Britney Spears' Family 'Railroads' Dr. Phil

While Britney Spears' life continues to resemble a slow motion train wreck, Dr. Phil was 'run over' by a representative of the Spears Clan on this morning's Today Show.

From the AP:
Lou Taylor, business manager for Britney Spears' mom, Lynne, and little sis, Jaime, appeared on the Today Show:

"The family basically extended an invitation of trust for him to come in as a support them, not to go out and make public statements," Taylor said.

"Any statement publicly that he made, because he was brought in under this cloak of trust, (is) just inappropriate."

This was in response to Dr. Phil coming forward soon after Britney Spears was released from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after an apparent "mini-meltdown".

"My meeting with Britney and some family members this morning in her room at Cedars leaves me convinced more than ever that she is in dire need of both medical and psychological intervention," McGraw told the programs.

"She was released moments before my arrival and was packing when I entered the room. We visited for about an hour before I walked with her to her car. I am very concerned for her," he said. Source - myway

Dr. Phil announced that he would be taping an hour long "retrospective" show on Monday. Just a few mere days after Britney's release from the hospital and without Britney's presence.

Taylor said McGraw was invited to the hospital by Spears' family, but "he was not invited to make this part of a public display or part of the media." [AP]

It was then we felt, that the lines between friendship, concern, and viewer ratings had blurred.

On Monday night's Entertainment Tonight, Dr. Phil responded to charges his motives were less than pure.

"Somebody needs to step up and get this young woman into some quality care and I do not apologize one whit, not one second, for trying to make that happen," he said.

We were part of the "what were you thinking, Dr. Phil" crowd. On Monday we wrote about Dr. Phil's decision to cancel the hour long Britney "perspective".

Dr. Phil backed down from the planned Britney piece today claiming the climate within Britney's world and family "too tense".

Yes. Well. Talking about Britney and her "problems" without Britney's presence would have been "one-sided" no matter how Dr. Phil couched the terms or put in the guise of a psychological "discussion".

No matter how intellectual the conversation it's still talking (using) someone else's problems, tragedy in some manner. If it's used to garner ratings then it's crass.

Dr. Phil and his customary guests are usually real people not pop princesses. Britney's problems, that of being raised a child star, singing and starring in suggestive videos in her teenage years, earning millions of dollars before her 20th birthday, we find it hard to believe that any audience could relate. DBKP - Dr. Phil Cancels Planned "Britney Breakdown Retrospective"

If we were in the audience of a Dr. Phil Versus The Spears Clan talk show, we'd cheer Dr. Phil, because, good God, the man is right. That young woman needs help!

We pounded on Dr. Phil's methods and his motives but in the end, the man knows what he's talking about. Getting bogged down in minutiae only enables the Spears Clan to rally around and attack Dr. Phil, something dysfunctional families are famous for. As long as you have "enemies" you never have to look at yourselves.

The height of the Spears Family silliness was Mother Lynne's plan to publish a book on parenting.

Michelle Williams has written a great piece:

I have been fortunate enough to get my hands on Lynn Spears' parenting book. I'm thrilled to be able to recommend this book to new parents out there who want to do a bang-up job on raising their kids as well as Lynn Spears, mother to Britney Spears and the 16 year old star of Zoey, Jamie Lynn, who just KOd her career as a wholesome young teen by announcing that she is pregnant by her live-in boyfriend.

Some of the topics cover: "How to get your kids to really work for you," "how to push, push, push your kids into show business at all costs," "how to get your daughter to remain a virgin until her 12th birthday," "ignore your son - boys can't make as much in show biz as girls," "How to effectively manage your child's career," "How to get the hairdresser to give your five year old daughter a dye job," "where you can go to get your 13 year old breast implants," and more. Source - The People's Media Company

Dr. Phil, we were less than charitable to your public attempts to help Britney. But we've realized something important. Your methods were different, out there, in the open, but sincere. No matter how the "message" was delivered, it was right on the money. It seems no one can get through to this young woman or her family.

While the rest of us watch the slow motion train wreck that's Britney's Spears' life, you decided to take action and help. The Spears Clan Crazy Train just ran over you, Dr. Phil. You're a big guy and can handle it. As for the Spears Clan, we're not sure about them, just run like hell and get out of the way!

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Dr Phil Cancels Planned "Britney Breakdown Retrospective" Show

In a move some might consider coming to one's senses, Dr. Phil, Phil McGraw, has canceled today's previous planned "Britney Breakdown Retrospective" show.

