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1:10 PM ET, February 1, 2008

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New York Post:
VERGE OF TROUBLE  —  KIRSTEN Dunst's strange ways have tongues wagging that she's “on the verge of a breakdown.”  The starlet came late, left early, and “acted erratic” during a recent event at Sundance, according to insiders.  The source added that friends of the actress...
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Sgeneroso / PageSix.com:
Dunst on Verge of Trouble  —  KIRSTEN Dunst's strange ways have tongues wagging that she's “on the verge of a breakdown.”  The starlet came late, left early and “acted erratic” during a recent event at Sundance, according to insiders.  The source added that friends of the actress made apologies …
TMZ.com:
Eva Mendes in Rehab  —  TMZ has learned Eva Mendes is in Utah battling a substance abuse problem.  —  We're told the “Ghost Rider” star is at the famous Cirque Lodge, near Sundance.  The Lodge, which treated Lindsay Lohan and other stars, is one of the most respected treatment facilities in the country.
Ewolff / PageSix.com:
50 Cent Makes Paris Cry!  —  It's her party and she'll cry if she wants to.  —  During his performance at the Paris Hilton-hosted pre-Super Bowl party for 944 magazine last night, 50 Cent gave a shout out to Paris, who then started singing in the front row.
Access Hollywood:
Courtney Love On Rehab, Buddhism & Britney  —  Images of Britney Spears strapped to a gurney in early 2008 shocked many, but she wasn't the first celebrity to have it happen to her.  In 2004, rocker Courtney Love was also photographed handcuffed to a gurney, about to be committed for her own erratic behavior.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Hot Momma Gossip
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Elizabeth Wolff / PageSix.com:
I'm On A Gurney...Strike A Pose!  —  Five years ago comparing Britney Spears to Courtney Love would have never crossed our minds.  Now, we can't tell their photos apart.  —  Both train wrecks have been rolled out on gurneys, lost custody of their kids and ruined their music careers …
Natalie Finn / E! Online:
Lutfi: Helping Britney a “Moral Obligation”  —  No one else may understand why he has given Britney Spears his undivided attention, but manager Sam Lutfi hasn't given it a second thought.  —  When it comes to being by Spears' side during this obvious time of need, Lutfi exclusively told E! …
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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Britney Spears Requests In-N-Out Burger at Hospital  —  Britney Spears' parents, Lynne and Jamie, spent the entire day with their daughter following an early morning intervention Thursday.  —  They arrived at UCLA Medical Center around 11 a.m. and left in separate vehicles around 8:35 p.m. shortly before visiting hours ended at 9 p.m.
TMZ.com:
Brit Could Be Involuntary Commitment Candidate  —  Sources at UCLA Medical Center tell TMZ Britney Spears has been classified as “G.D.” — Gravely Disabled.  That is a huge and dangerous deal.  That means the patient is unable to take care of basic needs, such as the acquisition of food, clothing or shelter.
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Tiffany McGee / People.com:
Britney Treated By ‘Caring, Concerned’ Therapist  —  The psychiatrist who hospitalized Britney Spears is a highly respected therapist known for her compassion, a former colleague tells PEOPLE.  —  “She's an excellent clinician and an excellent psychiatrist,” says Harold Young …
Richard Luscombe / Guardian:
Paparazzo quits in protest at Britney ‘hounding’  —  When paparazzi have a crisis of conscience over the wellbeing of their celebrity prey, events have clearly reached a serious level.  So it is with Britney Spears, the troubled pop star and America's favourite tabloid fodder …
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Agence France Presse:
British dance company unveils Britney, the ballet
Discussion: Lifeline Live and Faded Youth Blog
TMZ.com:
truTV Axes “Star Jones Show”  —  TMZ has learned that truTV (formerly known as Court TV) and Star Jones have “mutually agreed to cease production of the “Star Jones Show.  The network said Jones would still serve as a contributing legal expert for the network.  —  TMZ tried to contact Star, but she was not available for comment.
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Mark Dagostino / People.com:
Star Jones's New Show Goes Off the Air
Discussion: Bitten and Bound and CelebWarship
Reuters:
Verdict swift for Star Jones' TruTV show
Discussion: TV Squad and Jossip
New York Post:
STAR FALLS IN COURT LAUNCH
Discussion: Stereohyped
TMZ.com:
“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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Courtney Hazlett / MSNBC:
J.Lo's hospital gowns to be couture  —  Plus: Star Jones getting truTV boot; sneak peek at Abdul's halftime show  —  Considering Jennifer Lopez has spent the bulk of her pregnancy swaddled in Roberto Cavelli, it shouldn't come as a huge surprise that the mom-to-be is planning on going couture during her stay on the maternity ward.
New York Post:
LA HEAT CANS LEDGER TAPE  —  THE video that shows Heath Ledger doing drugs at the Chateau Marmont two years ago was pulled from last night's “Entertainment Tonight” because of pressure drummed up by Michelle Williams' reps at ID public relations, who sent out a mass e-mail Wednesday asking …
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Russell Goldman / ABCNEWS:
Stars Pressure TV Shows to Nix Ledger Drug Video
Daily Mail:
Fears grow for ‘dehydrated’ Amy Winehouse after she's put on a drip in hospital  —  Amy Winehouse is on a hospital drip after becoming dangerously dehydrated as she went “cold turkey” from drugs.  —  The singer, 24, who was recently shamed in a video that apparently showed her smoking crack cocaine …
Perez Hilton:
What Is Going On Here????  —  WTF?  —  #3 - xstr8guy says - reply to this  —  God that is scary!  —  #4 - carrot says - reply to this  —  pete will die soon.  VERY SOON.  —  #5 - chloe says - reply to this  —  this is such an old picture, its from at least a year ago....the other fellow is a musician, Wolfman.
X17 Online:
Alli Denied?  —  With Britney spears currently confined to the UCLA Medical Center, it's certainly a relief to know that her friends are still looking out for her - like Alli Sims!  —  We caught Britney's former assistant stopping by UCLA yesterday for a quick visit.
Discussion: PageSix.com and L.A. Rag Mag
Claire Bates / Daily Mail:
H&M launches Fashion Against Aids collection  —  Fancy a new top that will get people talking?  A host of famous musicians and designers have created a range of funky organic cotton T-shirts and jackets for H&M to raise awareness of Aids among young adults.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and StarsOrbis
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.
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