Paula Abdul and Janet Jackson talk about each other

[@vickiemckay4259]

Paula Abdul what alot of people don't know is that she choreographed the dance scene in COMING TO AMERICA THE PALACE IN ZAMUNDA a GENIUS at her work

[@dren237]

I really thought an African did that coming to America scene

[@disbaby94]

Really???

[@bombast718]

I thought Fatima Robinson did that

[@seetadurego5005]

@@bombast718 Now I could be wrong but I think I remember reading not long ago that Fatima did Michael's Remember the Time video. I haven't seen it in a long time but I think it was inspired by the movie, Coming to America.

[@ladennayoung2939]

I think quite a few people from that time know that actually.

[@JulioTorres-pn6wm]

I loved Paula Abdul then and now. Paula is a natural choreographer and Janet hired her for a reason, both are extremely talented.

[@Reinvented04]

Paula always will be a better dancer...

[@izi.z2384]

@@Reinvented04 It's not a competition.. as to who is a better dancer or singer. They came together and enhanced each other's careers so they could both win. And that's exactly what happened.. it was a win win situation for both artists.

[@marilyn1984]

@@Reinvented04 you don’t have to make it a damn competition

[@OctoberLibra1]

@@Reinvented04 I'm sure Paula is a trained dancer, turned choreographer, yes....so what she did was enhanced Janet's dancing ability by choreographing her in video, which in turn made Janet a great dancer as well. With dance, you either have it or you don't - Paula enhanced what Janet already had - and you little snide comment was you being nasty and shady. Go find a friend so you won't have to be so lonely and bitter.

[@Reinvented04]

@@izi.z2384 I never said it was a competition… Paula don’t have a competition 😅😅😅😅😅

[@littlejoe9381]

I respect those who give credit where credit is due.

[@af8071]

Yes!

[@natalieschannel4508]

They are both so talented and they were so shy. So sweet.

[@relighg]

Both of them have a tremendous Love and respect for each other. I think Paula was definitely a catalyst not only in Janet's life but also in her career. It made her much more confident and astute when it comes to performing and same with paula, it opened a lot of doors for her as well.

[@JuDAY505]

The shy ones are always the ones that shine on stage

[@DLBlckwl]

I should be pretty bright on stage then! 😄

[@chriscreekmore4991]

Two of my favorite female performers!

[@KelleyNicholson]

Mine too!!!

[@TheAjbrown661]

Janet’s oldest brother Jackie was dating Paula before she was choreographing janet’s videos. Two lovely and talented ladies

[@ladyruler9585]

No. He was cheating on his wife with Paula.

[@2008topshelf]

@@ladyruler9585 das cold

[@PrettiBrownEyesMisha]

@@ladyruler9585 And Randy and Janet pulled up on Paula

[@antwandawson3275]

And Jackie’s wife dragged her for that too lol

[@bravesoul5743]

Is this a real story??

[@PaulJGorzkowski]

I learned a lot back then from these two beautiful gems in the entertainment industry, just by watching their music videos and stage performances. So much so, that by 1988 when I was just a teenager, I began choreographing weddings, parties, and high school dances for pep rallies. I will forever cherish their talents and the gifts they shared in the entertainment industry.

[@margaritrodriguez5647]

AMEN!

[@OctoberLibra1]

Exactly myself and so many others learned from Janet and Paula and they learned from each other....Intricacy in dance is the foundation for a good dancer and good choreographer.

[@EnubeeStyle]

When there's mutual respect and admiration, them both envy and unhealthy competition take a back seat

[@maximilian2974]

Word😍

[@tosha4091]

Yes. Alot of folks need this info!!!

[@freedolphin3077]

I want Janet Jackson's eyes!! Her eyes are soooo pure!

[@marywilliams3909]

2 classy ladies! Damm, they’re so beautiful & talented!

[@shamondavis406]

@Mary Williams - I strongly agree with you!! Paula's debut album, 'Forever Your Girl', was the first cassette I ever bought!! Still love and listen to both multifaceted women.

[@lovethyself744]

Paula is the BEST female dancer in the game.

