"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. 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. {I was the only one that flew to TX to audition..everyone else either drove from the states next to Tx or were from TX.} Both judges were really cool to me and really getting into my performence! 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. Goodspeed tried out for the fifth season of "American Idol," but the judges rejected her rendition of "Proud Mary.". Soo, thats my story!! She sang "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner. You may be prompted by your browser for permission. 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 . Stay tuned for details and RSVP here:[bit.ly/1Bww0M8|mysp.ac/Rl9V], Listen up#LA! American Idol has faced several tragedies during its 21 seasons. Just two months after Cheryl lost her boyfriend, she followed in his footsteps and committed suicide as well. When Paula Goodspeed appeared on Season 5 of American Idol, she was no stranger to Paula Abdul. But you can pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. In mid-August of 2005 the American Idol auditions were being held in Austins, Tx. Lynche, who also appeared on the All-New Mickey Mouse Club as a child actor, died from "acute and chronic alcoholism," according to officials. !~~~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. Goodspeeds myspace post was in February 2006 but her page has not been updated since 2007. "She had been a stalker from [awhile back.] 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. Sooo, according to the Austin newspaper..5,300 people auditioned and out of that amount only about 250-300 people made it thru to round 2. I didnt really have the Tx spirit anyway..Not being a morning person and all. Rickey Smith, who appeared on American Idol Season 2, was killed by a drunk driver in Oklahoma City on May 5, 2016. Paula Goodspeed is on Facebook. ", 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. This is your profile URL. 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. "He was a true talent who lit up every room he entered and will be deeply missed. The victim has not yet been ID'd. I think some people just need to grow upor save that kind of stuff for the playground! I didnt really say the stuff, because there was so many people, that nobody would hear me anywayPlus, obviously Im not from Tx. The news left fans devastated, but many also looked back on the incredible voice he displayed on the show. I'm sure you're in heaven singing you're heart out!!!". "Creepy McCreeperton even signed the e-mail "Paula Abdul's Stalker from American Idol Season 7". Ex: myspace.com/. Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. Were back to present day, five {5} months later. Want to go to our #secretshow w [@wizkhalifa|profile_34002909] ? Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. You may be prompted by your browser for permission. 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. A toxicology report showed his blood alcohol level was .118, above the legal limit. ", "Is that good or bad?" Use this to log in to your account, receive notifications and get handy updates from us. Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan will return as judges, with Ryan Seacrest as host. to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. 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. #SECRETSHOW!! Her death gained international attention, particularly after her family said she had a history of mental illness. !.Nigel Lithgoe already knew me from my audition for the TV show So you think you can dance I auditioned for, 4 months earlier. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, You must be logged in to post a comment 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. Related Content from AccessHollywood.com:PLAY IT NOW: Idols Ryan Seacrest & David Archuleta Reunited!PLAY IT NOW: Dish Of Salt: American Idol Stars Holiday Concert, MORE ACCESS ON THESE TOPICS: American Idol - Billy Bush - Paula Abdul - Simon Cowell - Deaths, Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. ", The real estate company selling the late Batman star's 4,400 square foot pad would only say it is "temporarily off the market.". Before Spence's death, the most recent Idol contestant who passed away was Nikki McKibbin. Want to go to our #secretshow w/[@wizkhalifa|profile_34002909] It's 18+ and we're hiding tickets around LA! Just because I made the mistake of trying out for a singing competition before I was even ready vocally, emotionally and physically.". 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. Its not like Im moving just because of this, Paula explained. 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. No worries, joining is easy. 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.". Paula Goodspeed, the American Idol contestant found dead outside Paula Abdul's home, was left devastated when Simon Cowell mocked her audition. My heart and prayers go out to her family. If you don't see it, don't forget to check your spam folder. 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! This is how youll be known on Myspace. This time around we had to sing at least 3 songs, 1 fast song, one slow and one that the producers picked. On Paula Goodspeed's page, which hasn't been updated since April 2007, Goodspeed posted a picture of Paula Abdul licking her lips with a caption that reads, "My secret crush, shhhhh. It is such a *grueling process* to participate in, VERY stressful and nerve racking! 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. Help us with just a few more questions. She had auditioned for "American Idol" two years ago. 