In a creepy display of exploitation, an unknown Craig’s List user recently posted an ad accepting bids to own a copy of rocker Chris Cornell’s wedding video, including footage of maid of honor Brittany Murphy. The late actress was a friend of Cornell’s now-wife, Vicky. When Cornell caught wind of this, he quickly contacted Craig’s List and threatened to sue unless the ad was removed. Cornell also demanded that the popular web site turn over the identity of the user selling the footage, claiming it had been stolen.
Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell and his wife, Vicky, are furious after discovering their wedding video was being offered on Craigslist as macabre “lost” footage of dead starlet Brittany Murphy, who was a maid of honor at their 2004 ceremony. Cornell claimed the video was stolen and he threatened to sue the popular site, which has removed the video from sale. A source said, “The video features behind-the-scenes wedding moments, many of Brittany Murphy.” He asked Craigslist to hand over details of the seller, arguing that it’s a federal crime because it’s considered stolen copyright. Cornell’s rep couldn’t be reached, and a Craigslist rep didn’t get back to us. Meanwhile, Cornell announced on New Year’s Eve via Twitter that he’s reuniting with Soundgarden: “The 12-year break is over & school is back in session . . . Knights of the Soundtable ride again!”
This is only the first in what I predict will be a flurry of opportunists looking to capitalize on another celebrity death. It’s sad, because not only was this creep looking to cash in on Brittany Murphy, but footage from a personal event – Cornell’s wedding ceremony – was stolen. I wonder if Craig’s List will turn out to be cooperative in this case?
And finally – it’s about time Cornell reunited with his former bandmates. Soundgarden was one of the greatest acts of the ’90s. After embarrassing himself with an un-listenable pop album produced by Timbaland, let’s hope Cornell still has the musical chops he once had.
Chris Cornell is shown on 3/8/09 with his wife and what could be his daughter and son, Toni (daughter), 5, and Christopher, 4. Credit: WENN.com
Gee no wonder he’s upset – not surprising, just gross and sad. Hope he is able to stop it.
I love him! Saw him w/ Linkin Park in 2008? He sounded awesome!! Better then Linkin Park I must say!
while I, too, love Chris Cornell, saying that someone is “better than Linkin Park” ain’t saying much.
Geez, some people are just nasty.
Anyway, I don’t like this hair…Hides his pretty face.
Chris Cornell could NEVER embarrass himself, pop album by Timbaland or not.
Praise St. Angie!:
Well considering that LP was headlining the tour…I was suprised
‘After embarrassing himself with an un-listenable pop album produced by Timbaland, let’s hope Cornell still has the musical chops he once had.’
Don’t forget the Audioslave… :\
Sad about this reunion, I think that The soundgarden have nothing more to say.
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I’ve noticed that along with the year and decade end lists that the past ten years were considered one of the worst decades in popular music by a lot of people.
Soundgarden et. al. would prolly be welcome back w/ open arms & ears.
I frickin hate Sound garden, Audioslave and that twat bag. Gah! My Bro-in-law all night on New Year’s Eve sang Soundgaredn songs on his new guitar he got for Christmas from my sister. It grated on my damn nerves to no end. What a way to ring in the new year grinding your teeth! Although in his defense, (and I have alot today) he learned the songs fairly quickly considering he only had it for a week.
Meh, it’s not like it’s a naked tape of B. Murphy, and it’s not a stolen tape (as in taken from him), but probably an invitee who dubbed his/her own copy of the wedding video and posted it on Craigslist. CL is notoriously protective of their posters, without a court order, they won’t turn any info on the poster over to Cornell.
Sounds like he’s just looking for a platform to announce the reuniting of Soundfarten.
PS Can you take me off perma-moderation, please? If I post on a Friday, it takes until Monday to appear!
Thanks!
@WTF?- Good luck with that. I too, am in perma-moderation. Have been for months.
WOOO! Soundgarden! Yay!
Soundgarden was great way back when but Audioslave? Yikes. How the mighty have fallen.
Audioslave was kick ass….this man does no wrong.
Agreed Samantha!
And Temple of the Dog was awesome as well.
Chris is a god!
Well, Samantha, I’m glad you helped Audioslave pay the gigantic mortgages and expensive lifestyles they developed after Rage VS the Machine became zillionaires posing as commies. Audioslave was a paycheck for those guys, straight up. They knew the magic and chemistry was non-existent. Rage broke up and they got freaked out about $. Even the Rage reunion shows are nothing but paychecks. Oh well. That’s the way it goes sometimes.
I can’t get past his wife’s lack of pants.
He’s such a sexy man with a great set of pipes.
Thanks for posting this great article!