to Trial

Details were not disclosed surrounding the settlement with the 61-year-old and production companies for the hit show, but she will still face Nigel Lythgoe in court.

Matt Young

Singer Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe in 2013

‘BIG WET KISS’

Abdul Shares Smutty Texts She Claims Former Boss Sent Her

Nigel Lythgoe denied Abdul’s claims he’d sexually assaulted her. In a new filing, she provided some receipts.

Edith Olmsted

esident judges Nigel Lythgoe, Paula Abdul and Jason Derulo

‘WELL-DOCUMENTED FABULIST’

‘Idol’ Exec Denies Paula Abdul’s Sexual Assault Allegations

In December, Paula Abdul accused Nigel Lythgoe of assaulting her in an elevator. Three other women have since come forward with claims of their own against the reality producer.

AJ McDougall