From the DrPhil.com:

From Dr. Phil Regarding Britney Spears

"As was widely reported this weekend, at the request of concerned family members, I visited Britney Spears in the hospital. The details of that visit will, of course, remain private.

"We had planned to tape a Dr. Phil Now show today, focusing not on the tabloid side of Britney’s latest problems, but instead on the very serious issues surrounding this case. Clearly, it is not just Britney's family struggling to find a way to protect adult children who cannot be ordered or compelled to seek help.

"Because the Spears situation is too intense at this time, and out of consideration to the family, I have made the decision not to move forward with the taping at this particular time.

"Britney and her family are in our prayers, and we ask that they be in yours."

Dr. Phil McGraw

"Celebrity" psychologist, Dr. Phil's bread n butter is the mass public consumption of people's pathos in his one hour talk show, Dr. Phil. The TV psychologist "works" to help solve the "underlying" issues of the "guest" in front of a studio audience and his millions of viewers.

This is a cynical look at shows such as Dr. Phil's and the private pain on parade, but on the flip-side there is a positive note.

Across the country there are those who can relate to the heartbreak of cheating spouses, parents of teens lost to drug addiction, self-esteem issues of the overweight, to the myriad of problems that we as humans face. Dr. Phil addresses them and gives practical, non-nonsense advice on how to solve them.

Back in December Dr. Phil entered the Britney Spears & Family Current Crisis when he was quoted in People:

In the December 23 issue of People, Dr. Phil commented on the "mothering" skills of Britney's mom in lieu of the news that Britney's little sister, 16-year-old Jamie Lynn was pregnant.

"We know the Spears family, particularly the parents," he tells PEOPLE at Adrienne Maloof and Dr. 90210 Phil Nassif's holiday party in Beverly Hills on Saturday. "An asset that Britney and Jamie Lynn both have is a great and dedicated mother."

From Myway on Jan 5th it was reported Dr. Phil had met with Britney in her hospital room after her latest public display of possible mental breakdown.

"My meeting with Britney and some family members this morning in her room at Cedars leaves me convinced more than ever that she is in dire need of both medical and psychological intervention," McGraw told the programs.

"She was released moments before my arrival and was packing when I entered the room. We visited for about an hour before I walked with her to her car. I am very concerned for her," he said. Source - myway

It was further revealed Dr. Phil planned today's show with a full hour of the "serious" issues surrounding Britney Spears. We wondered just how good a friend Dr. Phil could be to Britney Spears and her family by putting together a collage of Britney's shenanigans and then discussing the "serious" underlying issues.

Dr. Phil backed down from the planned Britney piece today claiming the climate within Britney's world and family "too tense".

Yes. Well. Talking about Britney and her "problems" without Britney's presence would have been "one-sided" no matter how Dr. Phil couched the terms or put in the guise of a psychological "discussion".

No matter how intellectual the conversation it's still talking (using) someone else's problems, tragedy in some manner. If it's used to garner ratings then it's crass.

Dr. Phil and his customary guests are usually real people not pop princesses. Britney's problems, that of being raised a child star, singing and starring in suggestive videos in her teenage years, earning millions of dollars before her 20th birthday, we find it hard to believe that any audience could relate.

We're glad Dr. Phil took that step back from the Britney "show" idea.

Dr. Phil does help people. He's a no nonsense, common sense kind of psychologist who's helped untold people lead happier lives, find answers and a way out of addictions, low self-esteem, you name it.

And we're hoping Dr. Phil can help Britney, cause God knows, she needs it.

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According to the AP, Britney Spears was released from Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center today.

Spears was admitted by paramedics Thursday night. Various MSM reports stated Ms. Spears had refused to "turn over" over her two toddler sons to her ex-husband, Kevin Federline's bodyguards after a scheduled visitation resulting in a "three hour standoff" with the police. Britney was then hauled off by paramedics and admitted to Cedars-Sinai "under the influence" of "some" substance.

The hospital hasn't released any information pertaining to Spear's condition nor as to why she was admitted. To do so would be a violation of the Federal Patient Privacy Act, or HIPAA.
Source - US Dept of Health & Human Services

A Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson stated Friday that the officers on the scene of a "dispute" at Spear's home determined that paramedics needed to called.

Source ET Online

Rumors ran rampant when it was reported that Britney was "being taken into "custody" after a "three hour" standoff with the cops.

