Paula Abdul

Quarterback controversies are common as colds in the football realm, and it looks like we have a judge's panel controversy brewing in 'X Factor'-ville. With last week's elimination of fan favorite Rachel Crow, thanks to Nicole Scherzinger's much-criticized decision to let the vote go to deadlock and allow America's voting tally to decide, it turns out that the Scherz may not be 100 percent to blam

Amid the judges' bickering on this week's first live episode of 'X Factor,' one moment that stood out was when host Steve Jones cut off Paula Abdul, who was offering her condolences to the just-eliminated Brewer Boys.

Paula Abdul has quickly become one of television's favorite faces as a strong, intelligent woman who encourages and inspires individuals to pursue their common dream of music. The former 'American Idol' judge and current 'X Factor' judge recently revealed to Glamour magazine that she has learned many dos and don'ts throughout her life and career...

Paula Abdul was assigned to mentor the team of groups on 'X Factor' this season. On tonight's episode, which was supposed to air last night until Mother Nature and MLB interfered and bumped things a day, four of the eight groups Abdul is mentoring performed for her and producer Pharrell.

On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' last night, 'X Factor' judge Paula Abdul dropped a bombshell about her past and revealed that crooner Michael Bolton was her babysitter when she was 7 years old. True story. And yes, it's that Michael Bolton. The singer, not the 'Office Space' dude!

After 14-year-old contestant Ashley Deckard left the stage, things on Thursday night's episode of 'X Factor' got a little creepy. Her performance of Jessie J's 'Price Tag' was mediocre at best, and the four judges quickly dismissed her. Over the next several auditions, the cast and crew began hearing unexplainable howls and growls.

Auditions in Miami were already off to a challenging start when 16-year-old Caitlynne Curtis strutted onto the stage during Thursday night's episode of 'X Factor.' The four judges were hopeful that the wide-eyed and spunky teenager would give them the night's first finalist. In the end, even the curmudgeonly Simon Cowell couldn't help but give her words of encouragement.

'X Factor' kicked off its first season last night and now judge Paula Abdul is opening up about the transition to the new singing competition series, and what it's like to be reunited with Simon Cowell.

Former 'American Idol' judges Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell will be reuniting, as the 'Straight Up' singer has officially signed on to act as a judge on the US version of Cowell's singing competition, 'X Factor.' In addition to Abdul, Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger and British TV personality Steve Jones will acting as the hosts of the show.

'American Idol' alums Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul could be reunited on Cowell's new reality competition program 'X Factor,' which debuts this fall on FOX.