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Brittany Murphy Autopsy Results Inconclusive, Drug Tests Ordered

The final results of Brittany Murphy’s autopsy could take six weeks after the L.A. Coroner’s office was unable to determine her cause of death.

The Coroner’s office said in a statement that an autopsy undertaken today did not reveal conclusive reasons for Brittany Murphy’s death. In echoes of the Michael Jackson autopsy results delay, the Coroners office has ordered neurological and toxicology tests, which will at the least take weeks, and possibly as long as 6 weeks.

The failure to determine a cause of death at the initial autopsy leads strength to speculation that Murphy’s cause of death may have been due to a drug overdose.

Los Angeles Police are currently investigating the drug overdose theory, and are not ruling out foul play with homicide detectives also part of the investigation.



Catherine Zeta-Jones Stage Flash


Catherine Zeta-Jones flashed her breasts to theatre-goers last week.

The Welsh actress, who has children Dylan, nine, and Carys, six, with husband Michael Douglas – stunned the audience of her play ‘A Little Night Music’ on New York’s Broadway when she opened her kimono a little too much, revealing her breasts to the left side of the audience.

A theatre-goer said, “I couldn’t believe it. No wonder Michael Douglas looks so happy. The couple sitting next to me also saw it and poked each other.”

Critics have not been kind to Catherine for her portrayal of 19th century Swede Desiree in the production, with one blasting her for not being able to sing and act at the same time.

The 40-year-old star recently admitted she is “insecure” about her appearance.

She said, “I have many insecurities. I’m a lot more reserved and quiet than I let on to be.

“I think I’m not aesthetically beautiful. I have a broken nose here. I had a tracheotomy when I was a kid. I had broken capillaries. I always ask my husband, ‘Do I look fat in this dress?’ Can you see that spot on my face?’ ”



Kate Hudson Throws a Star-Studded Christmas Bash

Kate Hudson threw a star-studded Christmas party on Friday night, December 18.

The ‘Nine’ actress, who split with her New York Yankees baseball star boyfriend Alex Rodriguez earlier this month, forgot her troubles with the lavish bash at her Californian home, which had been given a festive make-over with strands of tree light, reindeer statues in the garden and valet parking attendants dressed in Santa outfits.

Hollywood friends including Kate Beckinsale, Tobey Maguire, Fergie and Josh Duhamel, described by one guest as “lovey-dovey” as well as Liv Tyler, Jason Statham and Kate’s parents, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, attended.

Kate, who is well known for her yearly Halloween parties, was said to be in a very good mood and “played the perfect host”.

A guest at the party told People magazine, “There were singers carolling to start the night and then a hip-hop DJ played later.

“The festivities continued into the wee hours before guests made their way home. She couldn’t have been in a better mood.”

While Kate was enjoying getting into the Christmas spirit, it was recently claimed that her New Year’s Eve, December 31, plans have been ruined following her split from Alex.

A source explained, “They were both scheduled to appear together at several bashes. Obviously that’s not happening now – she canceled! She canceled everything; she’s not going to Miami at all. Alex is probably still going, and no doubt will be flirting up a storm – as he usually does.”



Video: Brittany Murphy’s last interview

Before her death, rumors surrounding Brittany Murphy centered on a “loopy” countenance and dangerously thin appearance.

Gawker posted footage of Murphy’s last known interview today, where the friendly actress spookily jokes about her “next life” while complimenting her interviewer’s hair. While some have pointed out a tangent Murphy goes off on leading to her forgetting the last question asked, it doesn’t seem to be anything too out of the ordinary taken outside the context of her sudden death.

If anything, the footage seems to show Murphy as articulate and fairly steady in the weeks before her death. Her thin appearance is slightly alarming, though:



Carrie Underwood engaged

Singer Carrie Underwood is engaged to hockey player Mike Fisher, a rep for the singer has confirmed.

Fisher, 29, plays for the Ottawa Senators, and a rep for Underwood, 26,  confirmed the engagement to press:

“I’m happy to confirm that Carrie Underwood is engaged to Mike Fisher, and the couple couldn’t be happier,” her rep confirmed. “No wedding date has been set at this time.”

News of the engagement broke on Twitter, when a friend of Underwood’s congratulated the pair on their impending nuptials. Underwood and Fisher have been dating for about a year, and while they’ve been quiet about the relationship, Underwood did give her fiance a shout out on the liner notes of her last album:

“Thank you #12,” she wrote, referring to Fisher’s jersey number. “You are the most amazing addition to my life! You are such a wonderful person and have had such an amazing hand in the building of this album and in the growth of me as a person. I love you so much! You make my life better in every way! I thank God for you every day… xoxo, Carrie.”

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Pete Doherty arrested on suspected possession while answering DUI charge

Oh, Pete Doherty.

