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    Paula Abdul and Brooke Elliott from ‘Drop Dead Diva,’ 2009

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    Brooke Elliott in ‘Drop Dead Diva’

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    Brooke Elliott in Lifetime’s ‘Drop Dead Diva’

 
 

Brooke Elliott On Shooting With Paula Abdul & Fighting Over Liza Minnelli On ‘Drop Dead Diva’

Paula Abdul and Brooke Elliott from ‘Drop Dead Diva,’ 2009

October 09, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Brooke Elliott sprung out of the theater world and became a hit on primetime cable TV over the past few months by playing a recently deceased 24-year-old perky model who comes back to earth in the body of a 30-something curvy lawyer in “Drop Dead Diva.”

The actress, who AccessHollywood.com named a Rising Star over the summer, lived up to the accolades thanks to her effervescent performance as the legal eagle with a developing conscience, Jane Bingham.

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Reps: Rosie O’Donnell & Star Jones Not Heading To Reality TV Together

Rosie O’Donnell and Star Jones pose at the 2009 Passing It On Gala to benefit Rosie’s Broadway Kids at the New World Stages, NYC, April 27, 2009

September 09, 2009

NEW YORK, New York

Rosie O’Donnell and Star Jones may have shared a panel on ABC’s “The View,” but they have no plans to team up for a reality show.

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Liza Minnelli Talks Michael Jackson Dedication

Shaun Robinson interviews Liza Minnelli at the ‘Drop Dead Diva’ party she co-hosted, Aug. 30, 2009

August 31, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Over the weekend, Liza Minnelli dedicated “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love” during her Hollywood Bowl performance to her late friend, Michael Jackson, and she told Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson why she chose to pay her respects at that particular show.

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Exclusive: Paula Abdul Confirms Vegas Show In The Works; Talks Simon Cowell’s Phone Call To Her Mom

Shaun Robinson with Paula Abdul at a party for ‘Drop Dead Diva,’ Los Angeles, Aug. 31, 2009

August 31, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Paula Abdul is heading to Las Vegas for her own show.

At a Sunday night soiree in Los Angeles to celebrate Lifetime’s primetime hit “Drop Dead Diva,” which Paula guest stars on in episodes airing September 13 and October 11, the former “American Idol” judge confirmed the rumors she is about to get her own show in Sin City.

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On The Download: Liza Minnelli At The Hollywood Bowl

Liza Minnelli performs onstage during the 63rd Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 7, 2009

August 31, 2009

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.

Whether or not you are a fan of Liza Minnelli – there’s no doubt, this legend still puts on one hell of a show!

Following her 2008 stand on Broadway for “Liza’s at The Palace,” which itself followed a 75-city international tour, Liza With a “Z” (not an “S” because that goes “Ssss” not “Zzzz”) invaded Los Angeles last weekend for a grandiose two-night stand at the Hollywood Bowl, as the city’s fires burned behind her.

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Report: Paula Abdul’s Career Is Getting ‘Ugly’

Paula Abdul and America Ferrera on ABC’s ‘Ugly Betty’

August 12, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The road ahead for former “American Idol” judge Paula Abdul is looking “Ugly” – think braces and ponchos!

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Simon Cowell & Randy Jackson Talk ‘Idol’ Life Without Paula Abdul

Simon Cowell attends auditions for ‘American Idol’ Season 8 at Chelsea Piers on August 26, 2008 in New York City

August 07, 2009

DENVER, Colo.

Simon Cowell may have openly argued with Paula Abdul on the set of “American Idol” for eight seasons, but on his first day at the judges’ table without her, he was feeling her absence.

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Melinda Doolittle Moves Paula Abdul To Tears With ‘Idol’ Blog

Melinda Doolittle smiles in LA

August 07, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Paula Abdul has continued to thank her fans for their support in the wake of her decision not to return to “American Idol,” but one former contestant brought her to tears.

On Thursday afternoon, from the set of Lifetime’s “Drop Dead Diva” in Atlanta, GA, Paula Tweeted that an emotional post from Season 6 contender Melinda Doolittle brought out the water works.

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