Lindsay Lohan does rehab classic Hollywood style at the Betty Ford Clinic

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Serious rehab: Lindsay Lohan checked into the Betty Ford Clinic in Rancho Mirage, California on Monday night


Lindsay Lohan has gone retro.

The troubled star has picked the Betty Ford clinic as her rehab facility of choice as she undergoes treatment, once again, for alcohol and substance abuse issues.

Let's hope the FIFTH time's the charm for Lohan and that this time it sticks.

The Betty Ford Clinic has been a favourite rehab for Hollywood old school stars for many years.

Famous past patients have included Elizabeth Taylor, Gary Busey, Johnny Cash, Kelsey Grammer, David Hasselhoff, Mickey Mantle, Liza Minnelli, Ozzy Osbourne, Keith Urban, Chevy Chase, Jerry Lee Lewis and Anna Nicole Smith.

The clinic was founded by former First Lady Betty Ford in 1982 and is situated in Rancho Mirage, near Palm Springs in California.

It's known for it's tough, no-nonsense attitude towards rehabilitation and not every patient is able to stomach the strict regime, especially pampered celebrities.


Strict regime: Patients are expected to make their own beds, clean their own rooms and even scrub toilets at the facility


Jerry Lee Lewis lasted just two days at the facility. Upon his exit he told the National Enquirer: 'When the counsellors told me that I'd have to make my bed and scrub the toilets just like everybody else I knew that I'd checked into the wrong place.

'I'm a rock 'n' roll star, not a janitor.

'In two days I spoke to more psychologists, therapists, counsellors and do-gooders than I have in my entire life.

'They designed a round the clock program of group therapy and one-on-one meetings with counsellors for me - enough spill your guts bull sessions choke a horse.

'Everyone had to get up at 6am and take a morning "meditation walk". After that there was a prayer circle.


Court date: It was a mob scene when Lindsay Lohan arrived at court in Santa Monica on September 24


'Then work - hard work. Patients are supposed to clean bathrooms, take out garbage, sweep floors and pick up after people.'

'That first day I made my bed, tidied my clothes and went on an all-day series of interviews, talks, evaluation sessions with psychologist, medical doctors, counsellors, and other drug abuse experts.

'As the long, long day wore on I knew this wasn't going to work. That night I was glad to get to bed but I knew I would have to go.



Mug shot: Lindsay is becoming a pro when it comes to posing for mug shots... her most recent was taken when she entered jail again on September 24


'The next morning I met again with the experts. They laid out the four-week plan of constant round the clock therapy sessions, lectures, drug abuse movies and brain washing that lay ahead.'

It's certainly a change in direction for Lohan. She has previously checked into Wonderland and then Promises in Malibu followed by Cirque Lodge in Utah, all facilities better known for their relaxed attitudes and high quality accommodations than their tough approach to treating addiction.

Lohan will stay at Betty Ford until her upcoming court hearing regarding her parole violation.

It is expected that she will make a plea to the Judge to be allowed to stay at the rehab facility rather than be sentenced to any jail time.

Meanwhile Lohan's estranged father, Michael has declared that he is preparing to go to court to file for a conservatorship over his daughter.

Michael has claimed that he feels forced to file to prevent Lindsay's mother Dina or her manager, Lou Taylor getting control, accusing them of being 'in it for themselves.'


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From road run to school run: Kate Gosselin shows off her trim figure while jogging before picking up the children

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Fitness fanatic: Kate Gosselin shows off her washboard stomach and toned figure as she goes out jogging near her home in Reading Pennsylvania yesterday


It can't be easy taking care of eight children while having to find time to maintain your enviable figure.

But Kate Gosselin manages to make it look like a breeze.

Yesterday, the mother-of eight went for a long jog near her home in Reading, Pennsylvania before picking up her children from school.

The 35-year-old reality show star showed off her washboard stomach and toned legs in a cropped grey vest top and grey shorts on her run.

