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. Jessika Baier, who auditioned in Season 8, was killed in a car accident in Michigan in December 2009. Shes really cool. She was 31 years old. Paula said the tragic event in November has made her home vulnerable to future disturbed fans. Market data provided by Factset. The 30-year-old is believed to have committed suicide by taking an overdose in her car outside Abdul's Los Angeles home. #SECRETSHOW!! 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. Because the truth of the matter is we brought them there. James Miller tells PEOPLE. Getting in is easy. Anyway, People..if you saw my clip, you know what happens next. Keep checking ourTwitterfor hints on where to find them! No worries, joining is easy. The victim has not yet been ID'd. She did not make the cut, after Ryan Seacrest proclaimed, "And the love affair is over". Help us build our profile of Paula Goodspeed! Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. . judge -- LAPD's Threat Management division took the case and there was an active investigation. If you missed here photos earlier on LALATE NEWS, here they are again those photos plus video: Subscribe to LALATE on YouTube. "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. Smith finished eighth place on the show and was close friends with Ruben Studdard, who won Idol that season. He finished in eighth place and took part in the American Idol Live! 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! I'm sure you're in heaven singing you're heart out!!!". Ex: myspace.com/. I didnt do anything, she said of the suspected suicide. Just because I made the mistake of trying out for a singing competition before I was even ready vocally, emotionally and physically. All rights reserved. If you don't see it, don't forget to check your spam folder. 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 . Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] She was a talented portrait artist focusing mainly on drawing Paula Abdul. We have no records of past relationships for Paula Goodspeed. 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.. He was 36 years old. Enter your email or username. Paula Goodspeed: "American Idol" "American Idol" contestants often call it a dream come true when they make it far on the singing competition show. A cause of death hasn't. Police said Paula Goodspeed, whose rendition of "Proud Mary" was roundly criticized by Simon Cowell and rejected by Abdul and Randy Jackson, possibly committed suicide. February 2006: And yes, I like wearing pink and I had pink rubber bands on my braces; so here is the story my adventure! Want to go to our #secretshow with [@wizkhalifa|profile_34002909] It's 18 + and we're hiding tickets around LA! Yes! A toxicology report showed his blood alcohol level was .118, above the legal limit. 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! The 1st song I sung was Holding out for a hero Ken Warwick immediately liked me and my fashion senceso he said Yes! Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The 30-year-old former American Idol contestant was found dead on Tuesday, apparently . If you don't see it, don't forget to check your spam folder. Select this result to view Paula K Wales's phone number, address, and more. Pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. 10/6 we are having a#secretshowwithRixton! Cops tell us it may have been a drug overdose/suicide.Here's what's strange. She was reported missing by her mother and her body was recovered on Tuesday night. Paula said her life has dramatically changed since the tragic event in November. or redistributed. 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. She didn't go there for looks, she went there for vocals. She had been a stalker from [awhile back.] Stay tuned for hints! Jim Miller told KTTV-TV the woman had an infatuation with Abdul. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Grandes concertos (300) foram realizados no andar de cima do Assembly Hall, que possui duas janelas Tiffany, uma . ", On Goodspeed's Myspace page which had not been updated since 2007 she blogged about her experience auditioning for "Idol. Stay tuned for details and RSVP here:[bit.ly/1Bww0M8|mysp.ac/Rl9V], Listen up#LA! Paula Abdul fanatic Paula Godspeed found dead near singer's home - Baltimore Sun 'Mass casualty incident' in West Baltimore leaves 1 dead, 4 injured on Saturday night Departure of Marilyn. - October 23, 2022 04:21 pm EDT. It is such a *grueling process* to participate in, VERY stressful and nerve racking! Want to go to our #secretshow w/[@wizkhalifa|profile_34002909] It's 18+ and we're hiding tickets around LA! Use this to log in to your account, receive notifications and get handy updates from us. Use one of your social networks or start fresh with an email address. Let your Facebook friends know youre on Myspace with an update. || TO CONTACT THIS AUTHOR | Email Address: mstabile@lalate.com | Telephone: 314-400-8010 | Follow on Twitter: Twitter.com/LALATE | Biography: http://news.lalate.com/author/maria-stabile/ | LALATE Staff & Physical Address: http://news.lalate.com/staff/, Paula Rest In Peace. For continuing coverage of the Paula Goodspeed matter, from her American Idol audition video, pictures, and the latest breaking news from Los Angeles on Goodspeed, click here: http://news.lalate.com/category/paula-abdul. I didnt really say the stuff, because there was so many people, that nobody would hear me anywayPlus, obviously Im not from Tx. Hotel costs were paid by Idol also. "Our. Posting on her MySpace page after the audition, she said: "It's very hard reading such awful