Brit Teaches Kids at Dance Studio

Britney Spears taught dance to children not much older than her own boys on Monday at Millennium Dance Complex in North Hollywood. The pop star kicked off the class by introducing herself to each five year old and shaking their hand, a source said.“She comes in, she winds them up, and then tells them, ‘I guess I have tointroduce myself to you guys!’.” said Robert Baker, Millennium co-owner.Britney looked happy and upbeat, he said. Madonna’s “Material Girl” and“True Love” were part of her play list. Britney led the class in “her favorite brown cowboy boots, fishnet stockings, a red short skirt, and a bluish greenish top that hangs down past her skirt.”“She worked out this great little routine for them, they were dancing allover the place, she had them dancing in a circle like a choo-choo train,” hesaid. “The kids loved it- they are having a ball right now. And Britney-she’s just drinking it up. She’s totally enjoying herself. It’s an amazingclass- she and the kids are certainly enjoying the process.”Parents for the seven kids waited outside while she taught.A little girl, who took the class, gushed, "We had so much fun. Britney was wearing little red shorts and she looked so pretty” as she and her mother headed to their car.Britney was involuntarily committed to UCLA Medical Center for treatment of bipolar disorder on January 31. She has been a staple at the studio since she was released Wednesday, Feb. 6.“Britney’s telling me that she likes this so much that she’s thinking aboutmaking it a regular thing, possibly every other week. She loves to interactwith the kids, and she feels that it’s important to give back to the dancecommunity,” Baker said.

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Sam Demands Money From Brit

In a declaration filed in the Brit conservatorship case, a lawyer for the conservators accused Sam Lutfi of demanding money from poor Brit.Attorney Jeryll Cohen wrote, "During the telephone conversation, Mr. Grossman [Brit's business manager] told me that he had numerous e-mails from Osama (Sam) Lutfi in which Mr. Lutfi made various demands, including demands for money. Mr. Grossman told me he did not comply with Mr. Lutfi's demands."Cohen and the other lawyers have asked the court commissioner to let the conservators fire Mr. Grossman, in part because they say he has refused to provide copies of Lutfi's e-mails to them.

Lindsay Goes Dark

Lindsay Lohan has gone back to her roots and gone dark... at Chris McMillan Hair Salon. LL rocked the chocolate locks yesterday leaving the posh salon.

So, what do you think? Blonde or Brown?

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Britney Spears' father and coconservator, Jamie, was granted a change in the rules concerning his decision-making power over her medical, financial, and legal matters, a LA Superior Court judge decided Thursday afternoon.
Attorneys for both sides met with the judge behind closed doors. It is unclear what was decided or discussed.
Jamie and attorney Andrew Wallet were named co-conservators of Britney's legal, medical, and financial decisions on Friday.
The court's decision to put them in charge was the worst-case scenario for Britney, sources told Us, as she has never been close to her father (who battled alcohol abuse during her childhood and was verbally abusive).
Neither Britney nor her father, Jamie, was in attendance at today's court hearing. Jamie's attorneys, Vivian Lee and Jeryll Cohen, were arguing for him, while Samuel Ingham, a court-appointed counsel, represented Britney. Wallet was also in court.
Britney was released from the UCLA Medical Center yesterday after a week of treatment. She had been expected to remain hospitalized for another 10 days.
The singer was involuntarily committed to treatment for bipolar disorder on January 31.

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Kirsten Dunst in Rehab

Kirsten Dunst is in rehab.
The actress checked into Utah's Cirque Lodge this week.
Eva Mendes recently checked into the clinic. Lindsay Lohan and Mary-Kate Olsen were also treated there.
A rep for Dunst has not returned calls for comment.

Britney Out and About

Watch out L.A.! An unstable Britney is driving around in her new black new 2-seater Mercedes.

BREAKING NEWS: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. A law enforcement source tells TMZ the hospital let her go "because she was no longer required to stay there after 11:30 AM." We have not confirmed this independently, however, if the hospital decides Britney is no longer a danger to herself or others, the hospital loses its basis to hold her against her will.

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.The conservatorship is still in place. Sources connected with the case say they anticipated that UCLA would probably release her before the 14-day extension because she became cooperative and relatively stable.We're told the goal with Brit's mom and dad was to establish the conservatorship while she was hospitalized so she would return home to a controlled environment rather than the chaos that consumed her life.

