American Idol 'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul to be named 'Woman of the Year' 10/10/2006 The Nevada Ballet Theatre has named pop star and "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul as their 2007 "Woman of the Year," TMZ.com reported. Read More RELATED NEWS 'American Idol' alum Mandisa dead at age 47Katharine McPhee leaves David Foster tour after "horrible" family tragedy'American Idol' alum Kellie Pickler's husband Kyle Jacobs dead from apparent suicide TAGS: American Idol Paula Abdul Chita Rivera