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. Authorities have identified the body found outside "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul's house as that of a fan and one-time show contestant. He began a music career in Los Angeles, but moved back to Oklahoma when that did not pan out. This address has been used for business registration by Barc Housing Inc and Owen Richard. Michael Johns was an Australian singer who started a career in Atlanta before he appeared on Idol Season 7 in 2008. If you missed here photos earlier on LALATE NEWS, here they are again those photos plus video: Subscribe to LALATE on YouTube. This is your profile URL. When I heard from [Idol creator] Nigel [Lythgoe], Wait til you see this next girl! I was like oh no! I felt like I was auditioning in vegas all over again! Market data provided by Factset. Your best option: Jagwar Ma with Fascinator & Phebe Starr tonight 7-10 pm at The Santa Monica Pier! RSVP now:[bit.ly/1Bww0M8|mysp.ac/Rl9V], Listen up#LA! You were the heart of our season and the true definition of a real friend.. Enter your email or username. We'll email instructions on how to reset your password. Use one of your social networks or start fresh with an email address. She crashed her motorcycle in Millinocket, Maine on Aug. 31, 2019. Uhm I agree. If we find matches from the people you follow on Twitter, we'll connect you to them right away. All rights reserved. Pick one that's hard-to-crack, only known by you, and at least 6 characters long. She was 42. A cause of death hasn't. But you can pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. The Brooklyn native was 32 years old. Paula Goodspeed (424903379) on Myspace Paula Goodspeed He was found dead in his New York City apartment in December 2015. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Don't have a Myspace account yet? You can throw in numbers, dots and dashes, too. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, 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. Paula Abdul has put her Los Angeles mansion up for sale, just weeks after an obsessed fan, Paula Goodspeed, killed herself outside the "American Idol" host's home. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Hitting > pauses the slideshow and goes forward. 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 is most remembered for American Idol. 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!!! I didnt do anything, she said of the suspected suicide. 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 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). This is your profile URL. Online. He finished in eighth place and took part in the American Idol Live! The Los Angeles County Coroner's office says relatives identified her body Wednesday morning.. Feb.25th 2006 and I have changed vocally, Ballparks since then. This is your profile URL. Cowell humiliated Paula Goodspeed by laughing at her braces as she attempted to impress the judging panel. Sandra May McIntyre, known professionally as Paula Goodspeed (born July 4th, 1978 - November 11th, 2008) was a contestant on Season 5 of American Idol. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] She was a talented portrait artist focusing mainly on drawing Paula Abdul. She was reported missing by her mother and her body was recovered on Tuesday night. She created portraits of Abdul, which were shown when she performed. . On her home page you will notice Paula Abduls picture being used with Paula licking her lips. - October 23, 2022 04:21 pm EDT. Select the types of content you would like to see. The 30-year-old is believed to have killed herself by taking a drugs overdose. If we find matches from the people you follow on Twitter, we'll connect you to them right away. I thought you looked great . Stay tuned for hints! "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.". 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. 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. The Week is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. || 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. February 2006: And yes, I like wearing pink and I had pink rubber bands on my braces; so here is the story my adventure! Use this to log in to your account, receive notifications and get handy updates from us. You may already know people on Myspace. Use one of your social networks or start fresh with an email address. 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. She was one of the first Idol singers, having appeared in the show's first season. a hopeful Goodspeed asked, and Abdul replied: "It's not a good thing. When it was my turn to sing, I belted out Holding out for a hero by Bonnie Tyler . This helps us keep people, musicians and brands searchable on Myspace. judge -- LAPD's Threat Management division took the case and there was an active investigation. 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. All rights reserved. The last part of your Myspace URL. While an official cause of death had not been determined, investigators ruled it was likely a suicide, possibly by a drug overdose, MyFOXLA reports. View Paula Solis results in Davie, FL including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. If you don't see it, don't forget to check your spam folder. Paula Goodspeed The 30-year-old one-time "American Idol" contestant had an apparent infatuation with judge Paula Abdul. 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. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. She died in her car, parked outside Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks, California. SPACEBAR resumes the slideshow. On November 11th, 2008, Paula committed suicide via a drug overdose outside Paula Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks . She went there to sing.". Reuters reported that prescription pills, along with CDs and pictures of Abdul, were found in the car. All three judges voted "no", eliminating her from the competition. She did not make the cut, after Ryan Seacrest proclaimed, "And the love affair is over". 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? Paula Goodspeed, the American Idol contestant found dead outside Paula Abdul's home, was left devastated when Simon Cowell mocked her audition. San Fransico!! Copyright & TM 1998-2022 LALATE. We're told Paula was not home and possibly shooting for "American Idol". *thats what the producers do when a person doesnt make it to round 2 or if they ~Idol~ have reached their quota* Sooo, when the producers announced that they were going to go from the highest numbered section , down..I thought yup, just like last year, why did I even bother to come here? My mom was like dont worry about it, just think positive, So around 2:45pm it was my sections turn to go down to the tables where each section before us had sung for 3 producers at each tablebut this season would be a little different, because everyone had to get in the line formed to get their picture taken and then get in whatever line in front of the tables that the producers directed them to go. And now, the Idol judge claims that it was not the first time the troubled woman had attempted to take her own life near Paulas home. Soon it was time for me to fly to San Fransico to continue my Austin auditions. Her most well-known performance may be her rendition of Alannah Myles' song "Black Velvet.". One less idiot in the world! LaBelle's blood alcohol level was .144. via nbcwashington.com. 