LAPD officer JASON LEE has confirmed that she is "being taken into custody for being under the influence of an unknown substance for evaluation" and will more than likely be taken to the hospital. Source - ET Online

A video taken of Britney being hauled out of her house on a gurney by paramedics was the topic of the MSM outlets the next day. None of the reporters nor commentators mentioned the obvious, that someone had trespassed on Ms. Spears property and filmed the incident with an infrared camera, that Ms. Spears' right to privacy was violated.

More video showed Ms. Spears being loaded into the ambulance. News shows brought in their line-up of "experts." Pop psychologists, lawyers, representatives of "entertainment" shows all had a 30-second opinion, diagnosis or crystal ball as to what happened at Britney Spears' Beverly Hill's home and what might be the cause of Ms. Spears' erratic behavior.

Faux concern mixed with sheer glee, another celebrity's life to be sliced and diced on-air.

On Jan. 4th it was reported that Britney had lost custody rights of her two boys to her ex-husband Kevin Federline.

Source: Celebrate Love

We've learned that Phil McGraw, "Dr. Phil," the psychologist talk show guru visited Britney "for an hour" while she was being discharged from Cedars.

"My meeting with Britney and some family members this morning in her room at Cedars leaves me convinced more than ever that she is in dire need of both medical and psychological intervention," McGraw told the programs.

"She was released moments before my arrival and was packing when I entered the room. We visited for about an hour before I walked with her to her car. I am very concerned for her," he said. Source - myway

In the December 23 issue of People, Dr. Phil commented on the "mothering" skills of Britney's mom in lieu of the news that Britney's little sister, 16-year-old Jamie Lynn was pregnant.

"We know the Spears family, particularly the parents," he tells PEOPLE at Adrienne Maloof and Dr. 90210 Phil Nassif's holiday party in Beverly Hills on Saturday. "An asset that Britney and Jamie Lynn both have is a great and dedicated mother."

In the Jan. 5th edition of People, it was reported that Dr. Phil will be taping a show on Monday on "Britney's problems." The show will air Wednesday.

Cynicism stepped in and whispered, "what a brilliant ploy for a highly rated show." Who isn't fascinated with "Britney's problems"?

In a statement to Entertainment Tonight Dr. Phil spoke of meeting Britney at the hospital:

"My meeting with Britney and some family members this morning in her room at Cedars leaves me convinced more than ever that she is in dire need of both medical and psychological intervention."

It's okay to be cynical of Dr. Phil's motives. But if you take a step back and look at Dr. Phil's track record of "advice" given out on his talk show and books he's written, Dr. Phil comes across as a "no-nonsense" common sense type of guy.

The People article went on to relate that Dr. Phil, according to a "source", tried to talk Britney and her father, Jamie, into Britney staying longer at Cedars, hopefully to get help.

Dr. Phil understands the "world of celebrities" and therefore may be able to relate to Britney in terms she can understand.

The mass MSM hysteria on Friday reached its peak with rumors that Kevin Federline feared for his two son's safety. Evidently he was so concerned when Britney refused to turn her two little boys, ages one and two, over to his bodyguards, Federline decided to go to Britney's house to "pick up the kids himself." What a guy. Source - Page Six

On Jan. 4th, ET posted this anti-climatic article on its website:

ET confirms troubled pop star BRITNEY SPEARS will not be charged with anything stemming from the incident that occurred at her home Thursday night. "We aren't charging her with anything at this time," LAPD officer HARDING says. "She is at the [hospital] for her own health and welfare.

No charges were filed against Britney. One can almost hear the sighs of disappointment from the "entertainment" news sources.

Britney exacerbated the situation with behavior that has kept the MSM rating sharks fed for months, years. Yet in this case it's clear that the "facts" of what occurred at Britney's Beverly Hills home Thursday night were played to the hilt by the MSM and perhaps, by certain other individuals. Individuals who stand to gain some of Britney's fortune, a fortune earned by Ms. Spears' years of hard work at a very young age.

We wonder if Britney feels it's her against the world, the authorities, the judge in her custody case, the reporters and photographers who stick to her like glue, the pop psychologists on the endless "entertainment" news shows? And yet her behavior, and the news gossips who feed off of her, is symbiotic. A Mutual Dysfunction society.

Cap it off with a psychologist friend with a talk show who wants to dedicate a whole hour to your "problems."

That's Hollywood!

By LBG



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