Paula Abdul

Paula Abdul

Former American Idol judge, Paula Abdul, got herself a new gig which is also a music event.

The 47-year-old singer/dancer will be hosting this year’s VH1 Divas, as she announced the happy news on her Twitter page Monday night, “Hi guys! im really excited 2 announce ill b hosting this year’s “Vh1 Divas”! The show will be live on Sept 17th @ 9 pm EST.” she also added the information about the show, “This year’s VH1 Divas show will honor Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks, Leona Lewis and Miley Cyrus- I am so excited!!”

Those famous ladies in music industry will perform together live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn , New York . Continuing in true “Divas” tradition, the evening will feature a night of performances, presenters and special guests. Additional performers and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks.

Not only this hosting gig, Abdul is keeping herself busy since she left American Idol. She will appear next on a television project, a Lifetime’s dramedy entitled Drop Dead Diva. The singer already shot one episode of the series prior to leaving the hit FOX reality show and the second two days after she announced her departure. Her first episode of Drop Dead Diva airs on September 13, and her next appearance on the series will be on October 11.

Great job Paula, we’re happy for you. Keep up the busy work!

[ via Yahoo! OMG ]