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Brittany Murphy autopsy concluded

December 22nd, 2009

Actress Brittany MurphyBrittany Murphy autopsy concluded. Hollywood actress Brittany Murphy’s autopsy is now complete. The Los Angeles County coroner’s office says it has completed an autopsy of Brittany Murphy but will defer releasing a cause of death until after toxicology tests are complete.

L.A. County Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter says there was no evidence of trauma to Murphy’s body. Los Angeles Police Department investigators said Sunday foul play was not suspected in the death.

Los Angeles coroner’s said the precise cause of death would only be known in “four to six weeks” when toxicology tests are completed.
Murphy died Sunday after collapsing in the bathroom of her Hollywood Hills home. Winter says her family told coroner’s investigators she had been suffering from flu-like symptoms in the days before her death.

Investigators were getting more information about the illness and Murphy’s medical history from her doctor. Toxicology tests also will be performed, perhaps delaying the official determination of her cause of death by at least six weeks.


Murphy moved to Los Angeles with her mother, Sharon, in the early 1990s. Her career started with small roles in television series, commercials and movies. Her part in “Clueless” led to larger projects.

She is also known for her role in “Girl, Interrupted” and voiced the character Luanne Platter for more than 200 episodes of Fox’s animated series “King of the Hill.”

Brittany Murphy Dies

December 21st, 2009

Actress Brittany MurphyBrittany Murphy Dies! Hollywood actress Brittany Murphy Dies of cardiac arrest at the young age of 32. Brittany Murphy died on the morning of December 20, 2009.

According to Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Hollywood reported to them that an individual named Brittany Murphy died in the hospital on Sunday.

The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office is expected to launch an investigation into Brittany’s shocking death.

The report states that at 8:00am on Sunday morning, emergency services were called to the L.A. home of the actress and her husband Simon Monjack after she went into an apparent cardiac arrest. Despite multiple attempts, Brittany could not be revived.

A representative for the actress also confirmed the news. “In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and support. It is their wish that you respect their privacy.”


Brittany Murphy became famous after a memorable role in 1995’s “Clueless” alongside Alicia Silverstone and Stacey Dash. She went on to star in such films as “8 Mile” together with rapper Eminem. She also starred in “Just Married”, “Girl, Interrupted”, “Sin City” and “Riding In Cars With Boys”, among others.

She also had a moderately successful music career with the track “Faster Kill Pussycat,” with Paul Oakenfold in 2006 – the track topped the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Chart that year. She also sang a pair of songs for the animated film “Happy Feet,” in which she was also a voice actress.

Watch Brittany Murphy’s Music Video for Faster Kill Pussycat below.

America’s Got Talent found it’s “Susan Boyle”

July 14th, 2009

America’s Got Talent found it’s “Susan Boyle”. America’s Got Talent found it’s “Susan Boyle” in the person of Kevin Skinner. Skinner wowed the America’s Got Talent judges and audience with his audition performance singing Garth Brooke’s “If Tomorrow Never Comes”.

Kevin Skinner could be the next “Susan Boyle”. Once in a while, in a talent show like America’s Got Talent, there comes someone dressed like a nobody, acts like a nobody, sometimes talks even silly and within 10 seconds after they start singing, people’s jaws just suddenly drop. Read more…

“MJ Was Going to Pass the Torch to Me”

July 9th, 2009

“MJ Was Going to Pass the Torch to Me” said Shaheen Jafargholi. In an interview, Shaheen Jafargholi said that “MJ was going to pass the torch to me” when asked about his supposed participation on Michael Jackson’s London tour.

Twelve-year-old Shaheen Jafargholi, of Wales, was apparently being groomed by Michael Jackson to be the next superstar. “Britain’s Got Talent” Competitor Says He Was to be Michael Jackson’s Duet Partner on London Tour — and Protégé

Shaheen Jafargholi wowed audiences on Britain’s Got Talent and he caught the eye of Michael Jackson, who enlisted the singer to join his concert series. Read more…

Final Michael Jackson Rehearsal Footage Released

July 3rd, 2009

The final footage of Michael Jackson while rehearsing “They Don’t Care About Us” was released. The said rehearsal was recorded 2 days before Michael Jackson died.

