Please enter the account owner's birth date here. ", "Is that good or bad?" The Toronto, Ontario native had a brief recording deal in 2011 with L.A. Reid's Epic Records. 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. In Goodspeed's audition, she was ridiculed by Simon Cowell . Goodspeeds myspace post was in February 2006 but her page has not been updated since 2007. Keep checking ourTwitterfor hints on where to find them! 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. tour after the season. Pictures Paula Goodspeed Photo 2 Paula Goodspeed Photo 3 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The public slating following the January 2006 show made Goodspeed a national laughing stock, and she was upset by the criticism. How much fun we all had on our very first tour. Stay tuned for hints! 10/6 we are having a#secretshowwithRixton! Please enter the account owner's birth date here. We send our condolences to his loved ones.". Market data provided by Factset. I didnt really say the stuff, because there was so many people, that nobody would hear me anywayPlus, obviously Im not from Tx. Help us with just a few more questions. Paula, Randy and Simon came in to greet us about 45 minutes to an hour later.while I was eating!!! "American Idol" producer Fremantle Media North America declined comment. 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. Numbers, dots and dashes are ok, too. 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. The woman, Paula Goodspeed, was found dead outside Abdul's house Tuesday evening, authorities said. Login. As previously reported by AccessHollywood.com, Goodspeed was found dead shortly after 6 PM on November 11, after the Los Angeles Police Department received a tip from a neighboring agency. Paula Goodspeed, the American Idol contestant found dead outside Paula Abdul's home, was left devastated when Simon Cowell mocked her audition. 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. 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. *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! ", The real estate company selling the late Batman star's 4,400 square foot pad would only say it is "temporarily off the market.". He finished in eighth place and took part in the American Idol Live! The 30-year-old former American Idol contestant was found dead on Tuesday, apparently from a drug overdose, in front of the home of Paula Abdul, one of the shows judges. The last part of your Myspace URL. Paula Goodspeed was found dead in an apparent suicide. 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!! 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). Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 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! Press ESC to exit. Browse and comment on Myspace's photos on Myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. The news left fans devastated, but many also looked back on the incredible voice he displayed on the show. 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. She created portraits of Abdul, which were shown when she performed. Your American Idol 2020 Top 20 LOS ANGELES (LALATE EXCLUSIVE) American Idol Results Tonight 2020 are set to be revealed. A part of the People / Entertainment Weekly Network. "I think back on all the fun times we had. Paula Goodspeed posts on myspace her Idol audition. 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.". Although she did not move on to the next round, she later landed a job at a radio station. He was 34. Your search did not return any results. 1. The Los Angeles County Coroner's office says relatives identified her body Wednesday morning.. If we find matches from your Facebook friends, we'll connect you to them right away. "And given the recent public disclosure of her address, it seemed time that she move into a gated community.". She had been a stalker from [awhile back.] Rixtonis coming to#Hollywood10/6! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, "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. I'm sure you're in heaven singing you're heart out!!!". 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!!! 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. When I heard from [Idol creator] Nigel [Lythgoe], Wait til you see this next girl! via nbcwashington.com. Online. 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. You can throw in numbers, dots and dashes, too. All rights reserved. If we find matches from the people you follow on Twitter, we'll connect you to them right away. 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. San Fransico!! 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. 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? You were the heart of our season and the true definition of a real friend.. This is your profile URL. James Miller tells PEOPLE. All rights reserved. Let your followers know you're on Myspace with a Tweet. This address has been used for business registration by Barc Housing Inc and Owen Richard. Top 3 Results for Paula Wales. 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.. Rickey Smith, who appeared on American Idol Season 2, was killed by a drunk driver in Oklahoma City on May 5, 2016. She was 26. She should have gotten into swimsuit modeling. Smith finished eighth place on the show and was close friends with Ruben Studdard, who won Idol that season. It is such a *grueling process* to participate in, VERY stressful and nerve racking! ", On learning of the death, Abdul issued a statement saying: "I am deeply shocked and saddened at what transpired. Johns was 35 years old. On her MySpace page . Host Simon Cowell reportedly noted her resemblance to Abdul, to which Goodspeed responded by calling Abdul "beautiful. She was 42. Want to go to our #secretshow w/ [@wizkhalifa|profile_34002909] alifa? Yes! My heart and prayers go out to her family. 