Paula Abdul turned on the waterworks as the stars came out for Clive Davis’ Annual Pre-Grammys Party in Hollywood on Saturday night. The American Idol judge was summoned to tears after sitting down next to Grammy Award-winning singing sensation Rihanna during the lavish affair.

“I just want to say that you are so amazing and so beautiful,” “Sniffles” Abdul was overheard cooing to a stylishly-chic Rihanna. “I’m so honored to meet be here next to you, you are so, so talented. …”