Paula Abdul and former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show.

Paula Abdul and former American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show.

Paula Abdul performs at PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, NC, on June 27, 2024. Getty Images “After multiple consultations with my doctors and exploring all available options, I’ve been advised ...

Paula Abdul arrives at the 57th Annual CMA Awards on Nov. 8, 2023, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.

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Paula Abdul Settles “Hard-Fought Battle” With ‘American Idol’ EP Nigel Lythgoe Over Sexual Assault Suit. By Dominic Patten. Dominic Patten. Executive Editor, Legal, Labor & Politics ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paula Abdul and former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she ...

Paula Abdul arrives at the 57th Annual CMA Awards on Nov. 8, 2023, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. Author: ANDREW DALTON (AP Entertainment Writer) Published: 1:53 PM CST December 13, 2024 ...