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Chaos Inside UCLA — Sources inside UCLA Medical Center tell TMZ Britney checked into the facility using an alias. We will not divulge the name, but what happened inside is bizarre. — Our sources say Britney said she was on Adderall, a stimulant used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder, and was taking up to ten laxatives a day.
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“Grey's” Star Checked In to UCLA Psych Ward — TMZ has learned actor Justin Chambers, Dr. Alex Karev on “Grey's Anatomy,” checked himself in to the psych ward at UCLA Medical Center this week. Yes, it's the same place ... His rep confirmed to TMZ that Chambers checked in on Monday and checked out yesterday.
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How Britney's Second Psychiatric Hold Went Down — TMZ has broken story after story in the middle of the night, detailing the second commitment of Britney Spears that occurred in the last few hours. For all of you who have just logged on, here's a summary.
Jwieselman / PageSix.com:
EXCLUSIVE: Lynne Wants to Take Britney Home to Louisiana — Britney Spears' mother, Lynne, is planning to try and take her daughter home to Louisiana. — Following last night's intervention and subsequent hospitalization, Lynne has decided that she is taking Britney out of L.A. as soon as she's released from UCLA Medical Center.
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Jwinter / PageSix.com:
Sam Lutfi Being Cut Out of Britney's Life — Sources tell PageSIx.com that Britney Spears' legal team has been instructed by the pop star's family not to talk to Sam Lutfi. — This move follows reports that the situation at Britney's Beverly Hills home devolved last night as Britney's parents argued …
Ken Lee / People.com:
Britney Spears Hospitalized Again for Evaluation — Britney Spears was hospitalized at UCLA Medical Center for a psychiatric hold early Thursday morning, after being transported by ambulance from her Studio City home around 1 a.m. — An LAPD source tells PEOPLE: “Spears was escorted by police and is on her way to get help.”
TMZ.com:
Bitter Fight Over Brit in Hospital — TMZ has learned there is a bitter fight underway as this story is published. It's taking place in the halls of UCLA Medical Center. As of right now Jamie and Lynne Spears have been told they are not calling the shots in making medical decisions on behalf of Britney.
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Britney Officially on Psychiatric Hold — Law enforcement sources tell TMZ a L.A. County Superior Court judge has just signed a “5150,” meaning Britney Spears is on a three-day psychiatric hold at the UCLA Medical Center. — We're told there is a “good possibility” that it will be extended to 14 days.
New York Post:
MICHELLE BOOTED DOPED HEATH — HEATH Ledger had become a regular user of cocaine and heroin in the past year, getting so high on drugs that an exasperated Michelle Williams was forced to boot him out of their Brooklyn home, The Post has learned. — “She couldn't take it any more.
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Jacko Hides Face, Kids Drop Masks — Michael Jackson (left) let two of his kids, Paris and Prince Michael, roam the Luxor Casino in Las Vegas without their usual masks — and they're damned cute! — Looks like the apple fell far from the tree. Very, very far. — See Also — KISS of the JACKO
Courtney Hazlett / MSNBC:
Aguilera, baby won't share cover with Richie — Plus: Ted Kennedy's first-lady garb; John Edwards makes the cuddle poll — Don't expect to see a photo of Christina Aguilera's baby on the cover of any magazines this week. Sources say that after months of negotiating, a deal between Aguilera and OK! …
Elaine Aradillas / People.com:
Frankie Muniz on Ex-Fiancée: 'It's a Very Awkward Situation' — It appears Frankie Muniz isn't quite over his ex-fiancée Jamie Gandy. — The actor (who recently ran into her at West Hollywood nightclub Hyde), poured his heart out to PEOPLE Wednesday at a press conference …
People.com:
Julianna Margulies & Her Husband Welcome a Son — Former E.R. star Julianna Margulies and her lawyer husband Keith Lieberthal welcomed a baby boy, according to the couple's family. — “Obviously I'm utterly delighted to be a grandfather,” said Keith's father, Dr. Kenneth Lieberthal, when reached by PEOPLE.
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Bachelor Reject DeAnna Pappas to Star in New Season of The Bachelorette — After getting dissed on the last season of The Bachelor, DeAnna Pappas will get another shot at finding love on TV. — Pappas, 26, a real estate agent from Newnan, Georgia, will headline the next season of ABC's The Bachelorette, airing this summer.
Lisa Timmons / socialitelife.buzznet.com:
EXCLUSIVE: Minnie Driver Pregnant? — Friends and associates are buzzing with the speculation that British actress, Minnie Driver, is pregnant. As of now, she is keeping the identity of the father under wraps. As the story, and Minnie, expands to a Maxi (and we don't mean pad), we'll keep you posted!
Lee Brown / Daily Mail:
Britney's Brummie boyfriend ‘has been hiding a secret first wife’ — Britney Spears' boyfriend Adnan Ghalib has reportedly been hiding a secret first wife - a marriage even the bride's parents did not know about. — Birmingham paparazzo Adnan is being divorced by current wife Azlynn Berry …
Daily Mail:
Jim Carrey's brave bungee-jump stunt for latest movie — Actor Jim Carrey bravely bungee jumped off a bridge over a canyon for his new film. — The star decided to perform his own stunt and even managed to stay in character to make a scripted phone call despite hanging upside down on a rope.
