Paula Abdul Said to Launch Her Own Record Label Paula Abdul, who decided to exit from “American Idol” earlier this year, reportedly will. … If the rumor is true, Paula will try to reach out the likes of Katharine McPhee, Ruben Studdard, Blake Lewis, Taylor Hicks and other former Idol contestants who have left 19 Recordings. [all under contract elsewhere I believe--Naco] On previous news, Paula Abdul was set to announce nominations for this year’s American Music Awards …

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