January 8, 2015. When I heard from [Idol creator] Nigel [Lythgoe], Wait til you see this next girl! Her parents had reported her missing hours earlier and expressed concern that she might hurt herself. Her death gained international attention, particularly after her family said she had a history of mental illness. Paula Goodspeed, the "American Idol" contestant who was an obsessive fan of Paula Abdul, was found dead in her car near the TV judge's home in an apparent suicide by overdose (via ABC News). Want to go to our #secretshow w [@wizkhalifa|profile_34002909] ? Use one of your social networks or start fresh with an email address. All rights reserved. You were the heart of our season and the true definition of a real friend.. I happened to be in New York when I heard about it., Goodspeed auditioned for Idol in February 2006, dressed in pink, and with a mouth full of braces, she proclaimed, You have to have a certain personality to pull my look off., I really like Paula Abdul a lot, Goodspeed said on the show. Anyway, back to the audition process.a little bit before I went into the audition room to face Paula, Randy and Simon..I was having second thoughts on the song I was going to audition withI was in the ladies room with a bunch of other girls who were all going over their songs or just talking I was talking with a girl who was my {hotel} roommate and my mom and I was trying to decide what the hell I was going to sing because I didnt want to sing Proud Mary..it made me feel intimadated to sing the song and I just felt uncomfortable with the whole idea~~I guess if a person is at that state of singing where they feel uneasy singing certain songs..they should just stay home~~..I probably should have! Help us with just a few more questions. No worries, joining is easy. Use Facebook, Twitter or your email to sign in. Goodspeed was known for being a fan of singer and American Idol judge Paula Abdul, so much so that she changed her first name to Paula at the age of 16 and modeled her singing career and appearance after her. "Saying that she had a bridge in her mouth? Read Paula Goodspeeds MYSPACE blog post about her American Idol audition! While an official cause of death had not been determined, investigators ruled it was likely a suicide, possibly by a drug overdose, MyFOXLA reports. When we arrived in Austin, it was around 10pm, we had to go straight over to the arena where the audition process was going to be held, so we could get our wrist bands and arrival info etc..After that, we took a cab to the Radisson Hotel to get some sleep. This is your profile URL. LOS ANGELES (LALATE EXCLUSIVE) American Idol Top 20 names have been leaked online 2020. All rights reserved. "And given the recent public disclosure of her address, it seemed time that she move into a gated community.". a hopeful Goodspeed asked, and Abdul replied: "It's not a good thing. #SECRETSHOW!! American Idol has faced several tragedies during its 21 seasons. Cowell humiliated Paula Goodspeed by laughing at her . She didn't go there for looks, she went there for vocals. Who is Paula Goodspeed dating? Let your followers know you're on Myspace with a Tweet. Paula Goodspeed Sent Abdul Flowers Days Before Suicide - PEOPLE.com Numbers, dots and dashes are ok, too. I was going to audition in Frisco, but didnt and the next thing I know, I am continuing my Austin auditions in San Fransico!! Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. "I think back on all the fun times we had. We've learned the identity of the dead woman, Paula Goodspeed, who appeared on Season 5 in 2006. Legal Statement. Paula Goodspeed is on Facebook. Body of Former 'American Idol' Standout Found in Car Outside Paula Your search did not return any results. Willie Spence died in a car crash in Tennessee on Oct. 11, 2022. The woman, Paula Goodspeed, was found dead outside Abdul's house Tuesday evening, authorities said. Goodspeeds myspace post was in February 2006 but her page has not been updated since 2007. your thru! Her most well-known performance may be her rendition of Alannah Myles' song "Black Velvet.". It must have gone crazy.". Yes! How we set up for hours in our room in the Idol Mansion talking and listening to music. I had to learn how to sing the *correct way and I worked on my vocal tone. Keep checking ourTwitterfor hints on where to find them! Jim Miller told KTTV-TV the woman had an infatuation with Abdul. Baker was featured in auditions filmed in Puerto Rico. Were back to present day, five {5} months later. Goodspeed reportedly had a history of mental illness and her death has raised the question of whether television talent shows are unnecessarily cruel to vulnerable performers. *There are table booths where 3 producers for the show sit and judge., the tables are marked with numbers* I was directed to booth #12, the closest table to where I had my picture taken Soo I didnt have to walk very far, luckily, I wear heels all-the-time and this occasion was no exception! Simon is critical to the show in representing how hard