MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

THE HOLLYWOOD 360 WILL RETURN JANUARY 4th!

UPDATE: BRITTANY AUTOPSY COMPLETE

The Brittany Murphy autopsy is complete, but it looks like we won’t learn the official cause of death for 6 weeks. They have to wait on the toxicology results but authorities are saying there is no evidence to suggest foul play was involved. (they’re still saying she was complaining of flu like symptoms, while others are talking anorexia coupled with prescription meds).

BRITTANY MURPHY DIES

Actress BRITTANY MURPHY died Sunday morning in Los Angeles at the age of 32. A spokeswoman for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles confirmed the death, which was first reported by TMZ.com. Murphy's rep told ABC News, "In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and support.

It is their wish that you respect their privacy."

Los Angeles County coroner's official ED WINTER said Murphy appeared to die of natural causes, though an official cause of death may not be announced for a while. Another coroner's official tells People magazine, quote, "Foul play is not suspected at this time because there were no outward signs of trauma or other injuries." An autopsy is scheduled to take place sometime in the next two days.

The Los Angeles Fire Department confirms that it had received a 911 call, reportedly made by Murphy's mother, from a home belonging to the actress and her husband, British screenwriter SIMON MONJACK, at 8 a.m. PT. Winter said Murphy apparently collapsed in a bathroom. Murphy reportedly was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead just after 10 a.m. PT. Authorities have since launched an investigation into Murphy's death and are taking a close look at her medical history. TMZ.com reports Murphy had told relatives Sunday morning she did not feel well and that she had been feeling flu-like symptoms. According to TMZ, there was, quote, "a significant amount of vomit" in the bathroom area. A source also told the website, quote, "There were a lot...a lot of prescriptions in the house." TMZ also claims authorities did not find any illegal drugs, but did say Murphy was taking prescreption medicine.

Murphy was best known for her roles in Clueless, 8 Mile and Girl, Interrupted. Her other films included Just Married, Uptown Girls, Sin City and Don't Say A Word. Her most recent release was the thriller Across The Hall, which opened in limited release earlier this month. One of Murphy's final roles is an apperance in the SYLVESTER STALLONE action flick The Expendables, set to open next year.

In addition to acting onscreen, Murphy also did voiceovers.

KATY AND THE VAMPIRE?

Dating rumor: Katy Perry and Robert Pattinson. Well, they were spotted in a car last week after they both attended a mutual friend's birthday at a karaoke bar – she’s insisting NO though, saying People should know by now that I don't do vampires. (Russell Brand).

HO HO HO WITH SLIM SHADY!

Eminem is trying to make a little cash this Christmas, if you go to his website, you can upload (for free) a picture of yourself sitting on a very grumpy looking Santa Clause – Shady Claus. Then, for the low price of $25 you can order an autographed print of yourslef sitting on Shady Claus' lap, don’t expect delivery before 6 weeks though. Proceeds to go to charity though, the Marshal Mathers Foundation.

POST SUPERBOWL TIMESLOT...

The coveted timeslot after the Super Bowl Feb 7th has been filled – a NEW Reality show called Undercover Boss. Top corporate execs slipping anonymously into low-level positions. In the first episode, the head of one company cleans port-a-potties.

SAG AWARD NOMINATIONS

The SAG award nominations are in – Screen Actors Guild - Inglourious Basterds, Up In The Air and Precious are the top movies On the TV side, 30 Rock, Dexter and The Closer led the way with a trio of nominations each. – Betty White will also receive the Lifetime Achievement. Jan 23rd.

A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE?

Notice I haven’t talked Jon and Kate much? You’re welcome. I will say though – that it looks like a Christmas miracle is in the works, their divorce will probably become official today or tomorrow. Wow- JG back on the market.

AVATAR LANDS IN THEATRES

Avatar – officially opens today. $400 million to make, story is set 150 yrs into the future, I heard that a LARGE portion of the budget was for someone to create an ENTIRELY NEW LANGUAGE for the movie?!? Where does ONE buy that sort of thing??

HE'S OFF THE MARKET

Sorry ladies, Kevin Jonas is getting married tomorrow on Long Island. He’s 22. Don’t worry, there’s still Nick, Joe and the bonus Jonas – Frankie.

TIGER RUMORS CONTINUE...

Yesterday, we heard the latest Tiger rumors: 1 – that is is absolutely without question, still with girlfriend #1 – Rachel. Rumor #2, he’s been with Jessica Simpson – and you’ll see them today on the Dec 28th cover of Star magazine. – to clear THAT one up, Jessica says they were at the AT&T National Pro-Am gold tournament and posed for a photo. The article however says they exchanged numbers and hooked up.

