Lindsay Lohan Judge Orders Her to Rehab

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Lindsay Lohan was just ordered back to rehab until at least January 3, 2011 -- no jail time.

Lohan is due back in court on February 25. She will be subject to drug testing in between her release from rehab until her court date. If Lindsay does not test positive for drugs or alcohol before her next scheduled during that time, he will convert her sentence to unsupervised probation.

The D.A recommended Lindsay get 180 days in county jail. The judge specifically stated he wanted Lindsay in rehab past the New Year.

The judge said to Lindsay at one point, "You are an addict. I hope you understand that." Lindsay nodded her head in agreement.

He added, "I don't want another train wreck."

Lindsay's estranged father, Michael Lohan, sat on the opposite side of the court from Lindsay's mother, Dina.

Lindsay was in tears at the end of the hearing and when asked if she understood the judge's ruling, she responded, "No, your honor. I understand. Thank you."

Our reporter in the court said Lindsay showed off her SCRAM bracelet to her mother during the hearing and motioned as if she really wanted it removed. We're told that will happen soon.

Rod Stewart's Son Busted

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Rod Stewart's 30-year-old son Sean Stewart was arrested yesterday in L.A., TMZ has learned.

Sean, who was also on Season 2 of "Celebrity Rehab," was pulled over for a traffic violation in the San Fernando Valley on Tuesday -- when police discovered he had an outstanding warrant for driving on a suspended license.

We're told Beverly Hills PD came to the scene and took Sean to 90210 jail, where he was booked at 4:33pm.

Stewart was released at 8:54 PM last night after posting $40,000 bail.

Dina to Mama Kardashian: What's Your Secret?

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Dina Lohan is looking for some good ol' fashioned parenting tips from someone who knows what it's like to raise a pack of famous kidlets ... so she's turning to the expert -- Kris Jenner.

Sources tell TMZ Dina is hoping to set up a meeting of the matriarchs while she's in town visiting Lindsay in Betty Ford. We're told Dina plans on being in L.A. for about a week and would love to pick Kris' brain about how the Kardashian girls managed to do so well in the media spotlight ... while Lindsay has not.

Our sources say Lindsay and Kim had become close before Lindsay went to jail -- the two of them even met up while Lindsay was in NY visiting family back in September.

The relationship could be exactly what Dina needs ... to score a hit reality show.

Michael Lohan I'd Fake a Relapse for Lindsay

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Michael Lohan says he wasn't actually going to fall off the wagon in order to land some face time with Lindsay at the Betty Ford clinic ... rather, he was merely going to fake it.

TMZ just ran into Michael in L.A., where he explained his creative, yet ill-advised, scheme in full ... and then took his usual shot at Dina Lohan.

Worst Parent Ever -- Michael or Dina Lohan?

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The TMZ newsroom was on fire .... arguing over who's worse Michael Lohan or Dina. On a related subject, Hitler edged out Mussolini.

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Rachel Uchitel -- I Got Jacked at Recovery Center

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Rachel Uchitel claims she went to a sober living house to get cleaned up ... and instead got cleaned out ... as in, someone inside the place allegedly stole her $11,000 Cartier watch.

The upcoming "Celebrity Rehab" star just filed a lawsuit against the director of Oceanside Transitional Living in Malibu -- claiming she was forced to hand over her Cartier Santos watch when she checked into the place back in August ... but when she checked out, they "refused" to give it back.

According to the lawsuit, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Rachel wants her case tried in small claims court -- where she's demanding a $7,500 payout ... the most one can get in small claims.

Uchitel is due in court in November -- almost one year from the time Elin and the world found out about her affair with Tiger Woods.

Calls to Oceanside have not been returned.

Betty Ford Sends Michael Lohan Packin'

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Michael Lohan knows how hard it is to make it in the big city -- he can't even get into rehab.

We're told Michael headed for the desert last Thursday ... to Rancho Mirage, home of the Betty Ford Center and temporary digs of Lindsay Lohan.

Michael was turned away by security. He was told visiting hours were over. Michael tells us he asked if he was on a "no contact" list and they told him no. But we're guessing his name is right under Osama's.

Michael says he's been on the horn with people at Betty Ford, asking them to please involve him in family therapy with Lindsay.

Lindsay Lohan Rehabbin' at Betty Ford

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TMZ has learned ... Lindsay Lohan is undergoing treatment at the famous Betty Ford Center, a legendary and respected alcohol and drug rehabilitation clinic in Rancho Mirage, California.

Lindsay checked in Monday -- and as we previously reported, the plan is for her to stay put in rehab at least until her probation violation hearing on October 22.

It's gonna run Lindsay a pretty penny too -- according to their website, 30 days of inpatient care at BF runs $26,000.

Betty Ford has treated scores of celebs -- a short list of former patients includes, Keith Urban, Chevy Chase, Elizabeth Taylor, Gary Busey, Johnny Cash, Kelsey Grammer, David Hasselhoff, Mickey Mantle, Liza Minnelli, Ozzy Osbourne, and Anna Nicole Smith.

