Paula: I'm Deeply Hurt

Posted May 31st 2007 5:34PM by TMZ Staff

In an exclusive statement to TMZ, Paula Abdul says:

"I am deeply hurt and extremely disappointed that someone has taken a private telephone conversation that I had with my representatives and released it to the media. This is not only illegal but also highly unethical. While I don't feel a need to justify or explain my conversation, even as a public figure I do feel my privacy has been violated and find this action to be unacceptable."

As first reported by Page Six and posted by Perez Hilton, a secretly taped phone conversation was released today -- which featured a sobbing Abdul discussing her former publicist and their strained relationship. Paula, we're told, is now back with her longtime publicist Jeff Ballard.

Unfortunately for her, the "Idol" judge was in London for the past few days and had no clue about the controversy that was swirling around her until she arrived in the States today.

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31. 31. Everyone who is disgusted with Perez Hilton,
should go to a hiphop message board
and paste in this link:
http://perezhilton.com/topics/50_cent/

I'm sure his posse can find Perez' coffee shop,
if they have any questions for him.

Posted at 7:11PM on May 31st 2007 by Ra

these are 50 and G unit's official myspace pages...hit them up there and they will receive it :

www.myspace.com/50cent

www.myspace.com/gunit

www.myspace.com/tonyyayo

www.myspace.com/lloydbanks

Posted at 7:32PM on May 31st 2007 by 50 Cent aka Curtis Jackson should rip Mario Lavandeira aka Perez apart

32. Paula wasn't clueless because she was out of the country!! She is clueless about a lot of things, no matter where she is! Get off the pain killers, Paula!

Posted at 7:47PM on May 31st 2007 by Janet

33. There generally is no reasonable expectation of privacy regarding messages left on a home answering machine -- in part because anyone in the house can simply push the play button or overhear a message left on the machine. Not sure where she got that "it's illegal" thing from.

Posted at 8:15PM on May 31st 2007 by BigAssFan

34. THERE ARE 2 HOLLYWOODS ONE INCLUDES LOWLIFES DRUG ADDICTS PHONYS HANGERS ON AND PUBLICITY AGENTS REALLY EARNING THERE MONEY WITH THESE TABLOID SELLERS. THE OTHER HOLLYWOOD IS DULL. THOSE ARE THE TALENTED PEOPLE WHO WORK FOR A LIVING

Posted at 8:26PM on May 31st 2007 by joe caprio

35. Paula, you're a one-hit wonder. How you managed to prolong this charade celebritism of yours is a complete wonder to most of America.
Do yourself ,and the national a favor , and check yourself into rehab.
You add absolutely, completely 100% of NOTHING TO AMERICAN IDOL. Even Simon laughs at you in disbelief.

You're a drugged out has-been.
PLAIN AND SIMPLE.

Posted at 8:34PM on May 31st 2007 by STRAIGHT UP NOW TELL ME..............

36. Why do we need to be informed of every personal detail of these people. I did not need to know about this. My night will be the same with or with out this information and it screws up the person it is about. I will watch AI and continue to love Paula on the show.

Posted at 8:37PM on May 31st 2007 by Paula supporter

37. Emotionally unstable. A definite sign of substance abuse.
Resign from A.I.
Your judging statements mean NOTHING.
It's an embarrassment to watch you judge the contestants. You make no sense because your zoned out of your mind.

Posted at 8:37PM on May 31st 2007 by Emilio Estevez

38. Good god TMZ. Why do you still promote that pig Perez?

Posted at 8:38PM on May 31st 2007 by Ronny K

39. whats the deal? the only story I care about is Paris locked up in jail,I think there is a bout 5 days until she reports to jail,they will probably treat her like a queen, the onlty story I care abou t is lindsay and Paris being locked up in jail so they dont kill someone while there drunk behind the wheel

Posted at 8:39PM on May 31st 2007 by #696969

40. I work in the Telecommunications industry and what happened to Paula Abdul IS a Federal offense and should be pursued and prosecuted, period.

I also feel extremely sad and EXTREMELY angry about what the media and others are trying to do to bring her down. I had the very distinct pleasure of meeting Paula many times throughout the late 1980's and 1990's.. ( I have worked off and on in the industry for many years, mainly as a voice over artist and running "meet and greet" types of events) and always found her to be a bright , very positive and warm woman who takes what she does with her career and her fans VERY seriously. I have also watched some of these "so called" drunk videos, trust me folks, she is not drunk or drugged, she is TIRED and in pain. I live with chronic pain myself.... (and am sitting here with an icepack on my leg as I type this..) due to spinal injuries that affect the tendons and ligaments in my left leg. I work in a very demanding job that requires me to be in front of people all the time and sometimes when the pain hits, it will take your breath, your body and your brain away and there is nothing you can do about it. If her pain is like mine, it will strike with NO warning and leave you breathless and breaking out in a cold sweat. I, too, move around alot to release the tension in the tendons, seem to slur my words because I am just trying to catch my breath, in short, exhibit the same types of tendancies that Paula exhibits. At least I have understanding people around me who know what I am going through at that moment... I wish that Paula was given the same courtesy.

I guess the point of all this is unless you know Paula personally, have experienced the same types of body trauma she has or basically live her life, no one has the right to judge her. And to her credit, she has not come back on anyone who HAS, other than to ask for it to stop... and it is time that it did.

Posted at 9:14PM on May 31st 2007 by Suzyh

41. It's obvious that someone at that teleconference leaked that tape, and should be held accountable for it.

It's a shame that Paula is being taken advantage of. Even sadder that a so-called friend would reveal this tape for pure spite and to try and humiliate Paula

Posted at 9:17PM on May 31st 2007 by what_a_Joke

42. I feel so sorry for her. This is so wrong! I hope she takes legal action.

She has 4 titatinum rods in her body. My friend has the same thing. The pain is unbearable. you have to take several pain medications just to get thru the day. It is a horrible way to live. Their conversations can also be slurred because of it.
I am so sick of people calling her a drunk ect... when she is clearly in alot of pain. Knowing what this feels like I really applaud her for being able to show up for work and keep her job.
YOU GO PAULA! WE LOVE YOU!

Posted at 9:24PM on May 31st 2007 by JESSA..................................................................................................\\\\\\\\\\\\

43.
I'd like to 'photoshop' this pic of Perez...
but I don't know how to make this pigface look any worse:

http://perezhilton.com/upload/2007/05/feed_me_mommy/053007_SPN_Osbourne_Perez16.jpg

Posted at 9:48PM on May 31st 2007 by Ra

44. I agree; Perez is a schmuck! However, how old is Paula Abdul? Maybe she's going through menopause(seriously). That would explain A LOT.

Posted at 10:12PM on May 31st 2007 by Maria

45. Keep doing pills and drinking gallons of booze Paula, keep doing lots of pills, please, do us a favor and keep doing these cool things. Haahaaa!! That way we get rid of you faster. Haaa!!

Posted at 10:15PM on May 31st 2007 by The Guy

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