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Britney Spears flees rehab again
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MALIBU, Calif. -- Britney Spears left a live-in rehabilitation facility early Wednesday, less than a day after checking in, according to several reports. It was the second time in a week that Spears entered a rehab facility and checked out before her first day was finished.

The television news magazine "The Insider" initially reported that Spears called a car service, walked out of the Promises Malibu Treatment Center and left the facility early Wednesday morning.

Later, the TV show "Extra" and the celebrity Web site TMZ.com said the 25-year-old pop star had left the center far short of the usual 45-day stay. TMZ said she couldn't handle rehab and went home.

Federline manager Dan Dymtrow said there would be no comment.

Entertainment TV shows and Web sites reported Friday that Spears had gone in and out of rehab that week. Some reports identified the facility as Eric Clapton's Crossroads center in Antigua, in the Caribbean, but the AP wasn't able to confirm those reports.

Eddie Michaels, a spokesman for the public relations agency that handles Promises, said he had no comment. He would not confirm that Spears had been there or that she had left.

There was no response to an e-mail sent Wednesday to Spears' manager, Larry Rudolph. On Tuesday, Rudolph said Spears had voluntarily checked herself into an undisclosed treatment facility.

"We ask that the media respect her privacy as well as those of her family and friends at this time," Rudolph was quoted as saying. He didn't disclose why she entered rehab.

Spears had a meltdown weekend that included shaving her head, tattooing her wrist and clubbing with friends. On Friday night, she sheared off her hair at a salon. Spears was later seen wearing an inexpensive blond wig.

Since filing for divorce from Kevin Federline in November, Spears has been photographed pantyless, wearing skimpy outfits and partying heavily.

Federline's attorney earlier confirmed that Spears and Federline would continue to share custody of 5-month-old Jayden James and 17-month-old Sean Preston this month, following terms of a January custody agreement.


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Britney Spears arrives to the showing of Kimora Lee Simmons' Baby Phat fall 2007 collection in this Feb. 2, 2007, file photo during Fashion Week in New York. Spears' former assistant Felicia Culotta has posted a letter on a Web site's gossip blog saying the 25-year-old pop star needs to get her act together because she's headed for "rock bottom." (AP Photo/Diane Bondareff, file)
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damnnnn wrote on Mar 5, 2007 2:52 PM:

" why is she so crazy knowing she got two kids? "

alicia wrote on Feb 23, 2007 2:06 PM:

" bad very bad "

Waffle of Justice wrote on Feb 23, 2007 9:25 AM:

" This article was written yesterday... she might not be there today boys and girls. "

custody wrote on Feb 23, 2007 8:11 AM:

" um, this should open doors so that federline can gain custody of the kids, she has shown the public and should be the justice system, she isn't stable and should not raise her kids. "

To: To She's Fine wrote on Feb 23, 2007 12:27 AM:

" Uh, how many "hollywod Types" do you ACTUALLY know? You don't know if they are "egomaniacs." The only reason why clelbrities get this much exposure, it because, we the "common people", buy the smut magazines and watch E!. Back in the day (think Marilyn Monroe and James Dean, even ELvis), the paprazzi didn't go out and stalk celebrities and go through trash. That's a newer thing. And no, celebrities don't 'Ask" for it or "set themselves up" for it. They go to high profile clubs and events and do interviews because they are PAID to do it. It's not the Celebrity asking for it, it's us as a society. "

to who cares about all of this wrote on Feb 22, 2007 9:48 PM:

" K-fed has the kids.....check out tmz.com "

clue wrote on Feb 22, 2007 7:07 PM:

" what a hoot, kevin becoming a "concerned" father. where was he when his first 2 were born? these 2 have grandparents, at least. "

Luther Billis wrote on Feb 22, 2007 6:41 PM:

" During this sensitive time, I ask Britney, Kevin, and their media handlers to respect my desire that their issues remain private. I do not, however, expect them to honor my request. "

Christina was always better. wrote on Feb 22, 2007 1:45 PM:

" Britney is over the hill, washed up, and as crazy. Christina Aguilera is totally better and hotter. "

LH wrote on Feb 22, 2007 8:15 AM:

" Who really cares? "

To: Glad wrote on Feb 21, 2007 11:39 PM:

" You said, ' With her looks and money she could have about any guy she wants.' Are you serious!? Obviously, you didn't see those pictures of her snootch on the internet. I did, and after that, I can tell you that I wouldn't go near her. And honestly, I'm no catch myself. "

Li'l Johnny wrote on Feb 21, 2007 8:37 PM:

" This story prompts several questions. The first as already asked, Why is this news? Well because it is. Secondly this young lady is badly in need of INTERVENTION, and possibly involuntary committment by court order, justification being potential danger to her children. Third, an answer (for wich I am enternally grateful) to my question to my 13 year old daughter. I asked: so do you guys still think the sun rises and sets on Brittney? Her answer was priceless: 'Oh God, yauuchh! it's like fun to watch her, but nobody like wants to be like her!' (We have met the enemy and she is us!) "

Me thinks................ wrote on Feb 21, 2007 7:50 PM:

" Britney needs more help than just substance abuse treatment. I hope someone commits her to mental health treatment or something for the sake of her poor babies. No one wants a repeat of the "Clinton Lake Drownings." This woman could become dangerous to others as well as to herself. "

Oops she did it again wrote on Feb 21, 2007 6:46 PM:

" She's a joke. Although she's rich, she's a big joke. "

Where... wrote on Feb 21, 2007 5:59 PM:

" is her baby through all of this? "

to: she's fine wrote on Feb 21, 2007 3:58 PM:

" Um...she's NOT fine. Anyone who does the stuff she's doing is not fine. Someone needs to commit her. "

To:She's fine wrote on Feb 21, 2007 2:10 PM:

" Sorry but she opened herself up to public scrutiny when she started a recording and movie career making a fortune and showing up at high profile clubs and events everywhere.Dont kid yourself.Celebs thrive on publicity and recognition.When Brittney mania was dying down there for a while,what does she do?Goes and signs with MTV to do a reality show about her and her leech of a husband.She set herself up for this.I hear all these celebs saying they just want to be left alone but I dont see any of them turning down any big movie or recording deals to go work a normal job like us common folk.Instead they are doing interviews and mugging for the cameras.Most of these Hollywood types are egomaniacs. "

she's fine wrote on Feb 21, 2007 11:08 AM:

" If people would just shut up and let her live her life, she wouldn't be all screwed up. Try going through a divorce with 2 young children (one just recently born), being in your mid-20's, and having the press incessantly stalking your every footfall and scrutinizing everything you do on the front page of every media outlet. So ridiculous. What a travesty of "reporting." Sign of the times....that's all it is. I hope we as a society can someday rise above such petty gossip and voyeurism. Oh, and Ebay probably cancelled the auction because they don't allow body parts and such to be sold, and I'm sure the guy didn't have Britney's permission to sell her hair. The hair sale is just another sick example of where we are as a society, too - give me a break. "

sick to death wrote on Feb 21, 2007 7:28 AM:

" of celebs in the news. Who cares? I'm sure someone does, but I don't. "

why wrote on Feb 21, 2007 7:25 AM:

" why is this even news?? people are too fixated on what others do and say. my heros dont play sports or "star" in movies. "

Pathetic wrote on Feb 21, 2007 7:20 AM:

" This girl clearly has issues. I'm glad to see she is getting some help. However, what is up with the salon owners selling her hair on Ebay?!? God forbid they donate it to Locks of Love. I also have to agree with "so". Her mother, in my opinion, is a big part of the blame here. Basically selling her daughter at a young age - up there prancing about half-naked. She should be ashamed of herself. "

Huh wrote on Feb 21, 2007 6:51 AM:

" Just another life Hollywood has chewed up and spit out. "

North of BN wrote on Feb 21, 2007 6:45 AM:

" This girl has a serious problem that need to be addressed pronto before she is the NEXT ANNA N SMITH "

Glad Brittney can handle her high wrote on Feb 21, 2007 1:46 AM:

" Shaves her head,puts her 2 houses in California up for sale and goes into rehab. Hasnt had a new record since Patton was a corporal.Is this all over that 2 bit K-FED?With her looks and money she could have about any guy she wants.Get a grip for crying out loud. "

clue: wrote on Feb 21, 2007 12:05 AM:

" she spoiled rotten "

who cares about all of this.. wrote on Feb 20, 2007 10:32 PM:

" But who has the kids? "

reader wrote on Feb 20, 2007 9:13 PM:

" I don't know for sure ,but,it must be nice being a celeb.Can you imagine the cameras following us around all day long. "

Starting at 3rd base... wrote on Feb 20, 2007 7:33 PM:

" In MLB news, Britney has now been signed to the Anna Nicole Smith All-Stars. a team featuring Mary-Kate Olsen, Lindsay Lohan, Mike Tyson, and many others whose life expectancy is sketchy at best. "We've been trying to trade for her for years," said manager Keith Richards... "

ohhkay wrote on Feb 20, 2007 7:10 PM:

" She like totally oh my gosh totally like checked into like rehab. Like uh wow. Is she doing a commercial for like uh Mister Clean? Or like is it g.i. jane part too. "

So.... wrote on Feb 20, 2007 6:39 PM:

" So, now I have to ask her parents, is the money worth losing your daughter. All these parents that push their kids into show business need to be jailed. Look at this girl compared to when she wasn't famous. Which is better, a $100 million dollar corpse, or poor daugher that would have some common sense and be around for a while. What a joke. "

Jim Owens wrote on Feb 20, 2007 5:50 PM:

" Hair for sale?! I misplaced mine after the '70s. Suddenly, I don't feel like regurgitating every time I look at this walking disaster! "

T wrote on Feb 20, 2007 4:18 PM:

" About time "

Life wrote on Feb 20, 2007 3:52 PM:

" must be tough when you are worth 100million dollars. "

OMG wrote on Feb 20, 2007 3:41 PM:

" what was the intervention sign? Shaving your head, or being married to Kevin Federline? She could easily be the next Judy Garland. "

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