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- ↑ Hatcher, Kirsty (September 5, 2024). "Paula Abdul Cancels Tour over 'Minor Procedure' to Treat 'Recently Sustained' Injuries". Peoplemag. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ↑ The Canadian Press; Friend, David (June 4, 2024). "Paula Abdul announces Canadian tour". CTVNews. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ↑ "Paula Abdul Announces 2024 Canadian Tour". Paula Abdul Announces 2024 Canadian Tour. June 4, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
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