While AEG, Michael Jackson’s “This Is It!” tour organizer, has started refunding the roughly $85 million worth of tickets that were already sold, it turns out scalpers are still banking on the scuttled comeback series because AEG is also offering buyers the option of claiming the one-of-a-kind ticket as souvenirs. Read more…

Michael Jackson Weighed Just 112 Lbs.

June 29th, 2009

Michael Jackson in wheelchairMichael Jackson was so emaciated that he weighed just 112 pounds when he died, reports the Sun. The coroner found nothing in Michael Jackson’s stomach but pills, and his body was riddled with needle marks. Michael Jackson also bared the scars of endless plastic surgeries and wore a wig over remaining “peach fuzz” on his head, said a witness.

Michael Jackson’s harrowing leaked autopsy details show that he was a virtual skeleton — barely eating and with only pills in his stomach at the time he died.

The autopsy also found unexplained bruising on Jackson’s knees and on the fronts of both shins. And there were cuts on his back, indicating a recent fall. Read more…

Michael Jackson is dead

June 26th, 2009

Michael Jackson dead at 50Michael Jackson is dead. Michael Jackson, who took to the stage as a child star and set the world dancing to exuberant rhythms for decades, has died. Michael Jackson is dies at the age of 50.

Pop star Michael Jackson was pronounced dead by doctors this afternoon after arriving at a hospital in a deep coma, city and law enforcement sources said.
A police rep said he was not breathing when paramedics arrived; they performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation at the scene before taking him to the UCLA Medical Center. Michael Jackson arrived at the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles at 1:10pm this afternoon after reportedly suffering from cardiac arrest approximately two hours ago. Read more…

$400,000 Necklace Missing From Lindsay Lohan Photo Shoot

June 17th, 2009

Lindsay LohanLondon’s Metropolitan police confirmed that a necklace and earrings worth more than $400,000 of Dior jewels were missing from the set of a Lindsay Lohan photoshoot , for Britain’s Elle Magazine, in north London in early June. Despite recent reports linking the often troubled former child star to the stolen jewels, , a spokeswoman for Elle U.K. has released a statement exonerating the 22-year-old star in the heist.

The fashion magazine said in a statement that it had no reason to believe that Lindsay Lohan was in any way linked to the alleged theft. A police spokesman said no arrests have been made and would not comment on whether Ms. Lohan had been interviewed or was even related to the case in any way. Read more…

Miss California Carrie Prejean stripped of title

June 11th, 2009

Famous Billionaire, Donald Trump, has finally fired Miss USA pageant winner Miss California Carrie Prejean. Donald Trump issued a statement citing Miss California Carrie Prejean failed to honor her commitments as Miss USA.

Ms. Prejean, who stirred up trouble for herself when she said gays shouldn’t be allowed to marry, got a reprieve from the owner of Miss USA pageant less than a month ago when racy photos of her began circulating the Internet. Miss USA pageant owner, Donald Trump, decided that Ms. Prejean would still be allowed to keep her.

Although Ms. Prejean’s photos were just mild, officials of the pageant said she also violated her contract by not disclosing the photos’ existence to them.
When Trump initially decided to keep Prejean on, Lewis’ co-executive director, former Miss USA Shanna Moakler resigned in protest of Mr. Trump’s action. Read more…

Susan Boyle ready to rehears for Britain’s Got Talent tour

June 10th, 2009

susan boyle ready to rehearse

Susan Boyle is back!

After checking out of The Priory Clinic in London, where she was confined for several days, Susan Boyle is now ready to start rehearsals for Britain’s Got Talent tour in the next coming days.

Despite some doubts over whether the 48-year-old BGT runner-up would be well enough to participate in the 20-date live tour following her much publicized short stay in London facility, Boyle reportedly made it clear that she want to be part of the said tour.

While on tour, Susan will be accompanied by her doctor and her cat, Pebbles, to give her moral support. Read more…