There are only of few artists who have been equally recognized, awarded and celebrated "in front of the camera" as well as "behind the camera" and surely Paula Abdul is worthy to be placed among them. It is because she possesses such a great talent which has led her to be an exceptional choreographer and singer in U.S. Throughout her career, she has been involved in 37 choreography projects of movie, television, video, stage, and live tour. As a singer, she has collected 11 awards with worldwide album sales reaching 40 million records. All of these have proven that she is indeed can be considered as one of the most notable artists and choreographers in the world.
Paula Julie Abdul has involved herself in music and dance from a very young age.
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Her talent and skills were impressive so that she was rewarded a scholarship to develop her dancing ability under Joe Traime at Bell Lewitzky Company. Attending Van
Nuys High School, she became a head cheerleader as well as senior class president. She was graduated in 1980 then continued her study at California State University Northridge, majoring in TV and radio broadcasting. It was during this time that she joined an audition held by the Los
Angeles Lakers NBA Cheerleading team. With her amazing dynamic style of dancing, she was successfully accepted, even later was pointed to be the head choreographer of the team.
Wanting to focus her attention on her career, Paula decided to give up her study at the university. This decision turned out to be the right one as Jackson Five noticed her talent, and offered her to choreograph their music video, "Torture." Getting satisfied with her work, the group hired her to be an assistant dance director during their "Victory" live tour. Upon hearing her skills, John McClain of A&R Records asked her to choreograph Janet Jackson's music
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This achievement brought her to be considered as one of the most promising choreographers in Hollywood. She afterwards was involved in many other music videos of some notable artists of the 80s, such as INXS, George Michael, Debbie Gibson, Prince, and Duran Duran. Not only music videos, she also did the choreography in various movies, like
Dragnet, Big and Coming to America. However, it was Fox TV's The Tracey Ullman Show that marked her career as she brilliantly gained an Emmy Award in the category of Best
Choreography in 1989. Obtaining success and wealth as a prominent choreographer, Paula kept looking for chances to develop another potentiality she possessed. Previously being complimented by Janet Jackson on her vocals, she made up her mind to become a singer. In order to materialize her goal, she eagerly used her savings to record a demo tape. When it
reached Virgin Records America, the label got impressed, thus offered her a recording contract.
In June 1988, she finally released her debut album entitled "Forever Your Girl." After only making a little sound in the beginning, the album's sale scored a significant escalation up to seven million copies in U.S. only. Moreover, it wonderfully reached first rank at The
And that's saying a lot. Consider that she's already appeared in five television series, made seven albums, and starred in a major motion picture. She's sold over 24 million albums worldwide, achieved five Top Five hits from her 1986 record, Control and a record seven Top Five Hits from the 1989 Rhythm Nation 1814 album, four went to no.#1. She followed that up with a record breaking world tour, a movie and her self-titled album Janet.
Named the most successful female music artist ever by the Guinness Book of World Records, Diana Ross has been one of the top RnB singers since the beginning of her career in 1959. Between her work with The Supremes and as a solo artist, she has released 53 studio albums and 70 singles. Ross continues to record and tour to this
You can see her influence in most of today’s art. I grew up on Janet’s music and I simply love each era of her work. To me, Janet is more than a singer, she is a true artist.
Her lasting career was not given to her easily, therefore, creating an inspiring story full of hardships and success. Ever since she was a little girl, her dream was to become a successful and famous dancer. In New York City, when she was trying to fulfill her dream, she was unable to find a job in the theatre department. Instead of being discouraged, she decided to make something good come from it. She choreographed her own routines, created her own costumes, and organized solo recitals for audiences to enjoy. This event led her to the biggest adventure in her life that would later impact the world. She was invited to return back to London to pursue her education in the performing arts, so that she could further improve her talents that would make up her entire career.
Demi Lovato is more than just a famous actress and singer. She has dedicated much of her time to her fans. Everyone faces their own battles and have their own insecurities, yet she inspires her fans to embrace and overpower them. She not only uses her vocals for singing, she uses it to reach out to her fans. In terms of sales (music and concert), advocating mental health, and philanthropy, Demi Lovato has changed the meaning of the music industry.
... artistic renderings of the enthusiastic songs of her time. More than anything, it is this love of performing that won her the hearts of millions throughout the world.
