Gloria Estefan was in a horrible bus accident, maybe shes mixing that into her own life in a chemically altered, desperate way. https://www.iheart.com/content/201992-plane-crash-during-vegas-residency-opener/, "Paula Abdul Keeps Talking About Surviving a Plane Crash for Which No Record Exists", https://jezebel.com/paula-abdul-keeps-talking-about-surviving-a-plane-crash-1835445212, https://www.ntsb.gov/about/employmeev_id=20001212X21252&ntsbno=LAX00FA213&akey=1, https://app.ntsb.gov/pdfgenerator/RtID=20001212X21252&AKey=1&RType=HTML&IType=FA, https://www.yahoo.com/entertainmentwant-to-talk-too-much-about-it-182841961.html, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. "No one on the show knew I was in pain. Another remarkable thing is that none of the plane crashes in the National Transportation Safety Boards database remotely fits Abduls description, given the possible dates when such a crash allegedly took place. However, the supposed landing site would have been out of the way north for the purported flight path between those two cities. Entertainment). Additionally, Abdul has been quoted several times as saying the plane landed in a cornfield in Iowa. You did a kick ass job! It would definitely explain the pain pill addiction other posters have mentioned. Paula Abdul reflects surviving a crash landing . And she credits the cutting-edge laser treatments Evoke (for the face) and Evolve (for the body) by a company called InMode, for which she is an ambassador, for helping her look and feel her best as a woman and trying to age gracefully.. Was she covering for being out of the spotlight? This plane story was probably concocted partially for doctor shopping for opiate painkillers, even the timing of her "issues" lines up with the explosion of pill mills in the USA and marketing of Oxycontin. Paula Abdul at Build Studios in 2019, in New York City | Photo: Getty Images. "I could have killed myself. Withdrawal -- it's the worst thing," she says. Was she covering for a painkiller addiction, and was that part of why she went to rehab in 1994? I cannot find any news about what Abdul wouldve been doing in Nebraska in September 1991, so I dont believe this is the accident. I limited my interaction with her as much as possible because it wasnt my job and it was a little intimidating, honestly (obviously she was an important client and I didnt want any complaints). Back in the day when the NTSB had a searchable database, you could have gone on their website and pulled all the reports for that timeframe to narrow down whether any of them fits the nebulous description. She extended her talents to the movie industry, featuring in movies like "The Waiting Game," "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch," and "The Wayans Bros." Her movie career did not enjoy the success she enjoyed as a singer and dancer. (--Somewhere between 13 and 15. It also seems to have taken off in Nebraska with an intended destination elsewhere in Nebraska, rather than going to either St. Louis or Denver, and it crashed shortly after takeoff rather than the claimed forty minutes to an hour into the flight. EDIT: As referenced in footnote 2, the Jezebel article had an edit claiming that a reader had found a Kansas City Star article listing a June 20, 1992 date at the Sandstone Ampitheater in Bonner Springs, outside of Kansas City. if you notice, actors, musicians, etc always seem to get arrested or end up in the news right around the same time they are promoting something new. How is this woman still alive? Plane crash inspires Ohio train derailment conspiracy theories. The whole plane was in flames, is how she described it to the Hudson Union Society. Abdul claims keeping her woes from the press saved her career. Later in her career, she transitioned to television, becoming a fixture on the early iterations of the "American Idol" franchise beginning in 2002, according to Britannica, while continuing to be a dominant force in the music industry as well. "You can't take things personally, and the things that resonate with you that can help you become better, the best version of yourself, you hold onto and you work through that. "I woke up in the. This has been denounced by Abdul herself. 2005 People interview, discusses details including plane route. I love you from the bottom my heart. Famous actor Jason Momoa might be the fearless Khal Drogo in "Game of Thrones," but he is not immune to scary plane experiences. Like you, I had no reason to doubt Paula Abdul's claim that she had been in a plane crash. It was crazy. A dependency is much easier to recover from than is addiction. But even through all of that there was one thing that kept me going, one gift that stood by my side, and that one gift is each and every one of you. It was on my birthday, too." (As previously. Paula's appearance on RuPaul wouldn't be the last time that the dancer spoke about the accident. Her fame earned her many accolades, working alongside stars like Janet Jackson and other popular artists. Was this a ploy for attention that ripped off of Gloria Estefans accident? Because of this I am assuming that this is a mistake rather than an actual lie. Ditto that on a search of Google Books. Update (June 14, 2019, 8:00 am): A reader named Katie Sowder dug up a Kansas City Star article that reviews a Paula Abdul/Color Me Badd concert that it says took place at the Sandstone Amphitheater (now Providence Medical Center Amphitheater) in Bonner Springs, Kansas, on June 20, 1992. You know what? Paula Abduls website page for the tour, which mentions the plane crash but does not list the relevant tour dates. Specifically the 2009 Ladies Home Journal interview says she was in a car accident in 1992 that caused a neck injury, and places the plane crash in 1993. She was loopy as hell. Then, at the height of her fame, she took a few years off, before hitting the ground running again later with the release of more successful albums and singles. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. But Abdul shakes off such accusations. Paula Abdul has wowed onlookers with her recent death- and gravity-defying live performances, during which she has swan-dived from "Cold-Hearted"-style scaffolding into the waiting arms of her. They became a huge success, grabbing the world's attention and placing her in demand for many stars. In 1991, Abdul earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Plus, she toured with New Kids on the Block and headlined her own Las Vegas residency until early 2020. She also stated that she underwent 15 spinal surgeries as a result of her injuries both from this and prior incidents. No news stories from the time of the supposed crash report, and no National Transportation Safety Board records exist of any plane crash in that area within that time frame. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://jezebel.com/paula-abdul-keeps-talking-about-surviving-a-plane-crash-1835445212?rev=1560437388395&utm_medium=socialflow&utm_source=jezebel_twitter&utm_campaign=socialfow_jezebel_twitter, Gloria Estefan was in a horrible bus accident. In an interview with Yahoo! She took a break from the limelight to recover, came back for American Idol, and decided to embellish her story to garner sympathy and distract from the other issues (the relative commercial failure of Head Over Heels, her divorces) that contributed to her break. She seems like a bit of an odd duck. Honestly, I can't believe that I am even asking a question about Paula Abdul in 2020, but my question is, is there any chance that this incident ever happened? What we do know for sure is that Paula Abduls career took a hit shortly after the time she claims the crash took place. The other link provided does not contain the same disclaimer and has far more complete records, but I have no way to verify that they are 100% complete. But by the sound of the story someone wanted to keep it secret back then. Theory 1: Paula Abdul was actually in some sort of incident on a plane in 1992, but has embellished what happened and this is why no one has been able to track down records of the event. The LHJ interview had direct quotes from her talking about her struggle with drug addiction. The veteran singer remarked that she is glad there were no social media platforms during her crash, or else she would have been considered a damaged star. 2 According to an edit in the Jezebel story, there was a Kansas City Star article claiming Abdul had performed in Kansas City on June 20, 1992, which would basically rule out a St. Louis to Denver flight. Then you do ear-irrigation and balancing exercises. No injury was reported. I find it hard to believe she claims she was never out of it during her time on American Idol. She explained that during turbulence she hit her head and suffered a head/neck injury. Before undertaking any course of treatment please consult with your healthcare provider. The earliest mention of Abdul surviving a plane crash that I could find was the May 20, 2003, episode of Dateline. According to Abdul, her mid-'90s career disappearance was prompted by a 1992 plane crash. Use it long enough you are gonna have problems. Pride festival, or other recent comeback concerts. . Her comment about not having tabloids in the 90s is laughable. This possibly compounded with previous injuries (such as the cheerleading accident she often mentions in conjunction with the plane crash story) and caused severe harm, but the plane did not crash. Jezebel also reported that public records also don't appear to corroborate a small plane crash occurring during the dates in question. Walt Disney Luckily, a team of imaginary rescue workers was on hand to save the day. But Abdul shrugs off such accusations. According to Jezebel, Paula has also said some contradictory statements about the date and timeline of the crash. The Jezebel article cites a St. Louis Post Dispatch article from June 21, 1992, talking about a Paula Abdul concert the previous Friday at the Riverport Ampitheater. ', Adele Personally Apologizes to Fans Over FaceTime for Rescheduling Las Vegas Residency, Carrie Underwood and Her Stylist Share All the Details Behind Her Las Vegas Residency Wardrobe, Victims of Deadly Multi-Vehicle Las Vegas Crash Included Family of 7: 'There Are No Words', Adele Says Her Las Vegas Residency 'Has to Happen This Year' as She Wants 'More Children', Blake Shelton Joins Gwen Stefani to Perform 'Happy Anywhere' Duet as Her Las Vegas Residency Wraps. I am convinced that celebrities make up personal tragedies way more than we think, or at least will stretch the truth about a personal tragedy to the point that it is basically a full out lie. She said that the crash happened when she was on tour at the end of 93. And then Paula Abdul went on record saying she had never said those things. But thats not quite true, either. A good title for this study would be, Paula Abdul- Plane Crash, or Train Wreck?, You know what? As for how all of this managed to escape the notice of the press and the feds, Abdul has claimed that she was able to use her celebrity status to keep the story under wraps. As she did on RuPaul, Abdul has consistently told this story to explain the chronic pain that led to a series of surgeries and explain her absence from the spotlight in the late 90s, though her account as to whether this led to an dependency on painkillers has varied through the years (in 2005 she told PEOPLE, No drug ever worked for me, while a 2009 Ladies Home Journal profile said, For the first time in 12 years Abdul says shes no longer dependent on medication). But I was willing to try, because the quality of my life was starting to really suck, and it hurt. Paula Abdul Tells Jennifer Hudson Why She Didn't Need to Win American Idol. I think Paula just gets high on pain