[@rossiethomas]

That’s a negative CIARA IS LOL

[@76Teara]

Lies I say

[@rossiethomas]

@@76Teara I’m tryna tell you 😂

[@karenhampton1111]

During that era but many phenomenal dancer have come through that industry since Paula and Janet era.

[@luisnaranjo2925]

Ciara is a close 2nd for me.

[@hazell5457]

As a 90s teenager, Paula and Janet were on my CD playlist on repeat 😊 I still love them both. Just saw Janet live on July 3rd and today I get to see Paula live with NKOTB on the Magic Summer Tour.

[@KelleyNicholson]

I wish they wouldve done a song together they wouldve been awesome

[@CesarJoel94]

The should made a song together !! Imagine the fierce coreography !

[@GilbertGTV]

I love this video! It’s true that Paula is rarely ever given the credit she is due. She literally invented the female pop dance icon! Paula paved the way not only for Janet, but for Ciara, Britney, and JLo! We owe everything to miss Abdul

[@YLee-cw2yn]

@killaJJ760 but before Fatima, there was PAULA.

[@GalaxyNexus1]

She literally did not. Paula had nothing to do with dance icons like Madonna, and Paula choreographed 3 Janet videos. She's not Janet. She didn't perform the moves, she didn't sell the videos, she didn't conceptualize the videos, she didn't sing the songs, she didn't write the songs, she didn't produce the songs, she didn't sell out the concerts, she didn't tour the world, she wasn't involved with the plethora and majority of heavy dance video and performances Janet has given the world. Janet has been dancing onstage since she was 7. Please. I love Paula, but she did not invent Janet Jackson. She just invented 3 fantastic dance routines. And Janet's most iconic and influential dance routines all were choreographed by people other than Paula.

[@GilbertGTV]

GalaxyNexus1 I’m gonna let you pass with all yours passion, because I get it. You think someone is coming for someone you idolize. I get it. No one said Paula “invented” Janet. Paula did, however, invent the style of performing that female pop icons use today. Paula created the blueprint; the template. When Paula was tapped to work with Janet, it was right after she choreographed the Victory tour for the Jacksons, (including Michael). The goal was for Paula to literally give Janet a style of movement that would set her apart from her brother Michael. This was very important for Janet. Janet was shy at first. She didn’t want to dance in front of Paula or the other dancers. She wanted to just watch Paula dance. Paula had to show Janet a brand new way of performing. And yes, Janet absolutely made it her own. She took it and ran with it and literally became one of the greatest female performing artists of all time. She was the exceptional student... but she didn’t come up with all of that one her own. Paula showed her and paved the way for her. This is all I meant. We owe so much for Paula. Paula is just too humble to insist on her own credit. She was fine with sliding into the background after 1994 when she injured herself and had to retire. It’s a shame. She would have stayed the icon she was and fully present in the mind of the popular public like she deserves to be.

[@GalaxyNexus1]

@@GilbertGTV I didn't take it as you coming for anyone nor do I idolize anyone. I'm stating the facts. I actually adore Paula Abdul but to claim she invented the female pop dance icon is laughable. Both Janet and Madonna were far more influential on the genre than Paula Abdul. And if you actually want to give credit for modern day female dance pop icons, Michael Jackson is the blueprint. Period. He invented the dance pop superstar, male, female, black, white, asian and everything in between. Beyonce was looking up to MJ before JJ and definitely before PA. And Paula herself was inspired by Michael. Everything Paula did for Janet was in direct response to what Michael already did. Period. Even right this moment, Beyonce is promoting her Ivy Park line by posing on her toes like Mike, not by doing a step ball change that Paula choreographed. Having said that, though, Paula remains Forever My Girl.

[@GilbertGTV]

@@GalaxyNexus1 Michael is next level. You really can't compare any artist to him. What i said originally is that Paula invented the lane for females. Men and women had different unspoken rules in music back in the day, as I am sure you know. There was no real equality the way we are fighting for now. And Paula's style of movement had never been seen before in music, even with Michael. She had a revolutionary style all her own that she literally gave to Janet. You called what I was saying laughable, but if i'm being honest, the only think laughable is you still trying to sell Janet when you even admit Paula was her first choreographer. I honestly just think you need to do your homework a little. And Madonna is amazing, but she's not known as a dancer. You can't compare Madonna, as a dancer, to Britney, J-Lo, Janet, or Paula. Madonna doesnt move like that, nor has she ever tried. She is talented, but not in that way.

