both performed on the same show, paula open the show, it was teacher vs. student. Who do you think had the best performance? Both ladies picked up 2 awards that night, (Paula) Favorite Rock/Pop Female Artist, & Favorite Dance Artist and (Janet) Favorite Soul/R&B Single & Favorite Dance Single.
This performance also brought paula home an emmy for:
Outstanding Achievement in Choreography
Paula Abdul (choreographer)
Michael Darrin (choreographer)
Dean Barlow (choreographer)