Paula Abdul as ‘VH1: Divas’ host: Don’t quit your day job! (Oh wait’ ¦)
by Michael Slezak

Thanks for the link. Love Slezak. It was interesting to watch Paula. She tries so hard to make us forget her age but in fact, not only did she date herself last night, I had to remind myself that she wasn’t part of Liza’s generation. Paula reprising her songs with that lame “dance” number will go over very well with 70 and 80 year-olds in Vegas. But even for them, she’ll have to be less stiff and less frazzled. What Paula should have done was really reprise the moves, dance with Kat instead of just pointing at him, wiggling her hips and swinging the microphone stand. All you have to do is watch Janet Jackson (who is only a couple years younger than Paula) from a few nights earlier on the VMAs “dance” with her brother

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to see the wide generational gap. Seeing Paula last night was a sad reminder of how good she used to be and how uncomfortable it is to watch someone who can’t step aside for those who are younger and better.

Jessica Simpson was on VH1 Divas 2004

I rest my case.

Melinda Doolittle — are any PTBs anywhere EVER going to notice what a great singer she is, how lovable too, and give her a break? She would have been terrific up there, as someone else noted. So OK, she’s not a glam girl — but is Adele?

Re: Adele. She isn’t a screamer, melisma-queen. She’s a bluesy singer with a soulful, ragged voice that speaks volumes. I much prefer that sort of subtlety, but obviously that’s not what these splashy Diva-thons are about…..The show should really be called “Sing Your Face Off.”

Oh, Paula. *shakes head*

I enjoyed Kelly and Adele. Felt so bad for Sheryl Crow.

I think Kelly looked like she felt awkward in the dress. So much more confortable singing with Melissa.

But anyway I thought all the Idol girls did the best last night and they each showed out in there own ways and I wish nothing but greater success for them all which I’m sure won’t be a problem for them all to achieve in their own way.

So who’s the really really big STAH of the group? Miley. What kind of nonsense is this, anyway?

Did anyone noticed when Miley started singing in her duet she made a face like “crap. I sound horrible”

For me, during this program, I saw all the reasons why Kelly is a multi-platinum recording artist and Jordin is not.

Tell me about it. I’ve been bitching about Jordin’s lack of strong fanbase for a minute, but I always thought it was Jive’s fault for presenting her in such a bland way. Last night during S.O.S. I kept thinking… there is nothing fierce about her, why is she singing this song? Its like a puppy play fighting with a bone. For the first time I saw Jordin as just.plain.BLAND. Likeable, but still boring as hell. Ah well. She still sells singles, so what do I know.

Paula was just weird. Oh Paula.