Sam Brainwashed Britney

The restraining order against Sam Lutfi requires Sam to stay 250 yards away from Britney, UCLA Medical Center, her parents' homes, siblings' homes, childrens' homes and Britney's homes.According to the document, "He has cut Britney's home phone line and removed her cell phone chargers. He yells at her. He claims to control everything."According to a declaration filed by Lynne Spears, on January 28, Lynne and Jamie arrived for an intervention -- "Sam had told Britney that she was an unfit mother, a piece of trash and a whore, that she cares more about Adnan, her current boyfriend, than she cares about her kids, and that she does not deserve the kids."The documents claim Sam said, "Adnan is gay ... Britney came into the room looking for Adnan ... Britney then asked me, 'Is Adnan gay?"At one point, Britney "picked up a bottle of pills and read part of the label and asked us, 'What does insomnia mean?' Sam told her that the pills will help her stay awake." Lynne continues, "Sam told Jackie and me that he grinds up Britney's pills, which were on the counter and included Risperdal (an anti-psychotic drug for schizophrenia and bipolarity) and Seroquel." The docs continue, "He told us that the doctor who is treating her now is trying to get her into a sleep-induced coma so that they could then give her drugs to heal her brain."According to the docs, Sam then encouraged Brit "to do tequila shots." The document then claims Sam said, "let's all do toasts with wine." Brit refused to drink.Lynne claims before leaving for the drug store that night, Sam gave her drugs upstairs "to make her more light-hearted, happy, and fun."During a dispute later that night, Sam allegedly said, "If you try to get rid of me, she'll be dead and I'll piss on her grave."The docs claim Brit "changed her three dogs' clothes many times" in an agitated state." Brit said, "Can I see another psychiatrist so I can see my babies?" Sam responded, "If I told you to take 10 pills a day, you should do what I tell you to see your babies."At one point, Brit allegedly said, "I want my Daddy up here. I want to talk to my Daddy."

Britney's Court Hearing Highlights

Here are the headlines from today's court hearing:Jamie Spears is still the co-conservator of Britney's estate, as is Andrew Wallet. The Commissioner did not give the conservators the power to fire Trope and Trope, Brit's divorce lawyers.The Commissioner said, based on the restraining order, Sam Lutfi can have no contact whatsoever with Britney -- including e-mails, phone contact, etc.The Commish extended the conservatorship to Valentine's Day.The Commissioner said Adam Streisand had no legal basis for claiming he's Britney's new lawyer. There will be a hearing at some point to determine just how mentally competent Britney is.

Charges Dropped?

The busboy who claims Lindsay Lohan was drunk when she slammed into his car while speeding down Robertson Blvd. in 2005 has now dropped his claim against the famed Ivy restaurant -- but he's still going after Lindsay.

Raymundo Ortega initially filed suit against Lilo and the Ivy (where Lindsay dined that day), alleging waiters at the Ivy served the starlet, knowing she was not 21. They even carted out the receipt to prove it! The Ivy maintained they had done nothing wrong and that Lindsay, who was with a group of people, was not drinking that day.The next court date is set for March 21.

BREAKING NEWS:Brit's Parents Get Restraining Order Against Sam

A judge today granted Britney Spears' parents a restraining order.The restraining order prohibits the person named from having any contact with Britney Spears. A court rep said no other name, other than Sam Lutfi's, was on the order. As of now, he cannot go anywhere near Britney.Story developing ...

Eva Mendes in Rehab

SCN has learned Eva Mendes is in Utah battling a substance abuse problem. She is at the same place Lindsay Lohan, Mary-Kate Olsen and other celebs have been through, The Cirque Lodge.

More to come...

Michelle Releases Statement

Ten days after the death of Heath Ledger, former fianceé and baby mama Michelle Williams released a statement. It reads: "Please respect our need to grieve privately. My heart is broken. I am the mother of the most tender-hearted, high-spirited, beautiful little girl who is the spitting image of her father. All that I can cling to is his presence inside her that reveals itself every day. His family and I watch Matilda as she whispers to trees, hugs animals, and takes steps two at a time and we know that he is with us still. She will be brought up with the best memories of him."

