Opposites Attract
Paula Abdul
1990
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About Paula Abdul
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Paula Abdul's career connects dance, choreography, singing and television. After performing with the Los Angeles Lakers cheerleading squad, she choreographed for artists including Janet Jackson. Her Virgin Records debut Forever Your Girl included Straight Up and Opposites Attract, followed by Spellbound and Rush Rush. In 2002 she became a judge on American Idol, adding a prominent television role to her recording and dance work.
Artist background sources
Paula Abdul - official biography
Dance and choreography background, Janet Jackson work, Virgin debut and follow-up repertoire, and 2002 American Idol role. Inconsistent award totals and tour dates are omitted. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-17. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
Retained annual-list context
Opposites Attract by Paula Abdul appears at number 14 in the reviewed U.S. year-end table for 1990. No reliable song-specific account of its inspiration was established in this review.
Annual-list context only; songwriting inspiration remains unestablished
Billboard year-end 1990 table (Wikipedia transcription)
Secondary chart transcription reviewed for title, artist and annual association. Not proof of release date, genre or inspiration.
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Billboard year-end 1990 table (Wikipedia transcription)
Secondary chart transcription reviewed for title, artist and annual association. Not proof of release date, genre or inspiration.
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