She won seven MTV Awards for her work with Janet Jackson and has also choreographed for Duran Duran, ZZ top, The Jackson Family, George Michael, Luther Vandross, INXS, Heart and Prince. Paula Abdul grew up in the San Fernando Valley in California. She began taking dance lessons when she was eight. She attended Van Nuys High School. She was senior class president and head cheerleader. After graduating in 1980 she started college at Cal State Northridge majoring in TV and radio. After joining the Los Angeles Lakers cheerleaders she became head cheerleader and choreographer after only a few months. Very quickly, she became widely known as “re-inventing” cheerleading by combining classic cheering with contemporary music and dance in a way that had not been seen before. Abdul eventually dropped out of college to dance and choreograph full time. She was recruited by the Jacksons to choreograph their 1984 "Torture" video, the first in a long list of videos and movies she would later choreograph along the road. She branched out into singing with her first CD "Forever Your Girl" which had not good sales until the single "Straight Up" exploded onto the charts in December 1988 and she has been a popular singer dancer ever since. Nowadays, she organizes dance camps for young
Demi Lovato is a famous singer, songwriter, and actor born in 1992 in New Mexico. Although she was on “Barney & Friends” as a child, most people know her from her years as an actress and an occasional singer on disney channel. She co-starred in the famous movie series “Camp Rock” and also in the television series “Sonny with a Chance.” After these acting positions, Lovato began a career in singing. She has released many albums and has had many hit songs such as “Heart Attack” and “Cool for the Summer.” In 2012 and 2013, Lovato was a judge on “The X Factor” (Wikipedia). Singing is a huge part of Lovato’s life, and she pours her heart and should into her lyrics.
“America’s sweetheart”, Paula Abdul has been an influential public figure for many years in various fields of entertainment. Abdul coined her nickname from her years on American Idol, because she encouraged every singer to keep pursuing their dream even if they didn’t make it on the show. Abdul upholds the same encouragement of herself as well. She pushes herself to succeed in all fields of entertainment where she is able. The entertainment industry recognizes Abdul for her choreography, singing, dancing, eye for talent and community involvement. When it comes to choreography, Abdul was influential in the 1980’s and worked with many famous singers, which allowed her career to flourish. Viewers identify Abdul’s dances for their sharp movements
...veral American Music Awards. Ross was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 as part of the Supremes” (Duckett, 2013). In 2007, she was also presented with an award for her hard work, when she received the BET Lifetime Achievement Award. Ross was honored by Michael Jackson in the year of 2009. He titled her as a possible caretaker for his children. The list goes on.
These attributes gave her the key to working with the most notable producers, script writers and musical producers in the history of Broadway. Her many shows gave her the opportunity to understand herself as a Broadway actress and her voice stands alone to all of the people who followed. Her voice will live on in theaters and she will continue to remain a pinnacle of Broadway history.
Overall, a legendary woman of many traits had known for her many remarkable achievements throughout her life. Changed and impressed the world for over fifty years with her fabulous work choreographed over ninety pieces. Exposed the world to the awareness of different fusions of cultures, mainly African culture though her amazingchoreographies. Revolutionized modern dance by recreating a whole new dance form. Katherine brought innovation to the world of dance. Her love for the art of dance was really shown by her ideals and terrific ways of creating. Katherine Believe that dance was much more dance just movements, one must know that roots of those movements to truly express the
In 1994, at the age of 15, Aaliyah catapulted onto the R&B charts herself with her debut album, Age Ain't Nothing But a Number. Produced by the successful singer R. Kelly, the album quickly sold a million copies and eventually earned platinum status based largely on the success of two hit singles, "Back and Forth" and "At Your Best (You Are Love)." Later that year, tabloid reports surfaced claiming that the sultry teen singer had married the 27-year-old Kelly, but Aaliyah denied the union and the marriage was reportedly annulled.
...as won throughout her singing and acting career are countless. Even Dolly’s physical appearance and voice have made such a statement in the entertainment world. There have even been many other entertainers that have tried to follow her footsteps of fashion and image but no one can pull it off like Dolly can. I’m certain that this famous pop culture icon is not done yet entertaining and giving more to our society. I don’t imagine there will be another entertainer that will be more famous in the pop culture world as Dolly Parton.
In 2015 she was announced as a judge for ninth season of the TV music show The Voice. Besides singing Rihanna has done notable charity work with organizations like Clara Lionel Foundation, collaborated in songs with Coldplay, Eminem and Beatle Paul McCartney while also voice-acting in the animated movie Home