things being written about yourself or hearing things being said not like a lot of people would understand what it's like having so many haters, just because I made the mistake of trying out for a singing competition before I was even ready vocally, emotionally and physically.". This is your profile URL. Paula Goodspeed is a member of the following lists: Paula Abdul, American women singers and 1979 births. Help us with just a few more questions. Stay tuned for hints! Goodspeeds 2006 audition was not Paulas first encounter with the stalker. When it was my turn to sing, I belted out Holding out for a hero by Bonnie Tyler . Ventura County Sheriff's Capt. LAPD Captain James Miller said police had been called to Abdul's home many times because Goodspeed was causing a "disturbance" outside, although there were no court records of a restraining order. "Goodspeed also 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.". Getting in is easy. Pictures Paula Goodspeed Photo 2 Paula Goodspeed Photo 3 We loaded your account with your Facebook details. !.Nigel Lithgoe already knew me from my audition for the TV show So you think you can dance I auditioned for, 4 months earlier. Anyway, Finally at almost 9am they let us in and from there we all had to check in and get our seating tickets and maybe get something to drink.so after my mom and I went to find our seats ~section 26~ I was thinking cool, I wont have to wait too long to audition..Well, when everyone took their seats and the executive producers started talking to us about what was going to take place that day.,they told us that they were going to start with section 48!!! 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 . Weird!!!!! Uhm I agree. Previously: A body was found in a car a few houses down from Paula Abdul's home, and there are reports the victim was a "big fan" of the "Idol" judge.The body was discovered last night in a car. Learn more about how to retrieve an existing account. Her zodiac sign is Cancer. Leah LaBelle finished 12th in American Idol Season 3. Enter your email or username. A pic of Paula was hanging from her rear-view mirror. This is your queue. She was obsessed with then-judge Paula Abdul, even legally changing her first name from Sandra to Paula. PLAY IT NOW: Idols Ryan Seacrest & David Archuleta Reunited! Watch Access Hollywood Monday and Tuesday nights for more of Paulas interview, and check back here soon to read about Paulas relationship with new Idol judge Kara DioGuardi. When Paula Goodspeed appeared on Season 5 of American Idol, she was no stranger to Paula Abdul. The Brooklyn native was 32 years old. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, And the thing is, that all she could do was get a hold of me through my fan club." Paula said the tragic event in November. Luckily we were standing more towards the front of the line. Press ESC to exit. The most recent tragedy struck in early October 2022 when Willie Spence died in a car accident in Tennessee. The producers chose Rockin Robin an oldies song. 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. He began a music career in Los Angeles, but moved back to Oklahoma when that did not pan out. Copyright & TM 1998-2022 LALATE. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. You may already know people on Myspace. Numbers, dots and dashes are ok, too. The death of Paula Goodspeed is a tragedy, said Gina Serpe and Jason Kennedy in E! No worries, joining is easy. I think some people just need to grow upor save that kind of stuff for the playground! All rights reserved. This is your profile URL. ! ugh!! Login ps. We woke up at 4am to get ready*thats right, I said 4 in-the-morning..i HATE morningsbut what can ya do, ya know? Keep checking ourTwitterfor hints on where to find them! Help us with just a few more questions. By Daniel S. Levine Goodspeed's myspace post was in February 2006 but her page has not been updated since 2007. I didnt really have the Tx spirit anyway..Not being a morning person and all. American Singer Paula Goodspeed was born Sandra May McIntyre on 4th July, 1978 in Waterville, Maine, USA and passed away on 11th Nov 2008 Sherman Oaks, California, USA aged 30. Drop music and videos into the areas below. She was one of the first Idol singers, having appeared in the show's first season. Abdul said: "I'm speechless, I don't know what to say. Her most well-known performance may be her rendition of Alannah Myles' song "Black Velvet.". Indeed, Goodspeed once spoke of her affection for Abdul to Ryan Seacrest: "I'm a really big fan, and I made life-sized drawings of Paula. I didnt feel like putting my hair down, unless I was having an interview or in my actual audition. Capt. We based it off your Facebook details. Hitting > pauses the slideshow and goes forward. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. We send our condolences to his loved ones.". Johns was 35 years old. 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*.. Just start typing to find music. Yes! The last part of your Myspace URL. