Paula Abdul Allegedly to Be Judge for 'Star Search'
March 17, 2010 10:03:01Former "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul is reportedly in talks to rival Simon Cowell's hit talent shows by bringing back 1980s U.S. TV contest "Star Search". The show, which gave singers, dancers and comedians a chance at fame, first hit TV screens in 1983 and was hosted by the late Ed McMahon.
The series ran until 1995 and featured performances from future stars including Beyonce Knowles, Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears in the early 1990s. The program was later resurrected in 2003 following the success of "American Idol" - the revival ran for two years until it was canceled.
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