“American Idol” judge Paula Abdul is dissing reports that she broke her nose last weekend while in the grasp of an angry fit. According to the New York press, the “Rush Rush” singer created an elaborate “canine coverup” to divert attention from the fact that she injured her face while throwing a tantrum.

She was left bruised and with a fractured toe and broken nose after she tripped over her Chihuahua Tulip.

“Paula did not break her nose. She had pitched a fit, threw something into a mirror or glass object, and a shard of glass struck her in the face, which explains why Paula’s nose didn’t seem swollen,” a tattle tells the New York press.

The former pop star’s spokesperson says the report is “absolutely, categorically untrue”.