it is to make it in the business, but there is a fine line with constructive criticism, and thats what we always battle about, Paula said. Soo, thats my story!! Help us with just a few more questions. Paula Abdul Opens Up About Stalker's Suicide - NBC4 Washington Paula Goodspeed | American Idol Wiki | Fandom All rights reserved. Your best option: Jagwar Ma with Fascinator & Phebe Starr tonight 7-10 pm at The Santa Monica Pier! My address was announced and [it was shown] how you could get into my house.. Luckily we were standing more towards the front of the line. Stalker found dead outside Paula Abdul's house - wflx.com Whether this has anything to do with the victim's death is unclear, but it seems more than a coincidence her body was found just yards from Paula's home.There's no evidence of foul play. Enter your email or username. !.Nigel Lithgoe already knew me from my audition for the TV show So you think you can dance I auditioned for, 4 months earlier. The Dark Side of Reality TV: 27 Tragic Deaths I was going to Audition in San Fransico, it was close to LA , where I livebut it was too last minute and I didnt feel like driving all-the-way there..my friend Brianna was going to audition with me too, but she couldnt figure out if she was going to go or if she could {shes 16} and there was only 3 days before the audition date. We based it off your Twitter details. But you can pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. When everyone arrived, we were given a lyric sheet of the song that we were required to sing for our next audition. The song was played on the arena stereo on repeat..before I went in to audition.. the song must have played , like hundred times or something! Nicknamed "Glitter Girl" by fans, judge Simon Cowell was unimpressed with her performances of Jefferson Airplane's "Somebody to Love" and Madonna's "Like a Prayer.". Market data provided by Factset. Ex: myspace.com/. Update, THU 9 AM: A self-proclaimed "Paula Abdul stalker" who was featured on season 7 of "American Idol" is furious with TMZ after a story we posted scared his friends and family into believing he was the one cops found in front of Abdul's house. Goodspeed, who was born Sandra May McIntyre, died by suicide by a drug overdose. She had a great rack. Visit our corporate site at https://futureplc.comThe Week is a registered trade mark. Future US LLC, 10th floor, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005. After hearing her sing Tina Turner's Proud Mary, Jackson said: "It was terrible, what was that?" ", "It's very hard reading such awful things being written about yourself," she wrote. " She was reported missing by her mother and her body was recovered on Tuesday night. I thought you looked great . American Idol Stars Who Tragically Passed Away - NickiSwift.com "Pirate Master" only lasted one season and many attributed . Let your Facebook friends know youre on Myspace with an update. Just start typing to find music. Paula Goodspeed of 'American Idol' Image Credit: Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images An obsessed fan of American Idol and star Paula Abdul , Paula Goodspeed had her first name legally . This address is also associated with the names of Michael Chance, Denise Crosnick, and 20 other individuals. If we find matches from the people you follow on Twitter, we'll connect you to them right away. I acknowledge that I have read and accept the Terms of Use According to Paula, this was not the first time Goodspeed had come to Paulas house to attempt to end her life. Connect any celebrity with Paula Goodspeed to see how closely they are linked romantically! Legal Statement. Getting in is easy. This helps us keep people, musicians and brands searchable on Myspace. That's rude. The 2nd song I sang was Money changes everything by Cyndi Lauper and then I sang Rockin Robin , Needless to say I made it to round 3:: There were only. . In a new interview with Access Hollywood's Billy Bush, Paula Abdul says she is still deeply affected by the death of Paula Goodspeed, the former "American Idol" contestant who committed suicide near Abdul's home in November. Dead Fan Found at Paula Abdul's Home - NewsOne Update, WED 3 PM: Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Paula Goodspeed, who died of a possible drug overdose/suicideTuesday night, overdosed in the exact same area around one year ago.We're told cops were called to Paula Abdul's house -- either late last year or early this year -- and found Goodspeed inside her car, unconscious from a drug overdose.Sources say Goodspeed suffered from "extreme mental illness" that spun out of control in the last two years.Goodspeed, who was obsessed with Abdul, frightened the "A.I." I was next to the last group to audition.This time we had to sing for Nigel Lithgoe and ken Warwick, the shows ~executive producers~. The producers chose Rockin Robin an oldies song. He finished in eighth place and took part in the American Idol Live! Pick one that's hard-to-crack, only known by you, and at least 6 characters long. because of all the distruction that the two Hurricanes caused, so they said that the 3rd round would be held in Las Vegas.but then a couple of days later , Idol called back to let me know that the audition would be held in ..you guessed it!! This address has been used for business registration by Barc Housing Inc and Owen Richard. Your search did not return any results. 