Brad Renfro Dies  —  TMZ has learned actor Brad Renfro is dead.  —  The 25-year-old actor was found dead at his Los Angeles home this morning.  The cause of death has not been determined, however, Renfro had a history of drug abuse.  —  Sources tell us Renfro, who had starring roles in …

McConaughey to be a Dad!  —  Matthew McConaughey announced on his website today that his girlfriend, Camilla Alves, is pregnant with his child.  Get ready to hang ten, little baby!  —  McConuaughey wrote, “My girlfriend Camila and I made a baby together ... its 3 months growin in her womb and all looks healthy and lively so far.”

Britney's suicide note  —  The warning signs were there — but few knew the extent of Britney Spears' anguish, until now.  Days before Britney was rushed to the hospital on January 4, she left a suicide note, In Touch has exclusively learned.  According to the insider …

Zac Stars in High School Medical Emergency!  —  TMZ has confirmed that “HSM” star Zac Efron was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center today suffering from appendicitis.  Oh no, Troy Bolton!  —  His rep tells us “He had his appendix removed and is recuperating."  —  Story developing ...

Exclusive: Britney's nude shopping tirade!  —  Britney Spears' latest crazy behavior happened in the middle of an upscale clothing store!  —  On Jan. 13, the troubled pop star and her boyfriend Adnan Ghalib hit up the Betsey Johnson store at the Westfield Fashion Square in Sherman Oaks …

Longoria has some advice for Simpson  —  NEW YORK - Eva Longoria has some advice for Jessica Simpson.  —  Longoria, who is married to San Antonio Spurs star Tony Parker, says Simpson is taking unnecessary heat from Dallas Cowboys fans who blame the 27-year-old singer's weekend trip to Mexico …

Is Spade Going to Be a Daddy?  —  TMZ has learned that a 22-year-old Playboy Playmate is claiming that David Spade is the father of her unborn child.  Holy Jamie Lynn!  —  Jillian Grace, Miss March 2005, is alleging that she had a relationship with the comedian, resulting in her becoming pregnant.

Tom's Scandalous Scientology Schpeel  —  Tom Cruise.  Sitting in front of a camera.  Speaking about his beliefs.  —  Who'd have thought what started as a simple promotional campaign would atom bomb into something this huge over the last two days?  The video was originally posted on the Church …

EXCLUSIVE: Gwyneth Paltrow Admitted to New York Hospital  —  Gwyneth Paltrow was admitted to New York's Mount Sinai Hospital yesterday afternoon, Usmagazine.com has learned.  —  “She was slumped over in a wheelchair pushed by [husband] Chris Martin,” an eyewitness tells Us.  “She looked not well.”

This Is How You Do It  —  I don't know how Erykah Badu hears with that major afro on her head, but it's fabulous.  Who needs sense of sound when you look this hot?  Wait...hold up....has anyone seen Anna Nicole's dog Sugarpie?  You better check, because I think she may be living on Erykah's head.

‘VIEW’ RINGS 'BELLE  —  'VIEW" co-host Sherri Shepherd went flat- earth again yesterday.  Seems she forgot that legendary soul singer Patti LaBelle is black.  —  During yesterday's talk-around - the first few minutes of “The View” where the show's co-hosts chat about the news of the day …

Nearly 12 Years Old, ‘Rent’ Is to Close  —  Nine hundred thirty thousand, one hundred eighty minutes.  —  That's how you measure the total running time “Rent” will have played on Broadway when, as the producers said on Tuesday, it closes after its evening performance on June 1 …

‘Atonement’ lead British award nominations  —  LONDON (AP) The tragic period romance “Atonement” dominated the race for the British Academy Film Awards, with nominations in 14 categories, including best picture, actor, actress and director.  —  “No Country for Old Men,” “There Will Be Blood” …

Songwriters ‘Completely Exonerate’ Avril Lavigne  —  Two songwriters who had accused Avril Lavigne of plagiarizing their song now say she did nothing wrong.  —  Tony Dunbar and James Gangwer had filed a lawsuit claiming the hit “Girlfriend,” by Lavigne and writing partner Luke Gottwald …

SWAG HAG  —  MELISSA Rivers, who feels she's entitled to as much swag as any movie star, stopped by the Silver Spoon Gifting Suites set up for the canceled Golden Globes and appalled the staff with her voracity.  At the Lust 4 Luxe and Frilly Lilly gifting booths, “she was so desperate for free gifts,” our spy said.