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4:35 AM ET, February 9, 2008

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TMZ.com:
Coroner: Renfro Overdosed on Heroin  —  In a sad conclusion to a tragic life, the Los Angeles County Coroner confirmed that actor Brad Renfro died from an accidental overdose of heroin.  —  The cause of death was ruled “acute heroin/morphine intoxication,” and the drugs were injected, according to the coroner's office.
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Henry Seltzer / Us Weekly:
Brad Renfro Died From Heroin Overdose  —  Brad Renfro died from an overdose of heroin that he injected into his body, the LA County coroner concluded.  —  The coroner determined the death was accidental.  —  The actor - best-known for starring in 1994's thriller The Client - was found dead January 15 at the age of 25.
Discussion: Jezebel, Defamer and Evil Beet Gossip
People.com:
Coroner: Brad Renfro Died of Heroin Overdose  —  Actor Brad Renfro's death has been attributed to “acute heroin/morphine intoxication,” according to a statement from the Los Angeles County Coroner's office.  —  “The final manner of death has been ruled an accident,” the coroner's office said, adding that the drugs were injected.
TMZ.com:
Kat Von D — Next Mel Gibson?  —  Upon being fired from “Miami Ink” last year, tattoo artist Kat Von D allegedly signed a photograph addressed to her former boss, Ami James, and drew a swastika and a flaming Star of David on it.  Subtle, no?  —  TMZ has obtained the photograph in question …
TMZ.com:
USA Changes Mind — Amy's in the Winehouse!  —  No, no, YES!  TMZ has learned the U.S. has reversed its decision and granted Amy Winehouse a visa for the United States.  —  The trainwrecktabulous singer had appealed the rejection of her visa application, which was denied under U.S.immigration rules …
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Pete Norman / People.com:
The British singer, who was denied a U.S. visa, says she's excited …
TMZ.com:
Amy Won't Go Grammys After All!  —  Even though the U.S …
Discussion: Idolator
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Demi Moore's A-List Birthday Bash for Ashton Kutcher  —  How does Ashton Kutcher celebrate his 30th birthday?  —  With a star-studded bash - featuring Madonna, Kate Hudson and his wife's ex husband Bruce Willis!  —  His wife Demi Moore threw Kutcher a birthday dinner at Gemma restaurant in NYC's Bowery Hotel last night.
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Daily Mail:
Bruce Willis' 27-year-old lover is the spitting image of a young Demi Moore  —  Bruce Willis stepped out last night with his 27-year-old lover, model Emma Heming, who is the spitting image of ex-wife Demi Moore.  —  The pair were in New York for the 30th birthday party of Ashton Kutcher …
Ewolff / PageSix.com:
Brit Attempts An Inside-Out Makeover  —  It's been all quiet on the western front for roughly 36 hours since Britney Spears returned to her Beverly Hills mansion on Wednesday night.  But word from the inside is that the emotionally unstable pop star is trying to get her act together — and is starting with her hair first.
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Frances Bean Cobain: 'I'm Not My Parents'  —  Clay Aiken, move over.  There's a new Broadway baby on the horizon.  —  Frances Bean Cobain, 15, the daughter of Courtney Love and late grunge legend Kurt Cobain, is headlining as the star of Evita, Grease and Beauty and the Beast …
TMZ.com:
Jesse Metcalfe Knocked on His Ass!!  —  It all went down outside the Nicole Khristine Jewelry launch at Boulevard 3 nightclub, after Jesse allegedly said something that pissed off a musclebound friend of actress Taryn Manning.  The guy suddenly unleashed a ferocious blow that sent Metcalfe crumbling to the floor.
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Henry Seltzer / Us Weekly:
Jesse Metcalfe Gets in Fistfight with Taryn Manning's Boyfriend  —  Jesse Metcalfe got into a late night fistfight with actress Taryn Manning's boyfriend Thursday at Hollywood club Social.  —  At around 10 p.m. Metcalfe approached Manning and her boyfriend outside the club.
Molly / POPSUGAR:
Fashion Week Winds Down With Posh Project Runway Fun  —  It's the last day of New York Fashion Week, and what better and more exciting way for Fab and Bella to say goodbye than with seats at the Project Runway show.  Yays.  Check out Fab's report on the show and the guest judge for the finale, Victoria Beckham!
Discussion: FabSugar, ELLE Tell All and BellaSugar
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TMZ.com:
Pat “So ******* Into You” O'Brien Checks Into Rehab  —  Pat O'Brien has checked into rehab, “The Insider” reported today.  This is O'Brien's second stint in rehab.  —  The news gives us the opportunity to play this again.  —  Here's to a speedy recovery.
Discussion: Allie Is Wired
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Natalie Finn / E! Online:
Pat O'Brien's Rehab Rerun
Discussion: Hot Momma Gossip
Phil / Egotastic!:
Paris Hilton's Nipples Nearly Pop Out  —  I think Paris Hilton is confused.  Or, should I say, more confused than usual.  I'm not sure she's aware of it, but that's a microphone she's holding.  Of course, from the way she's writhing around, feeling her self up, and very nearly exposing her nipples, she probably thinks it's a dildo.
Howard Fendrich / Associated Press:
Report: McNamee injected Clemens' wife  —  WASHINGTON - Brian McNamee told congressional investigators he injected Roger Clemens' wife with human growth hormone as she prepared for a Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition photo session five years ago, the New York Daily News reported Friday.
Kcampbell / PageSix.com:
Mourners Gather for Heath Ledger's Memorial  —  About 400 mourners gathered in Perth, Australia, today for actor Heath Ledger's memorial service.  —  The West Australian newspaper reports that the mourners included Cate Blanchett, Thorn Birds star Bryan Brown, model Gemma Ward …
Discussion: omg! and thewest.com.au
People.com:
Charlize Theron Gets Feisty - and Tipsy! - at Harvard  —  Charlize Theron  —  She may have dropped out of high school, but Charlize Theron still went to Harvard - for the day, at least.  —  The actress headed to the esteemed university in Cambridge, Mass., Thursday to receive their Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year award.
People.com:
THE RIGHT MOVES  —  Katharine McPhee, 23, gets down on the dance floor with her new husband, producer Nick Cokas, 43, during their Feb. 2 wedding reception at St. Viviana's in Los Angeles.  The couple tied the knot earlier at the Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church before 305 guests (including McPhee's pal Rumer Willis).
Access Hollywood:
Zac Efron Talks Turning ‘17’  —  Zac Efron is used to being the big man on campus as the star of “High School Musical,” but now Zac is graduating to his first starring film role.  —  But as Access Hollywood's Billy Bush found out, Zac is not ready to leave “High School” behind just yet.
Discussion: Just Jared
 
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