Brittany Murphy 911 Call: Released, Gut-Wrenching

January 8, 2010


The 911 call made the day Brittany Murphy died, in which her mom can be heard crying to the dispatcher, is as upsetting as you would imagine it is.

“My daughter is passed out,” Sharon Murphy pleads as a composed 911 operator tries to instruct her mom and another person how to perform CPR.

The other person there is presumably Simon Monjack, Brittany’s husband.

Describing the situation, Sharon says her 32-year-old daughter was walking around dizzy at one point and “couldn’t walk right. She’s had a cold.”

Brittany Murphy died December 20. A cause has not been determined.

You can listen to the Brittany Murphy 911 call below, but please be forewarned, it is tragic. The devastation her poor mom felt is palpable

Liam Hemsworth Reportedly Moves in with Miley Cyrus


Earlier this week, Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus were spotted strolling down the street.

But a new report says these two are sharing more than a walk these days: they are sharing a roof!

According to The National Enquirer, Miley threatened to move out of her family’s Toluca Lake, California home unless her parents allowed her new Australian boyfriend to shack up with them.

“In the end, Billy Ray and Miley’s mom, Tish, decided they’d rather have Miley under their roof with Liam than not knowing where she is at night,” a family friend told the tabloid, adding that the parents at least insisted on separate bedrooms for the couple.

Miley and Liam

This actually isn’t the first time the Cyrus family has made such an arrangement. In November 2008, Miley’s man (and we do mean man!), Justin Gaston, moved in with his young gal pal and her parents.

“Billy Ray believes it’s better to keep Miley on a short leash and to monitor her, rather than alienating her and risking a rebellion,” the source said. “Whatever happens in her relationship with Liam, her parents want Miley with them for as long as possible.”

That may not be for very much longer. Miley is leaving Hannah Montana this year and has made it clear she wants to be treated like an adult.

Her parents should enjoy her company while they can… and cover their ears with a pillow at night.

Jake Pavelka Speaks on Rozlyn Papa Scandal


Earlier this week, an inside source dropped some Bachelor bombshells.

In addition to naming the alleged winner this season on the reality show, The Bachelor spoilers we came across revealed the details behind the season’s big scandal.

Rumors suggested that model Rozlyn Papa had an inappropriate relationship with a producer on the program and will be sacked on Monday’s episode as a result.

Yesterday, Rozlyn confirmed as much – that she was kicked off, at least.

She denied an affair took place, and bashed the show’s manipulative ways. According to our source, the scandal was manufactured as a means of booting Roz.

Today, The Bachelor star Jake Pavelka addressed the issue.

Pavelka PhotoThe Bachelor: Rozlyn

“I didn’t believe it at first,” Jake confessed to ET. “I’ve never been cheated on. I thought it was something that was being produced and thrown at me.”

“As it was unraveling, I realized it was serious. Everything that’s going to air Monday is exactly the way it happened. No embellishing or holding back.”

Whatever you say, Jake Pavelka.

Rozlyn Papa adamantly denies the fling, saying “I did not have a sexual relationship with a producer on the show” and did absolutely nothing wrong.

She had a relationship with “someone on the show” but insisted they are not and were never a couple. The real reason she got kicked off? Her son.

For whatever reason, she could not keep in contact with him as she had been promised, and had a meltdown, at which point ABC wanted her gone.

Earlier this week in a radio interview, The Bachelor host Chris Harrison called the incident “incredibly unfortunate … horrible decisions were made.”

Yeah … by the producers. Rozlyn Papa is cute!

American Idol First Look: Celebrity Judges Galore!


Yes, Ellen DeGeneres is coming on board American Idol as a season nine judge.

But not until February 9, when the world’s most popular television show moves to Hollywood.

Until then, Idol will feature its three main judges – Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi – along with a special celebrity judge each week. These guest panelists will include:

Neil Patrick Harris, Avril Lavigne, Mary J. Blige, Shania Twain, Katy Perry, Victoria Beckham and Joe Jonas.

But don’t just take our word for it. Check out shots of these actors and singers in their unique roles below. (And let us know if you can figure out what Victoria Beckham knows about singing.)

Joe Jonas on Idol

Kristin Chenoweth on IdolBeckham on IdolHarris on Idol

Mary J. Blige on IdolKaty Perry on IdolAvril Lavigne on Idol

Lady Gaga: 944 Cover Girl


We’re drinking the Lady Gaga Kool-Aid a little these days.

At first, it was easy to dismiss her as a gimmick who gained more notoriety through her ridiculous outfits than through her music. But five hit songs later?

It’s not just her album sales (top five in 2009) that earned our respect. It’s how deadly serious she is about, and how hard she works at her unique craft.

Michael Jackson wanted to collaborate with her, and 944 magazine editor Martine Bury goes so far to compare her to the Thin White Duke, David Bowie:

Lady Gaga 944 Cover

944: Lady Gaga has about that many signature looks.

