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It’s hard to believe American Idol first premiered over two decades ago!

One of Nigel Lythgoe‘s old interviews is resurfacing after Paula Abdul accused him of sexual assault and harassment.

Paula Abdul has accused American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance executive producer Nigel Lythgoe of repeatedly sexually assaulting her while she was a judge on both shows. According to court documents obtained by TM

Paula Abdul has filed a lawsuit against American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance producer Nigel Lythgoe alleging that he sexually assaulted her.Abdul has made a series of claims during her time hosting both shows in the suit, which was filed in Los Angeles yesterday (December 29), including sexual assault/battery, sexual harassment, gender violence and negligence.Lythgoe is yet to comment on the claims and NME has contacted American Idol for comment.Abdul alleged that before taking on the role of one of the judges on American Idol, she met with several of the show’s executives in 2001.During that meeting, Abdul claims that Lythgoe “verbally insulted and belittled” her, calling her a “has been” who “probably wouldn’t be known by the show’s contestants”, reports Rolling Stone.Despite her claims, she went on to join the show in April 2002. But Abdul alleged that she was discriminated against and paid less than her fellow male judges and that Lythgoe and the show’s production bullied her.According to the lawsuit, during one of the show’s “initial seasons” Lythgoe allegedly sexually assaulted her in the elevator of a hotel room they were staying at while traveling for one of the show’s auditions.It went on: “Lythgoe shoved Abdul against the wall, then grabbed her genitals and breasts, and began shoving his tongue down her throat.

Paula Abdul has sued American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe for alleged 'sexual assault', in a lawsuit that was filed on Friday. Paula has claimed that her former So You Think You Can Dance co-judge had sexually assaulted her on numerous occasions.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Paula Abdul alleged in a lawsuit on Friday that she was twice sexually assaulted by Nigel Lythgoe, the executive producer of “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance.” Abdul rose to stardom in the late 80s and built a second career as a judge of reality show competitions in the early 2000s. In the suit, she alleges that during one of the early seasons of “American Idol,” Lythgoe sexually assaulted her in an elevator.

Less than 72 hours before California’s Sexual Abuse and Cover Up Accountability Act expires, Paula Abdul today filed a sexual assault and gender violence lawsuit against American Idol EP and So You Think You Can Dance judge Nigel Lythgoe over multiple alleged attacks.

Sean “Diddy” Combs, Axl Rose, and Jermaine Jackson have also had suits filed against them in the past months over alleged sexual assaults.

Paula Abdul is suing Nigel Lythgoe for sexual assault and harassment.

Taylor Swift, the Rolling Stones, Drake with J. Cole, Olivia Rodrigo and Billy Joel’s final MSG concerts.Whoops, we forgot to mention Zach Bryan, Green Day, Noah Kahan, Adele and The Eagles’ farewell tour.Don’t sleep on Bruce Springsteen, either.Or Phish and Wu-Tang Clan’s first ever Las Vegas residencies.And we’re just getting started. We’ve got 39 more huge names at the ready for you, below.Alright, no more need to beat around the bush.

Hayley Erbert, the dancer and wife of Dancing With The Stars judge Derek Hough, underwent an emergency craniectomy after experiencing symptoms while on a dance tour with her husband.

A grand Hollywood tradition will kick off at 6 PM on Sunday, as the 91st Hollywood Christmas Parade winds through the streets of the movie capital.

Phil Quartararo, a record executive for five decades at A&M, RCA, Island, EMI, Warner Bros. and Virgin Records, died today of pancreatic cancer in Los Angeles. He was 67.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Phil Quartararo, the veteran record executive who played a major role in the success of the Spice Girls, Linkin Park and many others, has died, Variety has confirmed. Billboard reported that the cause of death was pancreatic cancer; he was 67. A familiar and friendly presence at countless concerts across the decades, “Phil Q.” — pictured above with Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks in 2001 — was renowned for his warm personality and firm handshake.

EXCLUSIVE: Paula Abdul will be recognized as the 2023 Humanitarian of the Year at the Hollywood Christmas Parade to be held on November 26. The honor will be presented by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in appreciation for her generosity and her commitment to giving back to the community.

Dancing with the Stars is in full motion, and tonight was “Music Video Night” with the eight remaining couples performing dances to songs featured in iconic music videos. Xochitl Gomez, who has Mexican roots, had fans worried this week when she revealed she sprained her ankle during rehearsal. Thankfully, she was able to return to the dance floor with her partner Val Chmerkovskiy, with an amazing jazz performance to Gwen Stefani’s “Hollaback Girl.”She channeled Stefani, even rocking a blonde wig.

Week seven of Dancing With the Stars has come to a close and the scores have been revealed!