15 Reality Stars You Didn't Know Had Passed | TheTalko Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Paula Goodspeed - Facebook Just two months after Cheryl lost her boyfriend, she followed in his footsteps and committed suicide as well. Pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. Sandra May McIntyre, known professionally as Paula Goodspeed (born July 4th, 1978 - November 11th, 2008) was a contestant on Season 5 of American Idol. Help keep Paula Goodspeed profile up to date. I also did an interview with Paula and the another womanthe interview was about my fashion sense..how I get my ideas for outfits and where I got my fashion inspirations, No-offence to Paula Abdul.I *didnt* get my style from heractually ..my style is a mix of 1980s icons: Punky Brewster, Rainbow Brite and Cyndi Lauper. I have been getting endless emails and calls from friends and family members [sic] who saw your headline about the Paula Abdul Fan Death My mother cried thinking I was dead. Host Simon Cowell reportedly noted her resemblance to Abdul, to which Goodspeed responded by calling Abdul "beautiful. Weird!!!!! My heart and prayers go out to her family. I've been drawing ever since I was a little kid, and my first drawing was of Paula Abdul," People quoted Goodspeed as saying. Stay tuned for hints! Stay tuned for hints! I think some people just need to grow upor save that kind of stuff for the playground! Paula auditioned in Austin. . "We are sorry to hear of the passing of Haley Smith and our thoughts and prayers are with her family," a rep for the show told Entertainment Weekly. Daily Motion. The Toronto, Ontario native had a brief recording deal in 2011 with L.A. Reid's Epic Records. Goodspeed was ridiculed and flatly rejected by the judges during her audition, but never gave up her obsession with the former Los Angeles Lakers cheerleader and pop star. NOT being a morning person and all.. And it was just really cheesy stuff they were making people say No offence to anyone from Texas. Apparently, Goodspeed had been stalking Abdul for the past 17 years, and her obsession led her to audition for American Idol twice, including her now-infamous, Simon Cowell-maligned 2006 audition in Austin., Its painfully obvious from Goodspeeds MySpace page that she was seriously affected by her embarrassment on the show, said TMZ online. Stay tuned for details and RSVP here:[bit.ly/1Bww0M8|mysp.ac/Rl9V], Listen up#LA! You may be prompted by your browser for permission. Thats where Idol mistrewed some things! She died in her car, parked outside Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks, California. And because of all the hurricane messIdol paid for the contestants to fly to Friscodue to weather conditions that made it ~impossible~ to finish the Austin auditions in TX. This helps us keep people, musicians and brands searchable on Myspace. On her home page you will notice Paula Abduls picture being used with Paula licking her lips. I didnt feel like putting my hair down, unless I was having an interview or in my actual audition. When it was my turn to sing, I belted out Holding out for a hero by Bonnie Tyler . McConaughey and Alves were on flight that 'dropped almost 4,000 feet', Colombia proposes shipping invasive hippos to India, Mexico, Gina Serpe and Jason Kennedy in E! Why a Paula Abdul fan died | The Week My group was next to the last to audition..again..while we {contestants} were waiting in the holding room, Ken Warwick {executive producer} came in to give the contestants and family members a rundown of what the audition day would consist of. Hitting < pauses the slideshow and goes back. Obsessive Fan of Paula Abdul Commits Suicide - ABC News Johns was 35 years old. All Rights Reserved. We've emailed you instructions on how to reset your password. The year before, I had flown to Las Vegas to audition and I was in section 28, and my section was almost the last section to be seen so just about the time we got on the floor, the producers were cutting off braclets. You may already know people on Myspace. I was like oh no! I felt like I was auditioning in vegas all over again! The death of Paula Goodspeed is a tragedy, said Gina Serpe and Jason Kennedy in E! It is such a *grueling process* to participate in, VERY stressful and nerve racking! Reuters reported that prescription pills, along with CDs and pictures of Abdul, were found in the car. The 30-year-old is believed to have killed herself by taking a drugs overdose. Need help? about 85-100 people that made it thru to ::: Paula, Randy, and Simonthat audition would take place a month later in September.over two days!!! Stalker found dead outside Paula