[@Shoppingisfun245]

2 people with the most beautiful set of teeth

[@OctoberLibra1]

Yassssss

[@evelynwashere13]

These are so sweet!!! I love them both 😍😍😍😍

[@stanbily9416]

Janet looked absolutely stunning (still does).

[@ladennayoung2939]

Awe this awesome. People used to try to put them against each other.

[@Reina00721]

One of the best choreographers 💕

[@jeremyanderson7902]

Michael janet paula..the best dancers in pop music

[@OctoberLibra1]

Yes, TRIPLE THREAT.

[@FaithsTempo]

These two bring back amazing memories!

[@loved80s77]

The two greatest legends!!!

[@MontrealNorth]

That video right there that song right there until I am gone💯💯💯💯💯💯❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I think they were working on it in 1985 and it was released in 86 OMG that whole album OMG OMG that was Janet's signature👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💯❤❤👊 and 35 years later yo be a number one album again😪👏💯❤ I love Janet Jackson always. This decade the 80s work the ultimate brilliant best now everybody wants to go back in time age defying all this all that retro you can't relive it it was just the 1980's the best❤💯 do we all remember if we were there how respectful and loving people were in the 80s it's like we're living in This Time warp vortex now🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️ rest in peace Michael Jackson❤ love Paula Abdul to it wouldn't have been the same without her either❤

[@tylerch8]

Huge Janet fan but never realized that was Paula in the video. Haha, can’t wait to see Janet next weekend in Orlando!

[@PaulaAbdulForever]

@@tylerch8 Nice! Paula has a show in Tampa on July 19th. Tickets (+VIP Meet and Greet Upgrade) are on Ticketmaster’s website. The ticket and VIP Upgrade is a separate purchase.

[@Cybil017]

It would be so cool to see them perform together

[@marias8007]

Omg I didnt realise that was paula in the video!

[@darknessislight3689]

Forever ♾️ Janet and Paula ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@shawnat8799]

They need a serious reunion video.

[@dearmodi1325]

They should have done duet.

[@ladennayoung2939]

Paula Abdul's mannerisms remind me of Lark Voorhees for some reason.

[@ST-bz5ii]

She always reminded me of Nicole Scherzinger somehow when she spoke imo

[@jacobrivera5934]

True fact. Too short has a rap song called Paula & Janet! Look it up

[@lali28212]

Paula is the best ❤👍

[@Makilock1]

When two shy girls come together and collaborate, magic happens. This is so refreshing to watch in an age where girls are pinned against each other. 🖤

[@rossiethomas]

Paula Abdul and Rosie Perez way better dancer then Jenny from the block

[@yashimongo9008]

Lol

[@natalieschannel4508]

Rosie Perez used to break it down

[@Sweetjunglequeen]

Yas

[@virgofilm]

Excuse me, those ladies are awesome but Jlo owns more music rythm, salsa, jazz,urban, Im sure you have seen her ealier videos in the 80, havent you? let me give you an example honey kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXmYgK2udtyemq8 She also has a tremendous talent to domain outlandish dance moves, I mean did you watch Im glad music video or at least her move shall we dance? Im a professional ballet dance I know exactly what Im talking about

[@Vidiva40]

Rosie choreographed Jenny on In living color

[@cptbusstop92]

Those neck rolls at the beginning. So sassy 🤣🤣

[@TerryOnDemand]

So Paula was Janet's Swag!

[@esan7807]

yep!

[@IllumiNatetheOracle]

She choreographed 3 music videos for Janet. It was a great start, but the SWAG is Janet.

[@davidawhiters4923]

@@IllumiNatetheOracle exactly

[@beb5407]

U can't give anyone swag that comes natural. It's in JJ blood she's a Jackson they all dance! We created swag so no PA didn't give JJ swag she gave her hip dance steps to use

[@duwainewalker5270]

Absolutely not. Janet was always funky and had major swagger as a child actor and entertainer. Paula, an unknown individual worked on four videos, and together Janat brought Paula's moves before the World. It was Janet, the "vehicle" that moved the product of music and dance into today's blueprint.

