Britney Spears Back In Rehab.... Troubled pop star Britney Spears checked herself into an in-patient rehab facility in Los Angeles yesterday (20Feb07).The decision comes just days after the 25-year-old made worldwide headlines by shaving off all her hair at a salon in Tarzana, California.The star's manager, Larry Rudolph, confirmed to American publication Us Weekly she is seeking professional help, saying, "Britney Spears has voluntarily checked herself into an undisclosed rehab facility. We ask that the media respect her privacy as well as those of her family and friends at this time."The Toxic star was spotted having dinner with her father, Jamie Spears, on Sunday (18Feb07), who reportedly pleaded with his daughter to get her life back on track.A source says, "Jamie just told Britney how much he loves her and that he wants her to get help. He told her that he's afraid for her safety and that she needs to take a look at her life and make some major changes."Spears' father, who has also been through rehab, was reportedly with her when she checked into the Promises Treatment Center in Malibu, California.Other stars who have been treated at the clinic include Diana Ross, Tim Allen, Christian Slater, Jason Priestley, Matthew Perry and Ben Affleck.On 15 February (07), the 25-year-old mother of two checked into Antigua's Crossroads Centre, a rehab facility founded by musician Eric Clapton, but checked out less than 24 hours later.

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Britney Spears Tattoos Spark Boom In Business
The Sherman Oaks studio where Britney Spears was tattooed on Friday night (16Feb07) has been inundated with new customers since the pop star's impromptu visit.

The 25-year-old went to the Body and Soul tattoo parlour in California's San Fernando Valley, where she requested a pair of lips on her wrist and a cross on her lower abdomen after shaving her head bald.

Tattoo artist Max Scott says business is booming from all of the publicity surrounding Spears' bizarre visit.

Scott tells US talk show host Larry King, "They've been knocking down the doors since Britney came through.

"There's a lot of people that are just calling trying to get their daughters tattooed and friends."

Scott says he is booked solid and expects requests for the same tattoo as Spears adding, "I would image (the new appointments) have something to do with what she had (done)."

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