Abdul's house, Jack in the Box coming to Florida, eyes further expansion, Woman accused of using aunts debit card to charge $12K worth of DoorDash orders, Rib Round Up Music Festival returns to West Palm Beach on Saturday, Railroad repositions propane tanker, will remove Friday. She would write messages on her MySpace page documenting her sadness and complaining that "Pirate Master" was ruining her life. During the Season Five auditions in 2006, Goodspeed's rendition of "Proud Mary" was roundly criticized by Idol judge Simon Cowell and rejected by Abdul and judge Randy Jackson. Paula Goodspeed Myspace Blog on American Idol | fly2lv's Blog Fans will recall she competed on the inaugural season of the Fox reality show, coming in third behind Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson, who took home top honors. Soon after Ryan seacrest came in and spoke to all of us and answered any questions that anyone had, thats where I took that picture of him that is featured in my myspace pictures and on my website!! You can always edit this or any other info in settings after joining. All rights reserved. Numbers, dots and dashes are ok, too. She was one of the first Idol singers, having appeared in the show's first season. She was 26. Yes! Want to go to our #secretshow w/ [@wizkhalifa|profile_34002909] alifa? "He was a true talent who lit up every room he entered and will be deeply missed. Learn more about how to retrieve an existing account. Keep checking ourTwitterfor hints on where to find them! Login 2. Before Spence's death, the most recent Idol contestant who passed away was Nikki McKibbin. American Idol contestant Paula Goodspeed humiliated by 'rude' Cowell Paula Goodspeed did not make it past the auditions in Season 5. He was 34. I ended up singing both songs and asking a couple of the girls in the bathroom which one should I sing~~Never do that!! I didnt really say the stuff, because there was so many people, that nobody would hear me anywayPlus, obviously Im not from Tx. Cops tell us it may have been a drug overdose/suicide.Here's what's strange. She did not make the cut, after Ryan Seacrest proclaimed, "And the love affair is over". 10/6 we are havinga#secretshowwithRixton! Agreement and consent to the Privacy Policy and Video Privacy Policy. When her vehicle was located at about. Stay tuned for details and RSVP here: [bit.ly/1Bww0M8|mysp.ac/Rl9V]. Legal Statement. Are the antics of Alexis Cohen going to be funny to a viewing public that spent at least an hour at work searching for Goodspeed's MySpace page, . FOXNews.com's Allison McGevna and the Associated Press contributed to this report. In Goodspeed's audition, she was ridiculed by Simon Cowell . Soon , it was my turn to go in the audition roomkeep in mind that not alot of people were getting thru soo it was even more nerve racking! If we find matches from your Facebook friends, we'll connect you to them right away. We based it off your Twitter details. On November 11th, 2008, Paula committed suicide via a drug overdose outside Paula Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks . She had been a stalker from [awhile back.] You may already know people on Myspace. Before going in to see the three judges, Goodspeed told host Ryan Seacrest that she was Abdul's biggest fan, and showed off life-sized drawings of the star which she had been creating "ever since I was a little kid". For over a decade, LALATE has been a proud licensed member of the St Louis, MO Press Club. She was 25. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. During her audition she said she's an artist and the first pic she ever drew was of Paula Abdul. Hitting > pauses the slideshow and goes forward. ", "Is that good or bad?" A part of the People / Entertainment Weekly Network. If we find matches from the people you follow on Twitter, we'll connect you to them right away. Ex: myspace.com/. Pick one that's hard-to-crack, only known by you, and at least 6 characters long. golden tickets were hard to come by, but after I sang, I got thru to the next round and was told to where the same outfit. Browse and comment on Myspace's photos on Myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. Click here to read more from People magazine. Its TV and they will say whateverI guess. Alexis Cohen was featured in the auditions episodes of Seasons 7 and 8. In June, the department checked on the woman at her home in Thousand Oaks after deputies received a tip from Los Angeles police that the woman might be at risk of self-harm, Bonfiglio said. