Ahh yes ... nothing like watching the poop hit the fan.
9:20 AM PT -- Our Lohan sources tell us, Lindsay was NOT the person who picked Dina up from the station -- in fact, we're told Lindsay didn't find out about the arrest until the story broke this morning.
Dina Lohan was arrested for drunk driving in Long Island, NY last night ... and cops say her blood alcohol level was more than TWICE the legal limit.
Lindsay Lohan's 50-year-old mother was pulled over on the Northern State Parkway by New York State Police around 11 pm Thursday night ... after she was allegedly going 77mph in a 55 in her white BMW.
During the stop, cops say she appeared intoxicated -- and tested her blood alcohol level, which registered at .20 -- more than twice the legal limit of .08.
According to officials, "Lohan made an allegation that she was injured during the course of the arrest" ... but when medical personnel responded to the scene and determined she was fine, Dina "recanted her claim."
Lohan was hauled to a nearby station where she was booked on two counts of driving while intoxicated and one count of speeding.
After posing for a squinty-eyed mug shot, Lohan was released to a sober 3rd party. So far, no word on WHO picked up Lohan from the station.
Lohan is due back in court later this month.
Dina's been on a party tear this month -- TMZ obtained a photo of Lohan partying like a drunken sailor at a giant party over Labor Day weekend.
People at the party tell us she was a mess that night -- slurring her speech and zoning out.
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Lindsay showed up in a black Porsche with her sister, Ali and an unidentified guy. Lindsay was driving -- and no one was harmed!
Shortly after Linds showed up ... her old attorney Mark Heller walked out of Dina's pad, and announced he's representing her in the DWI.
Heller pointed out his client is a first time DWI offender with no prior record (criminally, anyway) -- and as a result he felt she would be treated with "fairness." Translation: he's hoping for no jail time.
As we previously reported ... Dina was arrested Thursday night ... and cops say she had a BAC of 0.2 -- nearly 3 times the legal limit.
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Our photog spotted papa Lohan at LAX Saturday -- and asked him how he felt about LiLo making nearly $2 million to do a sit down interview and 8-part docu series with O.
Michael says he couldn't be happier for LiLo and explains how the Oprah effect could be just the thing his troubled daughter needs to keep her nose clean.
He also discusses whether or not he'll make an appearance on the show ... check it out.
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Sources tell us shortly before Lindsay's birthday, July 2, Cliffside rehab facility got Dina on the phone -- so LiLo could have a conversation with her.
But we're told the person from the clinic who spoke to Dina believed she was hammered, and quickly nixed the idea of letting her speak to Lindsay.
Furthermore, we're told the rehab team felt it would be best for LiLo's treatment if she stopped talking to Dina altogether for the rest of her stay.
Good luck, Oprah.
Attempts to reach Dina were unsuccessful.
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Lindsay Lohan copped to her booze addiction -- a big first for her -- but as for cocaine use ... she suddenly changed her story with Oprah. Do you think Lilo's being 100% honest? Are you buying that she's really changed this time? Plus, LeBron James' police escort to the Jay-Z/Justin Timberlake concert ... just because the traffic was bad??? This might be the biggest diva move we've ever seen -- and totally worth of the investigation police launched.
And, P-Funk legend George Clinton has Robin Thicke's back -- he joined us to explain why "Blurred Lines" is not a rip-off of his song or Marvin Gaye's.
(2:00) Thomas Gibson from "Criminal Minds" was catfished -- and we have the weird video he sent to his fake Internet girlfriend.
(6:00) Lindsay Lohan's interview with Oprah -- some people think she was totally lying through her teeth about her drug use.
(10:00) Robert Pattinson attacks outside of a club, but it looks like he hit the wrong guy.
(15:00) Lebron James gets a police escort to a Jay-Z concert ... and now there's a police investigation over it.
(18:00) George Clinton joins us to explain why he completely disagrees with his publishing company going after Robin Thicke over "Blurred Lines."
(24:00) Jennifer Lopez's boyfriend Casper Smart totally screws up, and reveals she's coming back for "American Idol."
(29:00) "The Biggest Loser" has an non-certified trainer on board -- and former contestant Fredo Dinten joins us to explain why it's a bad idea.
(32:00) Katie Couric apologizes to Kim Kardashian ... and she really shouldn't have.
(34:00) This story is insane -- the lead singer for "The Calling" was abducted and left for dead ... and we have all the details.
(36:00) The floor is yours!
(41:00) Paulina Gretzky is engaged ... and only the guy she said yes to is happy. Get TMZ Breaking News alerts to your inbox
The pic was snapped Saturday in L.A. while LiLo was out shopping with sister Ali. Photogs almost missed the shot ... mistaking her for a happy, healthy girl ... then realized it was in fact the rehabbed starlet.
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Lindsay vows to stay clear of the hard stuff and not just in her home. We're told she will make demands that hotel rooms, dressing rooms ... even mama Dina's home is alcohol free when she's present. Good luck on that third one.
Fact is ... so far so good. Lindsay checked in to the Bev Hills Hotel this week and ordered the staff to remove alcohol from her room prior to her arrival.
Lindsay says she'll travel with a sober coach for at least the next week, to make sure she doesn't succumb to temptation. Ditto when she guest hosted "Chelsea Lately" ... she insisted her dressing room be stocked ONLY with non-alcoholic drinks.
