Spears Completes Rehab Stint

Pop Star Checks Out Of Malibu Treatment Center After Month-Long Stay

(CBS/AP)  After nearly a month of seclusion in a luxurious rehabilitation center, Britney Spears has moved on.

The pop star checked out of Promises Malibu Alcohol and Drug Rehab Treatment Facility "after successfully completing their program," Spears' manager, Larry Rudolph, said in a statement released by Jive Records late Tuesday.

He asked that Spears' privacy be respected. A source tells The ShowBuzz that the singer's two children are currently with her ex, Kevin Federline.

Spears, 25, entered the facility Feb. 22, after a bout of bizarre behavior that included shaving her head, getting tiny lips tattooed on her wrist and beating a car with an umbrella. Photos of the incidents were instantly beamed worldwide.

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Photos: Britney Spears

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Spears' activities have been fodder for weekly magazines and entertainment Web sites since she filed for divorce from Kevin Federline in November, citing irreconcilable differences.

A source tells The ShowBuzz that Federline has had full custody of their boys, Jayden James, 6 months, and Sean Preston, 18 months, for the past six weeks. The strategy of Federline's lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan, had been to get full custody of the children.

But a source says they have not yet reached a concrete agreement on custody.

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High-Profile Healing

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"Apparently she went into rehab because she was afraid of losing her children. I think that when this story is ultimately told, it is going to be a story about a very young mother fighting to save her kids and hopefully getting better," People magazine Assistant Managing Editor and The Early Show entertainment contributor Jess Cagle said on The Early Show Wednesday. "Kevin Federline, her ex-husband, and the children's father, has been very supportive and has been bringing the kids to visit her. And suddenly he looks like not a moocher who married a rich woman but as a real hero."

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Timeline: Britney's Meltdown

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Federline, who released his debut album in November, is celebrating his 29th birthday on Wednesday. According to a report in the New York Post, Federline's Hollywood birthday bash was canceled after small sponsors allegedly pulled out of the event.

But a source tells The ShowBuzz that Federline canceled the event, saying, "Kevin decided the kids were more important."

A party at Pure Nightclub in Las Vegas was scheduled to take place on Saturday, according to his publicist.

Spears has not disclosed why she sought treatment at Promises, which offers detox, counseling and 12-step programs. A 30-day stay at the Mediterranean-style villa tucked in the Santa Monica Mountains costs $48,000.

"Shaving her head and getting a tattoo — it's the same as people cutting themselves with razor blades, cutters," Howard Samuels, a clinical psychologist at Wonderland residential treatment center, told The Early Show. "It's a way of acting out so you don't deal with the underlying issues that you're feeling at the time. To me, that's what that was all about."

With her stay there, Spears joined a long list of other celebrities who have trekked to the facility to overcome addictions. Promises alumni includes Ben Affleck, Charlie Sheen, Diana Ross and Matthew Perry.

[ecuadoriana]

"...why do the STARS do what they DO?..."
Posted by sshe73 at 01:52 PM : Mar 21, 2007

Uh, the answer is as old as human history- so they can live in giant glass houses overlooking the pacific & stuff their starving egos.

[jacksteen1]

She's 'cured' after not even a month in rehab ?

MIRACULOUS ! Just like Mel Gibson's miracle 'cure' of sitting at home in Malibu in his underwear and watching 3 Stooges shorts...without the benefit of professional guidance !

2 pieces of *******.

[ecuadoriana]

Hey Brit-

NYAH NYAH I CAN'T HEAR YOU!!!! (fingers in ears)

NYAH NYAH I CAN'T SEE YOU!!! (hands over eyes)

_______________________

Pssst...Is it safe to come out yet, or is she still there?

[anopinion1]

she has fans of her music????
since when ????

like one comedian said ...
arent all of her fans 40 year old guys who watch her music videos with the volume mutted??????

[dgshiner]

I am still not understanding why we as the public had to endure this womans dirty laundry!
I could care less about this *** for the simple reason she and all the rest of the so called stars are always citing some type of BS she is just what she is a low down ***, drunk,dopester and I feel sorry for any parent who lets their kids see or here this nonsense let really do some good America stop buying or even listening to trash like this! And they wanna go to Europe, Tally Hoes!!!!

