Alleged Stalker: Paula Was "My Secret Crush"
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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.
On Paula Goodspeed's page, which hasn't been updated since April 2007, Goodspeed posted a picture of Paula Abdul licking her lips with a caption that reads, "My secret crush, shhhhh."
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."
Dead Woman Former "Idol" Wannabe
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The woman found dead in front of Paula Abdul's house last night was a featured contestant on "American Idol."
We've learned the identity of the dead woman, Paula Goodspeed, who appeared on Season 5 in 2006. During her audition she said she's an artist and the first pic she ever drew was of Paula Abdul. "Idol" produced a 3 minute and 40 second featurette on Goodspeed and her passion for Paula. She did not make the cut, after Ryan Seacrest proclaimed, "And the love affair is over."
License Plate Tells Death Story
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Here are photos of what the victim left behind outside Paula Abdul's house.
The woman, who died of an apparent drug overdose/suicide, had a license plate that reads "ABL LV." There is also a lanyard hanging from her mirror with a picture of Paula.
Dead Woman at Paula's House -- Suspected Stalker
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The woman whose body was found outside Paula Abdul's home last night may have been stalking the "A.I." judge.
Police sources tell us they think the victim is an alleged Abdul stalker and cops have been to the house "numerous times before" to deal with her.
Paula's people tell us they know who the woman is.
The victim was found dead in a car, yards from Paula's L.A. home. Cause of death may have been a drug overdose.
UPDATE: The Ventura County Sheriff's Department tells TMZ the victims parents called them at 3:00 PM to tell them their daughter was missing and that she "had an unnatural obsession" with Paula Abdul and they might want to check Abdul's home.
Dead Body Found Outside Paula Abdul's Home
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A body was found in a car a few houses down from Paula Abdul's home, and there are reports the victim was a "big fan" of the "Idol" judge.
The body was discovered last night in a car. Cops tell us it may have been a drug overdose/suicide.
Here's what's strange. LAPD got a call from the Ventura County Sheriff's Dept. last night, saying a female body may be in a car on the street in question. It's unclear how Ventura County deputies knew a body inside a car was miles away from its jurisdiction.
An LAPD spokesperson said the parents of the victim believe their daughter was a "big fan" of Paula's. Whether this has anything to do with the victim's death is unclear, but it seems more than a coincidence her body was found just yards from Paula's home.
There's no evidence of foul play. The victim has not yet been ID'd. We're told Paula was not home and possibly shooting for "American Idol."
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Still Cookin'
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"American Idol" champ David Cook's relationship with "Idol" castoff-turned-reporter Kimberly Caldwell still is going strong.
The pair met after Kim interviewed David for a TV show she was working on.
Finally, something in Kim's life lasts longer than 15 minutes.
Michael Johns -- Identity Crisis
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We're pretty sure we ran into the hot Austrailian "Idol" reject in Hollywood last night. He wouldn't confirm .. and we didn't care. Dude was kinda funny though.
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Fantasia Lends Voice to Hudson's Grieving
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There was no diva in former "Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino on Monday, when she provided what several accounts say was the "emotional crescendo" for Jennifer Hudson family's memorial service.
The Chicago Tribune reports Oprah, Fantasia, Missy Elliot, Queen Latifah, and Clive Davis were among the celebs who came to the private memorial service in Chicago. Fantasia, who beat out Jennifer in season three of "Idol," sang "Your Grace and Mercy."
"I think it healed Jennifer's soul just then," said a family friend.
It Ain't Eze for Chikezie
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David Cook played for millions on "SNL" this Saturday night -- but Chikezie, from the same season of "Idol", could barely fill an auditorium this weekend at El Camino Junior College, his own alma mater.
Still beats singin' in the airport ... right?
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Kat McPhee Shot by Robert Blake
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Former "American Idol" wannabeen Katharine McPhee was snapped outside of a restaurant next to Robert Blake ... and lived.
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Chikezie Transfers to Community College Circuit
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As you can easily read for yourself, "American Idol 2008 Finalist Season 7" Chikezie Easy E will be rocking your socks off with the El Camino Community College Chorale in Torrance, Cal. next month.
Hell, it beats singing in the airport.
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Cowell -- When Was Clay Ever Straight?
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When it came to Clay Aiken's big coming out announcement, Simon Cowell was just as surprised as the rest of us -- as in, not at all.
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Kat McPhee Is Lact-Hating!
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Self-proclaimed Valley girl Katharine McPhee spent last night at SUR for a friend's b-day bonanza ... so what better time to get her thoughts on breast milk and ice cream.
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Chikezie Lies Through His Teethezies
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Now that he's done with the required "Idol" also-ran's tour, Chikezie ('memba him?) says he's always wanted to work with a small, independent record label ... **cough, cough, B.S., cough**
Kinda ironic coming from a guy who sang no original music on a show where contestants battle to be signed and overproduced by Sony -- one of the biggest labels on the planet.
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Simon Cowell -- I AM a Pompous Ass!
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The other paps were shocked when our photogs actually called Simon out as a "pompous ass." The only guy who wasn't surprised: Simon himself.
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"Idol" Loser Lives, Eats ... Doesn't Sing
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Whatshisname with the dreads from "American Idol" was spotted eating a burrito on Tuesday.
He put up a good fight with the first half of the burrito, but grew tired of it and just stopped caring when he got towards the end.