FEEDING FRENZY GOES ON: The incremental updates on Britney Spears continue. The latest: Pillar of journalism TMZ.com reports that Dr. Phil went to her hospital room without her consent. In fact, her parents invited him, the site says. Meanwhile, something called "News of the World" reports that the standoff at her house began because she allegedly had two guns in the home.
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