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Britney Officially on Psychiatric Hold
TMZ.com : Law enforcement sources tell TMZ a L.A. County Superior Court judge has just signed a "5150," meaning Britney Spears is on a three-day psychiatric hold at the UCLA Medical Center. We're told there is a "good possibility" that it will be extended to... Read more >
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Britney Spears is on a 3-Day Psychiatric Hold at the UCLA Medical Center
F-Listed — ... TMZ has also learned that an L.A. County Superior Court judge signed a “5150,” which means Britney will be placed on a three-day psychiatric hold. It was Brit’s psychiatrist who’d requested the 5150 last night. ...

Britney is 5150
Attuworld - Everything interesting, strange, funny or sexy sooner or later ends up on Attuworld — ... in Studio City, California, about 12:55 a.m. Thursday, according to the official, who asked not to be identified because he's not authorized to comment publicly. "You couldn't really see what was going on [when officers first swept into the residence] but on the police radio, there was some reference to 'The package is on the way out,' 'We're leaving now. Go, go, go,'" Blankstein said. Still want to bet? Update: Britney is now offically a 5150. Five one five O you say? What exactly is 5150? And besides that, ...

Pray for Briney Spears aka "Ms. 5150".
Geno's World — ... TMZ:Britney officially on Psychiatric Hold:Law enforcement sources tell TMZ a L.A. County Superior Court judge has just signed a "5150," meaning Britney Spears is on a three-day psychiatric hold at the UCLA Medical Center. ...

Britney Spears is in the loony bin
Celebrity Gossip by Derek Hail — Well, it’s finally happened. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ a L.A. County Superior Court judge has just signed a “5150,” meaning Britney Spears is on a three-day psychiatric hold at the UCLA Medical Center. We’re told there is a “good possibility” that it will be extended to 14 days. We’ve also learned there have been several parallel attempts to get Britney on a 5150. Her lawyers, Anne Kiley and Tara Scott, secured a new psychiatrist late last week — he’s the one who triggered the ...

What Happened Last Night?
Glitterati Gossip — This is the problem with sleeping: I miss stuff. Stuff like Britney being carted off to a hospital and placed on psychiatric hold. TMZ has a play-by-play on that: It looks like there's quite a bit of discussion as to whether her manager Sam Lutfi or her parents are the most capable people around, and whether a judge should be put in charge instead. Normally I try to avoid writing about Britney, but when the ...

Britney Spears on Three-Day Hold; Sam Lutfi, Parents Battling For Control of Singer’s Medical Decisions
The Hollywood Gossip — A L.A. County Superior Court judge has signed a “5150,” meaning Britney Spears is on a three-day psychiatric hold at the UCLA Medical Center. There is a “good possibility” it will be extended to 14 days. There have been several concurrent attempts to get Britney on a 5150. Spears’ own lawyers, Anne Kiley and Tara Scott, secured a new psychiatrist for her late last week - and he’s the one who triggered the 5150 last night. At the same time, we’re told Britney’s mother, father and brother have ...

The Package
Asshat Hollywood — ... it all went down last night without any problems. The police and paramedics showed up and brought Britney, who went willingly, to the hospital. Over the radio, the police used the code word "The Package" while transporting Britney to the hospital so she wouldn't freak out. In the meantime, Brit's family has been at odds with Sam Lutfi over who will make the decisions regarding her care. The good news is that none of them will!! The judge will from now on! SOURCE

Britney Spears committed
The Superficial - Because You're Ugly — ... However Sam Lufti may no longer be speaking for Britney. TMZ is reporting that Britney’s parents are taking control of the situation and are working with a judge to get control of Britney: ...

Britney Spears Committed Again (5150 Hold)
Bumpshack.com — Britney Spears has been committed again on mental evaluation hold (5150 psychiatric hold) for the second time in less than a month.  TMZ has exhausting coverage of this latest Britney drama.  Early Thursday morning, Spears, was escorted via ambulance, and police motorcycle detail to the UCLA Medical Center. Britney’s shrink called the cops and set everything in motion. The psychiatrist was shocked at the wreckless behavior shown by Spears the day before with the high speed ...

