Paula Abdul

If Madonna legitimized dance-pop artists, so that anyone who cared to make herself visible
in unexpected ways was able to attract attention, Paula Abdul benefited most. Abdul may
not raise the big questions, but her videos aren't like anyone else's. She talks frequently
about being an "all-around entertainer," citing Judy Garland and Gene Kelly, but so far that
has meant bringing old-fashioned theatrical glitz to the usual dance-diva roles –... More >