To be clear ... we're not vouching for her in the long run. It's strictly one day at a time.
Lilo has put up a tough fight to keep the Adderall train rolling in rehab. First she threatened to boycott rehab unless she got the Rx drug, then she pitched a fit at Betty Ford when they took it away, but sources close to her tell us she's finally ok living Adderall-free in the new facility.
As for why she's off the drug ...here's Lindsay's story. She's telling friends she felt it was essential for ADHD -- something she was diagnosed with when she was very young. FYI -- LiLo's new docs think it was a bogus diagnosis.
Adderall has become a popular drug with young actresses for weight control -- a popular, addictive and highly-abused drug. As for the real reason she felt the need to take it ... who knows.
But for now ... Lindsay is Adderall free. Will that last after rehab? Who knows
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Sources close to Lindsay tell us, she now realizes she's been powerless in combating her addictions, and says cities like New York and L.A. only feed her demons ... so she needs to get out STAT.
Lindsay's scheduled to get out of rehab in early August -- and we're told she plans to move somewhere in the U.S. where there are no paparazzi ... somewhere she can get back in touch with her true self. A little pie in the sky, but that's what she thinks.
Sources connected with her treatment claim the 12-step program has been working. We're also told she's deathly afraid of relapsing, and escape is her solution.
As for how long she wants to disappear, we're told Lindsay's not sure -- as long as it takes.
As we reported, D.N.A.M. Apparel Industries -- which manufactured clothes for Lindsay's 6126 line back in 2009-2010 -- sued the actress for the massive $5 million sum in May, claiming her "drug-addled image" made the clothes unsellable ... and they lost millions as a result.
But in a twist of irony, Lindsay's "drug-addled image" just bought her more than a month to scramble a legal defense -- because D.N.A.M. has just agreed to a ceasefire while she's in treatment.
According to new court docs, D.N.A.M. won't serve Lindsay 'til she leaves rehab in mid-August "in a gesture of good faith and so as not to disturb her healing process."
FYI, the lawsuit's already been filed ... but the legal process can't begin until Lindsay has been served with the documents.
You'll recall ... Lindsay initially sued D.N.A.M. for $1.1 million, claiming the company licensed the 6126 trademark, but shortchanged her big time on hundreds of thousands of dollars she claims she was promised in exchange.
Sources close to LiLo tell TMZ ... after her 90-day-court-ordered rehab finishes up she'll head to London for some R&R ... as the first stop on a European adventure.
We're told a gal pal of LiLo offered to take her as a gift for a "job well done in rehab". And since LiLo has some time before her OWN docu-series begins filming she jumped at the opportunity.
Our sources say she booked a one-way ticket and has no return date set (yet), but hopefully it's before she's scheduled to film.
Lindsay believes the trip will give her some privacy during her post-rehab days.
Plus, it's Europe ... what could go wrong?
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Gooden's not the first to say that ... but he does have firsthand experience with Lindsay's dad -- they did a stint on "Celebrity Rehab" together back in 2011.
Doc, who's as famous for baseball glory as his battles with drug addiction, told Jim Rome ... "He was definitely a head case. I can kinda understand why Lindsay has the problems she has."
Even though Doc says Michael was the most screwed up of his 'Rehab' castmates ... you gotta check out the clip to see which one almost made him quit the show.
The full interview airs Wednesday night on Showtime.
Michael -- who was on "Celebrity Rehab" with Gooden in 2011 -- tells us, "I am sorry that Dwight is in such a bad place. He used to stay in touch with me but he fell off the wagon and into his dugout mode."
Michael is lashing back after Gooden told Jim Rome that he believes Michael is responsible for Lindsay Lohan going off the rails.
Michael is obviously upset, adding, "I am surprised he said that, but maybe it's because I work in the recovery business and I recently tried to get him to go into treatment."
He adds, "I guess he isn't throwing strike outs as much as striking out himself. Just another wild pitch! I hope he gets well."
TMZ broke the story ... when Lindsay fired Shawn back in January, LiLo owed the lawyer $150,000. As we reported ... when Shawn agreed to come back last month, she demanded assurance she'd get paid, and we've now learned that's exactly what happened.
Sources connected with Lindsay tell us ... the actress has made good on the debt and is earmarking money for future services so she doesn't fall behind again.
Good move Holley. It worked!
Sources tell TMZ, Dina and Michael have been pasting a segment 'The test' - a talk-show conflicts launch this fall that uses of lie detectors and DNA tests to settle disputes - when things went south.
Told us things started on a large - but soon the finger pointing started... and when the subject of infidelity, the gloves flew.
According to sources, both Michael and Dina accused each other of lying about their past... but also who is really responsible for the downward spiral of Lindsay... and it all ended in a storm of fire. Told us Michael took two lie-detector tests, but Dina refused to take.
Now Dina and Michael - who seemed to bury the hatchet over a burger date Wednesday - are back on the terrible conditions.
As we reported, Lindsay at Betty Ford treatment involves a family counselling - and while both parents said they only wanted to cooperate... it looks like it will not happen.
Saturday will begin weekend of family therapy at Betty Ford - told us Dina will be there and Michael wants to participate but fears that Dina now hangs at him.
