Hmm... I knew there had to be some kind of drama Paula was waiting to unleash. Something wasn't quite adding up. It turns out Abdul was offered a contract with American Idol (that allegedly included a 30% raise), but she backed out at the last minute. On the one hand, a 30% raise is very generous. She's already earning millions and assuredly living comfortably. On the other hand, the men's salaries on AI all far exceed Paula's take. Hey, she's the one going to all the effort of getting drunk before the broadcast in order to provide much needed entertainment. Liquor and pills aren't free, people! Here are some details courtesy of Wendie's amazing detective skills over at Evil Beet: [Bonnie Fuller -- she's the exec who has worked at such
publications as Us Weekly, Star, YM, Cosmo, and Marie Claire -- Tweeted last
night about Paula's non-return to American Idol. According to Fuller, and she helmed Star so we have to take
this with a grain of salt, Paula did ink a contract with AI and Abdul's Twitter
boo-hooing (Twhining?) is all a publicity stunt.]
Here's a photograph of Bonnie's Twitter page, also courtesy of Wendie at Evil Beet:
I'm sure the truth will be revealed soon. In the meantime, let's whip up another pitcher of margaritas and raise a toast to Paula Abdul and her best friend, Crazy.
[Photo Credit: Vintage Paula, vintage eyebrows.]
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