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Original at gawker.com
• Fri, Jan 29
By Senator Sully according to TMZ, actress Brittany Murphy died last night in her home resulting from full cardiac arrest. Husband Simon Monjack called ambulance, but she was DOA. Only 33. Sad. tips #BrittanyMurphy Senator Sully
Brittany Murphy's Husband Speaks, Loopily
Original at Gawker
• Wed, Jan 27
By Richard Lawson Simon Monjack, the mysterious husband of dead actress Brittany Murphy, is planning to sue Warner Bros., claiming that when the studio fired Murphy from a movie, it caused her heart attack two weeks later. The Daily Beast landed an unpleasant interview.
Brittany Murphy death certificate released
Original at ExpoSay
• Wed, Dec 30
Brittany Murphy's death certificate has been released. The 'Clueless' actress - who was married to screenwriter Simon Monjack - was believed to have suffered a cardiac arrest at her home in Los Angeles when she passed away aged 32 on December 20.
Paul Oakenfold pays tribute to Brittany
Original at ExpoSay
• Mon, Dec 28
Brittany Murphy was worried people wouldn't take her seriously as a singer. The actress - who died at the age of 32 on December 20 following a cardiac arrest - provided the vocals for DJ Paul Oakenfold's 2006 dance track 'Faster Kill Pussycat' but wasn't keen to be credited on the song.
EW lists Brittany Murphy's Tribute performance among '11 Roles We'll Remember'
Original at Examiner.com
• Thu, Dec 24
One of the last roles played by Brittany Murphy, the young Hollywood actress who died suddenly on December 20, 2009 of cardiac arrest,. was that of Cilla ...
Video of Brittany Murphy's last interview surfaces (video)
Original at Examiner.com
• Wed, Dec 23
From left, US actors Brittany Murphy, Mickey Rourke and Benicio del Toro pose during a photo call for "Sin City", directed by Frank Miller and Robert ... Toxicology expert: Accidental drug overdose likely killed Brittany MurphyExaminer.com
Brittany Murphy: An Actress -- and a Voice -- Worth Remembering
Original at TIME
• Wed, Dec 23
I liked Murphy as Eminem's girlfriend in 8 Mile and in the starring role in Uptown Girls, as a rock star's daughter who becomes Dakota Fanning's nanny. ... Brittany Murphy Death: Natural CausesRight TV all 7 news articles »
Expert: Drugs likely killed Brittany Murphy
Original at MiamiHerald.com
• Tue, Dec 22
TMZ reviewed the leaked autopsy documents, which included information on what drugs the Clueless star had been taking. They included Topamax (anti-seizure ... Brittany Murphy's Home Contained Hoard of Prescription Drugs Including Ones ...PeopleMagazineDaily.com all 2 news articles »
How The Daily News Fueled Rumors Brittany Murphy Was Killed By an Eccentric Millionaire
Original at gawker.com
• Tue, Dec 22
By Adrian Chen A source who used to work for the perky star says she talks darkly of "a high-powered Hollywood player" who is allegedly stalking her. Not only that, but the former staffer also claims Murphy said she was unable to pay him because the money had been used for ransom...
Brittany Murphy's 'Clueless' Director 'Shocked And Angry' Over Her Death
Original at WISC
• Tue, Dec 22
Amy Heckerling, who directed Brittany Murphy in 1995's 'Clueless,' says she is "shocked and angry" about the star's death on Sunday and doesn't understand ... and more »
Brittany Murphy: heroin, cocaine and anorexia?
Original at Examiner.com
• Tue, Dec 22
Brittany Murphy's sudden death came as little surprise to those familiar with the "Clueless" star's ugly, drug-fueled descent over the past few years. ... and more »
Does Tiger Woods Not Sell Magazines Covers Because He's Black?
Original at gawker.com
• Tue, Dec 22
By Brian Moylan That's the conclusion that Rob Shuter comes to in the Huffington Post when he says that the tabloid covers that carried his famous face didn't move at the newsstand. Well, let's see how Brittany Murphy fares this week. Shuter writes:
Brittany Murphy's Personal Pharmacy List Revealed (No Word on Which Were in Her Bloodstream)
Original at gawker.com
• Tue, Dec 22
By Azaria Jagger The collective desire to find something to blame for Brittany Murphy's untimely death channels itself into autopsy results and prescription obsessing; Posh Spice does "the robot"; Lance Bass gay-boyfriends for Jamie-Lynn Sigler; porn star hates sex. Tuesday gossip anon.