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Simon Cowells jokes about her braces might have been a bit over-the-top, said Maura Johnston in Idolator. He released the album Hold Back My Heart and an EP entitled, Love and Sex. Spence finished second in Season 19 and impressed audiences with his passionate performances. Paula Goodspeed was found dead in an apparent suicide. I didnt do anything, she said of the suspected suicide. ps. "The caller informed us that Ms. Goodspeed might be in the area of Paula Abdul's home, and we notified Los Angeles Police," Bonifiglio told FOXNews.com. The New York Post reports that nobody was willing to pay the $26,000 per month rent "most likely because of its spooky provenance and a cooling high-end rental market. Paula Goodspeed (424903379)'s profile on Myspace, the place where people come to connect, discover, and share. Simon Cowell has already been criticized in the past for his treatment of homosexuals and the disabled, so its a pretty safe bet that American Idol will cut back its attacks on the less talented audition performers in future seasons.. Im like, a really big fan. It's 18+ and we're hiding tickets around LA! 13 Paula Goodspeed. Pictures Paula Goodspeed Photo 2 Paula Goodspeed Photo 3 Don't have a Myspace account yet? "Paula simply feels she has outgrown her house," a spokesman for Abdul told Us Weekly Magazine. Paula Goodspeed, 30, was found dead, an apparent suicide, Tuesday evening in her car, which was parked a few doors down from Abdul's Los Angeles home. Obsessed Abdul Fan Found Dead - TMZ Goodspeed was known for being a fan of singer and American Idol judge Paula Abdul, so much so that she changed her first name to Paula at the age of 16 and modeled her singing career and appearance after her. Apart from that , I wasnt ready to put myself out there. Who knows, maybe she killed herself cause she broke a nail. Click here for continuous coverage from MyFOXLA. Paula said the tragic event in November has made her home vulnerable to future disturbed fans. It's been almost 10 years since former American Idol contestant, Paula Goodspeed took her own life outside the former home of American singer and popular Ame. This is your profile URL. On her MySpace page . Let your Facebook friends know youre on Myspace with an update. Paula Wales - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages She went there to sing.". Enter your email or username. Select the types of content you would like to see. Most people use their real name. No worries, joining is easy. Paula, Randy and Simon came in to greet us about 45 minutes to an hour later.while I was eating!!! It's believed that she committed suicide. The best result we found for your search is Paula K Wales age 50s in Fort Collins, CO. But Goodspeeds death should make reality producers question their vetting process or treatment of contestants, said Stuart Heritage in Heckler Spray. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. ! ugh!! Just because I made the mistake of trying out for a singing competition before I was even ready vocally, emotionally and physically. It appears to read the name 'Paula Abdul.'' Goodspeed, pictured above during a failed 2005 'American Idol' audition, was found dead in a Toyota Camry with the license plate 'ABL LV.' (6 pages) Tweet In mid-August of 2005 the American Idol auditions were being held in Austins, Tx The last part of your Myspace URL. The email you used to create your account. She was 21. Caf da Oitava Etapa - Eighth Step Coffee House - abcdef.wiki This is your queue. Paula said of Goodspeed. Both judges were really cool to me and really getting into my performence! 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. I'm sure you're in heaven singing you're heart out!!!". Let your followers know you're on Myspace with a Tweet. We're told lots of people tried to get Goodspeed help, but it was all to no avail. Drop music and videos into the areas below. The 30-year-old is believed to have committed suicide by taking an overdose in her car outside Abdul's Los Angeles home. Because the truth of the matter is we brought them there. The Los Angeles County Coroner's office says relatives identified her body Wednesday morning. Haley Smith was a contestant during Season 11. I went through a very rough time of feeling like she wanted my attention so much I shed a lot of tears. Paula Solis in Davie, FL - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages If I realized what a mess I was going to make of the song..I was just going to stick with my song that got me thru the 1st two rounds*Holding out for a hero*.. [NY Daily News]Paula Goodspeed - Proud Mary This time around we had to sing at least 3 songs, 1 fast song, one slow and one that the producers picked. 'American Idol' Contestants Who Have Tragically Died Over the Years She blogged about her American Idol rejection, saying how hard it was to deal with the awful things being said about her, just because I made the mistake of trying out for a singing competition before I was ~even~ ready vocally, emotionally and physically.. Paula Goodspeed Went to Abdul's House Before - PEOPLE.com It's unclear how Ventura County deputies knew a body inside a car was miles away from its jurisdiction.An LAPD spokesperson said the parents of the victim believe their daughter was a "big fan" of Paula's. ", On Goodspeed's Myspace page which had not been updated since 2007 she blogged about her experience auditioning for "Idol. You may be prompted by your browser for permission.