Sunday, July 26th 2009

American Idol's Glitter Girl Has Died

Alexis Cohen aka Glitter Girl was hit by a car and killed early Saturday morning in Seaside Heights, NJ. She was only 25. The police say they are treating her death as a homicide and currently looking for the hit-and-run driver.

Alexis first auditioned for American Idol during season 7. The judges didn't give her a golden ticket which caused her to launch into a rant where she told Simon Cowell to fuck off and said she was going to pursue actressing (!!!!).

Alexis cleaned up her look and auditioned again the next season, but she was also rejected. And she once again, delivered a giant F U to Simon.

I'd like to think that Alexis is sitting up in heaven, still flipping Simon off.


Posted by: Michael K


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When I heard this this morning, I KNEW MK would post about it.

Even though this chick had the patent on the crazy, what a horrible way to die. Let's just hope it was quick.

RIP

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I bet it was a drunk driver...

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Although I think she was somewhat delusional in her attempts to be on AI...she did seem to be a go getter type person.

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Submitted by hotslutoftheday on Sun, 07/26/2009 - 10:43pm.
Fuck American Idol
. And fuck the people who are commenting on here, mad because we have sympathy for Alexis.

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Submitted by Bossy on Sun, 07/26/2009 - 9:19pm.

Huh? Actually I think everyone here is generally pretty respectful when there's a post about a celeb's death (compared to other blogs anyway). But of course it depends on the celeb..

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Fuck American Idol. And fuck the people who are commenting on here, mad because we have sympathy for Alexis.

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hohoho, I saw her profile on the celebrities/rich men seeking affairs site sugarscupid. c o m last week. It said she is

interested in seeking a rich man for sugar daddy on that site! what a fool woman!

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She was only 25?! She looked a lot older. So sad...

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Submitted by mahaatma on Sun, 07/26/2009 - 9:22pm.
Submitted by Bossy on Sun, 07/26/2009 - 9:19pm.

BWHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Bossy is a pussy & an amateur!
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In other news, my dog just farted.

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Submitted by Bossy on Sun, 07/26/2009 - 9:19pm.

Dlisted people are totally weird. You're very respectful and heartfelt for someone you've seen on TV or youtube for 7 minutes but when any celebrity dies you rip them to shreds with absolutely no respect.
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Dlisted people are totally weird. You're very respectful and heartfelt for someone you've seen on TV or youtube for 7 minutes but when any celebrity dies you rip them to shreds with absolutely no respect.

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Submitted by CandyPerfumeGirl on Sun, 07/26/2009 - 12:53pm.

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So much this.

I don't remember this girl but what an awful way to go and what a way to mock, even in death. I say that too as someone who doesn't often respect normal conventional rules either.

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Oh man she died in Seaside? That's not too far from when I grew up, and where my parents still live.

Odds are that she was hit by a drunk driver. The Seaside Police are constantly busting drunk drivers since it's such a tourist place in the summer.

Sad.

Snarf's picture

Let this be a warning to all potential AI contestant cast offs. No one tells Simon to fuck off. No. One.

F-listed's picture

I feel so bad. What a free spirit and seems like her modest life did not get in the way of her reaching for her goals. Bravo to you. What a shame. I hope CoCo ( her cute dog ) and her two cats are taken care of. RIP.

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Poor Glitter, She clearly wanted to rise above her circumstances but was never given the chance. Sad, sad, sad...
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I know I am going to get blasted for this comment. But I think "glitter girl" was a total nut job who exploited herself on national TV, not once, but twice, so she could talk gibberish to the camera just to hear herself speak. There was no way she was going to get in to vet school. Especially not after that crazy outburst on AI.

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Sad indeed. Hope we find out all the details.

What's with these youngsters checking out? What happened to Parasite's BFF contender:

http://www.examiner.com/x-15289-MTV-Reality-TV-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Paris-...

Is her crotch up for involuntary manslaughter? I just don't know!

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I must join everyone and applaud your post, CandyPerfumeGirl.

RIP, Glitter Girl.

Oh and wow @:

Submitted by leonard mckelvey on Sun, 07/26/2009 - 4:16pm.

Jersey is rough it's the hit and run capital. They don't take prisoners. Insurance rates in Jersey are so high it causes people to hit and run. RIP
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Not questioning it, just amazed to learn that =\

Jersey is rough it's the hit and run capital. They don't take prisoners. Insurance rates in Jersey are so high it causes people to hit and run. RIP

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Cheers to a person who actually did something to pursue their dreams within their life!

Submitted by CandyPerfumeGirl on Sun, 07/26/2009 - 12:53pm.

I was so glad to read your really thought-out, measured, comments CandyPGirl.

I pretty much agree with all your thoughts, but especially your last line about the f#%ked-up state of American heroes.

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I recommend you a very interesting place ___meetrich.com_____ It 's where you have the opportunity dreaming about dating a millionaire and make it true!

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I don't watch AI, but this is sad. Poor thing, only 25.
I do, however, know Seaside very well. Weekend hangout thru the summer from 18 to about 21. (many moons ago). Over the years, it got tackier and tackier, we now refer to it as Sleez-side.

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It's easy to tell from this vid that she had a very rough life. At the very least, she had the guts to get up there and go for it. Sad that she was so young when she was killed.

Who?

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I get what you are saying Boomsy but in you must admit:
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Submitted by boomsy on Sun, 07/26/2009 - 12:01pm.

Here's a video of her doing standup comedy; it's more sad than anything else...

