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4:22 AM ET, February 7, 2008

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Los Angeles Times:
Spears released from UCLA hospital  —  The pop singer had been a patient in the psychiatric ward since last week.  —  Pop singer Britney Spears was released from a psychiatric ward at the UCLA Medical Center today after nearly a week of treatment.  —  It was unclear where she was going …
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TMZ.com:
Britney Free — How It Went Down  —  TMZ has learned UCLA doctors determined Britney did not pose the legal danger to herself or to others, such that they could continue to hold her against her will.  —  As a result, she was released today and we're told she's already back home.
TMZ.com:
Britney's Crazy Car Chase to Bev Hills Hotel  —  In one of the more spectacular sights of the Britney chase, Spears and a convoy of at least 20 SUVs full of paparazzi all banged a left turn — at the same time.  —  The group converged from four lanes to a single lane entrance, as Spears made it into the overhang entry.
TMZ.com:
First Photo of Brit Post-Psych Ward  —  Britney Spears, in a plaid fedora, is currently driving through Los Angeles, heading west on Sunset Blvd. She has an unidentified male in the passenger seat.  —  She's snapping pics of the paps with her phone while she's driving.
Discussion: OH NO!! and THE RAD REPORT
Access Hollywood:
ACCESS EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Spears & A Guardian To Live With Britney  —  Now that Britney Spears has been released from the UCLA Medical Center psych ward, her father is coming to live with her, Access Hollywood has exclusively learned.  —  A source close to the family told Access that Jamie will move in with his daughter.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Faded Youth Blog
OK! Magazine:
Britney Back in Adnan's Arms — for Now  —  Around 4:40 p.m. PT, a little over an hour after Britney Spears and her caravan of paparazzi pulled into the Beverly Hills Hotel, the troubled singer's boyfriend, photographer Adnan Ghalib, was spotted arriving at the posh palace in his Mercedes convertible …
Discussion: POPSUGAR, TMZ.com and ShowHype
TMZ.com:
Britney Released!  —  Britney Spears has been released from the psychiatric ward at UCLA Medical Center, the L.A. Times is reporting.  —  According to the paper, Spears slipped quietly out — compared to the massive fanfare that went on the night she went in.
TMZ.com:
They'll Probably Be Back in Court Tomorrow
Discussion: OH NO!! and ShowHype
Perez Hilton:   The First Video Of Brit Unleashed!!!
Star:
Star Exclusive: Kirsten Dunst In Rehab!  —  Kirsten Dunst has checked herself into Cirque Lodge in Utah, Star has learned exclusively.  —  Spider-Man's Mary Jane made the decision to follow in the footsteps of Cirque patients such as Lindsay Lohan and Richie Sambora …
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Mother Allowed Britney Spears to Get Breast Implants as a Teen  —  The new issue of Rolling Stone offers some insight into what has lead to Britney Spears' downward spiral.  —  Among the revelations:  —  • As a teen, the singer's mother, Lynne, allowed her to get breast implants.
TMZ.com:
Delta Burke in Psychiatric Ward  —  TMZ has learned “Designing Women” star Delta Burke checked herself into a psychiatric hospital last week for depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and “hoarding.”  —  Burke, 51, has done an interview with TMZ TV, in which she describes how hoarding …
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Report: Delta Burke in Psychiatric Hospital  —  Delta Burke has been in a psychiatric hospital since checking herself in last week, reports TMZ.com.  —  The former Designing Women star, 51, is apparently seeking treatment for symptoms of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and …
TMZ.com:
Katie Rees Arrested in Las Vegas  —  TMZ has confirmed that former Miss Nevada USA Katie Rees was arrested last night in Las Vegas for assaulting a police officer.  —  According to FOX5 in Las Vegas, Rees was pulled over Tuesday night for a traffic violation.  When police attempted to arrest her, she began to elbow and kick them.
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Fox5 - KVVU:
Metro: Ex-Miss Nev. Assaulted Police  —  Katie Rees Hit Police During Arrest Attempt, Investigators Say  —  LAS VEGAS — Metro police have arrested former Miss Nevada USA Katie Rees in connection with assaulting an officer.  —  Rees was stopped shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday for a traffic violation.
Henry Seltzer / Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Sam Lutfi Admits He Gave Britney Spears “a Handful of Pills”  —  Sam Lutfi, who is now on the receiving end of a restraining order imposed by Britney Spears' parents, was the one person by her side as she unraveled over the past six months.  —  In the latest issue of Us Weekly …
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Melissa / Off the Rack:
J. Lo's Maternity-Wear Philosophy: Glam Gowns, No Sweats!  —  Anthony Dixon/WENN  —  With all the stars making the rounds for N.Y.C. Fashion Week, the fashion flock is getting even more jaded than usual.  But despite the dazzling gowns at Marchesa, all eyes were definitely on nine-months-pregnant (with twins!)
Castina / Pop Crunch:
Heath Ledger Dead Body Photos Sale $300,000: Photos Of Dead Heath Ledger For Sale  —  Photos of Heath Ledger's dead body are being served up for sale to tabloids worldwide, according to a New York Post insider.  The NYC claims just one photo of the late Oscar-nominee could yield six figures. ...on the edge of your seat?
Discussion: OH NO!!
Michael K / Dlisted:
Brittany, It's Time....  It's time to Brittany Murphy to divorce that fug husband of hers.  Desperate times call for desperate measures.  That man is clearly sucking the cute out of her.  What kind of husband won't tell his wife, “Bitch, you have pussy lips!”  Brittany needs to hear this.
Discussion: Love B. Scott
Michael K / Dlisted:
Uh Huh....  Angelina Jolie is only pregnant, because she's trying to save her relationship with Brad Pitt so claims The National Enquirer (via MSNBC).  Brad and Angie have apparently been fighting about whether or not their next baby should be biological or they should adopt.
Discussion: MSNBC
 
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