At one point, the exercise seemed to be taking its toll, with Gosselin looking a little puffed out.

However, she soon recovered to pick her kids up from their school later on in the afternoon.


Mum's the word: Gosselin shepherds two of her daughters into the car after picking them up from school


Covered up in a grey T-shirt emblazoned with the slogan Nobody Ever Regretted It, Gosselin shepherded her children into the car.

It seems that Gosselin, who stars in her own reality show Kate Plus Eight, is very much getting back into her everyday routine after a holiday in Mexico at the beginning of the month.

She is now single after divorcing her husband of over ten years, Jon, earlier this year following allegations he had cheated.


Keeping order: Gosselin looked sporty in grey shorts and a T-shirt emblazoned with the slogan: Nobody Has Ever Regretted It



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Make-up free Britney Spears slips into backless black dress as she takes son Jayden James to gym class

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Big laugh: Britney Spears looked in good spirits as she left the Gymboree Play Center in Los Angeles today with son Jayden James


Britney Spears played the doting mother today as she took her youngest son to a play centre in Los Angeles.

The singer was dressed a little more glamorously than usual, opting for a backless black dress instead of her customary vest top and shorts.

However, the mother of two was not wearing a scrap of make-up and her hair looked in need of a comb.


Dressing up: The singer wore a backless black dress, having earlier attended a meeting with a judge overseeing her conservatorship


Earlier today, Britney had met with a judge overseeing her conservatorship, explaining why the pop star had opted to wear something smarter than the norm.
No changes were made to the agreement with her father Jamie retaining control with attorneys over his daughter's personal and financial affairs.

Wearing her black dress and black boots, Spears was ushered into Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Reva Goetz's chambers by deputies.


Doting: Britney watches on as Jayden plays. No changes were made to her conservatorship, with her father Jamie retaining control of her financial affairs


Goetz later said in open court: 'We had a very nice conversation.'

She then said no changes were being made to the 28-year-old singer's conservatorship, which was established in February 2008 after Spears was involved in several high-profile incidents of erratic behaviour.

Following the morning meeting, Britney took son Jayden James, four, to the Gymboree Play Center where they attended a gym class.


Juice duty: Britney hands her son a carton of what appears to be apple juice


Thirsty work: Jayden looked in need of the refreshment after his time at the play centre this afternoon


Britney watched on as Jayden played, before handing him a carton of juice as they left. Her other son, Sean Preston, aged five, was not pictured.


In control: Britney with father Jamie earlier this summer

Earlier in the week Britney was seen on American TV screens making a guest appearance on Glee, bring ratings for the musical comedy to a series high.

Britney looked stunning in a cheerleading outfit as she took a step back in time on an eagerly anticipated episode of the hit show.

And it seems Tuesdays US showing of the 'Britney' episode went down a hit, breaking ratings records for Glee.

According to data, Britney brought in 13.3 million viewers to FOX on Tuesday, a four per cent increase from the premiere and the highest rating ever for the show.

Spears tweeted: 'I loved it! Thank you guys SO much for making this happen!'


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Kerry Katona turns to cosmetic treatments to help her maintain her slimline new figure

By JODY THOMPSON

Helping hand: Kerry Katona snapped leaving the Bodyline Clinic in Stockport where she is believed to have had skin tightening treatment on her stomach


Kerry Katona is getting a little helping hand to keep herself svelte since losing weight in her new lifestyle regime.

The former Atomic Kitten star ditched the kebabs earlier this year, went to bootcamp then hired a personal trainer - leaving her a shadow of her former self.

But now she's been spotted leaving the Bodyline clinic in Stockport with her mum Sue after having skin tightening on her tummy.

However, following her pampering session, the mother of four headed to Bargain Booze and bought a bottle of German spirit Jägermeister - possibly not the best choice of drink to maintain her healthy glow.

The Bodyline Clinic offers a range of non-surgical cosmetic treatments including Botox injections, body sculpting, cellulite treatments and non-cosmetic face lifts.