[sugarmice-2009]

so she's out - one month doesn't cure an addict -it's a life long struggle and I don't think she spend enough time there to even touch the surface of recovery. But then, by letting her out it will now fuel more photos, stories and nonsense - I agree - give us all a break - who cares any more. Between her and Paris Hilton - both bad eggs and NO young girl should ever ever be allowed to listen to their stuff.... both are crazy and problem children - sorry for the parents - if they were my girls I would be an osterich and stick my head in the ground... they are an embarrassement to society

[rohink-2009]

Oh,and by the way all you who so quickly and easily dismiss this young talented woman,dont you rememeber all the things you all said and how anxious you all were to get tickets to her concerts in all the hurried life of her stardom,as you climbed over people to yell and shout to get her attention And now that she has a difficult life,as we all do at times,you are now ready to throw her little sister into the mix and destroy her with your fake praise and showers of love and glory,until she too disappoints you with a difference of opinion,or change in her life style or worse,GOD forbid she does good things for kids and is accused of being a CHILD ABUSER ,like the star Michael Jackson! And you wonder why all the talent moves to EUROPE and refuses to come back to sing or play for USA! FOOLS!

Jeesh, aren't you being a little "judgemental"? As far as I'm concerned she can move to Europe. I won't miss her or her poor example that she is setting for our young girls.

[sshe73]

Oh,and by the way all you who so quickly and easily dismiss this young talented woman,dont you rememeber all the things you all said and how anxious you all were to get tickets to her concerts in all the hurried life of her stardom,as you climbed over people to yell and shout to get her attention And now that she has a difficult life,as we all do at times,you are now ready to throw her little sister into the mix and destroy her with your fake praise and showers of love and glory,until she too disappoints you with a difference of opinion,or change in her life style or worse,GOD forbid she does good things for kids and is accused of being a CHILD ABUSER ,like the star Michael Jackson! And you wonder why all the talent moves to EUROPE and refuses to come back to sing or play for USA! FOOLS!

[sshe73]

I guess no one else lives in a glass house and everyone in the whole world had a fanatic religious upbringing and was still expected to play the STAR? Hello people,let he/she who has not ever sinned ,cast the first Britney Spears cd in the fire! YOU FOOLISH PEOPLE why do the STARS do what they DO? ITS ALL FOR YOU who are stupid enough and green with envy about them and what they do ,all the while seeking out the BAD that is done,critisizing ,and never the mention of the GOOD! Such a shame,if she is infact in a struggle,no matter what it is with,do you really want to push her to a mental breakdown with fodder about her,instead either ignore and dont buy those lying tabloids,or if you cant say anything nice,dont say anything at all! I swear ,you all need to grow up! Life is hard! For those of us that actually know that and show compassion for others going through it too! If you have it so easy,good for you! God bless all,and may those blessed ,help those of us that are not!

[jvman4u]

Did you get a load of the SHAPE of her head, seemed distorted to me, well, guess PAR for the course- ya all are right, she wants her privacy, she should just go away, this ain't news it's just more DRAMA, and low level, trite, low budget stuff... take her back to DISNEY, that's where she left her mind... I never felt her "greatness", so it's real EZ to dismiss and walk away now...

[rohink-2009]

Britney wants us to respect her privacy.

There is a comedien, I'm not sure of his name, but he used the term "Your privacy is invading my public". Gotta love it.

[racam_us]

Excuse me for not doing cart wheels. I have enjoyed not hearing about her for a short time and I think it would be good for the media to do us the priviledge of our privacy from Britney Spears news. You are sending out such a bad message to the youth of our country.

[rohink-2009]

Every single move she makes belies her statement to respect her privacy. She is a washed up used has been. It's her little sister's turn. How long before she abandons her little virgin wholesome personna?

[ghggg]

Who GIVES a ***? When was the last time this IDIOT had a hit song? Why is she still called a singer? This is the main reason why I no longer look at US news. It's become a tabloid.

[kimec4-2009]

I am just about sick of hearing about all these "stars" going to rehab because fame has gotten the better of them. Poor things-waa waa waa! She will be back on the scene in no time...And I agree-give us important news-if we want to read about this stuff we can go to People....

[musty2u]

Let us see current pictures of the hag-queen. This picture makes absolutely no sense in view of who and what she has become.

[pghlady3]

how much did Brit have to pay for them to say she
"successfully completed their program,"???????
Start the count down, let's see how long it takes for her to take her first drink. I say Friday night she goes out to celebrate. Move over Anna Nicole, your gonna have company soon.

[observantx]

Good.

Now go away. Don't talk to any reporters. Don't make any more "songs". We've all had enough.

Thank you.

[stevenga777]

Who cares! Give us some important news.