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Us Weekly:
Source: Britney Went “Completely Psycho” on Hospital Gurney  —  Britney Spears went “completely psycho” as she was rushed to L.A.'s Cedars-Sinai Thursday, a source tells Usmagazine.com.  —  “They had to strap her down like a mental patient and she was going between laughing and hysterics …
People.com:
Britney on 72-Hour Mental Lockdown  —  Britney Spears was placed on lockdown for a mental evaluation Friday after the pop star locked herself in a room with one of her children at her L.A. home and refused to hand him over to ex-husband Kevin Federline.  —  A source tells PEOPLE …
Life&Style Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Britney not on drugs!  —  Life & Style can exclusively report that Britney Spears blood tests at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center came back negative, despite earlier reports from police that she appeared to be under the influence of a substance when she was taken from her home after a custody dispute last night.
Us Weekly:
Britney Spears Designated a “Special Needs” Patient on 72-Hour Lockdown  —  After a reportedly intoxicated Britney Spears was rushed to L.A.'s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Thursday, the singer was designated a “special needs” patient," meaning “they have either overdosed or tried to commit suicide …
TMZ.com:
Britney Wheeled Out on a Gurney!!  —  OMG THE DRAMA!  TMZ is there as Britney Spears was just wheeled out of her home on a gurney by paramedics.  Look at that shot of her inside the ambulance — she's frickin' smiling!  Why God, why?!?  —  Once in the ambulance, paramedics can be seen trying …
Jarett Wieselman / PageSix.com:
Britney's Bathroom Standoff  —  Details of what actually happened inside Britney Spears' Beverly Hills home have begun to emerge and they are, in a word, disturbing.  —  According to reports, when Kevin Federline's bodyguard showed up to collect Sean Preston and Jayden James …
OK! Magazine:
Breaking: Tearful Brit Hospitalized After Police Standoff!  —  UPDATES: Britney arrived at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at approximately 12:30am PT. “She was sobbing as she was taken out of her house on a gurney,” a witness tells OK!.  When she arrived at the hospital, she had managed …
People.com:
Lynne Spears Speaks: ‘Just Say Prayers’  —  “Britney Spears's mother is asking for “prayers” following the news of her daughter's hospitalization.  —  On Friday, Lynne Spears was “extremely distraught” on the phone, and said, “Just say prayers,” when reached by Access Hollywood.
Discussion: Just Jared and Holy Candy
Nhancock / PageSix.com:
Source: Jayden Was Bruised  —  Britney Spears' 2-year-old son Jayden James Federline was hospitalized this morning along with his famous mother.  —  The singer's youngest son was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center via ambulance because Britney said that he had a bruise on him …
Us Weekly:
A Doctor Weighs In on Britney Spears' Latest Breakdown  —  Last month - before her dramatic 72-hour lockdown at Cedars-Sinai - Us asked addiction specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky to evaluate Britney Spears' family history of substance abuse and mental imbalance and offer his recommendation for how the star can regain control of her life.
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Experts: What's Next for Britney?  —  Video courtesy NBC  —  Labeling the latest developments concerning Britney Spears a “very sad situation,” a psychiatrist and an attorney appearing on Friday's Today show shared their opinions on what the pop star may face next - both medically and legally …
Perez Hilton:   Britney's Hospital Stay To Be Extended!
Nhancock / PageSix.com:
Brit's Assistant Used Hammer to Break Down Door
Discussion: OH NO!! and Faded Youth Blog
Veryvera / I'm Not Obsessed:
Britney Spears: ‘I Rather Die Than Let Him Have My Babies’
NY Daily News:
A vivid look at Vivica Fox  —  Kill Bill" actress Vivica A. Fox is brushing off the claim that she's the latest star of a celebrity sex tape.  —  An unscrupulous boyfriend allegedly filmed the unsuspecting Fox as she performed oral sex on him, according to Internet reports.
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Vivica Fox Givin Head Explicit Tape PG -13 Version (Is This Really Her)?  Via Mediatakeout  —  Mediatakeout Got An exclusive clip from Vivica Fox Giving Head.  What You Think Heres The Alledged Sex Tape Scene
Us Weekly:
Brad Pitt Takes Angelina Jolie and Kids Home to Mom  —  Brad Pitt was well-represented when he visited his family in Springfield, Missouri on Wednesday.  —  The actor, 44, brought his partner Angelina Jolie, 32, and their four children to the family gathering at Arris' Pizza.
Discussion: Daily Blabber
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Perez Hilton:
Brad Returns Home
Discussion: The Bosh and New York Observer
New York Post:
AVRIL SHOWERS  —  PUNK starlet Avril Lavigne was on the verge of tears New Year's Eve when she lost the spotlight to 'Lil Jon.  The rude rapper was deejaying a countdown party at Prive, where Lavigne was slated to call the countdown.  But before the stroke of midnight, onlookers saw 'Lil Jon …
NY Daily News:
Side Dish: Kelly Osbourne's alcohol poisoning  —  Courtney Love may have bitterly fought allegations that she hooked Jack Osbourne on prescription pain pills, but Paris Hilton is openly embracing introducing Kelly Osbourne to booze.  On the way out of Noir in Vegas last weekend …
Michael K / Dlisted:
Inn No More  —  Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott have left their beloved Chateau La Rue reports The National Enquirer.  The Inn was the focus of their Oxygen reality show, but apparently they are over it.  The Inn was in Fallbrook, CA.  Tori and Dean ran the joint for 2 seasons, but have left for good.
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Beth Hilton / Digital Spy:   Spelling abandons reality show B&B
Dan Snierson / EW.com:
'Lost': Matthew Fox Flash Forwards to Season 4  —  In an extended Q&A, Dr. Jack spills secrets, talks about what went right (that amazing finale) and wrong (Nikki and Paulo) last year, and looks ahead to his movie work in “Vantage Point” and “Speed Racer"  —  MATTHEW FOX The twist at the end …
Discussion: Just Jared and OH NO!!
 
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