Following the death of 32-year-old actress Brittany Murphy, the LAPD is now investigating if drugs had anything to do with her cardiac arrest, saying the investigation is open until toxicology reports are available. Other noteworthy tidbits from the rags: in her final interview she admitted to being "too skinny;" she had a will leaving her estate to her mother; husband Simon Monjack is totally sketchy (the Post says "he's the dubious, debt-riddled dude widely known as 'Conjack'"!). Foul play isn't suspected, but TMZ has a frighteningly long list of prescription meds found on her nightstand, and a forensic pathologist told the Post, "I bet you that this young lady tragically died in the same way that Michael Jackson did, and Anna Nicole Smith, and her son, Daniel Smith, and Heath Ledger — a combination of drugs." more ›

Yesterday morning 32-year-old actress Brittany Murphy died after collapsing in the bathroom and suffering cardiac arrest in Los Angeles. The coroner official now says it "appears to be natural," and TMZ reports an autopsy will take place either today or tomorrow, despite her British screenwriter husband, Simon Monjack, objecting to one. more ›

According to TMZ, "Brittany Murphy died early this morning after she went into full cardiac arrest and could not be revived... A 911 call was made at 8:00 AM from a home in Los Angeles that is listed as belonging to her husband, Simon Monjack, the Los Angeles City Fire Department tells TMZ. We're told Murphy was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where she was pronounced dead on arrival." Murphy, who was 32, appeared in films such as Clueless, Girl, Interrupted, and Don't Say a Word and was the voice of Luanne on King of the Hill. She allegedly had drug problems, though she denied them. more ›

Too many times, we’ve suffered through a poorly directed film (or Brittany Murphy movie) and admitted the only aspect which kept us from banging our head up against the overpriced tub of popcorn was the trailer lineup. Sad, but for many of us, often the trailers are the best part of the money-sucking movie experience. Bam Cinematek understands our appreciation (as well as our ADD) and tonight at 7:00 PM, the theatre will present an entire evening of trailers, including campy hits (Bit Top Pee Wee), hilarious horror (Twisted Nerve), classics (The Shining), and even Orson Welles’ F for Fake. Thereafter, the audience gets to vote on their favorite trailer and the winning film will screen in December. And yes, we strongly suggest voting for The Shining. BAM, 30 Lafayette Avenue between Ashland Place and St. Felix Street; $10 more ›

A.O. Scott calls Man on Fire partly a "moody, foreboding adventure in high-risk baby-sitting" and also a way for director Tony Scott to exhibit a "borderline creepy fondness for filming [little girls] in bathing suits." more ›

It's good to know that Winona Ryder is basically like the Welcome Wagon for any semi-cute up-and-coming would-be rocker - at least someone is looking out for the lads. That's why she was the focus of a VH1 All Access:Winona Rules! Truly, it makes sense for Winona to be featured, because as Courtney Love says, as quoted on the show's site, "You’re no one in music until you have feuded with me or until you sleep with Winona!” more ›

In the Hindsight is 20/20 department, one sign that lets you know this company is doomed: Basing your company on AOL Time Warner. Hollywood talent agency The Firm laid off most of its staff last Friday according to a Variety article by Dana Harris. Hee hee. The Firm is home to Leonardo DiCarprio, Cameron Diaz, Vin Diesel, and Samuel L. Jackson. more ›

I understand that the economics of Hollywood is different from any reality or parallel universe. Julia Roberts $25 MIllion a pop, Mel Gibson, another $25 Million a pop, plus there are perks (assistants, stylists, etc). But Brittany Murphy getting $4 million for her next film? All I have to say is that she has a fucking awesome agent to sell that bag of goods. Plus Hollywood producers are fucking stupid. more ›