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.. But your American Idol 2020 Top LOS ANGELES (LALATE) Laine Hardy has just won American Idol 2019 results tonight. Your search did not return any results. Ventura County Sheriff's Capt. 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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. ", "I am deeply shocked and saddened at what transpired yesterday," Abdul said in a statement released by her publicist. 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.". In Goodspeed's audition, she was ridiculed by Simon Cowell . *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! She suffered a brain aneurysm and was only 42. 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. Online. 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. or redistributed. 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!! Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Resemblance to Paula Abdul, Adult dental braces, 'Wacky' clothing. We loaded your account with your Twitter details. But without the horrible context of the past 24 hours, Goodspeed's appearance seems like your boilerplate bad Idol auditionoverconfident singer, barbs from Simon, really bad vocal performance, sorta-snarky Ryan Seacrest kicker. And it was nothing compared to how harsh the Idol judges can be nowadays. Anyway, People..if you saw my clip, you know what happens next. A pic of Paula was hanging from her rear-view mirror. 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! Let your followers know you're on Myspace with a Tweet. Please enter the account owner's birth date here. After hearing her sing Tina Turner's Proud Mary, Jackson said: "It was terrible, what was that?" Enter your email or username. She was 25. Simon Cowells jokes about her braces might have been a bit over-the-top, said Maura Johnston in Idolator. "Paula simply feels she has outgrown her house," a spokesman for Abdul told Us Weekly Magazine. On Jan. 31, 2018, LaBelle and her boyfriend, basketball player Rasual Butler, were killed in a car crash in Studio City, California. 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. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. In mid-August of 2005 the American Idol auditions were being held in Austins, Tx Press ESC to exit. It's 18 + and we're hiding tickets around LA! Please try again. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. "I think back on all the fun times we had. Clearly nervous, she was thrilled when Cowell told her that she bore a remarkable resemblance to Abdul. Help us with just a few more questions. How we set up for hours in our room in the Idol Mansion talking and listening to music. She also won the first season of Mo'Nique's Fat Chance pageant in 2005. 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*.. Most people use their real name. . Anyway, during the month I had before my audition for Paula, Randy, and Simon I went to my vocal teacher to work on Holding out for a hero more , after a few lessons she decided she liked proud Mary for me bettersooo we worked on that songI had *always* been uncomfortable singing that song because its a Tina Turner song, anyway we worked on it and got it tight. "My heart and prayers go out to her family.". Click here for continuous coverage from MyFOXLA. Goodspeed, who was born Sandra May McIntyre, died by suicide by a drug overdose. The most recent tragedy struck in early October 2022 when Willie Spence died in a car accident in Tennessee. Join Facebook to connect with Paula Goodspeed and others you may know. ~Paula Goodspeed~ forever, ABOUT THIS AUTHOR || Editor in Chief: Maria Stabile | Maria in ten years has propelled LALATE to become a leading news authority in sports, entertainment, and national news, LALATE has been cited in countless international newspapers (including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and LA Times), international television news broadcasts including ABC News, books including The Iraq War: Origins and Consequences, tv programs including MTV News, and magazines. Looking back, Paula said she wished Goodspeeds appearance on the show had gone better, especially with her fellow judge Simon Cowell. I will miss you my Friend RIP Ricky Smith. The woman, Paula Goodspeed, was found dead outside Abdul's house Tuesday evening, authorities said. The 30-year-old is believed to have committed suicide by taking an overdose in her car outside Abdul's Los Angeles home. Agreement and consent to the Privacy Policy and Video Privacy Policy. 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. What are the odds?? . Getting in is easy. Pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. She should have gotten into swimsuit modeling. I was going to audition in Frisco, but didnt and the next thing I know, I am continuing my Austin auditions in San Fransico!! Paula Goodspeed's 17-year obsession came to a tragic end. Abdul said: "I'm speechless, I don't know what to say. All rights reserved. Paula Abdul has put her Los Angeles mansion up for sale, just weeks after an obsessed fan, Paula Goodspeed, killed herself outside the "American Idol" host's home. 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. Paula comes over to us and interviews {shes with Entertainment Tonight} the teacher the guy with olive skin/dark hair and pink t-shirt /jeans I was sitting right behind him, with my hair pulled back Im sure that was caught on camera!!!! 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, Randy and Simon came in to greet us about 45 minutes to an hour later.while I was eating!!! You can throw in numbers, dots and dashes, too. 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. 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 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. We're told lots of people tried to get Goodspeed help, but it was all to no avail. Paula Goodspeed (424903379)'s profile on Myspace, the place where people come to connect, discover, and share.