[@craigjones1946]

It’s funny that both Paula Abdul & Jennifer Lopez appear in Janet Jackson videos before they reached superstardom. They all 3 share some similarities as artists

[@lifeatph]

I wish😂they collaborate in one song, still hoping not too late🤞🤞🤞🙏🙏🙏🥰😍🤗🙌👍

[@tysonb3568]

She was the laurieann Gibson to Janets Gaga.

[@MayaLarsen-y3r]

Its nice to see Women support other women.

[@niknak6946]

where could one find the full interview of Janet at 1:28?

[@Mister-Reno]

Arsenal hall ran from her as they say because he had a major crush on Whitney Houston this were in the mid 1980’s

[@Jacob-nl2ct]

PAULA LOOKS SO🔥HERE 😍

[@ealirandall49]

Sistersss

[@allthingscreative1631]

Janet looks like reebie here

[@ladennayoung2939]

Well that is her baby sister. Lol. All the Jackson's look and sound alike in a sense. You can tell they are related.

[@DreamersOfDreams]

😍

[@TetleyTV]

low key they kinda looked alike

[@CabriniDivo]

🥰🥰🥰

[@victordesousa2971]

Actually Torture by Jackson 5 was her first video

[@PaulaAbdulForever]

Yes, “Torture” by The Jacksons was Paula’s first professional choreography gig then she worked with Janet. I think Janet meant “What Have You Done For Me Lately” as the first video Paula choreographed for her.

[@victordesousa2971]

@@PaulaAbdulForever thought so!!! Loved them both but Paula has the key to my heart ❤️ 😝

[@DL30]

I really like both of them! I wish Janet could follow me on Twitter like Paula does…😊🤷🏼‍♀️

[@thatlovelydancerIlao]

It just take a yes into the unknown and faith in Gods gifts he gives you and Faith in yourself to open up many doors. Paula, this video made me love dance so so much among other greats. Just fantastic. I need to add.. a great choreographer makes moves that are a perfect match to the artist. The moves become them and a great dancer.. dances the steps and makes them their own

[@sherriball4262]

😘😘

[@4thecollectors]

They were both better than Madonna

[@carlayasharahla9221]

omg...im just noticing Holly marie combs from Charmed, looks EXACTLY like Paula...their twins 😎

[@MeMyselfMoi]

Tina Landon was in what have you done for me lately

[@survivor648]

I did not realize Paula taught Janet

[@h.3620]

Paula didn’t teach Janet tf. Janet could dance way before this, just watch her as a child. Paula just choreographed a few of her music videos, so basically Janet gave her a career.

[@Charmedone9805]

@@h.3620 she just helped her dancing ability more and opened her up more and gave her the edge she needed to stand out in her videos.

[@PhoenixMinistry]

Janet was Paula’s protege. Yes, Janet could dance but Paula invented the “female pop dance icon” and gave innovation, flow, flavor, and artistic style to Janet. Paula deserves much more credit for what she did. Janet is no puppet, true but make no mistake... Paula is the mastermind behind what all female pop singers have been able to become today.

[@h.3620]

PHOENIX MINISTRY you’re acting as though Paula was the reason Janet had a career. She only did three videos, none of which are as impactful as Rhythm Nation and Together Again and If. Paula deserves credit as a female performer but no she wasn’t the brains behind Janet initially because watching the bts u realise Janet put a lot of input and it wasn’t much teaching but a lot of doing. Bare in mind Janet was only 19 and Paula was 25.

[@WCD199317]

@@h.3620 In fact, she choregraphed four videos (Nasty, Control, When I Think of You and What Have You Done for Me Lately ) and she Paula was in the What Have You Done for Me Lately video.

[@ThePbrook1967]

Paula was wrong on one thing: Janet was not her first time with an artist.... Paula worked with the Jacksons on a couple of their Victory album videos.

[@PaulaAbdulForever]

Think Paula was referring to the whole Jackson family including Janet. Sometimes she’ll say in her recent interviews “The whole family” or “When I worked with the family”.