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Learn more about how to retrieve an existing account. I have to believe there is ~something good about me.. Simon made that comment about my braces 5 months ago in Sept. 05 and now since the show aired this month {Feb. 06}, theres been soo many people bashing me for having braces, as if I am the only person on national television that wears braces!!!!!! For continuing coverage of the Paula Goodspeed matter, from her American Idol audition video, pictures, and the latest breaking news from Los Angeles on Goodspeed, http://news.lalate.com/category/paula-abdul, American Idol Top 20 Leaked: American Idol Results Tonight 2020, American Idol Results Tonight: Top 20 Singers Leaked 2020, American Idol Results Tonight 2020: Top 20 Leaked Online, Laine Hardy Wins American Idol 2019: American Idol Results. Resemblance to Paula Abdul, Adult dental braces, 'Wacky' clothing. On her MySpace page which had not been updated since 2007 she blogged about her experience: "It's very hard reading such awful things being written about yourself," she wrote. " The public slating following the January 2006 show made Goodspeed a national laughing stock, and she was upset by the criticism. I acknowledge that I have read and accept the Terms of Use !~~~I was more comfortable singing Holding out for a hero But because I did soo well singing Proud Mary in my lessons, a class room structsure..comfort zone..in other wordsonce I was taken from my comfort zone..things were NOT good enoughI took the chance with Proud Mary because I didnt want to let my teacher down., thats right*..I only worked on that song for a short timeand with the nerves and stress, well, thats what everyone gotI sincerly appologise. A day or two after I flew back to Los Angeles, Hurricane Katrina hit that part of the country and then another one Rita hit almost a month later..sooo needless to say, American Idol called me while I was in Orlando Fl. 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. The other judges were also negative in their comments. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. During her audition she said she's an artist and the first pic she ever drew was of Paula Abdul. My heart and prayers go out to her family. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Orange County Coroner's report said Johns died from an enlarged heart and a "fatty liver." We've emailed you instructions on how to reset your password. That's rude. Legal Statement. This is your queue. 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). Numbers, dots and dashes are ok, too. PLAY IT NOW: Dish Of Salt: American Idol Stars Holiday Concert, Driver Dies in Frederick, Maryland Tanker Fire; Northbound US Route 15 Lanes Closed, College Park Mayor Arrested on 56 Counts of Possession, Distribution of Child Pornography, Eagles Wide Receiver Zach Pascal Robbed at Gunpoint in Maryland. The death of Paula Goodspeed is a tragedy, said Gina Serpe and Jason Kennedy in E! Goodspeed's MySpace page featured a picture of Paula Abdul with a caption that read "My secret crush, shhhhh." She blogged about. I had to learn how to sing the *correct way and I worked on my vocal tone. The woman, Paula Goodspeed, was found dead outside Abdul's house Tuesday evening, authorities said. Numbers, dots and dashes are ok, too. She crashed her motorcycle in Millinocket, Maine on Aug. 31, 2019. 1. One less idiot in the world! 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. Paula Goodspeed (July 4, 1978 November 11, 2008) was an American reality TV show contestant and singer best known for her season 5 audition on American Idol. 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". 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. Ive been drawing ever since I was a little kid and my first drawing was of Paula Abdul., VIEW THE PHOTOS: David Archuleta Comes To Access. Paula said of Goodspeed. Online. Police found Abdul CDs and pictures in the vehicle, along with prescription drugs. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. They have also lived in Broomfield, CO and Aurora, CO. Paula is related to Carla Rae Timm and Robert B Wales as well as 3 additional people. Paula Goodspeed was found dead in an apparent suicide. The Los Angeles County Coroner's office says relatives identified her body Wednesday morning. ", Police granted extra stop-and-search powers after schoolboy stabbed, Trump gets rapturous reception at major US Republican conference, Prince Harry: A lot of us in Army didnt necessarily agree or disagree with war in Afghanistan, Leicester batter Bath and give Steve Borthwick food for thought, Rishi Sunak to host Coronation Big Lunch at Downing Street, Erik ten Hag: Man Utd were a mess with no rules Casemiro has helped sort them out. Better luck next time, I guess. 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. Please enter the account owner's birth date here. McKibbin performed on American Idol when the show was beginning to develop huge audiences for its episodes. "We are devastated about the passing of our beloved American Idol family member, Willie Spence," the Idol team wrote on Twitter. Paula Goodspeed (pradachicky)'s profile on Myspace, the place where people come to connect, discover, and share. Ross Bonfiglio said relatives hadn't seen the woman since about 11 p.m. on Monday, and were concerned she might try to hurt herself. Paula Goodspeed is on Facebook. She had a great rack. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. I thought you looked great . Its TV and they will say whateverI guess. Your search did not return any results. 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. to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. She also won the first season of Mo'Nique's Fat Chance pageant in 2005. *I am around Paula Abduls height*. Goodspeed, who was born Sandra May McIntyre, died by suicide by a drug overdose. Changed Her Name to Paula On Tuesday night, the body of the 30-year-old aspiring singer was found in a car near Abdul's home in Los Angeles, an apparent suicide victim from what police believe. vistiting my friend and told me that the 3rd round *Paula, Randy and Simon* audition was NOT going to be held in Tx. If we find matches from the people you follow on Twitter, we'll connect you to them right away. "Pirate Master" only lasted one season and many attributed . 