Britney in Trouble

Sources at UCLA Medical Center say Britney Spears has been classified as "G.D." - Greatly 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. Being G.D. is one of the criteria for involuntary commitment.Several health care professionals tell us Britney has fallen into a "manic state" due to her bipolar disorder. We're also told, she arrived at the hospital this morning at around 2:15 AM but wasn't admitted until 4:15 AM, because she was causing such a scene in the hospital. We first reported that Britney accused her mother of sleeping with her boyfriend. Now we have more. We're told Britney screamed, "the only reason she's admitting me is because she wants to be alone with her boyfriend! She wants to sleep with my boyfriend!!" Britney never said exactly who she was talking about. When Brit calmed down, she talked about her kids, how much she misses them and how it's unfair that she doesn't have them.

Stay tuned for more details...

Grey's Anatomy Star Checks into UCLA Psych Ward

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 as Britney Spears.

The rep claims Chambers, a married father of five, was "exhausted and suffers from a sleeping disorder. He went in voluntarily to get some help."

Hospital Treating Britney Specializes in Bipolar Disorder

Britney Spears' inner circle, including her estranged mother Lynne, chose to admit her to the UCLA Medical Center because of its experience with treating bipolar disorder, a source tells Usmagazine.com.
"Her lawyers and doctors have been working with UCLA," the source tells Us. "They were ready and had everything in place."
The facility, the source says, is better prepared to treat the troubled singer than L.A.'s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she was hospitalized for less than 48 hours earlier this month.
"When she went to Cedars they weren't ready for her," the source says.
"They have a much stricter unit at UCLA and treat bipolar cases regularly," the source adds. "This is a serious unit she's on."
(It was reported that singer Mariah Carey was treated at the same facility in 2001 following her highly publicized emotional breakdown.)
Before the intervention, Us reported that Spears hadn't slept since Saturday — a sign of suffering from bipolar disorder, says one expert.
"You can go all night without sleeping," psychiatrist Pauline Wallin tells Us.
Another sign: Spears has extreme highs (known as manic episodes) followed by intense lows (this past Monday, she sobbed on a curbside after a fight with pal Sam Lutfi).
"Her pattern of behavior indicates that she doesn’t have a lot of self-control when she gets upset," Wallin says. (Read what other experts had to say about her state here.)
For now, Spears is at UCLA under a "mental health evaluation hold" – commonly known as a "5150" – meaning she can be held there for up to 72 hours if a medical professional deems her a danger to herself or others.
After the 72-hour treatment, her family can seek a 14-day extended evaluation or patients can decide to seek further treatment, according to ABC News, citing the California Department of Mental Health.
"Because it was planned there's a much higher likelihood they'll be able to extend her stay beyond the 5150," the source tells Us.

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Paris Hilton and Elisha Cuthbert Make Out

Paris Hilton and actress Elisha Cuthbert were "all over each other and making out" at New York's Tenjune club Tuesday night, a source tells SCN. Paris and Elisha (who costarred in 2005's House of Wax), didn't arrive at Tenjune together. Hilton was there for a birthday party and was seen dancing on banquets. "It's Paris," says the source. "She loves putting on a show."

Sam and Brit's Parents Battle

Sam Lutfi called Harvey Levin of TMZ a few minutes ago, Britney by his side, and railed about the story we posted that Brit's family believes Lutfi is poison.

Lutfi said there was no intervention last night, but then said Britney's family "barged in." For the record, the family is staging an intervention and Lutfi has been kept in the dark.Lutfi said of the family, "They have an agenda. Their agenda is jealously because they don't fit in. I do. They see her three times a year."Britney was by the phone during Lutfi's conversation with Levin. Lutfi claimed he did not force Britney to buy a car, asking Brit, "Did I force you to buy a car." In a heavy southern accent she responded, "No." He continued, "Do I ever bug you." She replied, "We argue." Lutfi said Britney's mom is fine with him -- it's her dad who's a problem. Family sources tell TMZ that's baloney -- both Lynne and Jamie "are on the same page," feeling like Sam is a "megalomaniac" who is motivated by "evil."

