Lindsay Lohan's Brush With The Law

Lindsay will be a no-show in court this AM because, she claims, her passport was stolen, making it impossible for her to fly from Cannes to L.A. for her probation progress report hearing.

Our sources say Lindsay is blaming everyone -- even her alcohol ed instructor. We're told Lindsay claims the instructor made it "uncomfortable" for her to attend the required number of classes because she claims the instructor was texting that she wanted to hang out with her. As for why she's stuck in France -- Lindsay has a list of people to blame ... and she's not on the list.

We're told Lindsay's likely return date is Friday. She needs to attend 3 more alcohol ed classes to comply with the terms of probation. Those courses should have been completed by today, but the best she can hope for is a judge who believes in the saying, better late than never.


Earlier today the judge set the bail at $100,000. We're told Lindsay's people promptly plunked down $10,000 (the standard 10%) to secure the bond and the judge then recalled the warrant -- meaning Lindsay will not be arrested when she returns to the U.S.

We're told Lindsay and her lawyer, Shawn Chapman Holley, will be in court on Monday at 8:30 AM. The judge will then set a date for a probation violation hearing.

Judge Marsha Revel said this morning there was probable cause to believe Lindsay has violated the terms of her probation.

Bret Michaels Heart Problems

Bret Michaels was rushed back to the hospital this week where doctors claim they found a "hole in the heart."

According to Bret's rep, the singer was complaining about "numbness on the left side of his body, predominately his face and hands."

After a series of tests, doctors concluded that Michaels had suffered a "Transient Ischemic Attack -- more commonly referred to as a "warning stroke."

During the tests, the doctors say they found that Bret had a Patent Forum Ovale -- which is essentially a hole in the heart.

Doctors say Bret's condition is "operable and treatable." The docs also don't believe the "warning stroke" is related to Bret's brain hemorrhage.

Bret will be treated with outpatient care -- which includes a daily injection of a blood thinner.

Bret's rep also notes that the singer is in "good spirits, great medical hands and is positive and hopeful that everything is going to be OK."

The rep concludes, "He is up, walking, talking, continuing his daily rehab and very happy to be alive but he has made it clear he is sick and tired of being in the hospital and is ready to rock again."

Jackson's Birthday Burial

Michael Jackson will finally be laid to rest on what would have been MJ's 51st birthday. Joe Jackson told reporters over the weekend that his son will be buried at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in the Hollywood Hills at 10 a.m. on August 29th - the day of the King of Pop's birth.

Joe told the paper the burial plans were just finalized over the past few days. We've been told Jackson's body is being kept above ground at Forest Lawn and is being kept in a freezer.

Phelps Admitted To Drinking on Thursday's Crash

Turns out Michael Phelps was drinking before last Thursday's car accident in Maryland. Phelps downed a beer an hour and 15 minutes before the accident occurred, he admitted to police.

Baltimore police have ruled out the booze as the cause for the accident because Phelp's showed "no signs of alcohol impairment." They then said the other driver, Amanda E. Virkus, was at fault for the collision because she ran a red light. Also Phelp's had an invalid license so they issued him a citation.

"Harry Potter Pothead"

Jamie Waylett, who played Vincent Crabbe in all five Harry Potter movies, was arrested on Apr. 2 in London. Police found eight bags of marijuana in his car and 10 pot plants in his house. Waylett's Audi was pulled over for alleged suspicious behavior (taking photos of police) in the Westminster section.

After confiscating the cannabis in the car, police went to Waylett's home, where he lives with his mother and brothers, and seized a small hydroponic garden.
On July 17, Waylett pled guilty to cultivation. Police revealed that they discovered the garden by looking at photos in Waylett's camera. On July 21, Waylett was sentenced to 120 hours of community service. Strict British laws call for a maximum 14-year sentence for growing pot.

Jackson and Dupri Calls in Quits

After seven years of dating, it looks like producer Jermaine Dupri and Janet Jackson are splitting up, according to Us Weekly. Rumors started when Dupri was absent for Michael Jackson's memorial. A source told Us Weekly that Dupri says the relationship is over. "His friends are telling people it's over."

He produced a number of Jackson's music from her last two albums , 20 Y.O. and Disciple. "You shouldn’t mix business with pleasure," a friend of the former couple told the mag. "Janet felt their lives were too crossed and they should have kept things separate."

Janet who is still grieving over her brother's death is said to be spending time with her family and helping take care of Michael's three kids Prince Michael, Paris and Blanket.

Mischa Barton's Medical Issue

Mischa Barton has entered Cedars-Sinai Medical Center psych ward. Barton has reportedly been kept in hospital under a "psychiatric hold", according to reports. Mischa, 23, was admitted to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles where it is claimed, by Access Hollywood, that she was placed under an involuntary hold.

Los Angeles police were called to Mischa's home to assist her with a “medical issue” on Tuesday afternoon. Access Hollywood reported then that police had to respond to a non-911 call about 3pm at the O.C. star's West Hollywood apartment. A patrol car was the first on the scene, and police officers reportedly had to escort the 23-year-old actress from her home to an unknown location.

Mischa Barton was also charged for driving while under the influence of alcohol and possession of marijuana in late December. Then, in April 2008, Barton was sentenced by an LA court judge to 36 months’ probation, told to attend alcohol education classes and had to pay a pretty big fine.