The so-wrongly-attractive former Libertines frontman was arrested again today, while in actually already in court escaping jail time for a DUI charge. “Moments” after avoiding a sentence for what the Brits call “drink driving,” officers descended on Doherty in the corridors at at Gloucester Crown Court. Doherty, all addict-adorable and disheveled-looking in a three piece suit torn at the crotch, was lead from the courthouse across the street to the police station after cops allegedly found a baggie of something or other on the singer during a standard security check-in.

An onlooker described the incident to NME:

“He was being frisked by a security officer and when he emptied his pockets a clingfilm wrap fell out,” the onlooker said. “The security man picked it up and saw it contained what looked like little blue crystals. The security man phoned the police and about six officers came over and waited to arrest Doherty when his case was over.”

Doherty’s secondary arrest was confirmed to press by a Gloucestershire Constabulary spokeswoman:

‘A 30-year-old Wiltshire man has been arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a controlled substance. He is currently assisting police with their inquiries.’



Beyonce Knowles’ Parents To Divorce


Beyonce Knowles’ parents are getting divorced.

Tina Knowles, 55 has called time on her 29-year union with the singer’s manager Mathew and began legal proceedings in Houston, Texas, on November 11 after living “separate lives” for months.

A source said, “It’s a rough time for the family, especially over the holidays. They will try to make it cordial.

“They put their kids first and will still be around each other.”

Rumours have suggested that the split may be related to a paternity suit filed by Alexandra Wright in October which claimed Mathew was the father of her unborn child.

However, a statement from the couple insisted their split was amicable and they would remain closely connected.

It read, “If anyone is expecting an ugly, messy fight, they will be sadly disappointed.

“The decision to end our marriage is an amicable one. We remain friends, parents and business partners.”

Mathew and Tina both played pivotal roles in the rise of Destiny’s Child and 28-year-old Beyonce. Mathew managed the band, Tina designed the costumes and she now has her own line of clothes named the House of Dereon.

The couple are also parents to 25-year-old singer Solange Knowles.



Brittany Murphy’s death may have been of natural causes

There have been a lot of rumors following the death of singer/actor Brittany Murphy. They ranged from a drug overdose to suicide but today The Star is reporting that a spokesman for the LA County Corner’s Office as saying that the star’s death appears to be natural.

A spokesman for the L.A. County Coroner’s Office told the Star they have not yet determined a cause of actress Brittany Murphy’s death, but “it appears to be natural.”

“There are no signs of foul play or trauma,” Coroner’s Capt. John Kades said, adding that toxicology tests are still required and an autopsy will be performed “as soon as possible.”

Source: The Star

Chances are we won’t hear anything definitive until after the holidays.



Tila Tequila claims to be pregnant with brother’s child

MySpace celebrity Tila Tequila claimed via her Twitter account that she is pregnant, and acting as a surrogate mother for her brother and his wife.

Tila tweeted:

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: I am going to become a SURROGATE MOTHER for my brother & his Wife!!! That is my xmas present to them. Im pregnant!!!!

It’s not the first time this year Tila has claimed to be pregnant, though, having tweeted in June:

“…reason why I’ve been feeling sick on and off lately is because yes, I am pregnant!”

Tila quickly backpedaled on the self-started pregnancy rumor:

“The point is … maybe I was pregnant, or maybe I wasn’t pregnant,” she says. “I think that is something very personal but I’m going to clear that up now and say that I am not currently pregnant.”

“So there you go!” she concludes. “Let’s move on now! NEXT!”

The single announcement (repeated twice on Tila’s twitter account) is the only word from the aspiring star on the matter. Tila also claims to currently be engaged to Johnson & Johnson heiress Casey Johnson, who is currently embroiled in her own baby drama regarding accusations of neglect and a custody battle over her adopted daughter, Ava.



Susan Boyle to Record Theme Song For Next James Bond Film


Susan Boyle is being tipped to record the next James Bond theme song.

The Scottish star, who shot to fame earlier this year after finishing runner-up on UK reality TV contest ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ – is said to be thrilled at the prospect of being chosen for to lend her voice to the movie, which stars Daniel Craig and is due out in 2011.

Monty Norman, composer of the classic 007 theme music, thinks Susan would be a “great” choice.

He said, “They’ll think seriously because she’s got the right kind of sweeping voice”.

Lee Pfeiffer co-author of ‘The Essential James Bond’ book, described Susan as “a throwback to those great days when the likes of Dame Shirley Bassey would be asked to sing”.

Some of the world’s biggest music stars have recorded theme songs to Bond films, including Bassey, Sir Paul McCartney, Madonna and Duran Duran.

The 48-year-old star has already shattered all chart records with her debut album ‘I Dreamed a Dream’.

The LP sold an astonishing 411,000 copies in the UK in one week and over 2 million copies worldwide – making it the fastest-selling debut album by a woman ever.

It is still clocking up sales at an incredible rate.