2. Paula Goodspeed is a member of the following lists: Paula Abdul, American women singers and 1979 births. Market data provided by Factset. Want to go to our #secretshow with [@wizkhalifa|profile_34002909] It's 18 + and we're hiding tickets around LA! It was tumultuous, for me.. We have no records of past relationships for Paula Goodspeed. We'll email instructions on how to reset your password. And the thing is, that all she could do was get a hold of me through my fan club.. Cowell humiliated Paula Goodspeed by laughing at her braces as she attempted to impress the judging panel. "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.". You may be prompted by your browser for permission. She auditioned for American Idol in 2006, and has been found dead outside Paula Abdul's home. Like the majority of contestants, Paula. He was only 23. We invited them there and then they show up at our house for a cocktail party and Simon goes, What the hell are you doing here? But the thing is, their talent does not warrant, you suck, because these are talented kids.. Haley Smith was a contestant during Season 11. Unfortunately, Spence is one of several Idol contestants who have died since they appeared on the show. or redistributed. His death came after he suffered a leg injury. It's 18+ and we're hiding tickets around LA! 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!!!!!! 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. Goodspeed, who was born Sandra May McIntyre, died by suicide by a drug overdose. "Saying that she had a bridge in her mouth? And yes, I like wearing pink and I had pink rubber bands on my braces; so here is the story my adventure! American Idol has faced several tragedies during its 21 seasons. She went there to sing.". When Paula Goodspeed appeared on Season 5 of American Idol, she was no stranger to Paula Abdul. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Read Paula Goodspeeds MYSPACE blog post about her American Idol audition! 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. 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.. Stay tuned for hints! Paula Goodspeed: "American Idol" "American Idol" contestants often call it a dream come true when they make it far on the singing competition show. But you can pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. For over a decade, LALATE has been a proud licensed member of the St Louis, MO Press Club. One less idiot in the world! It was a very tragic, unfortunate, [and] sad, Paula told Billy I was very blessed and lucky to have been at [work at Idols] Hollywood Week when it happened.. Paula auditioned in Austin. We loaded your account with your Twitter details. Thats where Idol mistrewed some things! 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. Just start typing to find music. Paula Goodspeed The 30-year-old one-time "American Idol" contestant had an apparent infatuation with judge Paula Abdul. "Paula reacted pretty much the way anyone would react," her sister, Sonja McIntyre, told Good Morning America. I thought you looked great . 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.". When fellow judge Randy Jackson interjected that braces were perfectly normal, Cowell sneered: "That's like a bridge how did she get through the metal detector? American Idol will return for its 21st season next year on ABC. Want to go to our #secretshow w/ @wizkhalifa? The last part of your Myspace URL. 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Just start typing to find music. This helps us keep people, musicians and brands searchable on Myspace. Capt. Goodspeed died of a suspected drug overdose on Nov. 11 in her parked car outside Abdul's home. She would write messages on her MySpace page documenting her sadness and complaining that "Pirate Master" was ruining her life. Uhm I agree. Want to go to our #secretshow w/[@wizkhalifa|profile_34002909] It's 18+ and we're hiding tickets around LA! ps. I was like oh no! I felt like I was auditioning in vegas all over again! 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! The woman, Paula Goodspeed, was found dead outside Abdul's house Tuesday evening, authorities said. The residential address for Paula is 2750 Southwest 75th Aven, Davie, FL 33314-1008. 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! 13 Paula Goodspeed. Getting in is easy. - October 23, 2022 04:21 pm EDT. The most recent tragedy struck in early October 2022 when Willie Spence died in a car accident in Tennessee. 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 . 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. Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. 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 . 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. Shes really cool. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. This is your profile URL. Drop music and videos into the areas below. I acknowledge that I have read and accept the Terms of Use Paula Goodspeed (424903379) on Myspace Paula Goodspeed She was 21. SPACEBAR resumes the slideshow. Most people use their real name. Jessika Baier, who auditioned in Season 8, was killed in a car accident in Michigan in December 2009. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. She was 25. Update, WED 12:45 PM: It's painfully obvious from her MySpace page, the woman who was found dead in front of Paula Abdul's house had an obsession with "American Idol" -- and was seriously affected by her embarrassment on the show. This is your profile URL. 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. Paula Goodspeed The 30-year-old one-time "American Idol" contestant had an apparent infatuation with judge Paula Abdul. You may already know people on Myspace. 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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. Michael Johns was an Australian singer who started a career in Atlanta before he appeared on Idol Season 7 in 2008. 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. 