16.12.09

The Scandals of Billy Corgan

Sure, we all get a little nostalgic when we hear "Today" and think back to those hazy grunge rock days of leaning against lockers, buying Manic Panic and rocking flannel shirts. But we're still reeling from the news that Jessica Simpson might be dating former Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan. A source told E! News, "She has fallen hard and is smitten," and confirmed that they are "officially dating." What's with the dark and mysterious man of no hair and his string of gorgeous lady friends? Here's a look back at the many loves of Billy Corgan. Corgan married his on-and-off-again girlfriend, artist and museum book restorer Chris Fabian, in 1993. They were married at Corgan's house in Wrigleyville, IL. They separated in 1995 and divorced in 1997, but Corgan famously refuses to talk about it. "There is not and will not be any public record on my marriage—that's one thing I have to draw lines around." So much for the dirty details. Courtney Love dated Corgan before she started dating Kurt Cobain. There were rumors that they hooked up after Cobain's death, during Lollapalooza in 1994, when Corgan was still married. They reunited in 2006 to collaborate on Courtney's music. Corgan moved into Love's mansion with Courtney and Frances Bean, but he reportedly had his own wing. Courtney blew up at him when he canceled on playing Frances Bean's 16th birthday in favor of going on an anniversary tour.