Paula Abdul.

James Devaney, WireImage We feel bad for poor Paula Abdul: Cut adrift from Simon, Randy, Seacrest and the rest of the "American Idol" juggernaut, with a failed reality show and a great many loopy, addled interviews out there on YouTube. Just what is an unemployed superstar to do? Well, according to many sources, Ms. Abdul will soon be combining her two greatest passions in life: dogs and fashion. As those who watched the short-lived "Hey Paula" know, Abdul is the loving owner of four chihuahuas (Bessie Moo, Thumbelina, Tinkerbell and Tulip), and a dedicated fashionista. Now she has decided to share her designing flare -- with which she's made plenty of money selling her line of jewelery ...

American Idol's first legally blind finalist, Scott MacIntyre. Photo: Fox Wacky Paula Abdul sure is full of surprises. The "American Idol" judge hinted that she had a present in store for visually-impaired contestant Scott MacIntyre, who left the show earlier in the season. And on Friday Abdul came good with the gift of a guide dog from Guide Dogs of America in Sylmar, Calif. E! Online reports that MacIntyre "test drove" (his words) two Labrador retrievers on Friday, but won't be assigned his dog until after the American Idol tour ends on Sept. 15. "We have to find a dog that really likes loud music," joked Paula. MacIntyre, who was not expecting the gift, had been told he was ...