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11/12/2008 1:51 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF
Obsessed Abdul Fan Found Dead

The body of an obsessed fan of Paula Abdul was found dead in a car parked just yards from the A.I. judge's home -- and we know just how infatuated the woman was.

Paula Goodspeed, who may have committed suicide, was actually a contestant on "Idol" in 2006. The show actually ran a feature on Goodspeed, who said she's an artist and the first thing she ever drew was a picture of Paula.

The license plate of the car containing Goodspeed's body read "ABL LV" (Abdul Lover). A pic of Paula was hanging from her rear-view mirror.


Play videoGoodspeed's MySpace page featured a picture of Paula Abdul with a caption that read "My secret crush, shhhhh." She blogged about dealing with the "awful things" people said about her after her less-than-successful "Idol" audition.


Brad Garrett Attacks Again, Possibly Provoked

Brad Garrett went off last night, smacking a paparazzo's camera and challenging a gaggle of photogs to a fight, but he was arguably provoked.
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Garrett was leaving Dan Tana's last night when he encountered several paparazzi. He swatted a camera and told them all to get "real jobs." Garrett then walked away, but one of the photogs taunted him with a derogatory gay slur. Garrett came back and vowed to fight any and all of the paps -- but none accepted the challenge.

Sleepy Celeb Eyes


Some sites love them those posed pictures with tons of makeup. We like our stars best when the just roll out of bed.
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You Take a Shot, I Take a Shot!


Sometimes the paparazzi aren't the only ones who snap...
Temper, Temper

Randy Couture: Dude Is Terrorizing My Family


UFC champ Randy Couture has just dealt with a distraction that has been haunting him, days before his championship fight in Las Vegas. But this time, it's not a cage fight, it's a court fight.

Couture's wife Kim just got a restraining order against the guy who runs Affliction, the clothing company that carries T-shirts and other items from Randy's clothing line, Xtreme Couture, which Kim runs.

Randy and wife Kim claim Affliction Prez Todd Beard has been on a campaign of terror against them since they asked for an accounting of profits. A Las Vegas judge just issued a temporary restraining order, prohibiting Beard from going near Kim, and that includes going near the MGM Grand when Randy fights this Saturday. And Beard can't go to the Hotel during the weigh-in the day before either.

According to Kim Couture's declaration, Beard has made "a series of threats and acts intended to intimidate me and otherwise coerce me to 'back off.'"

She goes on: "My fear of Mr. Beard is well-founded given his extensive criminal history. Not only has he been convicted of numerous state and federal felonies relating to fraud ...he has engaged in numerous acts of violence, including violence against women."

Couture's belt is on the line Saturday night at the MGM grand, when he takes on Brock Lesner.


Peace Be With You


Here's proof that not all the stars have the urge to flip off the camera. Spread the love people!
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POed:  1188 days ago

YOUR GOODSPEED LINK TO HER AUDITION VIDEO ISNT WORKING!!! ITS BS IT SENDS U TO ANOTHER PAGE THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS STORY!!

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Lawngal:  1188 days ago

How is it that Paula Goodall (?) knew where Paula Abdul lives? Maybe celebs need to be more out of reach to their "fans!"

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marjtay525:  1188 days ago

Hey lawngal...the girls name was Paula Goodspeed...lets get it right before we comment. Some people are just way to obsessed with celebs. It could be that the girl followed her all the time you know. Things like this happen a lot and not just to celebs.

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Jo:  1188 days ago

No Lawngal ur mistaken. Any one who lives in LA for any amount of time, will/can find out where famous people live. This fan finding Paula Abduls house was not because in reach of fans. I lived there for 10 yrs and had connections to the industry and knew where alot of people lived.
It is the obsessed fans that actually track them down and go to their houses

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Jerry:  1188 days ago

Mr. Couture, cant tell the guy, "...hey, lets settle this dispute outside". Beard is not qualified to fight Couture. To keep things friendly, Couture needs the help of the Court System. Good Model.

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Donna:  1188 days ago

Well I hope they don't keep putting folk on that they think are funny.
Because it's sad that some of these people may not be stable
and that's not funny to laugh at imho

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Sunday:  1188 days ago

The story on Paula G. is sad. I agree that A.I. should not make fun of unstable people. I'm sure Paula Abdul feels bad for what happened too. RIP.

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Toria:  1188 days ago

I know it's not politically correct to speak ill of the dead but Paula Goodspeed looked like a stripper/hooker/porn actress even with all that metal in her mouth. She obviously was a talent artist but also tone death since she actually thought she could sing. She was two tacos short of a combo. How sad she committed suicide. She obviously was mentally ill and needed help. Too bad she didn't get it.

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Wannabe:  1188 days ago

The Paparorasso's go to far. They are so out of line when it comes to getting their pictures. Brad Garrett should have the right to kick someone's ass if they seem to think that getting in your face with cameras is ok. The Pap's are a bunch of slim asses and there should be laws to protect innocent citizens from paparorasso's from getting in your face. Get your picture, but stay a safe distance away. Poor Brad and his date. Come on now, how many pictures do you slime buckets need?

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Tom:  1188 days ago

It's easy to get a map of the stars.......DUH!!

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Kim:  1188 days ago

BRAD, why dont you get a life instead of coming on the computer trying to claim you have pics of Jessica Simpson nude. What is it a virus? What a stalker with such claimes ,you wish!!!!!!!

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Vonnjae:  1188 days ago

Its not how she found Paula A;
The Fan ,what was wrong with her ...she had orhter issues, low self esteem;possible bipolar; manic to a certain point: Its sad this has to happen ... Heads UP !!! there will be more of it. When you are famous, in the public (ALL) the time... partying all over: well some no so good people want to be a part of your holly-dna existance.
Good no one else was harmed: Be at peace Everyone, and if oyu need Medication; it comes in pill form, smokeable;
you can drink it: GET something to calm you crazy (ness)...............

Oakland, CA

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IdolFan:  1188 days ago

Its just a matter of time before IAN BENARDO also kills himself. One by One the infamous idol rejects will die.

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Laura:  1188 days ago

My heart goes out to Paula Goodspeed's family, but in all fairness, this girl had some serious problems that needed addressing long before she was rejected on "American Idol". If the authorities were called to "look in on her" back in June because her family feared she was "at risk of causing harm to herself", then her entire family should have been on high alert and helped this girl get the psychological counseling she needed. She was sending up a flare, and no one saw it? I'm very sorry it ended this way for her.

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Rocky:  1188 days ago

Ilike Paula Abdul myself but would not commit suicide over her

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