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TMZ.com:
Brit's Parents Make Their Move in Court — TMZ has learned Britney Spears' parents are going to court right now — the courtroom that establishes conservatorship for people whose personal health and welfare is gravely at risk. — Jamie and Lynne Spears will appear at the County courthouse …
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Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Sam Lutfi on Britney Spears: “Her Family Is Crazy” — Britney Spears' pal Sam Lutfi says the singer's mental problems stem from her parents, Lynne and Jamie. — “Oh boy, her family is crazy!” Lutfi told Usmagazine.com in a telephone interview Thursday, the same day the singer was taken to UCLA Medical Center.
Us Weekly:
Jamie Spears Wins Temporary Legal Control Over Britney Spears — Jamie Spears has won temporary legal control over his daughter, a judge ruled after a brief hearing Friday. He also has full control over her medical treatment. — Jamie has the power to restrict any visitors to Britney.
TMZ.com:
Britney's Estate Under Temporary Conservatorship — A Los Angeles court commissioner has placed Britney Spears and her estate under temporary conservatorship. — That means her financial assets and other holdings will be managed by a conservator — the conservators are Jamie Spears and attorney Andrew Wallet.
TMZ.com:
Judge to Sam — Stay Away from Britney! — The judge in the hearing today has issued a restraining order against SOMEONE — ordering that person to stay away from Britney Spears. — Although the judge didn't say specifically who that someone was — it's clear that person is Sam Lutfi.
Ken Lee / People.com:
Jamie Spears Granted Temporary Conservatorship Over Britney — Jamie Spears, accompanied by ex-wife Lynne, was granted temporary conservatorship over their daughter, Britney Spears, in an emergency court hearing Friday. — Commissioner Reva Goetz stated that she found Jamie's petition to be in the singer's “best interest.”
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:
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.
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Eva Mendes in Rehab — Eva Mendes checked into Utah's Cirque Lodge and has been in the facility, which deals with substance-abuse problems, for several weeks. — “Eva has been working hard for the past year and made a positive decision to take some much-needed time off to proactively attend …
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Us Weekly:
Michelle Williams Breaks Silence on Heath Ledger: “My Heart Is Broken” — Michelle Williams is speaking out for the first time since ex Heath Ledger's untimely death January 22. — “Please respect our need to grieve privately. My heart is broken,” Williams, 27, said in a statement released …
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Bob Tourtellotte / Reuters:
Michelle Williams says heart broken over Ledger — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In her first statement since the death of her former companion Heath Ledger, actress Michelle Williams said she is suffering from a broken heart and asked for privacy for her and daughter Matilda.
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.
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Mark Graham / Defamer:
Exclusive: Kirstie Alley's Lawyers Demand That ‘US Weekly’ Fire Writer Who Cracked A Scientology Joke — Defamer just managed to get our grubby mitts on a secret copy of a strongly-worded letter that “Actress” Kirstie Alley's legal team over at Goldman & Kagon recently sent to US Weekly.
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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 …
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE FIRST LISTEN! Heidi Montag's New Single — Heidi Montag is one step closer to fulfilling her dream of pop stardom. — The Hills star, 21, has dropped her new single, “Higher.” Theron Feemster produced it. — The track is available at iTunes on Tuesday.
Us Weekly:
Despite Reports, Jennifer Lopez Proves She Is Not in Labor — Jennifer Lopez definitely isn't in labor ... yet. — Days after a rep for Marc Anthony, 39, denied she was giving birth, the 38-year-old singer (who's due any day!) went shopping at Scoop boutique in New York's Long Island Thursday.
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Don't Follow In Your Sister's Skanksteps — This has gone on long enough. Ali Lohan needs to quit looking like a 35-year-old single mother of three on lunch break from her job as a clerk at the Long Island DMV. This girl isn't even old enough to drink and it looks like she's been through rehab a few times.
Los Angeles Times:
Spears' 12-police escort prompts call for paparazzi limits — Media and paparazzi swarm a car hoping for a shot of Britney Spears. She was not inside, but such image-seeking packs have prompted a councilman to call for a zone of clear space in public areas.
