Pop Culture Roundup – May 24, 2010

It has been a bizarre week for pop culture, even by Hollywood standards. Here are a few of the things that have happened: Brittany Murphy’s Husband Found Dead Simon Monjack, widower of Brittany Murphy, was found dead Sunday night at the couple’s home in Hollywood. Right now, officials are saying the 39-year-old Monjack died of natural causes, but there will be an investigation. Monjack was discovered by Brittany’s mother Sharon, who has shared the home with him since Brittany’s death. Anyone really surprised by this? We often criticize people for not grieving enough after a death, but this man seemed … Continue reading

Juicy Hollywood Tidbits – June 13, 2007

The Sopranos Wrap It Up Whether you are a Sopranos fan or not, you have probably heard the last episode, after a successful six season run on HBO, just aired. However, it did not go out with a bit bang, but an ambiguous ending that most fans seemed to hate. Almost 12 million watched the finale as mobster Tony Soprano’s show ended in gunfire, but with a few dull moments in a restaurant followed by a black screen and silence. I never even watched The Sopranos, but after seeing the ending on Youtube, even I was disappointed! Fans reacted, mostly … Continue reading

Brittany Murphy Ties The Knot

Turns out the rumors are true. Several media outlets were abuzz Saturday when actress Brittany Murphy showed up at Kentucky Derby sporting a huge rock on her left hand. However, the star refused to confirm that she had indeed tied the knot with Simon Monjack, the British director who worked with her on her latest project. Now, the 29-year-old is spilling the beans. According to PEOPLE magazine, the couple got married at their L.A. home several weeks ago in what Murphy’s rep calls “a very intimate ceremony that was officiated by a rabbi and witnessed by their families.” Frankly, I … Continue reading

Brittany Murphy Breaks Off Engagement

Poor Brittany Murphy, it seems she is always unlucky in love. If you remember, several years ago, she was involved in a highly publicized romance with Ashton Kutcher. The two met and started their romance while filming “Just Married.” Suddenly, they seemed to be in front of every camera in Hollywood, the epitome of “young and in love.” Then, almost as quickly as the romance began, it ended. And it did not end nicely either. Brittany threw a few ugly remarks Ashton’s way on a talk show, but he had already moved on to dating current wife, Demi Moore. Not … Continue reading