Paula Abdul parted ways with American Idol earlier this month but now she’s involved in a new music venture.

“Hi guys! I’m really excited to announce I’ll be hosting this year’s VH1 Divas!” the 47-year-old wrote on her Twitter page. “I am so excited!!”

The legendary live concert event is returning after a four-year hiatus and will feature big voices like Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis and Miley Cyrus.

The VH1 Divas concert will be televised live from the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, New York. The special will air @ 9PM ET/PT on Thursday, September 17 on VH1. Read more...

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Paula Abdul to do Australian Idol?

Paula Abdul may be hired as the new judge on Australian Idol, according to reports.

The ex-American Idol panel member has apparently been approached by Channel Ten to replace Kyle Sandilands, who was sacked after his recent radio 'rape row' scandal.

The TV network had previously denied that Abdul would be heading to Australia to join judges Marcia Hines and Ian Dickson, but Radar Online suggests that she is still in the frame for the job.

A spokesperson for the reality singing series said yesterday: "No confirmation of the new judge will be made until August 23 - when the announcement will be made on air."

Abdul's contract with the US version of the show was not renewed this year.

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