pills and makes things up. It was on my birthday, too. (As previously mentioned, the Under My Spell tour wrapped in 1992, and Abduls birthday is June 19.) The injuries from the crash affected her more mentally than physically. She resumed her Under My Spell tour, which according to Wikipedia, wrapped in August of that year. More Ghost Town: https://www.ghosttownpod.com Support the show: https://. Famous American singer and dancer Paula Abdul once revealed she survived a traumatizing plane crash in the early '90s, but years after telling the story, some think it's a sham, and here's why. Paula Abdul has been a feature of popular music, and pop culture more generally, for the better part of four decades now. oh i found it https://jezebel.com/paula-abdul-keeps-talking-about-surviving-a-plane-crash-1835445212?rev=1560437388395&utm_medium=socialflow&utm_source=jezebel_twitter&utm_campaign=socialfow_jezebel_twitter. You learn to live like that. Watch Paula Abduls full Yahoo Entertainment interview below, in which she discusses MC Skat, her friendship with Gene Kelly, working with Keanu Reeves, her lost 1978 musical movie Junior High, new music, and the possibility of her working again with original American Idol judges Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Im unsure on whether or not she had an addiction to painkillers but I lean towards no. Abduls 2009 Ladies Home Journal interview describes her spending Thanksgiving 2008 weaning herself off of a painkiller addiction: The rumors that her sometimes-bizarre behavior was fueled by drugs just may have been true. As her new Las Vegas residency took off, Paula Abdul opened up about a crash landing. Not only that, Paula has also mixed up her timeline of the incident as well. Paula Abdul has wowed onlookers with her recent death- and gravity-defying live performances, during which she has swan-dived from "Cold-Hearted"-style scaffolding into the waiting arms of her. I agree. Still, it was a fun experience for her. I'd stare at a screen and look at red squares, yellow dots. In the same year, Paula released her second album, "Spellbound." It sold more than 7 million copies worldwide. Do any of you guys remember hearing about the incident back in 1992 or even later on? Her account of banging her head against the planes ceiling has been consistent. Today we will take a look at what might be the real situation.Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/barelysociableMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/barely-sociableTwitter: https://twitter.com/SociableBarelyPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BarelySociableReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/barelysociable/ -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/barelysociableBackground music Myuuji - blackout It was in 1994 when I spoke with him, and I believe at that time he was VFR. I followed every rule, everything they asked me to do. Translation: These are my excuses for constantly being fucked up on pain pills.. There seems to be no record of this crash ever having happened. On Tuesdays episode of RuPauls new talk show, RuPaul (which kicked off a three-week trial run Monday on selected Fox affiliates), consummate survivor and savior of this years Billboard Music Awards show, Paula Abdul, took to Rus pink couch to promote her upcoming Las Vegas residency. While she's maintained a more private life in the years since she stopped working on American Idol, she's appeared on shows like The X Factor and So You Think You Can Dance. Theres a lot of overlap between this theory and the others, and how much overlap exists between theories depends on who you ask. Page 2 of same interview. The Truth About The Plane Crash Paula Abdul Claims She Was In. Ill admit to not being knowledgeable about aviation records, but it also seems telling that no one else has been able to find these records either. She said: During the end of my world tour, the Spellbound tour, when I was traveling from one city to the next, in a small seven-seater plane, one of the engines blew up and the right wing caught on fire, and we crash-landed. SUBSCRIBE for regular episodes and bonusesGet free Secrets to ending pain guide: http://www.zeropainnow.comGet daily Zero Pain Now updates on Facebook:https:. She also loved to whine about how far her career had fallen and how she was going to make a comeback if she ever got better (?). Born in San Fernando, California, in 1962, Abdul's career began as a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team when she was 18. Of Course the Grammys Brought Up the Slap, Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine, Lucien Laviscount Dishes on Red Flags and Romantic Deal Breakers. But all I could think about was, This isnt right. During the opening night of her show at Flamingo Las Vegas on Thursday, the 57-year-old "Straight Up". I took care of that. To me, the most shocking part is that she said that she had to take a break from her music career during that the time frame of the incident in 1992 all the way to her stint as a judge on American Idol, ten years later. If anyone is able to find it Id be happy to edit it in, but Im not including information I cant verify. Medical people thinking somehow what they are prescribing is better than heroin from the street. So, I really don't care what people have to say. She explained that she and some of the crew from the tour were constantly traveling between cities in a seven-seater plane, and that the engine caught fire about 40 minutes into the flight after a performance in St. Louis. it's a tactic they use to get publicity. Doesnt take Sherlock Holmes to solve this mystery. What Does Paula Abdul Claim About Being In A Plane Crash?. She released another album in 1995, Head Over Heels, which she promoted, sometimes with the kind of energetically choreographed performances that were her trademark.