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/8ba3e37237/alexis-cohen
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While it may have been meant in earnest, the post itself could easily be perceived as a cheap dig. I admit I thought you were just calling her sad, I didn't realise what you were trying to convey with the comment.

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Amen to that, candyperfumegirl.

Mopa's picture

Wow, sad. Considering her situation, she had alot of confidence and personality. AI loves to exploit the down and out, hoping to get some story to use for ratings.

I usually am disgusted with the talentless people who act all pissed off when they don't make it at their auditions. With her, however, I was happy that she gave them all a big fuck you.

R.I.P. Alexis.

leica's picture

Does this count as another victim for the Summer of Death?

alice's picture

Totally agree with you, Candyperfume girl. This really is so sad and American Idol disgusts me, its destroyed more lives than it has created "success stories". Bet you any of the "winners" wish they were never on it. The people that watch this religiously and keep its ratings up need to get a life and some perspective. This girl just had a dream and was trying to make it happen. I actually thought she had a really good voice. I hope she rests in peace.

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CPG: never have I watched Idol, nor will I. And my heroes are not p and k.
Don't watch any "reality" TV; actually, I don't watch ANY network television so I can proudly say I do not contribute to their $$.

But you make many a good point in your comment: humans need to look beyond the tawdry and sensationalistic, and look to people that want to stand on their own 2 and achieve something in their lives. Something that gives BACK to society and I don't mean diseases.

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In defense of the video I posted, I never said SHE was pathetic or sad, but if you actually watch the video and listen to the fact that she was using her life (which from her description wasn't so hot) as material, it IS sad. I've never been a fan of self depricating humor. Yes, she made an effort and she tried, but feeling pity for someone does not automatically make you an asshole who worships celebrities. She made a good point in her routine that they made millions off of her reaction and yet she has little to no money in her own pocket. That to me is sad. If that makes me a bad person, then I guess I'm going to hell...

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candyperfumegirl rox.

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I get that accidents happen. But any driver who runs a person down in the street and LEAVES THEM THERE TO DIE without calling 911 deserves an express train to Hell.

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My heart breaks for this young woman: may she RIP.

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Holy shit Candyperfumegirl!!
*applauds post* Will you marry me?

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Submitted by CandyPerfumeGirl on Sun, 07/26/2009 - 12:53pm.

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Well put, CPG. You just gave me a lump in my throat. I don't watch AI...it feels like watching exploitation.

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Submitted by CandyPerfumeGirl on Sun, 07/26/2009 - 12:53pm.
Bravo! I've always disliked American Idol.

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It is disgusting to see how in this world we reward people for the wrong things and mock them for the most trivial irrelevant reasons. Here is this 23 year old girl, obviously coming from a very modest background, living in one room with her mother somewhere between Allentown and west shit street in small town america filled with the kind of dull, moronic mindless evil that produces nothing but despair and all the bad things that define America at its worst.

Yet she was studying to become a vet (which is not easy by the way, getting into vet school is as hard as getting into regular med school, if not harder), she was hopeful and worked on her art, created, she loved the animals she adopted despite limited means, she obviously took care of her mother too, although like so many like her, she coulda just said "bye ma, I gotta go live my dream" - and she got an audition on this bastard show american Idol where she didnt even have a bad voice. Really. Her voice was just fine.

Yet that little sac of excrement Simon Cowell put her down, made fun of her...telling her she doesnt have it and so did the other two idiotic stick figures. And now everyone here is like "aw how sad are her attempts at stand up comedy" blah blah blah, and how pathetic ...

No this is not sad. Her attempts to paint are not sad. Her attempt to pursue her dreams and want to make something better out of herself despite all odds, is not sad. Her having a big heart to adopt 3 animals while living in one room is not sad. Taking care of a single mother in white trash american town is not sad. What is sad, however, is how she was treated by the likes of simon Cowell, who are paid 60 million dollars in one year to be essentially non-contriburintg assholes of society, and have others make fun of her and mock her - because she isnt pretty enough and obviously so sad and burdened from all the turn downs and put downs, that she acted the way she did.

So what she put some glitter on her face and wasnt pretty. At least she tried, at least she didnt succumb to the crackwhore, white trash, single mom with 19 fate that awaits so many people in her place. I admire her spirit. I probably would have slashed my wrists long time ago if I had her life.

Kudos to her spirit. And shame on America for rewarding all that is ill and dysfunctional in this society. Our heros are the Paris Hiltons and Kim Kardassians of this world...we mock them, but we really just want to be like them.
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Look at the expression on Cowell's face before the girl even started to sing. What a total fucking prick you are Simon Cowell. And, come out, because we all know you're in there.

RIP Glitter.

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Mother Superior's picture

Sad.
She wasn't that bad to start with, just had a bit of an attitude.
RIP and rock the heavens, girl!

mike's picture

1- "Allentown" was a song by "William" Joel, not Bon Jovi.

2- I wouldn't have guessed by her accent that she was from Allentown. I'm guessing she grew up elsewhere.

EvilShoe's picture

I have no idea who this chick is, and I can thank never viewing this shit show for it.

That being said, it's always sad when someone is lost too young. RIP

Zorba-the-Geek's picture

Poor kooky kid. I remember her.

gia's picture

She seemed quite over the top nutty...When I read that she died I totally expected it to have been from an overdose.

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I don't mind Simon being brutally honest with people. That's the nature of the game. However, I don't like him mocking people.

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