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." Numbers, dots and dashes are ok, too. Log into your Myspace to find out: [ht.ly/zOJNg|mysp.ac/OLGG]. 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. I didnt do anything, she said of the suspected suicide. Simon Cowells jokes about her braces might have been a bit over-the-top, said Maura Johnston in Idolator. She sang "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner. Sandra May McIntyre, known professionally as Paula Goodspeed (born July 4th, 1978 - November 11th, 2008) was a contestant on Season 5 of American Idol. I had to learn how to sing the *correct way and I worked on my vocal tone. If we find matches from the people you follow on Twitter, we'll connect you to them right away. We based it off your Facebook details. We arrived back at the arena at 5am and had to stand in line for almost 3 hours along with thousands of other people! We loaded your account with your Twitter details. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. This time around we had to sing at least 3 songs, 1 fast song, one slow and one that the producers picked. Use this to log in to your account, receive notifications and get handy updates from us. You may already know people on Myspace. Can you keep a secret? Just because I made the mistake of trying out for a singing competition before I was even ready vocally, emotionally and physically. Use Facebook, Twitter or your email to sign in. Billy asked Paula if she felt any guilt surrounding Goodspeeds death. shared a link: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3837309/. Stay tuned for details and RSVP here: [bit.ly/1Bww0M8|mysp.ac/Rl9V]. The Week is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Yes! Both judges were really cool to me and really getting into my performence! Enter your email or username. Throughout her time in the competition, she performed covers from singers such as Melissa Etheridge, Janis Joplin, Alanis Morissette, and Stevie Nicks. It's believed that she committed suicide. Now, theres access to follow me home and I [had] a really scary situation and its time for me to move. But you can pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. 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. Online. Abdul said: "I'm speechless, I don't know what to say. 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. Jim Miller told KTTV-TV the woman had an infatuation with Abdul. But you can pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. The other judges were also negative in their comments. This is how youll be known on Myspace. In October 2014, Borgella died from a rare form of endometrial cancer, which spread to her brain. You know, [she] had attempted to do that a few months prior, Paula continued. judge -- LAPD's Threat Management division took the case and there was an active investigation. 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. She crashed her motorcycle in Millinocket, Maine on Aug. 31, 2019. And I made life-sized drawings of Paula. She died in her car, parked outside Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks, California. Paula Goodspeed boyfriend, husband list. She was a fucking crazy person. Cops tell us it may have been a drug overdose/suicide.Here's what's strange. She also won the first season of Mo'Nique's Fat Chance pageant in 2005. Pick one that's hard-to-crack, only known by you, and at least 6 characters long. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. All rights reserved. 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. It's 18+ and we're hiding tickets around LA! Login Goodspeed tried out for the fifth season of "American Idol," but the judges rejected her rendition of "Proud Mary.". On Jan. 31, 2018, LaBelle and her boyfriend, basketball player Rasual Butler, were killed in a car crash in Studio City, California. . "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. According to Paula, this was not the first time Goodspeed had come to Paulas house to attempt to end her life. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Use one of your social networks or start fresh with an email address. Paula Goodspeed posts on myspace her Idol audition. Copyright & TM 1998-2022 LALATE. The death of Paula Goodspeed is a tragedy, said Gina Serpe and Jason Kennedy in E! Getting in is easy. A cause of death hasn't. I didnt feel like putting my hair down, unless I was having an interview or in my actual audition. SPACEBAR resumes the slideshow. A couple of hours after we got in line, the camera crew came out and had all of us say some stupid things to the camera like Simon, dont mess with Texas! and Welcome to Texas, Ye-haw! 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~. "She had been a stalker from [awhile back.] Help us with just a few more questions. "Pirate Master" only lasted one season and many attributed . Press ESC to exit. She died in her car, parked outside Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks, California. Please try again. 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. Paula Goodspeed did not make it past the auditions in Season 5. Hitting > pauses the slideshow and goes forward. Click here for continuous coverage from MyFOXLA. last night, saying a female body may be in a car on the street in question. "I don't think any artist on earth could sing with that much metal in your mouth. The 30-year-old former American Idol contestant was found dead on Tuesday, apparently . All rights reserved. Paula Goodspeed (pradachicky)'s profile on Myspace, the place where people come to connect, discover, and share. She didn't go there for looks, she went there for vocals. The email you used to create your account. 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. Ventura County Sheriff's Capt. On her home page you will notice Paula Abduls picture being used with Paula licking her lips.