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Paula Abdul Debuts New Romance at Pre-Grammys Gala
1 Feb
Summary
- Paula Abdul revealed her new relationship at Clive Davis' pre-Grammys event.
- She attended the gala with Kevin Taguchi, a Los Angeles-based lawyer.
- Abdul recently settled a sexual harassment lawsuit against Nigel Lythgoe.
Paula Abdul, 63, made her relationship public with Kevin Taguchi, 64, at Clive Davis' pre-Grammys gala on Saturday, February 1, 2026. The couple walked the red carpet hand-in-hand at the Beverly Hilton hotel. Abdul looked stunning in a sequined rose-gold gown, while Taguchi, a personal injury lawyer from Los Angeles, wore a classic black suit.
This new relationship emerges over a year after Abdul settled a sexual harassment lawsuit against Nigel Lythgoe for millions in December 2024. Lythgoe had denied allegations of forcible grabbing and kissing. Abdul expressed gratitude that this difficult chapter had concluded. The pre-Grammys event honored Republic Records co-founders Avery and Monte Lipman and was attended by other celebrities like Paris Hilton and Jennifer Hudson.
The 68th annual Grammy Awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, February 2, 2026, at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena. Trevor Noah will host for the sixth consecutive year. Kendrick Lamar leads nominations with nine nods, followed by Lady Gaga with seven. Performers include Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, and Rosé.
