She sang "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner. https://americanidol.fandom.com/wiki/Paula_Goodspeed?oldid=31478. When he said he hadn’t, Abdul knew immediately who really sent them: ex-American Idol contestant Paula Goodspeed, according to the source. “She wore the craziest outfits. She died on November 11, 2008 in Sherman Oaks, California, USA. See full bio » RELATED ARTICLE: • 2000: Ending a 15-year obsession, Brooke Shields’ stalker is arrested RELATED GALLERY: • 2005: Paula finally ends her battle with chronic pain. She was an actress, known for, Shawn Robinson is just the latest ‘Idol’ contestant to fall victim to the ongoing curse of ‘Proud Mary’, ‘American Idol’ deaths: Remembering the 6 contestants who’ve passed away, including Michael Johns, Rickey Smith, Leah Labelle, IMDb's 25th Anniversary: The 25 Most Voted on TV Titles on IMDb with Less Than 5.0 Rating, You Are Breaking the Fourth Wall!!! She was terrified,” says the source. “Paula did make a couple references to Paula Abdul, but nothing really out of the ordinary.”. Paula Goodspeed was born on July 4, 1978 in Waterville, Maine, USA. Placed Her debut studio alb… That’s about it,” says the niece. Get push notifications with news, features and more. 55896 Over the last three years – since Goodspeed was dismissed from her disastrous Idol audition with derisive comments from judges Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson – Abdul has received more than 100 letters, numerous phone calls and uninvited visits from Goodspeed, the source says. You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. All three judges voted "no", eliminating her from the competition. She was an actress, known for American Idol (2002). Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Hometown Fitzroy Barrett/Landov; Courtesy Entertainment Tonight/Reuters/Landov. Paula was a fan of Paula Abdul, even to the point of her changing her name to Paula Goodspeed at age 16 and modeling her singing and appearance after her. She’d show up to my home studio wearing fluorescent pants and skirts, with trinkets hanging off her jacket. But I don’t believe my aunt killed herself.”, Ed Faris, a producer/songwriter in Los Angeles, worked with Goodspeed on her fledgling singing career around 2005 or 2006, and remembered her as “a bit off the wall.”, “I was hired by her singing coach to help Paula record some songs,” he says. Introducing ... PEOPLE's Products Worth the Hype, 2000: Ending a 15-year obsession, Brooke Shields’ stalker is arrested, 2005: Paula finally ends her battle with chronic pain. Contestant # Although Abdul says she never voluntarily met Goodspeed since the audition, Goodspeed told her niece that she had met Abdul about a year ago – “at Starbucks or something,” she says – and that Goodspeed was “excited she got to meet such a big star.”. “I was shocked to hear about her death, I never thought it would come to that,” says Faris. Her mother had reported her missing, directing officers to Abdul’s neighborhood and expressing fears Goodspeed was suicidal. Who’s your Favorite Star Under 35? “The flower thing was really scary – Paula [Abdul] really couldn’t handle that. Los Angeles, California When McIntyre visited California, her aunt showed her Abdul’s house, but not in a way that suggested she was a stalker. After choreographing music videos for Janet Jackson, Abdul became a choreographer at the height of the music video era and soon thereafter she was signed to Virgin Records. He sent the tracks to the singing coach, “and that was the last time I worked with Paula,” he says. PEOPLE.com and the People’s Choice Awards are counting your votes! “She just liked the name Paula,” she says. “She was a bit delusional thinking she could make a career out of this, but she was so incredibly determined, so [the singing coach] and I tried to encourage her,” he says. We liked looking at the huge condos out there … Why they found her dead in her car near Paula Abdul’s house, I do not know. “Me and her went by Paula’s house a couple of times. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. “She was showing me where she lived. Also, PEOPLE has learned, Goodspeed had changed her first name from Sandra to Paula. She was a sweet person, very nice, but a little insecure.”. During her audition, she said that she often drew pictures of Abdul and been drawing them since she was young. A former American Idol contestant apparently infatuated with Paula Abdul was found dead Tuesday night in a car near Abdul’s Los Angeles house. If you would like to opt out of browser push notifications, please refer to the following instructions specific to your device and browser: Paula Goodspeed Sent Abdul Flowers Days Before Suicide. Click here to vote now! Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. Coyote Ugly Turns 20: Where Is the Cast Now? Signs of Goodspeed’s infatuation with Abdul included her car’s personalized license plate “ABL LV” and a photo of Abdul hanging from the rearview mirror. Here’s my new cell number.”. Paula Goodspeed helped us buy 2 homes and we very much enjoyed her company and willingness to do whatever was needed throughout the whole process of both homes. But a relative of Goodspeed, who knew her well, disputes the characterization of her as a celebrity stalker. She began her career as a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers at the age of 18 and later became the head choreographer for the Laker Girls, where she was discovered by The Jacksons. Age “She was a good person. There was some controversy that arose after Paula's death when Abdul said that she objected to Goodspeed's audition when she was aware of Goodspeed's prior stalker-like behaviour, but the executive producers Ken Warwick and. None Paula Julie Abdul (born June 19, 1962) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, choreographer, actress, and television personality. Signs of Goodspeed’s infatuation with Abdul included her car’s personalized license plate “ABL LV” and a phot… “It’s just a sad situation all around.”, • Reporting by JENNIFER GARCIA, LIZA HAMM and KEN LEE. Gender Torregiani, Abdul called him asking why he had changed his number, a source close to Abdul tells PEOPLE. 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 was a drug overdose. Once she started singing, though, Faris immediately knew she wouldn’t be taken seriously in the music industry. Looking for something to watch? “She was cheery. Contestant Paula Goodspeed… Her mother had reported her missing, directing officers to Abdul’s neighborhood and expressing fears Goodspeed was suicidal. She was excited,” says McIntyre. (Part 2), What to Watch if You Miss the "Game of Thrones" Cast. During the recording process, Goodspeed struggled and “broke down and cried several times,” Faris says, and in the end they finished only one song and left two others incomplete. “She was coming back to Maine” – where Goodspeed grew up. American Idol Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Thinking they had come from her restaurateur boyfriend J.T. Season She was not suicidal,” says her niece, Sonja McIntyre, 20, of Maine, who last spoke with her aunt about two months ago. 27 On November 11th, 2008, Paula committed suicide via a drug overdose outside Paula Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks, California. Paula auditioned in Austin. From Saint Maud to The Wicker Man here are some British horror movies that are certain to keep you looking over your shoulder for weeks to come. She’d give the shirt off her back for anyone who needed it. Plus, a relative disputes the stalker label, and a producer recalls the Idol hopeful's determination, Last week, Paula Abdul got flowers with a note signed, “Love, J.T.” and the message, “Hope you’re doing great. Paula Goodspeed Female McIntyre confirms that Goodspeed changed her name from Sandra to Paula, but says she did it about 16 years ago and suggests the decision may not have had anything to do with Abdul. 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 victimfrom what police believe was a drug overdose. Sandra May McIntyre, known professionally as Paula Goodspeed (born July 4th, 1978 - November 11th, 2008) was a contestant on Season 5 of American Idol. Paula Goodspeed was born on July 4, 1978 in Waterville, Maine, USA. Season 5 Sandra May McIntyre, known professionally as Paula Goodspeed (born July 4th, 1978 - November 11th, 2008) was a contestant on Season 5 of American Idol. Personal Text us for exclusive photos and videos, royal news, and way more. 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