Brit Shops for Mercedes AGAIN During Intervention

There is a lot of behind-the-scenes anger surrounding the Britney Spears' intervention, and the anger is directed at one Sam Lutfi, pictured here with Brit and mama Lynne today at Beverly Hills Mercedes

The family is staging an intervention so Britney can get help for her bipolar disorder. Family sources say they are furious at Lutfi, claiming he pushed Brit into going to B.H. Mercedes today to buy a new car -- in the middle of the effort to save her.One source says the family believes Lutfi has been a "counterproductive, disquieting force" who has done nothing but harm.

Gwen Stefani Pregnant AGAIN

Husband Douglas Rossdale blew it by telling multiple media outlets that wife, Gwen Stefani is in fact preggers again!

Jeez dad! Congrats guys!

Finally an Intervention

Sources told TMZ "if it happens," it should happen this week. Last night, Brit's mom, Lynne, her dad, Jamie, cousin Alli, as well as Sam Lutfi and Adnan Ghalib all showed up at Britney's house and were all there at the same time.Brit's mom and dad (and others) have known for months that a bipolar disorder -- and not substance abuse -- is at the root of her problems. They cannot involuntarily commit her (impossible under these circumstances) and Brit has refused to voluntarily enter a hospital or even undergo evaluation for the problem. But now the plan is underway.Here's what's significant: Britney has not spoken to her mom for a while -- no contact at all. Last night, Britney and Lynne (along with Sam) left the house at one point and went to the drugstore, so it seems they are now interacting.There were signs last night that Britney didn't feel as warm toward her dad, that she didn't want anything to do with him.This move has been in the planning stages for well over a month. It should begin to unfold IF Britney cooperates, and that is the wild card.

Stay Tuned...

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BREAKING NEWS:Britney Flips Out at Sam

Britney Spears and good friend, Sam Lutfi got into a really ugly fight just minutes ago...

Britney and Sam drove up to the gate of her house when she suddenly jumped out of the car crying -- why we're not sure. Britney's paparazzo boyfriend Adnan Ghalib tells TMZ he got a frantic call from a hysterical Brit at that moment, pleading with him "Baby, can you come pick me up??" Adnan told us he told her to go into her house and he would be right over. When he arrived, however, he was told in no uncertain terms that he was not allowed to enter the gate -- the guards were under strict orders from Sam not to let him in. He's tried calling each of her six cell phones and the house phone, but she's not answering.

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Sam Speaks About Britney

In a phone call to Barbara Walters, Britney Spears' pal Sam Lutfi revealed that the pop singer "is starting some kind of treatment" for "mental issues," the talk show host announced on The View Monday.
"There is a man named Sam Lutfi, who is the manager and very good friend of Britney," Walters told the audience. "He has been staying with her constantly.
"He got in touch with us... I can't vouch for this... He seemed to be very knowledgeable and he certainly was very nice.
"He said Britney was suffering from what he describes as mental issues which are treatable.
"He said that she has been to a psychiatrist and ... I assume she is starting some kind of treatment.
"She has been having mood swings. She has been having some kind of trouble sleeping."
Walters said that Lutfi also claims Spears — who hasn't seen her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James in three weeks since she lost visitation rights — "is in touch with her mother — because we had heard that she wasn't — and her mother [Lynne, who arrived in L.A. late Sunday] has been very supportive of whatever it is that Britney is trying to do.
"I said, 'Can I discuss this on the air?' And he said, 'Yes.'"

BREAKING NEWS:MK Speaks

Mark-Kate has just issued a statment about the death of Heath Ledger:

"Heath was a friend. His death is a tragic loss. My thoughts are with his family during this very difficult time."

BREAKING NEWS:Monte Carlo in Vegas on Fire!

The Monte Carlo Hotel in Las Vegas is on fire -- looks like about four stories from the roof down are toast. The fire may have started in one of the luxury suites on the 32nd floor, and has burned to the 24th floor. No reports of injuries yet. Traffic is snarled on the strip.

A fire spokesman said the fast-spreading blaze started around 11:00 AM PT. The hotel has more than 3,000 rooms -- minus a few now. The 35-story hotel is situated between New York, New York and the Bellagio. Firemen are battling the blaze from the roof, where four workers are trapped, according to FOX News. Guests are being evacuated to the MGM Grand.