Britney Spears’ Calm While Family Takes Over
Celebrity Dirty Laundry — ... make medical decisions, however, that fight is now put on hold because the judge now makes the call. Update: Britney’s parents have won round one in the tug of war with Sam Lutfi. UCLA are now “fully cooperating” with the parents in the treatment of Britney Spears, however, the war probably is not over until a judge signs an order as to who has control. Sam Lutfi left the hospital before 4:00 AM. Papa Jamie just left. source source source

Britney Hospitalized Again
CelebWarship — ... . An LA County Superior Court Judge signed the motion sending Britney to the hospital for mental observation for the next three days. According to TMZ, there is a “good possibility” that the hold will be extended to fourteen days. ...

The Day Before Britney Spears 'Suicide Attempt' Video: Scared & Dizzy
Tittle-Tattle Too - The Post Chronicle — ... second time this month. TMZ reports that a psychiatrist felt Britney's condition had deteriorated. Britney had not slept since Saturday -- a day and half longer than she stayed up in recent memory. A Spears family insider reportedly told PageSix.com that the 26-year-old was "on a manic high," adding, "She's been up all night and hasn't slept in 24 hours straight." And get this -- Lynne Spears and Adnan Ghalib reportedly drove to the Medical Center in the same car. Now our friends at TMZ are reporting that Brit will be hospitalized for at least 3 days, but there is a "good ...

Britney Spears is in the mental ward AGAIN
Snarky Gossip — ... he’s the one who triggered the 5150 last night. At the same time, we’re told Britney’s mother, father and brother have been “working closely with the LAPD for weeks” to get her back in for psychiatric care. There is a dogfight now between Britney’s family and Sam Lutfi over who will make medical decisions, however that fight is now put on hold because the judge now makes the call. Once the psychiatric hold ends, something has to give. -source This is just getting ridiculous. Can’t she be committed against her will ...

A Break From Britney As She Gets Help in the Hospital
PopSugar — ... this time around. She will be there for at least 72 hours and there is a good chance it will be extended to 14 days. The good news is Brit was calm this time around and it turns out this hospital trip was a lot more well planned out. The paparazzi weren't as close to her home as last time, air space was cleared if necessary and cop cars make sure her route was undisturbed. There is still some craziness between who is in charge but apparently ...

Britney Spears, Code Name 'The Package', Rushed To Hospital As GurneyGate 2.0 Unfolds Overnight [Gurney Gate 2.0]
Gawker: defamer — ... 4am: After doctors' examinations, the LAPD confirms to TMZ that Britney has been ordered to remain in the hospital for a "three day psychiatric hold" under supervision. But in the same breath, TMZ reports that the stay will likely to be extended to 14 days. ...

Britney Spears Hospitalized
Hollywood Headache — ... While its good to know that she is going to try and work out her mental problems, its not so good to know that someone else is still sort of mooching off of her and controlling her. I think Britney has problems letting men control her every move. Her parents are hip to that need and they are trying to get some rights over their daughter, in efforts to save her from self-destruction. TMZ reports: ...

Britney Officially on Psychiatric Hold
BricksAndStonesGossip.com — ... the one who triggered the 5150 last night. At the same time, we’re told Britney’s mother, father and brother have been “working closely with the LAPD for weeks” to get her back in for psychiatric care. There is now a dogfight between Britney’s family and Sam Lutfi over who will make medical decisions, however, that fight is now put on hold because the judge now makes the call. Once the psychiatric hold ends, something has to give. Source

Britney's Extension at UCLA Finalized
Celebrity Gossip | Entertainment News | Celebrity News | TMZ.com — Britney's Extension at UCLA Finalized Posted Feb 3rd 2008 6:26PM by TMZ Staff The paperwork is complete -- Britney Spears will be required to stay hospitalized at UCLA Medical Center for another 14 days. TMZ has confirmed the troubled mother of two needs more than the required 72-hour hold for evaluation. See Also Britney Goes Ballistic at Psyche Ward Britney Officially on Psychiatric Hold Filed under: Britney Spears Comments [16] Digg it Del.icio.us My Yahoo Sphere Permalink Email Recent Posts Paula ...

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