Respecting Brittany Murphy for giving her all - Houston Chronicle
Original at Houston Chronicle
• Mon, Dec 21
Respecting Brittany Murphy for giving her all blog) I kept thinking how sad it will be that from now on, when people watch 8 Mile (2003), they will be seeing her in a way the movie's first audiences did not, ... Brittany Murphy's Death - Never Forgotten, Unreleased Movies Coming OutGather.com
Brittany Murphy cause of death still under investigation, suffering from flu ...
Original at Examiner.com
• Mon, Dec 21
Vancouverite Murphy's film career included Clueless, Riding in Cars With Boys and Just Married. Murphy has been quoted, however, as feeling that her role alongside ... Detectives visit Brittany Murphy's home – rule out foul playVancouverite all 2 news articles »
Brittany Murphy, In Her Own Words: '8 Mile' And Eminem
Original at MTV.com
• Mon, Dec 21
Brittany Murphy may be best remembered as one of cinema's most memorable makeovers, going from frumpy to fabulous as Tai Fraiser in ... and more »
Brittany Murphy's Forthcoming Movies: A Status Report
Original at MTV.com
• Mon, Dec 21
E! Online (blog) From the quotable "Clueless" to the hard-bitten "8 Mile," Brittany Murphy has left behind a legacy of remarkable onscreen roles. ... Director: Brittany Murphy Skinny, but Set for Clean Slate in New FilmE! Online (blog) all 2 news articles »
Brittany Murphy 'very ill' before death
Original at ExpoSay
• Mon, Dec 21
Brittany Murphy was reportedly "very ill" in the days leading up to her death. The '8 Mile' actress passed away at the age of 32 yesterday morning (20.12.09) but authorities have already ruled out foul play, despite persistent rumours she was addicted to prescription drugs.
Tributes flood in for Brittany Murphy
Original at ExpoSay
• Mon, Dec 21
Alicia Silverstone hopes Brittany Murphy is "at peace" following her tragic death yesterday (20.12.09). Alicia starred in 1995 movie 'Clueless' with Brittany - who died of a cardiac arrest at her Los Angeles home aged just 32 - and says while they "didn't stay in close touch over the years" s...
One of Brittany Murphy's last films Across the Hall
Original at Examiner.com
• Mon, Dec 21
Metro Actress Brittany Murphy starred in hit films such as Clueless, Girl Interrupted, 8 mile, Sin City, and Riding in cars with boys. ... Brittany Murphy's last film role revealedMetro all 3 news articles »
The Morning Feed - New York Times
Original at New York Times
• Mon, Dec 21
The Morning Feed blog) Brittany Murphy Remembered: Family members and colleagues are among those paying tribute to Brittany Murphy, the “Clueless” and “King of the ...
When Tabloids Overshadow the Career: How Do We Memorialize Brittany Murphy?Original at Gawker
• Mon, Dec 21
By Azaria Jagger It has become something of a Hollywood formality that any young woman actor fresh on the scene is pencilled in to play Janis Joplin sooner or later. Brittany Murphy, who has died aged 32 from cardiac arrest, was one of many performers over the years who were attached to some Joplin biopic or a...
Brittany Murphy falls victim to Howard Stern Show vacation death curse
Original at Examiner.com
• Sun, Dec 20
Brittany Murphy, who starred in films such as 'Clueless' and '8 Mile,' reportedly died of cardiac arrest while in her shower. Brittany Murphy is the first ... and more »
Who is Simon Monjack?
Original at gawker.com
• Sun, Dec 20
By Foster Kamer Murphy and Monjack got married in May, 2007, in a private ceremony. Previous to that, Murphy had been engaged and in relationships that ended quietly and without much explanation. Most publicly, she was engaged to production and management company The Firm CEO Jeff Kwatinetz (Kawtinetz...
Brittany Murphy, Actress, 32
Original at gawker.com
• Sun, Dec 20
By Foster Kamer TMZ is reporting that Brittany Murphy, who had long been said to struggle with drugs, died last night after going into cardiac arrest. Paramedics weren't able to revive her. The actress, who launched her career with Clueless, was 32.
Saturday Night Live
Original at A.V. Club
• Sun, Dec 6
Per the Weekend Update Brittany Murphy impression, that was just basically an impression of her as Tai from Clueless, yes? and more »
Oliver Platt Is Married to Brittany Murphy? - TMZ.com
Original at TMZ.com
• Thu, Dec 3
Oliver Platt Is Married to Brittany Murphy? blog) 8. 'Goes to show that EVERY GUY OUT THERE had a shot at getting Brittany. Kudos for that man for going totally out of his league. ...