“Lady Gaga liberates music and fashion the way David Bowie and other Brit Glam rockers did in the ’70s,” he writes. “Using costume, artifice and drama.”

“All the while, she bends gender norms and conventions. But she also one ups everyone with her phenomenal vocal talent and truly unique aesthetic.”

While David Bowie comparisons may be premature for a girl in her early 20s, Lady G is certainly leaving an indelible mark on the industry these days.

Like another rising star of 2009 in American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert, we’re excited to see if she continues to tap seemingly unlimited potential.

Hannah Montana is Coming to An End


Enjoy Miley Cyrus in the role of Hannah Montana while you can, Disney Channel viewers. You won’t be seeing her as that iconic character for much longer.

The actress will hang up her alternate persona in 2010, as the fourth season of this series will be its last. Filming on it begins this month and the show’s final episode will air some time in the fall.

“It’s one of the things [her character Miley Stewart] has been wrestling with for months,” Disney Channel executive Andy Bonnett said. “Whether it’s time to make a decision to continue being Hannah Montana or just be a regular, ordinary girl.”

It’s unclear which path the character will choose, but it’s been clear for awhile that Miley is ready to break away from the series.

As Hannah

Cyrus has said she doesn’t like pop music and many of her magazine spreads make it apparent this is a young women ready to be seen as more than a Disney character.

We actually encourage the move. Our problems with Miley stem from her attempts to play innocent one moment, and then ride a stripper pole the next.

If she wants to grow as an artist and be taken more seriously as an adult, she should definitely leave Hannah Montana behind. But will her fan base follow her?

You tell us!

Hannah Montana is Coming to An End


Enjoy Miley Cyrus in the role of Hannah Montana while you can, Disney Channel viewers. You won’t be seeing her as that iconic character for much longer.

The actress will hang up her alternate persona in 2010, as the fourth season of this series will be its last. Filming on it begins this month and the show’s final episode will air some time in the fall.

“It’s one of the things [her character Miley Stewart] has been wrestling with for months,” Disney Channel executive Andy Bonnett said. “Whether it’s time to make a decision to continue being Hannah Montana or just be a regular, ordinary girl.”

It’s unclear which path the character will choose, but it’s been clear for awhile that Miley is ready to break away from the series.

As Hannah

Cyrus has said she doesn’t like pop music and many of her magazine spreads make it apparent this is a young women ready to be seen as more than a Disney character.

We actually encourage the move. Our problems with Miley stem from her attempts to play innocent one moment, and then ride a stripper pole the next.

If she wants to grow as an artist and be taken more seriously as an adult, she should definitely leave Hannah Montana behind. But will her fan base follow her?

You tell us!

Jennifer Garner and Kate Winslet added to Golden Globe presenters



The stars will be out next week for the Golden Globe Awards! Added to the
list of Hollywood presenters at the 67th annual awards show are former
winners Jennifer Garner, Kate Winslet and Cher. Joining these glamorous Globe-getters onstage are previously announced presenters Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry, Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney, whose film Up in the Air nabbed six nominations. Comedian Ricky Gervais will host the star-studded
soiree. Tune in to NBC on January 17 at 8 p.m. ET to catch all the live A-list
action.

Marilyn Manson and Evan Rachel Wood get engaged


Nearly four years after their turbulent relationship began, Marilyn Manson
and Evan Rachel Wood are planning to tie the knot. According to reports, the
singer proposed to the actress during his Paris concert on January 4. The
seemingly odd couple — shock rocker Marilyn is 41, while glam starlet Evan is
22 — started dating in 2006 amidst rumors that their relationship broke up
Marilyn’s marriage to burlesque queen Dita Von Teese. Despite a brief but
bitter split in 2008, Evan insists their love is the real deal. “It may
surprise you just how healthy our relationship is,” she has said.

Rumored Couple Alert: Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied


Natalie Portman has love again, according to reports.

The 28-year-old beauty has quietly been dating Benjamin Millepied, a choreographer of her new movie, Black Swan, sources close to her are revealing.

Natalie recently stepped out with her fellow New Yorker for the first time in public at a low-key New Year’s Eve party in the city’s Tribeca neighborhood.

“She’s been subletting Sarah Michelle Gellar’s apartment and she wanted to celebrate with close friends and introduce them to Ben,” says an insider.

Nat Port PicBenjamin Millepied Picture

Natalie Portman, left, and rumored beau Benjamin Millepied.

“They have been a couple since the fall, but she wanted to see how serious it was before she started to show him off to her inner circle. She really likes him.”

Black Swan, due out later this year, tells the story of ballerinas played by Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis. Benjamin Millepied has been working with her on it.

Congrats to the happy couple if the rumors are true.