The Mesolift - at £150 treatment - promises a more defined jawline and tighter skin and works by delivering vitamins, minerals and amino acids into the skin to help the production of collagen and stimulate the metabolism.


Family pampering: Kerry leaves the clinic with her mum Sue, who may have also had some treatment


It gives patients the chance to target and tone specific areas of the body, including saggy arms and stomach, love handles and thighs.

A recommended six treatments cost £480 and again works by injecting vitamins into the skin.

Kerry, 30, seems to be spending all her time up north now, despite renting a property in Surrey as she bids to relaunch her career.


That was fun! Kerry and Sue are all smiles as they stroll down the street arm-in-arm


Warrington is the mother-of-four’s hometown and reports have often said that she’s eager to return to Cheshire after struggling to adjust to her new life in the south.
As well as losing weight at a boot camp and with a personal trainer, she's also had a makeover and a new sleek bobbed haircut.

She's likely to keep her slimline figure for a while yet too as she's due to start training for her appearance on Dancing On Ice, which kicks off in January.



Let me get that: Kerry licks her thumb, almost as though she's about to wipe something off her mother's chin


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Catherine Zeta Jones flies back to Michael Douglas as cancer fears grow

By BEN TODD and BAZ BAMIGBOYE

Back home: Catherine Zeta Jones touched down in New York today after cutting short her visit to Wales


Fears were growing over the health of Michael Douglas last night after his wife Catherine Zeta- Jones cut short her trip to Britain and pulled out of a film.

The actress had been due to stay in Wales to watch the Ryder Cup this weekend, but yesterday she flew back to New York, where her film star husband is receiving treatment for throat cancer.

The previous evening she had indicated that she would remain in Wales for the duration of the three-day event.

But yesterday she was driven from Cardiff to London to catch her flight - as it emerged that she has put her film career on hold while Douglas, 66, continues his health battle.

Miss Zeta-Jones, 40, had been due to play Vivien Leigh in the film My Week With Marilyn alongside Kenneth Branagh and Michelle Williams - a part she was said to be eager to take.

However, she has now turned down the role because she does not want to be away from Douglas for an extended period. The Hollywood couple are both golf fanatics and Douglas had been scheduled to travel with his wife to Wales to see the Ryder Cup but had to pull out as he continued chemotherapy.


Worried: Catherine cut short her trip to the UK and has pulled out of a film to be with her husband
The Wall Street star had particularly hoped to watch the U.S. team retain golf's premier trophy against their European rivals.


Instead, he stayed in New York with their two children Carys, seven, and Dylan, ten.


Brave face: Michael Douglas in New York yesterday


On Wednesday evening Miss Zeta-Jones had said that her husband was 'doing great, given the circumstances.

She said: 'Michael's not travelling with me this weekend. He's just finishing up his treatment.

'He's holding up very, very well and everyone could not be happier with the progress. He's doing fine thanks.

'He's strong and the doctors are so happy and he's just about to complete - what anyone who's gone through it knows - a pretty gruelling eight weeks.'

Miss Zeta-Jones was speaking before hosting a pre-Ryder Cup concert at Cardiff 's Millennium Stadium.

Earlier she had discussed her husband's continued fight against the disease with Prince Charles.

'Well, wish him all my best. Positive thoughts,' the prince told her.

Miss Zeta-Jones also told how Douglas was planning to watch the tournament at the Celtic Manor course on their TV at home.

She said: 'Michael will be glued to anything that has a golf ball and a club, especially the Ryder Cup.
'Usually I would be watching it with him. I just hope the weather holds up - but we can't help any of that and we're used to it.'

Despite Miss Zeta-Jones' public comments on Wednesday night indicating that she would be staying for the tournament, her spokesman this morning insisted she had always planned to return to the US yesterday.

