In Goodspeed's audition, she was ridiculed by Simon Cowell . This is your queue. She is most remembered for American Idol. 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. Drop music and videos into the areas below. Paula said her life has dramatically changed since the tragic event in November. I've been drawing ever since I was a little kid, and my first drawing was of Paula Abdul," People quoted Goodspeed as saying. Police found Abdul CDs and pictures in the vehicle, along with prescription drugs. She was a fucking crazy person. In a new interview with Access Hollywoods 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 Abduls home in November. All rights reserved. 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. 10/6 we are having a#secretshowwithRixton! 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 was 42. 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. A new round of American Idol LOS ANGELES (LALATE EXCLUSIVE) American Idol Results tonight start to reveal your Top 20. All rights reserved. - October 23, 2022 04:21 pm EDT. Soo, thats my story!! Yes! Goodspeed died of a suspected drug overdose on Nov. 11 in her parked car outside Abdul's home. Paulas Sherman Oaks home is currently listed for sale, and Paula says she was glad not to be at home the day the heartbreaking event occurred. Pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. You may be prompted by your browser for permission. Paula Goodspeed is a member of the following lists: Paula Abdul, American women singers and 1979 births. || 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. You may already know people on Myspace. Please try again. 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Johns was 35 years old. I was going to audition in Frisco, but didnt and the next thing I know, I am continuing my Austin auditions in San Fransico!! Reuters reported that prescription pills, along with CDs and pictures of Abdul, were found in the car. By Daniel S. Levine February 2006: And yes, I like wearing pink and I had pink rubber bands on my braces; so here is the story my adventure! This is your queue. I didnt do anything, she said of the suspected suicide. The former American Idol hopeful found dead in an apparent suicide near Paula Abdul 's home had been causing "a disturbance" there for several years, LAPD Capt. It's 18+ and we're hiding tickets around LA! 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. Hitting > pauses the slideshow and goes forward. 10/6 we are having a#secretshowwithRixton! Looking back, Paula said she wished Goodspeeds appearance on the show had gone better, especially with her fellow judge Simon Cowell. "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. Market data provided by Factset. Weird!!!!! a hopeful Goodspeed asked, and Abdul replied: "It's not a good thing. Learn more about how to retrieve an existing account. 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. She was 25. Most people use their real name. Smith performed a folk version of Rufus and Chaka Khan's "Tell Me Something Good" that impressed the judges. This is your profile URL. The Week is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Paula said the tragic event in November has made her home vulnerable to future disturbed fans. I ended up singing both songs and asking a couple of the girls in the bathroom which one should I sing~~Never do that!! Click here to see photos of Paula Goodspeed. Michael Johns was an Australian singer who started a career in Atlanta before he appeared on Idol Season 7 in 2008. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Goodspeeds appearance, in addition to her performance, was trashed by bloggers. Stay tuned for details and RSVP here:[bit.ly/1Bww0M8|mysp.ac/Rl9V], Listen up#LA! Alexis Cohen was featured in the auditions episodes of Seasons 7 and 8. The 1st song I sung was Holding out for a hero Ken Warwick immediately liked me and my fashion senceso he said Yes! Online. And yes, I like wearing pink and I had pink rubber bands on my braces; so here is the story my adventure! Login. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Help us with just a few more questions. Willie Spence died in a car crash in Tennessee on Oct. 11, 2022. Who is Paula Goodspeed dating? Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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. The other judges were also negative in their comments. Luckily we were standing more towards the front of the line. Use this to log in to your account, receive notifications and get handy updates from us. Capt. My heart and prayers go out to her family. SPACEBAR resumes the slideshow. Joanne Borgella impressed the judges during American Idol Season 7, reaching the Top 24. On November 11th, 2008, Paula committed suicide via a drug overdose outside Paula Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, 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. Goodspeeds 2006 audition was not Paulas first encounter with the stalker. Leah LaBelle finished 12th in American Idol Season 3. 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. The public slating following the January 2006 show made Goodspeed a national laughing stock, and she was upset by the criticism. Her death gained international attention, particularly after her family said she had a history of mental illness. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Select this result to view Paula K Wales's phone number, address, and more. Want to go to our #secretshow with[@wizkhalifa|profile_34002909] ? 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. The Toronto, Ontario native had a brief recording deal in 2011 with L.A. Reid's Epic Records. The Los Angeles County Coroner's office says relatives identified her body Wednesday morning. The death of Paula Goodspeed is a tragedy, said Gina Serpe and Jason Kennedy in E! We're told lots of people tried to get Goodspeed help, but it was all to no avail. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The residential address for Paula is 2750 Southwest 75th Aven, Davie, FL 33314-1008. She created portraits of Abdul, which were shown when she performed. 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.". Enter your email or username. Paula Goodspeed Photo 3 What are the odds?? This helps us keep people, musicians and brands searchable on Myspace. Please enter the account owner's birth date here. Resemblance to Paula Abdul, Adult dental braces, 'Wacky' clothing. *I am around Paula Abduls height*. 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. Numbers, dots and dashes are ok, too. On her myspace page, [] The young woman found dead at Paula Abdul's home was a former American Idol contestant, Paula Goodspeed. In October 2014, Borgella died from a rare form of endometrial cancer, which spread to her brain. LOS ANGELES (LALATE EXCLUSIVE) American Idol Top 20 names have been leaked online 2020. But your American Idol 2020 Top LOS ANGELES (LALATE) Laine Hardy has just won American Idol 2019 results tonight. "Paula simply feels she has outgrown her house," a spokesman for Abdul told Us Weekly Magazine. She died in her car, parked outside Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks, California. When it was my turn to sing, I belted out Holding out for a hero by Bonnie Tyler . Legal Statement. One of the first American Idol contestants, Nikki McKibbin died from a brain aneurysm on Oct. 28, 2020, as reported by her husband, Craig Sadler, and their family. "My heart and prayers go out to her family.". We're told Paula was not home and possibly shooting for "American Idol". Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. She had auditioned for "American Idol" two years ago. Drop music and videos into the areas below. As The Telegraph reported at the time, Goodspeed used her MySpace blog to write about how difficult life became after her audition, in which Cowell mocked her braces. vistiting my friend and told me that the 3rd round *Paula, Randy and Simon* audition was NOT going to be held in Tx. 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. Just because I made the mistake of trying out for a singing competition before I was even ready vocally, emotionally and physically.". "Pirate Master" only lasted one season and many attributed . She died in her car, parked outside Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks, California. We arrived back at the arena at 5am and had to stand in line for almost 3 hours along with thousands of other people! Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. If we find matches from your Facebook friends, we'll connect you to them right away. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Getting in is easy. 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. She auditioned for American Idol in 2006, and has been found dead outside Paula Abdul's home. Shes really cool. The email you used to create your account. SPACEBAR resumes the slideshow. Paula Goodspeed The 30-year-old one-time "American Idol" contestant had an apparent infatuation with judge Paula Abdul. Because the truth of the matter is we brought them there. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Orange County Coroner's report said Johns died from an enlarged heart and a "fatty liver." Soon it was time for me to fly to San Fransico to continue my Austin auditions. 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. Just start typing to find music. ps. The last part of your Myspace URL. That's rude. We based it off your Twitter details. This is your profile URL. She crashed her motorcycle in Millinocket, Maine on Aug. 31, 2019. We loaded your account with your Twitter details. Can you keep a secret? You know, [she] had attempted to do that a few months prior, Paula continued. Authorities have identified the body found outside "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul's house as that of a fan and one-time show contestant. Ex: myspace.com/. Paula Goodspeed did not make it past the auditions in Season 5. This address has been used for business registration by Barc Housing Inc and Owen Richard. 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. January 8, 2015. Haley Smith was a contestant during Season 11. 