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Paula Abdul Quits American Idol!

Spicy — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:57:52 +0000

Paula Abdul quits American Idol

Paula Abdul has confirmed that she has quit American Idol!

Paula announced the news on her Twitter account saying,

“With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to #IDOL. I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all..Cont’d…”

“I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent,but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from day1become an international phenomenon.”

about 1 hour ago from web

Paula posted the information around 7:30 PM on Twitter. (See Paula Abdul’s Twitter account here.)

It has been confirmed that Kara DioGuardi will be returning to the show.

Paula has been with American Idol since the show’s inception in 2002.

Idol fans, what’s your opinion? Are you glad or mad that she is leaving?

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More on Paula Goodspeed’s Infatuation with Paula Abdul

Spicy — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:33:00 +0000

Paula Goodspeed, the woman who tragically took her life in front of the home of Paula Abdul earlier this week, had reportedly contacted Paula Abdul more than 100 times in the past three years.

(Above: Goodspeed’s American Idol Audition)

Goodspeed, whose birth name was Sandra, changed her name 16 years ago to that of her ‘idol’. Since being ridiculed on American Idol, Goodspeed, 30, has sent Abdul numerous letters, has made dozens of phone calls and has visited her home on multiple occasions.

On the day she died she sent flowers.

Along with the arrangement, Goodspeed sent the following message,

“Love, J.T. Hope you’re doing great. Here’s my new cell number.”

J.T. Torregiani is Paula’s ex-boyfriend, the young restaurateur.

Paula called her ex-flame to ask why he had changed his number and that’s when she found out the flowers were not from him. They say she knew immediately who they were from.

On the other hand, Goodspeed’s family members are having a hard time believing the vibrant young woman killed herself. They say she was not a stalker, but a true fan.

Her niece, Sonja McIntyre, 20, says, “She was a good person. She’d give the shirt off her back for anyone who needed it. She was not suicidal. She was cheery. She was excited. She was coming back to Maine.”

Goodspeed is originally from Maine.

McIntyre adds that when she visited California her aunt took her to see Paula’s home. But she says there was nothing creepy about it. “Me and her went by Paula’s house a couple of times. That’s about it. She was showing me where she lived. 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. But I don’t believe my aunt killed herself.”

While in Los Angeles Goodspeed had worked with producer/songwriter Ed Faris in 2005 or 2006, who says she was “a bit off the wall.”

“I was hired by her singing coach to help Paula record some songs. She wore the craziest outfits. She’d show up to my home studio wearing fluorescent pants and skirts, with trinkets hanging off her jacket. She was a sweet person, very nice, but a little insecure.”

“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. Paula did make a couple references to Paula Abdul, but nothing really out of the ordinary.”

He adds that while working with her she “broke down and cried several times…that was the last time I worked with Paula. I was shocked to hear about her death, I never thought it would come to that. It’s just a sad situation all around.”

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Obsessed Fan Commits Suicide Outside Paula Abdul’s Home

Spicy — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:01:14 +0000

A woman’s body was discovered in a car outside the home of Paula Abdul Tuesday night, dead of apparent suicide.

The vehicle was registered to a Paula Goodspeed, 30, a former American Idol contestant and self professed “huge” fan of Paula Abdul’s.The license plate was ABL LV and a photo of Paula hung from the rearview mirror.

So far, police have not confirmed the identity of the woman.

LAPD officer April Harding confirms, “This has been ruled an apparent suicide and the coroner’s office is now investigating. The body was found around 6 p.m. Tuesday.”

Abdul was not home at the time of the discovery, but she is, of course, affected by the news. She released the following statement:

“I am deeply shocked and saddened at what transpired yesterday. My heart and prayers go out to her family.”

Goodspeed’s audition was featured on the hit show American Idol. Simon was practically repulsed by the woman and made fun of her braces. On the show, Goodspeed told AI how much she loved Paula,

“I really like Paula Abdul a lot. She’s really cool. I’m a really big fan, and I made life-sized drawings of Paula. I’ve been drawing since I was a little kid, and my first drawing was of Paula.”

Then she sang her song, and it was bad. She chose Proud Mary, and the judges did not hide their disgust.

Randy Jackson commented, “It was terrible, what was that?” Simon Cowell poked, “I don’t know how you can sing with all that metal in your mouth.”

And the woman’s idol, Abdul, ended it with, “Speechless, don’t know what to say.”

[People]

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Celebrity Quote of the Day – Ryan Seacrest

Spicy — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:44:59 +0000

“Last night the judges were thrown a curve ball on the air, which is just part of a live show. But it sparked a lot of gossip about Paula. And I read some of this online this morning and just for the record, the rumors — they’re not true. She’s part of our family and we love her.”

- Ryan Seacrest defending Paula Abdul on last night’s American Idol after she mistakenly critiqued two songs by Jason Castro – even though he only sang one – sparking rumors that she may have been lit up during the show.

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I Love the 90s…Okay, Not Always.

Spicy — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:15:28 +0000

Ok, I am throwing a wrench in this post of ‘I Love the 90s’ because I found a hysterical video that shows the ugly side of 1991.

Do you ever wonder why Paula Abdul doesn’t perform live? This will show you. Not that you expected any different. She is so terrible that the sax player steals the show during his small singing part.