COVER GIRL!

TAYLOR SWIFT has landed the cover of People magazine's new "25 Most Intriguing of 2009" double issue. In the cover story, Taylor talks about her amazing year, saying, "It feels like this ongoing dream. It blows my mind." She also shares her secret to dealing with fame -- quote, "You can stay the same person, even if everything around you changes," adding, "People know I'm not a party girl. I'm not hiding some dying urge to be out clubbing right now."

The honor from People is just the latest in a long line of accolades for Taylor this year. While reflecting on her incredible 2009, Taylor tells People, quote, "So many moments have happened this year where I sit there and say to myself, 'Really?'" ...It's been a great year."

THE BACHELORETTES HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED!

ABC has announced the names of the 25 lovely ladies who will be competing for the affection of Jake the Pilot on The Bachelor. As always, couple Canadians, Jessie, 25, cosmetic sales from Oakville Ontario and Tiana, 31, medical technician from Vancouver. Oh Ps – they’re STARTING the show Jan 4th with a cliffhanger.


JT THE NEW FACE OF AUDI!

Justin Timberlake still taking over the world, he’s now the new face of Audi…the brand ambassador, beginning in 2010. In a statement, Justin said, "Audi has always been at the forefront of engineering and technology. I am very excited to be a part of the next evolution conscience with Audi and the A1." SURE YOU WEREN’T READING THAT?

JT STEALS THE SHOW...AGAIN!

To recap from yesterday, all the Golden Globe action, George Clooney’s movie Up in the Air (*film) leading the way with 6 nominations, musical NINE getting 5. Meryl, Matt Damon and Sandra Bullock up for 2 each. The bigger story today however is how MSNBC is SUPER offended by Justin Timberlake’s behavior at the nominations. They’re going on record to say “Timberlake must have missed the memo that unlike the times he’s onstage at HIS concerts, this wasn’t about him. While naming those nominated, he had a comment about EVERYONE, he couldn’t help taking over the spotlight – making it all about him”.

BIG BREAKUP NEWS

Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal are no more. People magazine reported the break up 2 weeks ago, now E! online says sources are now confirming it. One insider said, quote, "They needed time to figure it out and when they did, the relationship just ended. It just fizzled."

LINDSAY SAVES THE CHILDREN

Lindsay Lohan is trying to clean up her act. Her Mom set up a website called Lohanhouse.com – where you can click on any one of their bedrooms and see what’s going on. I clicked on Lindsay’s room this morning and saw this: Lindsay Lohan is in New Delhi, India, trying to save children from hunger and human trafficking and making a documentary about it. She wrote on Twitter, "Going to make one of my lifelong dreams on my list of things to do in this lifetime! Wish me luck! Over 40 children saved so far . . . Within one day's work”.

Oh Ps – you can also buy things on the website, her jeans, hats and purses, beginning at $25.

THE GOLDEN GLOBES WERE ANNOUNCED EARLY THIS MORNING…

Best Picture, Drama

Avatar
The Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
Precious
Up in the Air

Best Picture, Musical/Comedy

500 Days of Summer
The Hangover
It’s Complicated
Julie & Julia
Nine

Best Actor, Drama

Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart
George Clooney, Up in the Air
Colin Firth, A Single Man
Morgan Freeman, Invictus
Tobey Maguire, Brothers

Best Actress, Drama

Emily Blunt, The Young Victoria
Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side
Helen Mirren, The Last Station
Carey Mulligan, An Education
Gabourey Sidibe, Precious

Best Actor, Musical/Comedy

Matt Damon, The Informant
Daniel Day-Lewis, Nine
Robert Downey, Jr., Sherlock Holmes
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 500 Days of Summer
Michael Stuhlbarg, A Serious Man

Best Actress, Musical/Comedy

Sandra Bullock, The Proposal
Marion Cotillard, Nine
Julia Roberts, Duplicity
Meryl Streep, It’s Complicated
Meryl Streep, Julie & Julia

Best Supporting Actor

Matt Damon, Invictus
Woody Harrelson, The Messenger
Christopher Plummer, The Last Station
Stanley Tucci, The Lovely Bones
Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Basterds

Best Supporting Actress

Penelope Cruz, Nine
Vera Farmiga, Up in the Air
Anna Kendrick, Up in the Air
Mo’Nique, Precious
Julianne Moore, A Single Man

Best Director

Kathryn Bigelow, The Hurt Locker
James Cameron, Avatar
Clint Eastwood, Invictus
Jason Reitman, Up in the Air
Quentin Tarantino, Inglourious Basterds

