Britney Spears is Committed to UCLA

Spears Has Been Hospitalized and is Being Treated and Evaluated

The L.A Times reports that singer, Britney Spears has been willingly committed to UCLA hospital.

On Tuesday, the courts refused to grant Spears visitation of her children. Spears had not slept in days and had spent a lot of time driving aimlessly. Spears' erratic behavior had been documented minute by minute through the lens of the paparazzi who she has developed relationships with.

She was taken to the hospital in an ambulance followed by a massive police motorcade fitting of a diplomat. Her mother, the pending author Lynn Spears and her peculiar paparazzi boyfriend, Adnan Ghalib trailed the ambulance. Her assistant Allie and sister, Jamie Lynne/Zoey had been by Spears' side.

Her psychiatrist had initiated the hold with the help of manager, Sam Lutfi. E reports that her mother Lynn was very much against the hold and did not want her daughter to be taken away.

Fortunately the Psychiatrists action is a legal one bounded by the California Welfare and Institutions code 5150. The Code specifically states that, "When any person as a result of mental disorder, is a danger to others or to himself a police officer or other professional person designated by the county department of mental health may initiate a 72 hour hold."

The L.A Times, E and People report that Britney was actually very willing to go despite her mother's protests. "The action taken by Britney could actually help her in the eyes of the court, " stated media personality and attorney Star Jones.

"In the court's eyes (when you're under treatment ) you're viewed as having a disability. Jones also stated that "getting treatment shows that someone is taking steps to getting better." This would improve her chances of seeing her children

Britney Spears' behavior may seem unusual but it could almost be expected for someone who was a workaholic from childhood.

Spears began working at the age of eight. She was a talented dancer and gymnast before she landed a role in the Mickey Mouse Club. As a teenager, she was signed by Zomba/Jive records.