Emily Longeretta The “Dancing With the Stars” duos paid tribute to some of the most famous music videos during Tuesday night’s episode, including Britney Spears’ “Slave 4 U,” Aha’s “Take Me On” and NSYNC’s “It’s Gonna Be Me.” This week’s teams had an added challenge; not only did the judges — including guest judge Paula Abdul — score them on their routine but also how well it honored the original music video. Abdul delivered a few 10s through the night (see all the scores below) — including to Jason Mraz and Daniella Karagach — but the judges didn’t agree. While the pair have been near the top of the leaderboard each week, Carrie Ann Inaba and Derek Hough felt “underwhelmed” by their performance.

New Kids On The Block just announced their ‘Magic Summer Tour’ — which shares a name with their 1990 tour — that will send them to amphitheaters, arenas and stadiums all over North America from June through August 2024 along with special guests Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff.That includes stops at Wantagh, NY’s Jones Beach Theater on Aug. 4, Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center on Aug.

Britney Spears was NOT a fan of this!

Project Angel Food has announced its upcoming Lead with Love telethon will feature a slew of celebrity guests, including Carol Burnett, Cindy Crawford, Niecy Nash-Betts, Kris Jenner and Earvin “Magic” Johnson and many more. The event will take place on June 24 and broadcast live on KTLA and the KTLA YouTube channel at 7 p.m. PT. Project Angel Food and the Lead with Love fundraiser strive to end food insecurity and deliver medically tailored meals to critically ill men, women and children in Los Angeles County. “Through Lead with Love, Los Angeles comes together to support one another and help Project Angel Food’s vital mission serving those living at the intersection of health, food and financial insecurity,” Project Angel Food CEO Richard Ayoub said in a statement.

Whoopi Goldberg is not happy where society is at right now.

Whoopi Goldberg might be getting in trouble with 's network — ABC. The 67-year-old co-host of spoke out against another ABC show during a panel discussion this week.While discussing the recent Anna Nicole Smith documentary,, Goldberg talked about society's obsession with judging others.«I think, you know, that we as a society love to watch stuff, to judge folks,» Goldberg said. «I've always thought that the beginning of the downfall of society was with… what's the name of that show?»«That's ABC's » a producer replied, smiling.«It was not always on ABC.

The Simple Life meets  when  alums Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan land in the middle of Illinois.Sonja trades in her townhouse for an extended motel stay alongside her cabaret-loving pal, Lu, in Bravo's new fish-out-of-water comedy, , and ET has your first look! The longtime Bravo-lebs leave the Upper East Side behind for Benton, Illinois, (population ~7,000), a small, Midwest town in need of some help after being hit hard by the pandemic. The ladies' goal is simple: help spruce up the city… but the mayor quickly realizes they might not have the skill set to pull off all the improvements needed.From building a new playground to revitalizing the local theater with a full-on variety show (Paula Abdul cameo included!), and creating connections with locals along the way (even some in the biblical sense...), Luann and Sonja use their ingenuity to help improve the surroundings and rally the town's spirits.

American Idol is a cultural institution, and Season 21 is coming to an end tonight (Sunday, May 21) at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

It’s hard to believe American Idol first premiered almost 21 years ago!

She’s 60 and thriving! Paula Abdul has managed to look fabulous at any age, and she’s giving Us Weekly her go-to secrets.

Paula Abdul opted out of being a Housewife. ET’s Brice Sander spoke with the 60-year-old star at the fifth annual Vanderpump Dog Foundation gala in Beverly Hills, and she revealed why she turned down the chance to appear in the hit Bravo franchise.

Paula Abdul was offered a chance to join the Real Housewives franchise at Bravo, but she turned it down.

Paula Abdul opted out of being a Housewife. ET's Brice Sander spoke with the 60-year-old star at the fifth annual Vanderpump Dog Foundation gala in Beverly Hills, and she revealed why she turned down the chance to appear in the hit Bravo franchise.«I've been humbled,» Abdul said of how she felt about being asked to join.

Ryan Seacrest has been the host of  since its inception in 2002 — for a total of 21 seasons, and counting! — but there a time when he was actually considered to be a judge alongside Simon Cowell.During an appearance on her eponymous talk show, Kelly Clarkson brought up a fun fact about Seacrest and the singing competition show, telling the 48-year-old TV host that she found out he was originally almost going to be a judge. Seacrest confirmed the nugget and then explained how he became the host.«Yeah, originally when the producers — Nigel [Lythgoe] and Ken [Warwick] — were setting up the show, they had heard me on the radio here in Los Angeles and they thought that I might fit the panel to be up there with whoever else was already on. I guess Simon [Cowell] was already on board and I don’t know who else at that point,» Seacrest explained.

Paula Abdul has had many opportunities to star on one of Bravo’s multiple “Real Housewives” series, however one thing in particular has continued to hold her back.

Paula Abdul could be the next cast member of Real Housewives.

Dorit Kemsley leads the way to the 2023 Homeless Not Toothless Hollywood Gala held at The Beverly Hilton on Saturday (April 22) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The Muppets Mayhem” have yet to release an album over the last 45 years. The group admitted they’ve gotten a little sidetrack and haven’t gotten around creating an album.

It’s hard to believe American Idol first premiered almost 21 years ago!