First, she saw renewed fame and success as an original judge on American Idol in the 2000s, which she left after the eighth season.
Want to know what the phrase is? Abdul has been working on a new album, and hopes to have the album released by the end of 2009.
It is a group of cheerleaders for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team.
Because of her successful choreography, The Jacksons chose her for their Victory Tour.
Her second single 'Promise of a New Day' also went to number one in September.
Abdul signed to Virgin Records but had to work with coaches to improve her singing skills.