Filmmakers take over fire station
Original at Quad City Times
• Mon, Apr 20
IA Movie production personnel would not confirm reports that an actress starring in the film is Brittany Murphy, who is known for her roles in the movies “8 Mile,” “Sin City” and “Uptown Girls.” Filming for “Megafault” is scheduled to continue through May ...
Brittany Murphy's Sudden Irish Accent: Drinking or Nerves?
Original at gawker.com
• Fri, Apr 3
By Ryan Tate But the 8 Mile and Sin City actress told Ferguson she avoided alcohol. Luckily for her, there's a plausible alternate explanation for her speech: Her mother Sharon, who raised her as a single mom, was of Irish descent. To Murphy's American ears, Ferguson's Scottish accent might have sound...
Sunday Summer Blockbuster: Happy Feet
Original at TVNZ
• Sat, Jan 31
New Zealand As fate would have it, his one friend, Gloria (Brittany Murphy), happens to be the best singer around. But Mumble is just too different-especially for Noah the Elder (Hugo Weaving), the stern leader of Emperor Land, who ultimately casts him out of the ...
'The Ramen Girl' Makes Us Want To OD On MSGOriginal at The Playlist
• Mon, Jan 5
By theplaylist@gmail.com (The Playlist) Is it a comedy? drama? romance? We aren't sure, and from the looks of this trailer for the upcoming "The Ramen Girl," starring America's favorite... uh... nothing... Brittany Murphy, this movie isn't quite sure either. NYC chef David Chang has given the world a lot of happiness. A Brittany Murphy veh...
Brittany Murphy and Jason Lewis to Star in Nora Roberts' Tribute, Premiering in 2009 as a Lifetime O
Original at PR-GB.com
• Wed, Dec 3
Deadly family secrets unfold against the backdrop of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley in Nora Roberts' Tribute, a Lifetime Original Movie starring Brittany Murphy (8 Mile, Clueless), Jason Lewis (Sex and the City, Brothers Sisters), Tippi Hedren (The Birds, Marnie) and Diana Scarwid (...
Review: Little Black Book
Original at Youth Radio
• Tue, Oct 14
CA - Brittany Murphy, who was pleasantly naïve in Clueless, acts just plain dumb in this film, as if she were a graduate of the soap opera school of over-acting. ...
Brittany Murphy Back Off The Pixie Dust
Original at Defamer
• Mon, Jun 2
• 3 related articles
By Seth Lest you worry about where that leaves Murphy, the actress will continue to breathe new vocal life weekly into King of the Hill's sexually overstimulated Luanna Platter, while reprising her efforts as Shellie the Abused Barmaid in Sin City 2. Still, after all the multicolored fanfare, w...
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Little Black Book - The Age
Original at The Age
• Fri, Mar 7
Little Black Book Australia - Mar 7, 2008 A smart and surprisingly earthy romantic comedy, it showcases the talent of the very underrated Brittany Murphy ( Sin City, Uptown Girls, 8 Mile) whose ...
Brittany Murphy Is A Diva
Original at Gabby Babble
• Tue, Feb 26
By orange pixie Tuesday, February 26, 2008 Brittany Murphy Is A Diva photo courtesy of PR Photos/www.prphotos.com Page Six is reporting that Brittany Murphy acts like a diva on the set of her new movie: "Across The Hall" "Murphy insists on having diagonally cut peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with the...
Kate Hudson Gets Creative; Heather Locklear Goes Lifetime [Hookers, Victims & Doormats*]
Original at Jezebel
• Wed, Feb 6
By Jessica WGA Announces Member Meetings For Saturday [Deadline Hollywood Daily] Kate Hudson To Star In 'Big Eyes' [Variety] Murphy Enters "Hall"; Eyed For Lohan Role In "Poor" [Reuters] Four More Booked For 'Pippa Lee' [Hollywood Reporter] Locklear "Flirting" With Lifetime [Reuters]
Jon Stewart Risks Wrath Of Boss Redstone By Abandoning Hosting Gig
Original at Defamer.com
• Wed, Feb 6
By Mark · Casey Affleck is cast in the yet-to-be-scripted adaptation of Tom Epperson's period noir drama The Kind One, in which he'll play the most adorable (pinch his cheeks! Jump on his face!) amnesiac who makes the mistake of falling in love with a sadistic killer's girlfriend Hollywood has e...