A spokesman said early today: 'She never said she was staying for the Ryder Cup and in fact made it clear she was only here for the opening night. Those were always the arrangements.'


Emotional: Catherine Zeta Jones fought back tears as she spoke of her husband's brave recovery at the Welcome To Wales concert at Millennium Stadium



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Frock horror! Katie Holmes goes all flower power in an unflattering and misshapen floral creation at Hollywood lunch

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Flower power: Katie Holmes poses in a unusual floral dress at Variety's 2nd Annual Power Of Women Luncheon in Beverly Hills


She's often been vilified for her unflattering and downright unusual dress sense.
So maybe it's time for Katie Holmes to consider hiring a stylist, especially in light of her outfit at a star-studded lunch today.

The actress was snapped at Variety magazine's 2nd Annual Power Of Women Luncheon in a floral dress by Louis Vuitton that did absolutely nothing for her

The three-quarter length sleeves didn't suit the length of the dress and the neckline was trimmed with a black strip of material that was frayed around the edges.

But it was the hemline that was truly awful, as it was all misshapen round her thighs and looked as though she had accidentally tucked it into her knickers.

As least she got the shoes right, the black leather Casadei towering heels showing off her sexy long legs perfectly.


Frock horror: The hemline of Katie's dress looked as though it had been accidentally tucked into her knickers


The actress, 31, was a guest at the lunch, which took place at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, California.

The event honours powerful and influential women in Hollywood for their philanthropic work.

Katie was honored at the event for her work with the Dizzy Feet Foundation, which helps support, improve, and increase access to dance education.


Co-stars: Katie poses with her Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark cast mate Bailee Madison


Ladies who lunch: Katie chats to fellow actress Jennifer Garner


She was joined by 10-year-old Bailee Madison, her co-star in the film remake of the 1973 TV horror movie Don't Be Afraid of The dark.

Also attending were actresses Anne Hathaway and Jennifer Garner, who was there to represent the charity Save The Children.


Celebrity guests: Jennifer Garner and Anne Hathaway also attended the lunch



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Not so Hollywood: Makeup-free Katherine Heigl is almost unrecognisable in NYC

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Not so Hollywood: Katherine Heigl looks nothing like her usual glamorous self as she steps out with unstyled hair and no makeup


She's one of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood and on television.
But Katherine Heigl cut a rather bizarre figure as she stepped out in New York on Tuesday.

In direct contrast to her smart outfit of a belted dress and boots, Heigl decided not to bother wearing makeup or styling her hair.

As a result, the 31-year-old looked pale and washed out, with her blonde hair looking in need of a good brush.

The 27 Dresses star may have no time left for grooming after having adopted one-year-old daughter Naleigh from Korea as a newborn last September
Or perhaps she is trying to get away from her diva image, which she admits has been a problem for her.

'I’ve been told I’m too forthright with opinions,' she tells the New York Times.


Au naturel: Katherine is currently starring in new movie Life As We Know It with Josh Duhamel


'Well do they want a fierce woman or milquetoast? Should I be me, or should I pretend to be something I think people want? Pretending seems pretty ridiculous to me.

'I didn’t think that what I was was so bad that I needed to hide it.'

And she admits that while she feels comfortable being glamourous on set, she has trouble in the 'real' world.


A busy mum? Katherine has her own little adopted baby Naleigh


She says: 'I feel totally normal on a set, probably because I’ve spent so much of my life on one. It’s when I go out into the real world that I don’t seem to know what to do.

Katherine is currently starring in new film Life As We Know It, with Josh Duhamel.
She plays a woman who is forced to raise a baby with a friend after their friend's will obligates them both.

And Duhamel is impressed with his co-star's independent ways.

He says: 'People like to bash women who are strong. Unless you sweetly say what you’re supposed to say, you’re somehow difficult.'

The film also stars Josh Lucas and Christina Hendricks and is released in the U.S on October 8th.


That's better! Katherine looks fresh and lovely with just a little makeup and hair care









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