[@BillBiggs1]

I wonder why these two rivals never did a song together. I mean Mariah and Whitney…

[@conniealldis]

Paula is so beautiful, I wish she would have found the right guy and had a family. Emilio Estev didn't want any more children...

[@janetman1]

Paula said it all right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5ynhYZmpNyYjtk

[@tomarnold8417]

I hate Paula less now. I thought her career was pretty terrible and annoys me that people forget because she’s on American Idol but she seems like a smart nice woman.

[@theactualtruth4951]

Paula sounds really sad when talking about Janet. I noticed she said "Janet WAS like a sister to me" so something definitely happened to cause their friendship to crumble.

[@Shaolin91z]

Janet is a gold digger. That can change anything 🤪

[@theactualtruth4951]

@@Shaolin91z what do you mean?

[@Shaolin91z]

Hmm ...I just knew she was going to divorce that oil dude. Plus Jehovah witness people have always been eccentric. I've known lots over the years.

[@oubrioko]

By the time that Janet's _Rhythm Nation: 1814_ album was completed in 1989, Paula was having tremendous success with her own debut album, so Janet had to move on to other choreographers: *Anthony Thomas* for _Rhythm Nation,_ and in 1993, *Tina Landon* for the _Janet_ album. Paula was simply lamenting that she was no longer available to work with Janet due to the demands of her own blossoming career during that time as a recording artist.

[@kamaldonadelle4305]

​@@oubriokoRight. Paula was extremely busy juggling her own career which skyrocketed plus being in high demand doing choreography for other artists and movies.

[@ladennayoung2939]

But what has he done for you lately? Lol.

[@PaulaAbdulForever]

An iconic moment! Lol!

[@susanest727]

Janet was really pretty here. I think she could have stopped there with the nose. Oh well...

[@ladennayoung2939]

She is still pretty.

[@ladennayoung2939]

Don't do the whole back handed compliment thing. It is done in poor test, and show that you have no class. Have a blessed night.

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

@@ladennayoung2939 girl shutup it is not that serious

[@ushercrave]

She was pretty in the 80s and 90s and nobody asked about your opinion also if it wasn’t for the racism and anti blackness she wouldn’t never gotten surgery.

[@ushercrave]

@@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302 sthu

[@GalaxyNexus1]

I remember Janet low key throwing shade Paula's way years ago after Paula started making records. 😂

[@factsoverfeelings421]

No you don’t because it never happened.

[@GalaxyNexus1]

@@factsoverfeelings421 lol, people who think they know everything are funny. Blocked.

[@factsoverfeelings421]

@@GalaxyNexus1 People who spread lies are pathetic.

[@dtnuh]

Do you have any evidence to back this alleged claim? Video/audio clip/etc? No shade, just wondering where this came from, cuz I haven't heard that before.

[@GalaxyNexus1]

@@dtnuh it was video of a behind the scenes conversation between Janet and Tina. I don't remember where it was shown nor can I direct you where to find it because I watched it as it originally aired back in the day; I didn't look it up after the fact on KZbin or the internet. I probably do have it on videotape, but it's not that pressing for me to go through all that trouble to dig it out from there. Lol. It wasn't nasty, but definitely was shade. And I probably would have said the same thing Janet did in that situation. It also doesn't mean they hate each other or they could never regain friendship after ever possibly having a rift. That happens. And not to say this is the case with you, but too often newer fans think they know everything about iconic artists or have seen and heard everything about these icons because they've watched videos on KZbin...there's a whole wealth of information that people who were actually of the times (and older than 5 years old) that these things were happening, know.

[@iTeacupPanda]

They're both so sweet and lovely without feeling insincere. and they left their mark in history by completely changing and shaping music and dance while others just went by the book. No wonder Whitney was such a hater.

[@OctoberLibra1]

How was Whitney a hater, that makes no sense. She loved Janet and Janet loved Whitney....

[@iTeacupPanda]

@@OctoberLibra1 Have you not seen this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6K1iXSch6ZnhpY Whitney only pretended to give a shit about Janet because she didn't want Michael and Janet's fanbase after her. Michael Jackson is the best selling artist of all time and Whitney came nowhere near close and Janet had her own sizable fame aside from Michael's. and Cissy was known to be a hateful woman who thought her shit didn't stink. Like mother like daughter.