Paula Abdul Tape Surfaces On Internet
Jun 5, 2007 - Tulsa World
A leaked audio tape in which Paula Abdul can be
heard sobbing and bad-mouthing a former spokesman is on the Internet.

In what appears to be a recent conference call with a group of publicists, the "American Idol" judge rails against Howard Bragman and discusses her various health problems.

Abdul, 44, says Bragman said she was "too old" to appear on the cover of OK! magazine.

The lack of respect, she says, "is too much to stomach."

Bragman said that he hadn't discouraged Abdul because of her age.

In a statement posted on TMZ, Abdul said she was "deeply hurt and extremely disappointed" that the call went public.

"This is not only illegal but also highly unethical," Abdul said