Series from 2007
She may be "Forever Your Girl" but do you really know Paula Abdul? This is the fly-on-the-wall series that goes behind the scenes in the life of the m…
In the first episode of "Hey Paula," a whirlwind 48 hours lies ahead for the star and "Team Abdul." As Abdul gets red-carpet ready for the Grammys, her Chihuahua "Chomps" chomps down on a loaned million dollar antique ring, much to the chagrin of the overprotective jewelry rep, and a call from the Bratz filmmakers creates additional drama. Immediately after the awards, Abdul changes out of her Valentino gown in the car, while making a mad dash to catch a red eye, and nearly misses the flight. But the day's not over and there's no time to rest for an exhausted Abdul. Landing in Philly, she heads over to QVC to see her jewelry designs, only to find they're not what she envisioned. If it's not up to par, Abdul's not putting her name behind it. With just a few hours before the live QVC show, she voices her concerns. Will the changes to Abdul's jewelry line be made in time? Just an average day in the life of Paula Abdul.
Abdul's off to NYC in the second installment of "Hey Paula" for a jam-packed week filled with events, meetings and press. Abdul and her publicist Jeff begin the trip at the annual dinner for the Young Menswear Association Fashion Scholarship Fund for Parson School of Design, where she's presented with the Fashion Icon Award by Tim Gunn - a true honor, since Abdul's graced the worst dressed list more than once. But by the time she gets to her hotel, it's 4am. With just two hours of sleep, Abdul attempts to grab some shuteye after a meeting with her perfume manufacturers, but ends up losing a battle with insomnia, and continues to miss night after night of sleep. A full week of meetings later, with no zzz's, combined with catching the flu, Abdul must get through a series of satellite interviews to promote "American Idol." And this is when she makes headlines once again.
Calling an emergency meeting with her staff, Paula discusses the press coming after her, the lies being printed and how she needs help. Jeff, her publicist, comes up with a plan to tackle the sea of bad press that has resulted from the satellite interviews. In need of some fun, Paula takes her hairstylist and BFF Daniel to a gifting suite where free stuff equals a good time. Later, Jeff accompanies Paula to Vegas where she is getting a Woman of the Year award from the Nevada Ballet. For the first time since the satellite interview fallout, she will have to deal with press.
Paula is hosting the IDA charity event benefiting animal victims of Katrina, but due to "American Idol" duties, she is running hours late, and the show has to start without her. Back at home... the trip requires her to fly on a red-eye and then get straight to work for a 6am show. Arriving in Philly, an exhausted Paula interacts with fans, does three QVC shows and an online chat, but a major snowstorm forces her to stay in Philly another night. And she is not happy with the treatment QVC is giving her. Will Paula miss her Letterman appearance?
Stranded in Philly because of a snowstorm, Paula makes the most of being stuck in her room by playing a practical joke on her assistants. It's all fun and games until the next morning. Paula finds out she might not be able to fly to NYC due to the snowstorm. Luckily both Billy and Daniel get last minute flights and are able to prepare Paula for her Letterman appearance, with Billy prepping her lines, while Daniel primps her look. Fans eagerly await Paula's arrival outside Letterman, including one very emotional girl.
Paula plans to rent a house while her home is being remodeled and asks her best friend/hairstylist Daniel to help her decorate. Daniel tours the rental house with Deb the interior designer to determine décor. Daniel and Deb make decorative executive decisions, and move in new furniture the very next week. But when Paula arrives to look at the house, she hates it and calls Deb to complain. After reconsidering, Paula decides to hold off on remodeling her house, and lets go of the newly decorated rental house.
