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5:05 PM ET, February 6, 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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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 …
OK! Magazine:
Brit to Dad: Sam Stole My Stuff!  —  In a signed delcaration, Britney Spears' father, Jamie Spears, said his troubled daughter told him she believed her confidante, Sam Lutfi, had stolen items from her house.  —  “She asked me to help get it back.  I told her that I would,” Jamie said.
Discussion: The Superficial
Cele|bitchy:
US Weekly prints fawning interview with Sam Lutfi just because it's an exclusive
Discussion: Sam Lutfi, Us Weekly and Wicked Youth
TMZ.com:
Ledger's Death Ruled “Acute Intoxication”  —  The NYC medical examiner has finished the toxicology report following the death of Heath Ledger, and has just ruled that the actor's death was caused by “acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine.”
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CNN:
Ledger died of prescription overdose  —  (CNN) — Heath Ledger died from an accidental overdose of prescription medications including painkillers, anti-anxiety drugs and sleeping pills, the New York City medical examiner's office said Tuesday.  —  “Mr. Heath Ledger died as the result …
People.com:
Heath Ledger's Family Speaks Out On Official Cause of Death  —  Heath Ledger's father Kim (from left), mother Sally and sister Kate  —  Heath Ledger's father, Kim, has released the below statement following the news of the late actor's cause of death:
community.tvguide.com:
Exclusive: Federal Government Investigating Ledger's Death by Accidental OD  —  The federal government is getting involved in Heath Ledger's death.  Law enforcement officials confirm exclusively to TVGuide.com that the Drug Enforcement Administration has launched an investigation …
Discussion: X17 Online
TMZ.com:
Feds Want to Know How Heath Got His Meds
Discussion: Us Weekly
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 …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Felt Up
Michael K / Dlisted:
Delta Too  —  Delta Burke is the latest celebrity to be spending …
Discussion: popbytes
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.
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Rolling Stone:
The Tragedy of Britney Spears  —  She was a pop princess.  Now she's in and out of hospitals, rehab and court.  How Britney lost it all.  —  Click here to track Britney Spears' career through a guide to all twenty-four of her videos, from “... Baby One More Time” to “Piece of Me,” …
New York Post:
BUYER'S REMORSE  —  Britney Spears had her breasts enlarged as a teenager, but later decided she was a big boob to do it and went back under the knife, the new issue of Rolling Stone reveals.  The pathetic pop tart, now locked up in a padded cell, “regretted the...
OK! Magazine:
Cover Story: Eric Dane's Fight Against Cancer  —  For actor Eric Dane, the first sign that something was wrong came right after the new year, when the Grey's Anatomy star glanced in the mirror and saw what looked like chapped lips but clearly wasn't.  —  “I went to my dermatologist,” …
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Elizabeth Wolff / PageSix.com:
McSteamy's Skin Cancer Battle
Discussion: TMZ.com
New York Post:
FAMILY FEUD IN TOM'S CHURCH  —  SCIENTOLOGISTS are at war with a member of their own family - the outspoken niece of the church's powerful leader, David Miscavige.  —  Jenna Hill Miscavige, 24, the daughter of David's older brother Ron, recently came out in support of Andrew Morton's …
Daily Mail:
Amy Winehouse looks re-fab as she visits husband Blake in prison  —  Amy Winehouse left rehab today to visit her jailed husband Blake Fielder-Civil.  —  The star looked healthier than ever as she emerged from the facility this morning in a figure-hugging pencil skirt and black shirt on her way to Pentonville Prison.
StyleWatch / Fall TV Watch:
Heidi Montag Thanks You for Your Comments  —  When Heidi Montag's music video for the song “Higher” debuted this week, there was a strong and unified reaction across the Web.  But it's not the kind of reaction you would expect someone to appreciate.  Now, Heidi is thanking people for their comments — even the nasty ones.
MSNBC:
Angelina got pregnant to keep Brad  —  Plus: Lindsay won't give up clubbing; Clooney goes from conflict to Oscars  —  They sure do look like a loving couple, but an insider told the National Enquirer that Angelina's pregnancy may be what's keeping them together.
Daily Mail:
Motherhood leaves Christina Aguilera looking swell  —  New mother Christina Aguilera has unveiled her slimmed-down post-baby body just three weeks after giving birth to her son Max.  —  The pop star made her first public appearance since welcoming her first child to promote the release …
Molly / POPSUGAR:
Celebrities Still Sitting Pretty at Fashion Week  —  Fergie isn't ready to take off her sunglasses for the red carpet just yet, but the rest of her celebrity cohorts are battling Fashion Week fatigue and looking great as the shows barrel on.  Eric Dane caught up with his wife Rebecca Gayheart …
 
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