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. Let your followers know you're on Myspace with a Tweet. Stay tuned for details and RSVP here: [bit.ly/1Bww0M8|mysp.ac/Rl9V]. "I don't think any artist on earth could sing with that much metal in your mouth. Use one of your social networks or start fresh with an email address. If we find matches from the people you follow on Twitter, we'll connect you to them right away. #SECRETSHOW!! A pic of Paula was hanging from her rear-view mirror. I was like oh no! I felt like I was auditioning in vegas all over again! Numbers, dots and dashes are ok, too. We based it off your Twitter details. But you can pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. She sang "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner. Paula Goodspeed posts on myspace her Idol audition. Spence was 23 and was the runner-up in Season 19. We loaded your account with your Facebook details. She didn't go there for looks, she went there for vocals. Use one of your social networks or start fresh with an email address. Spence finished second in Season 19 and impressed audiences with his passionate performances. How we set up for hours in our room in the Idol Mansion talking and listening to music. 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. . 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! Her parents had reported her missing hours earlier and expressed concern that she might hurt herself. Unfortunately, Spence is one of several Idol contestants who have died since they appeared on the show. Better luck next time, I guess. Need help? 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). She would write messages on her MySpace page documenting her sadness and complaining that "Pirate Master" was ruining her life. 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. The producers chose Rockin Robin an oldies song. Hotel costs were paid by Idol also. Paula Goodspeed's 17-year obsession came to a tragic end. I had to learn how to sing the *correct way and I worked on my vocal tone. Like the majority of contestants, Paula. Press ESC to exit. You have so much metal in your mouth," he said. 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. For over a decade, LALATE has been a proud licensed member of the St Louis, MO Press Club. Let your Facebook friends know youre on Myspace with an update. This is your profile URL. No-One wants to see anyone do well..Lets Admit it people! 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!!!!!! 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. 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! Cowell humiliated Paula Goodspeed by laughing at her braces as she attempted to impress the judging panel. We have no records of past relationships for Paula Goodspeed. The Los Angeles County Coroner's office says relatives identified her body Wednesday morning.. 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. Don't have a Myspace account yet? Pick one that's hard-to-crack, only known by you, and at least 6 characters long. Press ESC to exit. This is your profile URL. If you missed here photos earlier on LALATE NEWS, here they are again those photos plus video: Subscribe to LALATE on YouTube. 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. Jim Miller told KTTV-TV the woman had an infatuation with Abdul. 1. "Idol" produced a 3 minute and 40 second featurette on Goodspeed and her passion for Paula. tour after the season. I will miss you my Friend RIP Ricky Smith. Goodspeed's myspace post was in February 2006 but her page has not been updated since 2007. He was 36 years old. or redistributed. Her death gained international attention, particularly after her family said she had a history of mental illness. Click here to read more from People magazine. This address is also associated with the names of Michael Chance, Denise Crosnick, and 20 other individuals. Its a different thing, she added. 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. This is your profile URL. The last part of your Myspace URL. Pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. I'm sure you're in heaven singing you're heart out!!!". I acknowledge that I have read and accept the Terms of Use She was 26. I think some people just need to grow upor save that kind of stuff for the playground! She suffered a brain aneurysm and was only 42. *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! "Creepy McCreeperton even signed the e-mail "Paula Abdul's Stalker from American Idol Season 7". 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. We'll email instructions on how to reset your password. So I thought, the hell with it and decided it was just going to be my mom and I, I didnt want to drive all the way to San Fransico so I called different airlines asking about their rates, but it was ridiculously expensive, and I wasnt about to pay &600.00 a person, when I could fly for half of that price If I waited a week and flew to Austin, Tx the 2nd city in the Idol toursooo thats what my mom and I did.. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. American Idol has faced several tragedies during its 21 seasons. