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11:45 AM ET, January 18, 2007

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TMZ.com:
Lohan Enters Rehab  —  TMZ has confirmed that Lindsay Lohan has checked herself into rehab.  —  In a statement issued through her rep, Leslie Sloane Zelnik, Lindsay says "I have made a proactive decision to take care of my personal health.  I appreciate your well wishes and ask that you please respect my privacy at this time."
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Noelle Hancock / Us Weekly:
Us Exclusive: Lohan Enters Rehab  —  Lindsay Lohan entered the luxe rehab facility Wonderland Center in Los Angeles' Laurel Canyon on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., Us has learned.  —  "I have made a proactive decision to take care of my personal health," Lohan tells Us Weekly through her rep, Leslie Sloane-Zelnick.
People.com:
Lindsay Lohan Enters Rehab  —  Lindsay Lohan has checked into rehab, she said in a statement Wednesday.  —  "I have made a proactive decision to take care of my personal health," the star said in her statement.  "I appreciate your well wishes and ask that you please respect my privacy at this time."
New York Post:
Full celebrity Golden Globe coverage  —  THE party is finally over for Lindsay Lohan.  —  The 20-year-old starlet checked herself into a rehab center after an all-night drinking binge following the Golden Globes on Monday night.  —  Lohan didn't attend the awards show …
Discussion: POPSUGAR and A Socialite's Life
Michelle Caruso / NY Daily News:
'Fully Loaded' Lindsay enters rehab  —  NEWS WEST COAST BUREAU CHIEF  —  LOS ANGELES - "Herbie: Fully Loaded" star Lindsay Lohan's wild ride of alleged boozing and pill-popping screeched to a halt yesterday when she checked herself into rehab.  —  "I have made a proactive decision to take care of my personal health.
Star:
LINDSAY ENTERS REHAB!  DINA'S EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH STAR!  Plus: Exclusive — How The Intervention Happened!  —  Lindsay Lohan, 20, has entered rehab, the actress confirmed in a statement, released on Wednesday by her publicist Leslie Sloane.  —  "I have made a proactive decision …
Associated Press:
Lindsay Lohan checks into rehab  —  LOS ANGELES - Lindsay Lohan has checked into rehab.  "I have made a proactive decision to take care of my personal health.  I appreciate your well wishes and ask that you please respect my privacy at this time," said the 20-year-old actress …
Discussion: Raghag Diva
People.com:
Federline: Expect a Different Kevin in '07  —  Kevin Federline says his self-deprecating Super Bowl ad is a sign of a "new Kevin" for 2007 - one who's upbeat and determined to change his image.  —  "This is just the start of other things to come - '07 is a completely life-changing experience for me …
Discussion: MollyGood
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People.com:
K-Fed Pokes Fun at Himself in Super Bowl Ad
Discussion: Celebritology and POPSUGAR
Sara Bonisteel / Fox News:
BRITNEY SPEARS 'FED-UP' WITH K-FED. OR NOT
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Victoria Newton / The Sun:
No sects please, we're British  —  Ivy league ... Posh and Katie Holmes and, right, Tom helps Posh outside Ivy  —  TOM CRUISE is trying to recruit the Beckhams to the Scientology cult — but Victoria has told him: "Hands off our cash".  —  The Hollywood superstar is obsessed with the wacky religion …
MSNBC.com:
Britney's ball invite turns into a pumpkin  —  Plus, Sharon Stone hands co-star a basic beating on set  —  Britney Spears won't be going to a fabulous European ball because her former best friend Paris Hilton will be there.  —  The partying heiress is attending the super-elegant Vienna Opera Ball …
Discussion: TMZ.com, Celebslam.com and Dlisted
Michael Jensen / AfterElton.com:
Knight Speaks Out About Gay Slur  —  For those who have followed the Grey's Anatomy "faggot" controversy since it began last October, one of the recurring questions has been: Just what would it take to get the mainstream media to cover the use of an anti-gay slur?
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Eric / deathbycamera:
American Idol Myspace Hunt: Round #2  —  Tonight's American Idol auditions took place in Seattle.  At first, I was a little worried because it appeared that the Seattle crowd did not appear to be the most myspace savvy folk, but thank god they proved me wrong.  Some of the contestants tonight should be glad I couldn't find them.
Discussion: Idolator and stereogum
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POPSUGAR:
Jennifer And Ben Know What Really Counts  —  Ben might have lost best supporting actor to Eddie Murphy but he didn't seem to let that put a damper on his night.  He and Jen looked like they were in good spirits at the NBC/Universal party.  In fact, Jen says it's easy to keep things in perspective when you're a mom.
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People.com:
Jennifer Garner On Ben Affleck, Baby Weight and Being a Mom
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
X17 Online:
Britney Goes For Burgers  —  Britney was in high spirits today as she lunched at the West Hollywood diner Mary's with two pals.  In fact, we haven't seen Britney looking quite so happy in a while and we like it!  Maybe Isaac's having a good effect on her?  Or maybe it's the nachos ...
Zen Pap / FlynetOnline.com:
Fergie and Josh Work It Out  —  Looks like the couple that gets fit together stays together as Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie and her hunky boyfriend actor Josh Duhamel (Las Vegas) enjoy a vigorous work-out in Santa Monica, Ca.  The lovebirds jogged, climbed stairs, did aerobics and then still …
Discussion: Just Jared and celebrity terrorist
NY Daily News:
Hef robs cradle, and he may fill it, too!  —  The answer to Who's Your Daddy just may be Hugh Hefner.  The founder of the Playboy empire has told us he's considering becoming a father again - at age 80.  —  "I wouldn't say that there's a plan, but there has certainly been a conversation," the centerfold sovereign said.
Discussion: Jossip
David Germain / Associated Press:
Oscar race lacks best-picture favorite  —  LOS ANGELES - The Golden Globes, trade unions, film critics and just about everyone else in Hollywood have weighed in on 2006's best film achievements, helping to solidify the Academy Awards picture — and muddy it up a bit, too.
Samuel Maull / Associated Press:
Foxy Brown gets good probation report  —  NEW YORK - Foxy Brown, sentenced to probation and anger management classes for a fight in a nail salon, left court smiling Wednesday after hearing "an excellent report from probation."  —  Brown, 26, said the sentence has been good for her "because probation forces you into structure.
Discussion: Hip&Pop
NY Daily News:
Blige and hubby split?  No Kendu  —  Mary J. Blige and husband Kendu Isaacs appeared together at Golden Globes parties in Los Angeles Monday, cooling talk that the couple had privately decided to split.  —  Pals say the singer and producer have reconciled after a tense period …
Discussion: Bossip
Star:
SALMA'S HERO: HER DOG  —  Salma Hayek doesn't need a man to save her life, she has her dog, Diva, to be her ultimate hero.  On the day of the Golden Globe Awards, the actress told The Insider's Pat O'Brien that she "had a headache and went to lie down."  While deep in her catnap …
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
Starpulse:
David Alan Grier To Host NBC Comedy Series  —  NBC has ordered six one-hour episodes of "Thank God You're Here," a new improvisational comedy series from the producers of American Idol.  The show will be hosted by David Alan Grier and presided over by judge Dave Foley.
Discussion: Celebritology and Blowing Smoke
 
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