Lindsay Lohan I Need Rehab, Not Jail

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Lindsay Lohan confessed to her friends this week that she needed to go back to rehab -- not jail -- if she was going to defeat her addiction demons ... TMZ has learned.

Sources tell TMZ Lindsay was surprisingly self-aware that she made a big mistake by falling off the wagon and testing positive for cocaine -- and that she couldn't fight her disease alone.

We're told Lindsay was also aware that her relapse had "ruined a lot" in connection to the revival of her career.

And there's this ... Lindsay was "remarkably unafraid" about the possibility of going back to jail -- but at the same time, she didn't expect Judge Elden Fox to send her back to Lynwood Correctional Facility.

Michael Lohan: May It Please the Court ....

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Michael Lohan will be in court this AM when very estranged daughter Lindsay Lohan appears before Judge Elden Fox ... and Michael wants to speak.

The man who lost father of the year by a mile tells TMZ ... he wants to make a case that Lindsay should go to rehab, not jail. He also wants the judge to issue an order prohibiting doctors from letting Lindsay out early.

Here's the reality.

-- No way will the judge allow Michael to speak.
-- Lindsay isn't going to jail today
-- Michael could go to jail if he violates the order prohibiting him from getting near Dina Lohan, who will also be in the courtroom
-- It will be interesting to see who goes inside first -- Dina or Michael -- and who has to leave.

'Celeb Rehab' Star Bails on Real Rehab After 3 Days

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Another major setback for former "Celebrity Rehab" star Kari Ann Peniche -- TMZ has learned the ex-Playboy model has thrown in the rehab towel again -- this time after only three days.

A rep for Peniche tells us the former model decided to bail on a high-end rehab clinic -- where she was being treated for an addiction to meth.

We're told Kari Ann claims when she checked in -- her boyfriend promised to follow suit soon thereafter. But after day three -- the BF was a no-show ... so Kari Ann left the clinic in search of her guy.

We're told the couple is now working on their relationship -- and Kari Ann does plan to seek further treatment for her meth problem.

Calling Dr. Phil ... or Drew ... or Laura -- (she's not that desperate).

Lindsay Lohan Reunited with Fam

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Lindsay Lohan is back in New York -- and for the first time since she got sprung from jail/rehab ... she spent time with her family.

Lindsay hasn't seen her sister Ali, mother Dina or brother Cody since she's been a free woman. We're told Lindsay is in town for Dina's birthday, which is next Wednesday.

She posed for this pic -- which we got -- on Friday after she arrived from Los Angeles.

Missing from the family reunion photo: Lohan, Michael (father).

VH1 Star Checks into Non-Celebrity Rehab

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Kari Ann Peniche -- the Playboy model from VH1's "Celebrity Rehab" -- just checked into another rehab center to be treated for an addiction to methamphetamines ... only this time, her progress won't be aired on television.

Sources close to Peniche -- who you may also remember from the Eric Dane/Rebecca Gayheart "naked tape" -- tell us she checked into an expensive, high-end rehab clinic late last night .. and plans to stay for 30 days.

We're told Peniche is prepared to foot the massive bill for the high-class rehab joint ... which we're told will easily exceed $30,000.

Uchitel Mourns Dead Fiance ... for the Cameras

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Rachel Uchitel made an emotional visit to a memorial dedicated to her former fiance who was killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks ... and for good measure, she brought along Dr. Drew and a reality TV crew.

Cameras were rolling last Thursday as Uchitel -- who is starring in the upcoming season of "Celebrity Rehab" -- sat down near a plaque dedicated to Andy O'Grady in New York's Central Park and read a letter she had written to honor his memory.

A source close to the production tells us Rachel then placed the note in a bottle and dropped it in the water.

Lindsay Lohan Released from UCLA Rehab

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Lindsay Lohan has been released from the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Hospital ... TMZ has confirmed.

Lindsay was released after 23 days at the Hospital. Lindsay will receive outpatient care for the foreseeable future.

We're told the doctors at UCLA were very clear with Judge Elden Fox ... they felt Lindsay should be released from the facility immediately, and the judge saw it their way.

Judge Marsha Revel had previously ordered Lindsay to spend 90 days at UCLA.
A court hearing is scheduled tomorrow, although we've learned Lindsay will not be there.

Lawyers to Rachel: Keep Tiger Out of Your Mouth

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Tiger Woods mistress #1 Rachel Uchitel is not becoming his wife #2 -- but TMZ has learned Tiger's camp did reach out to her recently.

Despite recent reports, sources close to Rachel tell us she and Tiger are not getting married, and Rachel is not pregnant with a little Tiger cub. We're told they haven't spoken to each other in months.

But according to our sources, Rachel recently heard from Tiger's attorneys because they were concerned about her doing "Celebrity Rehab." We're told they called to make sure Tiger was not on the tip of Rachel's tongue -- she's not allowed to mention him publicly under the terms of that $10 million deal she got.

Production sources connected with "Celebrity Rehab" tell us Rachel never uttered a certain golfing great's name.