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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.
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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.
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TMZ.com:
Britney Goes Ballistic in Psych Ward — Minutes ago, Britney Spears made two calls at the UCLA Psych Ward and went crazy on the phone after learning that her dad is now the conservator of her estate. — In a heavy British accent, a ballistic Brit screamed (about her parents) …
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.
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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.
OK! Magazine:
Brit's Family Back in Control — After a long afternoon in court, a Los Angeles court commissioner has granted Britney Spears' father, Jamie Spears, temporary control over his daughter's medical and financial affairs. — OK! can confirm that Britney's medical condition and any decisions regarding …
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 …
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.”
TMZ.com:
Lawyer Showdown in Britney Case — Sources tell TMZ Britney's divorce lawyers and the lawyers representing the conservatorship may collide in a “last one standing” dispute. — We know Britney's divorce team at the law firm of Trope and Trope has been dealing with newly-exiled Sam Lutfi and believes he is well-meaning.
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Daily Mail:
Lily Allen ‘dumped by boyfriend two weeks after miscarriage’ — Popstar Lily Allen has been dumped by Chemical Brother Ed Simons less than two weeks after she miscarried their baby. — The heartbroken singer, who had been ready to settle down and give up her partying lifestyle to concentrate …
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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Veronica Lorraine / The Sun:
Amy put on a drip in hospital — SINGER AMY WINEHOUSE was rushed to hospital and put on a drip as she battles to beat drugs, it was confirmed last night. — The crack-shame star, 24, was left dangerously dehydrated while going cold turkey fighting her addiction.
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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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David Cay Johnston / New York Times:
Wesley Snipes Cleared of Serious Tax Charges — OCALA, Fla. — A federal jury returned a mixed verdict against the actor Wesley Snipes on Friday, acquitting him of the most serious tax charges he faced, but convicting him on three of six lesser charges. The case was the most prominent tax …
Hollywoodtuna:
Carmen Electra Is On The Sauce — Here's Carmen Electra on some show called The Sauce on the Fuse Network. Never heard of it, but that doesn't really matter since Carmen's giving what appears to be a little aerobic striptease lesson. Unfortunately, she's wearing way too many clothes …
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thespicegirls.com:
IMPORTANT TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT — The Return Of The Spice Girls Tour — Huge Global Demand For Spice Girls Exceeds Original Expectations … When the Spice Girls reunited for the first time as a 5 piece in 9 years last June announcing The Return Of The Spice Girls tour, no-one was quite sure how the world would respond.
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.
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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I'm Not Obsessed
Cele|bitchy:
Paparazzo quits job over treatment of Britney — Photo from May, 2007 of paparazzi shooting Britney pulled over on the side of a busy road to change Sean Preston's diaper — The mood is definitely somber this Friday after the untimely death of Heath Ledger last week and the mental health hospitalization …
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Tyra Banks Convinces Idiots To Burn Their Bras — Alright so I hate writing about this woman because she makes me very uncomfortable, but here's Tyra Banks at a taping of her showing having women burn their bras in their bras. I don't know why they're doing this since it's not the 60s …