The funny thing, and I’ll humbly admit it, is that I had hair like that. Yup, crimped, curled, teased with loads of gel and hairspray. Minus the tacky scrunchie, of course.

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The American Idol Rip-Off

Spicy — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:31:18 +0000

Wouldn’t you find it odd if 10 of the 20 finalists in last year’s American Idol songwriting contest had previous relationships with either Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, American Idol bandleader Rickey Minor, host Ryan Seacrest, or others connected to the show?

I thought so.

According to American Idol Exposed it seems a contest that is supposed to be for songwriting amateurs is hardly that.

Just read a little about the winner…

American Idol Songwriting Contest Champ Scott Krippayne’s true bio. At Walmart.com, you can buy Scott’s 2005 “Gentle Revolution” CD for the low price of only $12.88. I’ve been to Walmart and looked, there isn’t an amateur CD section, but there is a Scott Krippayne section.

So much for searching for a great undiscovered songwriting talent.

And if you visit the U.S. copyright website, a quick search shows Scott Krippayne has written songs for several christian artist like Jaci Velasquez, Rebecca Saint James, Kathy Troccoli, Point of Grace and more.

And if you check out Scott’s Purplehonda myspace page, Scott says he has written 14 number 1 hits and 20 top 10 hits for artist like John Tesh, Ronan Tynan, Saddi Patty and more.

The real unfortunate part of the contest is that there is a $10 entry fee. After 25,000 entries, do the math, that’s a lot of money. So basically American Idol will simply rob you of your cash if you are naive enough to enter.

American Idol is over. It sucks. It had it’s heyday and it’s played out. It’s not as funny or entertaining as it once was.

That show is making moolah hand over fist, so what are they doing taking money from the fans who made it what it is?

It’s a bunch of sh*t. Just like the show.

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MTV to Paula Abdul: Straight Up, You Blow!

Spicy — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:15:42 +0000

Paula Abdul may have been able to promote her new music video, ‘Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow’, on the uber-popular American Idol, but that doesn’t mean MTV is willing to put it into their rotation.

“There are currently no plans to play the video.” – MTV spokesperson.

MTV is refusing to play the video, and if you have heard the song or seen the video you can probably figure out why.

She’s never been known for her strong voice, and in her new single it sounds like it was ran through some sort of thick voice synthesizer or something. Basically, it sounds nothing like her.

Props to MTV for knowing a joke when they see it. And just when you thought they didn’t know anything about music anymore.. Heh.

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Paula Abdul Discusses American Idol, Boyfriend

Spicy — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:35:58 +0000

Paula Abdul chatted with Ladies Home Journal recently and she spoke about her time on American Idol.

“I have a strength I didn’t know I had. It’s a live program, and a naughty British man is constantly making people think there’s something weird in my Coca-Cola cup…But I’m proud of myself. I always figure out a way to swim.”

So Simon is the reason, hmmm? I’m sure it has nothing to do with the slurred speech or bizarre antics. Nah..!

Paula also discussed American Idol’s past contestants and how they deal with fame.

“Our performers think they’re going to manage, but the reality is they’re not. It can be a letdown even when you advance, because success is never what you expect. I just hope they have loving friends and family if they have to go back to their jobs at Burger King.”

Abdul went on to dish about her new boyfriend, restaurateur J.T. Torregiani.

“I’ve experienced real loneliness, so I love knowing there’s someone I can share the good and the not-so-good with. And I want kids! If it doesn’t happen naturally, I can always adopt.”

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Paula’s Piss Pilferer

Spicy — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:00:45 +0000

Paula Abdul recently dished that a crazy fan once stole her urine sample at a medical facility.

She recalls,

“Well, this is gross, but I was once at the gynecologist and my doctor said, ‘We asked you to do a urine sample, so where is it?’

I told him that I’d left it out in reception, and when he came back he said, ‘This is really embarrassing but a man who works here is your biggest fan and he stole it.’

Needless to say he got fired. In hindsight it’s a funny story.”

Egad. It creeps me out to no end to think of what this guy did with the piss! You know he smelled it.. and someone who is crazy enough to steal pee is crazy enough to drink it!

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Tina Fey, I Love You.

Spicy — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:08:12 +0000

Playboy magazine interviews Tina Fey in the January 2008 issue of Playboy, and as usual, the feisty TV star pulls no punches.

Her victim? Train wreck Paula Abdul. Fey says that Abdul was a nightmare to work with during an episode of SNL in 2005.

“I was pregnant [with daughter Alice] at the time and probably a little moody, but I remember thinking, ‘She’s a disaster! I gotta prop this lady up and get her on TV.’“

She went on to describe Abdul as difficult. “It was an American Idol sketch, and she wanted to change parts. So Amy Poehler had to play her.”

A year later, the two women ran into each other at an airport. It was just as lovely then.

“We both looked at each other like, ‘Do I know that girl?’” she said. “And then we both had that moment of recognition, and she was like, ‘uuuggh.’ I saw it register on her face that she had had a terrible time with us.”

I’m just surprised Paula remembered her, or that she was even on SNL.

(Yay, it’s almost January…almost time for American Idol…which means it’s almost time to rip on Paula Abdul on a regular basis again!)

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