Best Screenplay

District 9
The Hurt Locker
It’s Complicated
Inglourious Basterds
Up in the Air

Best Score

Up
The Informant!
Avatar
A Single Man
Where the Wild Things Are

Best Song

“Cinema Italiano,” Nine
“I Want to Come Home,” Everybody’s Fine
“I Will See You,” Avatar
“The Weary Kind,” Crazy Heart
“Winter,” Brothers

Best Animated Film

Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs
Coraline
Fantastic Mr. Fox
The Princess & The Frog
Up

Best Foreign Language Film

Baria
Broken Embraces
The Maid
A Prophet
The White Ribbon

TV

BEST TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA

Big Love (HBO)
Dexter (Showtime)
House (Fox)
Mad Men (AMC)
True Blood (HBO)

BEST TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL

30 Rock (NBC)
Entourage (HBO)
Glee (FOX)
Modern Family (ABC)
The Office (NBC)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA

Simon Baker, The Mentalist
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Hugh Laurie, House
Bill Paxton, Big Love

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES –

DRAMA

Glenn Close, Damages
January Jones, Mad Men
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Anna Paquin, True Blood
Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES –
COMEDY OR MUSICAL

Toni Collette, United States of Tara
Courtney Cox Arquette, Cougar Town
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Lea Michele, Glee

TIGER TAKES A BREAK

Tiger taking an indefinite break from golf, so many late night talk shows joking “don’t think golf is the problem”…they now have on some channels TIGER WATCH, TIGER’S IN HIDING… Sponsors dropping like flies: Gatorade, Gillette, AT&T, Accenture, the business/management firm, AND FINALLY TODAY, they’re claiming that if a MONEY trail can be traced back to the escort service, he may face criminal charges. Ps – girlfriend #15 has now surfaced.

CONGRATS ON BABY # 19!

Michelle Duggar from the TLC show 18 Kids and Counting can add ONE more to the list – she wasn’t expecting until March but had a baby girl named Josie, ONE lb six ounces late last week. So, let’s do the math, 43 yr old Michelle and 44 yr old Jim Bob, now have 19 children and one grandchild.

SING IT SISTAS!

Tonight we have a new Reality Show starting – called the Sing Off. Hosted by Nick Lachey, it’s only 4 episodes…featuring America's top 8 acappella groups performing new renditions of popular songs. Think basically the show GLEE. Rotating celebrity judges, the winner gets an EPIC/SONY recording contract.

GG NOMS TOMORROW

Tomorrow morning we’ll have the 67th Annual Golden Globe Nominations – that’s movies AND TV. Justin Timberlake will be waking up extra early to make those happen. Let me guess, he’ll probably be nominated for something. PS – the awards will air live on NBC, January 17th.

TIGER UPDATE TODAY!

Your Tiger update for today – a now out of business escort service revealed that Tiger Woods was one of their biggest clients. For the last few years he would spend 30 to 40 thousand dollars each time, communicating by text and picking college cuties. The story continues.

JON G BANNED!

I think our prayers have been answered. A judge has officially banned Jon Gosselin from making media appearances, from TODAY until April 2010. Oh, ok so it’s almost 5 months of peace. This is all because he tried to sue TLC then they tried to sue him. So we’re good? No more JG. Oh and Kate got a new hairdo, looks like the back of the reverse spike mullet is now laying flat. For now.


OPRAH AND HER NEW BFF'S!

Sunday night on ABC, Oprah will hang with her new BFF’s the Obama’s, Christmas At The White House: An Oprah Primetime Special.

TIGER TALK

The National Enquirer headline today reads “Love child and Sex Tape” – I’m sure we’ll learn more on that today. We DID hear however that girlfriend #1, or was it 3 – Jamie Grubbs was also dating George Clooney at the same time…the saga continues!

MICHELE OBAMA THE MOST FASCINATING OF 2009!

Barbara Walters sat down with 10 FASCINATING people of 2009 last night, including Sarah Palin, Lady Gaga and Adam Lambert. AUDIO. Ps – Michele Obama was the MOST fascinating – or her arms anyway. PS- Adam’s on The View today…

NO MORE READING SAYS OPRAH!

Move over Oprah book club…she doesn’t want us to read anymore, she wants us to watch movies. As soon as the The Oprah Winfrey Network launches, she’s starting a documentary club…which movies we should be seeing – nothing mainstream ps. think Precious.

NEW REALITY LOW

New Reality show coming to ABC – called Conveyor Belt of Love. Five women will meet 30 men who make their arrival on a conveyor belt. The women will pick the men they most want to date, kinda like those fun sushi places. THIS show will follow the Jan 4th premiere of The Bachelor On the Wings of Love in HD. I love that they only have 1 ep planned, they’ll wait to see if anyone cares.