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Paula Abdul
United States
Paula Abdul choreographed The Jacksons' 1984 'Torture' video, then launched a singing career that produced six number one hits from 1989 to 1991, including 'Straight Up' and 'Rush Rush'. She later judged American Idol for eight seasons. Abdul won a Primetime Emmy Award and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1991.