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. "She had been a stalker from [awhile back.] He was 34. Rickey Smith, who appeared on American Idol Season 2, was killed by a drunk driver in Oklahoma City on May 5, 2016. Paula Goodspeed, the American Idol contestant found dead outside Paula Abdul's home, was left devastated when Simon Cowell mocked her audition. The phone number (954) 474-5277 belongs to she. It must have gone crazy.". Cowell humiliated Paula Goodspeed by laughing at her braces as she attempted to impress the judging panel. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. ~Thanks to all the people that have gone to my offical website, have signed my guestbook.and that made the effort to locate me thru Myspace.com to tell me that they liked what they saw and are supporting me.it doesnt stop heresoon I will prove myself worthy as a singer and take the world by storm, with my fashion, danceetc!! We'll email instructions on how to reset your password. Just two months after Cheryl lost her boyfriend, she followed in his footsteps and committed suicide as well. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Update, WED 3 PM: Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Paula Goodspeed, who died of a possible drug overdose/suicide Tuesday night, overdosed in the exact same area around one year ago. 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. In July 2009, Cohen was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. You may be prompted by your browser for permission. Apart from that , I wasnt ready to put myself out there. Her death gained international attention, particularly after her family said she had a history of mental illness. We loaded your account with your Facebook details. Willie Spence died in a car crash in Tennessee on Oct. 11, 2022. You have so much metal in your mouth," he said. Your search did not return any results. A part of the People / Entertainment Weekly Network. She was 25. Stay tuned for details and RSVP here:[bit.ly/1Bww0M8|mysp.ac/Rl9V], Listen up#LA! How much fun we all had on our very first tour. If we find matches from the people you follow on Twitter, we'll connect you to them right away. The woman, Paula Goodspeed, was found dead outside Abdul's house Tuesday evening, authorities said. It's 18+ and we're hiding tickets around LA! It's believed that she committed suicide. But you can pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. Its very hard reading such awful things being written about yourself..or hearing things being said.. not like alot of people would understand what its like having so many haters , just because I made the mistake of trying out for a singing competition before I was ~even~ ready vocally, emotionally and physically. This is your profile URL. I was going to audition in Frisco, but didnt and the next thing I know, I am continuing my Austin auditions in San Fransico!! Scroll on for a look at each singer's life. or redistributed. In October 2014, Borgella died from a rare form of endometrial cancer, which spread to her brain. 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. Meanwhile, Heath Ledger's three-bedroom apartment in New York City's SoHo neighborhood has been taken off the market due to lack of interest. All rights reserved. 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. 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. And yes, I like wearing pink and I had pink rubber bands on my braces; so here is the story my adventure! Paula Goodspeed boyfriend, husband list. We've emailed you instructions on how to reset your password. SPACEBAR resumes the slideshow. 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 I will miss you my Friend RIP Ricky Smith. After hearing her sing Tina Turner's Proud Mary, Jackson said: "It was terrible, what was that?" Paula Goodspeed did not make it past the auditions in Season 5. Although she did not move on to the next round, she later landed a job at a radio station. Please try again. The autopsy revealed that Butler had drugs and alcohol in his system at the time of the crash. Use this to log in to your account, receive notifications and get handy updates from us. before I even sang my 2nd song! Audition city: Austin Tx. You can throw in numbers, dots and dashes, too. Stay tuned for details and RSVP here: [bit.ly/1Bww0M8|mysp.ac/Rl9V]. Paula Goodspeed posts on myspace her Idol audition. FOXNews.com's Allison McGevna and the Associated Press contributed to this report. Before Spence's death, the most recent Idol contestant who passed away was Nikki McKibbin. Drop music and videos into the areas below. The best result we found for your search is Paula K Wales age 50s in Fort Collins, CO. 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. Paula Goodspeed The 30-year-old one-time "American Idol" contestant had an apparent infatuation with judge Paula Abdul. . Daily Motion. He was only 23. Hollywood, CA (TMZ) -A woman found dead in front of Paula Abdul's houseTuesday night was a featured contestant on "American Idol". Spence finished second in Season 19 and impressed audiences with his passionate performances. On Jan. 31, 2018, LaBelle and her boyfriend, basketball player Rasual Butler, were killed in a car crash in Studio City, California. If we find matches from your Facebook friends, we'll connect you to them right away. You may be prompted by your browser for permission. ", On learning of the death, Abdul issued a statement saying: "I am deeply shocked and saddened at what transpired. cairns central doctors,