Heath Ledger is Dead  —  TMZ has learned that 2006 Academy Award nominee Heath Ledger has died in NY.  —  He was found dead in his bed in one of his residences in Soho by his housekeeper at 3:35 PM ET today.  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ they believe it was not a crime, adding that prescription pills were found near his body.

Heath Ledger Has Died  —  Actor Heath Ledger was found dead today in a Broome Street apartment, apparently from a drug overdose, PageSix.com has learned exclusively.  —  Heath was well known for his role in Brokeback Mountain, and he stars in the upcoming The Dark Knight Batman movie as the Joker.

Actor Heath Ledger dies at 28  —  NEW YORK (CNN) — Actor Heath Ledger was found dead Tuesday of a possible drug overdose in a Lower Manhattan apartment, the New York Police Department said.  —  The Academy Award nominated actor was 28.  —  “Pills were found in the vicinity of the bed,” police spokesman Paul Browne told CNN.

Heath Ledger found dead in NYC apartment  —  28-year-old actor was nominated for Oscar for 'Brokeback Mountain'  —  NEW YORK - Heath Ledger was found dead Tuesday at a downtown Manhattan residence in a possible drug-related death, police said.  He was 28.  —  According to WNBC, Ledger was found with pills strewn all around him.

Heath Ledger Found Dead  —  Heath Ledger was found dead at his Manhattan residence, a police spokesman confirms to the Associated Press.  He was 28.  —  Police say the death may be drug-related.  The NYPD spokesman tells AP that Ledger had a massage appointment at his Soho apartment.

EXCLUSIVE: Heath Ledger's Friend: “We Saw It Coming”  —  News of Heath Ledger's death has shaken friends of the actor.  —  “This is terrible and I'm in shock,” a close friend of Ledger's tells Usmagazine.com.  “But to tell you the truth... we saw it coming.”

Warner Bros.  Issues a Statement  —  Alan Horn, President and COO of Warner Bros. and Jeff Robinov, President, Warner Bros.  Pictures Group have issued the following statement to TMZ.  The studio is producing the next Batman film, “The Dark Knight."  —  “The studio is stunned and devastated by this tragic news.

HEATH LEDGER DEAD  —  Oscar-nominated Australian actor Heath Ledger died today in his SoHo apartment of an apparent sleeping-pill overdose, police said.  He was 28.  —  Ledger was found naked by his maid and a masseuse with whom he had a scheduled 3 p.m. appointment at his apartment at 421 Broome Street.

Brokeback Mountain star Heath Ledger, 28, found dead in New York after suspected drug overdose  —  Australian actor Heath Ledger has died in New York City after a battle with drugs.  He was 28.  —  A New York Police Department spokesman confirmed the actor was been found dead at a SoHo …

ALL THE BRITNEY'S A STAGE  —  Britney Spears is in cahoots with the paparazzi to make sure her every move is chronicled on camera, a top snapper says.  Lensman Alison Silva tells celebrity private eye Paul Barresi: “Britney is in on it.  [She] calls the paparazzi before she goes out.

Brit Wants Therapeutic Visitation  —  TMZ has learned Britney Spears' lawyers will go to court tomorrow and ask Commissioner Scott Gordon to allow Brit “monitored visitation in a therapeutic setting."  —  TMZ has learned Brit's family and professionals in her life have been planning a “creative way” to get Britney mental help.

Brit Wants What Judge Has Already Ordered  —  TMZ has learned Commissioner Scott Gordon has repeatedly ordered Britney Spears to undergo a psychological evaluation but she has refused to comply.  —  We're told the Commish has issued multiple orders — known as a 730 evaluation.

Winehouse Checks Into Rehab — Yes, Yes, Yes!  —  Finally!  It looks like the brunette turbo trainwreck is gonna slow down — Amy Winehouse has checked into rehab, according to The Sun.  Blondes do have more fun!  The singer left her home in London this afternoon to enter the Edward House private rehabilitation clinic.