The story of the Opposites Attract music video is one of artistic risk, technical grit, and a childhood dream coming full circle. A Tribute to a Legend

To bring the "funky feline" to life, Abdul teamed up with and Candace Reckinger , the creative duo behind A-ha’s iconic "Take on Me" video.

: The first shoot day lasted 15 hours, followed by a marathon 24-hour second day.

: When the set floor became too slippery for Abdul to tap dance in high heels, a gaffer poured Coca-Cola on the ground and dried it with a hair dryer to create a tacky, slip-free surface.