Paula Abdul Record Label

October 8th, 2009 by Castina

Tagged as: Paula Abdul, Today's New Music

Former American Idol judge Paula Abdul is using her status as a free agent and expertise as an ’80s pop star to launch her own record label. And if that isn’t enough, Paula’s roster will be comprised entirely of former Idol rejects she believes have the potential to be superstars, industry informants reveal in the Oct. 12 edition of The National Enquirer.

“She believes she’s a good judge of what it takes to become a succesful recording artist…”

Tabloid spies claim the “Forever Your Girl” star is in discussions with several record companies in hopes of developing her own label. After more than 20 years in the recording industry, Paula is well-versed on many aspects of marketing and touring and has already targeted several ex-Idol who were previously dropped by A.I.’s 19 Entertainment.

That means Paula may one day find herself in charge of the careers of singer like Katharine McPhee, Ruben Studdard, Bo Bice, Diana DeGarmo, Blake Lewis, and Taylor Hicks.

“Paula’s not naming any names because she wants to sign talent quietly so she can maximize her investment, but she definitely has her eye on artists who released records, and then got lost in the shuffle.”

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On October 8th 2009, Anonymous wrote:

Sounds good. She can scoop up some of those American Idol contestants who need help and probably get a bit of satisfaction after not being resigned, especially if they do well on her label. As for the ones mentioned here, hard to say if they would be candidates for Paula’s label. Taylor Hicks already started his own record label earlier this year (Modern Whomp Records) and released his new album on it – and is doing quite well. But there will probably be plenty others.
On October 8th 2009, dalki wrote:

This sounds pretty similar to a story you did just last month about Kara DioGuardi doing a reality show for dropped singers (see http://www.popcrunch.com/kara-dioguardi-reality-show-gives-dropped-artists-second-chance-at-stardom/). You even wondered about almost the same list of Idols getting another chance.

You do remember that Katharine McPhee is with Verve Records, Ruben Studdard is with Hickory and Blake Lewis is with Tommy Boy Entertainment?
On October 8th 2009, Castina wrote:

And? What’s your point? This isn’t my story….it’s The Enquirer’s. If you have a problem with its validity, go to their website and take it up with them. I don’t start gossip, I just report it. Futhermore, the story about Kara’s reality show came from her own lips, so you can’t challenge its veracity.
On October 8th 2009, dalki wrote:

Castina, but was the wondering about particular ex-Idols your words or the Enquirer’s, for the Paula and/or Kara articles? It seems like your thoughts in the Kara article about those ex-Idols, but I’m not sure. If they are, I’m just saying McPhee, Lewis, and Studdard are indeed signed to labels and Bo Bice and Taylor Hicks have their own labels.

And part of my point was just that the stories were so similar in terms of picking up ex-Idols. I found that funny.
On October 8th 2009, Ann wrote:

Awesome! If this is indeed true, this would be so great. I’m glad she’s doing this. There are so many former Idols who inspite of having great potential, have not been able to make it through. I would really like to see them make it big. And if Paula’s label can do it, that’s even better. Come to think of it, I would love for Paula to come out with her own music again too. She’s awesome!
On October 11th 2009, Jamaicafest wrote:

Good for Paula. There is life after American Idol.
On October 14th 2009, Jan wrote:

This could happen. Kat McPhee is on the fast track to being dropped by Verve Records it looks like. She will be looking for a new label soon. Makes sense that Paula would be looking at her.