Jon Stewart Risks Wrath Of Boss Redstone By Abandoning Hosting Gig
Original at Gawker
• Wed, Feb 6
By Mark · Casey Affleck is cast in the yet-to-be-scripted adaptation of Tom Epperson's period noir drama The Kind One, in which he'll play the most adorable (pinch his cheeks! Jump on his face!) amnesiac who makes the mistake of falling in love with a sadistic killer's girlfriend Hollywood has e...
Murphy Eyeing Poor Things
Original at Comingsoon.net
• Wed, Feb 6
begins filming the indie feature Across the Hall Wednesday and also is eyeing a role in the dark comedy Poor Things , says The Hollywood Reporter .
Brittany Murphy -- Lowered Expectations
Original at TMZ.com
• Sun, Jan 20
Brittany Murphy -- Lowered Expectations Posted Jan 20th 2008 9:30AM by TMZ Staff Brittany Murphy loves being married -- or at least that's what she's telling everyone. Who's she trying to convince? TMZ caught up with the actress at the Sundance Film ...
Brittany Murphy's 'High-Powered Hollywood Player' Stalker
Original at Gawker
• Wed, Jun 27
By Mark A source who used to work for the perky star says she talks darkly of "a high-powered Hollywood player" who is allegedly stalking her. And when her then-boyfriend, Simon Monjack, disappeared for 10 days in April, Murphy claimed he had been kidnapped by agents of this mysterious figure, sa...
Readers Decry Simon Monjack, Pray For Brittany Murphy
Original at The Hollywood Gossip
• Wed, May 16
By Free Britney Yikes. If this stuff is true, it’s terrifying. We hope Grey’s Anatomy / Private Practice star Kate Walsh did better recon on her new mystery fiance. The Hollywood Gossip’s readers were quick to rush to the defense of Mandy Moore’s new boyfriend, Greg Laswell. Another spoke out to quash rumors...
Brittany Murphy Made a Missus - E! Online
Original at eonline.com
• Tue, May 8
Brittany Murphy Made a Missus E! Online - May 8, 2007 She met the best boy grip while working on the 2004 romantic comedy Little Black Book, got engaged on New Year's 2006, but called off their engagement in ...
Brittany Murphy Made a Missus
Original at African News Dimension
• Tue, May 8
Brittany Murphy can finally retire her little black book. After two previous attempts at tying the knot, the erstwhile "Clueless" star finally made it down the aisle last month with British writer-director Simon Monjack. ...
Brittany Murphy's Best Boy No Longer In Need Of Best Man
Original at Gawker
• Tue, Aug 22
By Seth The two "have amicably ended their engagement. They remain close friends and wish each other much happiness," a rep for Murphy tells PEOPLE. Last Sunday, Murphy showed up at the Teen Choice Awards without her engagement ring. Asked about her wedding plans in the press room, the actress beca...
Hollywood PrivacyWatch: Adam Sandler And Chris Rock Break Bagel Together At Jerry's
Original at Defamer.com
• Fri, Jul 21
By Seth · Dimples in Burbank, Friday night around midnight. We were getting tired of the karaoke emcee's gay porn jokes, about to leave when Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman came in with a small group. They both got up on the little stage and wore prop hats, but then Jimmy stepped down and only Sarah sa...
Hollywood PrivacyWatch: Adam Sandler And Chris Rock Break Bagel Together At Jerry's
Original at Gawker
• Fri, Jul 21
By Seth · Dimples in Burbank, Friday night around midnight. We were getting tired of the karaoke emcee's gay porn jokes, about to leave when Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman came in with a small group. They both got up on the little stage and wore prop hats, but then Jimmy stepped down and only Sarah sa...
Brittany Murphy Abandoned By Her People [Brittany Murphy]
Original at Defamer
• Thu, Nov 17
By Mark UPDATE: Murphy's reps state that she fired ICM and Brillstein-Grey, and Casablanca has stated that Murphy isn't the subject of the Jordache Junky blind item. Career, Interrupted [Radar Online]Brittany Murphy Has Never Seen Cocaine[Defamer]Inside VPage: Brittany Murphy Sees No Evi...
Brittany Murphy Abandoned By Her People
Original at Gawker
• Thu, Nov 17
By Mark UPDATE: Murphy's reps state that she fired ICM and Brillstein-Grey, and Casablanca has stated that Murphy isn't the subject of the Jordache Junky blind item. Career, Interrupted [Radar Online]Brittany Murphy Has Never Seen Cocaine[Defamer]Inside VPage: Brittany Murphy Sees No Evi...