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Almost a year after Paula Abdul<\/a> filed a sexual assault and gender violence lawsuit against American Idol EP and So You Think You Can Dance<\/em><\/strong> judge Nigel Lythgoe<\/a>, both parties have reached a settlement agreement.<\/p>\n \u201cI am grateful that this chapter has successfully come to a close and is now something I can now put behind me,\u201d Grammy winner and veteran TV judge Abdul said in a statement via her Johnson & Johnson legal team of the December 9, 2024, dated agreement.<\/p>\n \u201cThis has been a long and hard-fought personal battle,\u201d Abdul went on to say of the multiple assault claims against the much accused Lythgoe. \u201cI hope my experience can serve to inspire other women, facing similar struggles, to overcome their own challenges with dignity and respect, so that they too can turn the page and begin a new chapter of their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n Court documents filed last month first indicated the settlement shortly after Abdul submitted an amended complaint in October detailing a third alleged incident with Lythgoe and additional information. The December 12 settlement notice effectively concludes the entire case.<\/p>\n Read more at AP<\/a><\/p>\n Plus, Conan O’Brien<\/strong>, Brian Austin Green<\/strong>, Machine Gun Kelly<\/strong>, Jeremiah Brent<\/strong> news, and more! Keep scrolling to check out today’s entertainment and pop culture news.<\/p>\n Conan O’Brien<\/strong>\u2018s mother has died just three days after his father passed away. [toofab<\/a>]<\/p>\n Christina Applegate<\/strong> reveals when she first started experiencing MS symptoms. [Deadline<\/a>]<\/p>\n Jeremiah Brent <\/strong>is a fantastic addition to the Queer Eye<\/em><\/strong> cast. [Pajiba<\/a>]<\/p>\n Pete Davidson<\/strong> is a sock designer now. [W Magazine<\/a>]<\/p>\n Megan Fox<\/strong>\u2019s ex-husband, Brian Austin Green<\/strong>, tells Machine Gun Kelly<\/strong> to \u201cgrow up\u201d after text messaging scandal. [Page Six<\/a>]<\/p>\n Selena Gomez<\/strong> and Benny Blanco<\/strong> are engaged! [THR<\/a>]<\/p>\n Donald Trump<\/strong> appoints wacko Kari Lake<\/strong> to lead Voice of America. The voice of America will now sound crazy. [Deadline<\/a>]<\/p>\n Morgan Wallen<\/strong> has been sentenced to seven days in jail following a chair-throwing incident after the guilty plea. [E! Online<\/a>]<\/p>\n Like most websites, Socialite Life uses affiliate links where available, which means we earn a little commission if you click through and buy something. Also, as Amazon Influencers, we earn from qualifying purchases.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Last update on 2024-12-13 \/ Affiliate links \/ Images from Amazon Product Advertising API<\/p>\n<\/div>\nQUICKIES<\/h2>\n
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