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. On Jan. 31, 2018, LaBelle and her boyfriend, basketball player Rasual Butler, were killed in a car crash in Studio City, California. My address was announced and [it was shown] how you could get into my house.. Pick one that's hard-to-crack, only known by you, and at least 6 characters long. While an official cause of death had not been determined, investigators ruled it was likely a suicide, possibly by a drug overdose, MyFOXLA reports. She did not make the cut, after Ryan Seacrest proclaimed, "And the love affair is over". You must be logged in to post a comment But Goodspeeds death should make reality producers question their vetting process or treatment of contestants, said Stuart Heritage in Heckler Spray. Other Idol singers who have passed away include Alexis Cohen, Haley Smith, Jessika Baier, Joanne Borgella, Leah LaBelle, Marque Lynche, Michael Johns, Paula Goodspeed, and Rickey Smith. Now, theres access to follow me home and I [had] a really scary situation and its time for me to move. 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. 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. 13 Paula Goodspeed. 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!! Just start typing to find music. 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! . Anyway, People..if you saw my clip, you know what happens next. If we find matches from your Facebook friends, we'll connect you to them right away. Log into your Myspace to find out: [ht.ly/zOJNg|mysp.ac/OLGG]. It's 18+ and we're hiding tickets around LA! Agreement and consent to the Privacy Policy and Video Privacy Policy. 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. Sandra May McIntyre, known professionally as Paula Goodspeed (born July 4th, 1978 - November 11th, 2008) was a contestant on Season 5 of American Idol. You can always edit this or any other info in settings after joining. Online. FOXNews.com's Allison McGevna and the Associated Press contributed to this report. In mid-August of 2005 the American Idol auditions were being held in Austins, Tx. Just because I made the mistake of trying out for a singing competition before I was even ready vocally, emotionally and physically. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] She was a talented portrait artist focusing mainly on drawing Paula Abdul. Paula Goodspeed posts on myspace her Idol audition. "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. 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. Hitting < pauses the slideshow and goes back. 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. Agreement and consent to the Privacy Policy and Video Privacy Policy. She was 31 years old. She went there to sing.". His death came after he suffered a leg injury. Let your followers know you're on Myspace with a Tweet. Please try again. All rights reserved. "She had been a stalker from [awhile back.] This time around we had to sing at least 3 songs, 1 fast song, one slow and one that the producers picked. It was tumultuous, for me.. It is such a *grueling process* to participate in, VERY stressful and nerve racking! Goodspeed was found dead on Tuesday outside the home of Paula Abdul, Cowell's fellow judge on the US talent show. PLAY IT NOW: Idols Ryan Seacrest & David Archuleta Reunited! San Fransico!! 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. Paula Goodspeed Photo 4. 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. "Saying that she had a bridge in her mouth? !~~~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. Hollywood, CA (TMZ) -A woman found dead in front of Paula Abdul's houseTuesday night was a featured contestant on "American Idol". before I even sang my 2nd song! In mid-August of 2005 the American Idol auditions were being held in Austins, Tx ~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!! Market data provided by Factset. Learn more about how to retrieve an existing account. Help us build our profile of Paula Goodspeed! Stay tuned for details and RSVP here:[bit.ly/1Bww0M8|mysp.ac/Rl9V], Listen up#LA! This is your profile URL. Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan will return as judges, with Ryan Seacrest as host. ", "Is that good or bad?" 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. Paula Goodspeed was found dead in an apparent suicide. Another representative told MyFOXLA that the Abdul was not home at the time of Goodspeed's death. American Idol will return for its 21st season next year on ABC. You may be prompted by your browser for permission. "Paula reacted pretty much the way anyone would react," her sister, Sonja McIntyre, told Good Morning America. The woman, Paula Goodspeed, was found dead outside Abdul's house Tuesday evening, authorities said. ", "It's very hard reading such awful things being written about yourself," she wrote. " Online. Oh my god she changed her name for you, and I saw her name, I got really nervous. Paula said of Goodspeed. We loaded your account with your Facebook details. All three judges voted "no", eliminating her from the competition. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Top 3 Results for Paula Wales. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Paula auditioned in Austin. The 30-year-old former American Idol contestant was found dead on Tuesday, apparently . You can throw in numbers, dots and dashes, too. No worries, joining is easy. She should have gotten into swimsuit modeling. The news left fans devastated, but many also looked back on the incredible voice he displayed on the show. All rights reserved.