The Lost Girls

Forget about the lost boys. These gals have definitely lost their way and a tragic outcome isn't all that far fetched. All are (in)famous and have repeatedly graced the covers of magazines and tabloids because of who they are or what they may have done some time ago. However, they're just as likely to be found on a crime blotter or heading to rehab than actually producing something of worth as of late:

Britney Spears: She chopped off her hair, has been in and out of rehab and has been trying to regain her mojo by performing at some small clubs. She's finally made Kevin Federline appear to be the responsible one in that "relationship."

Lindsay Lohan: Back in rehab? She was involved in a weekend car crash, requiring medical attention at a California hospital. She was charged with DUI and is lucky that no one was seriously injured or killed because of her partying ways. Her lawyer chauffeured her to the rehab center. Good luck with that.

Nicole Richie: She's suffering from anorexia, but that isn't stopping her from continuing her downward spiral that puts her life in danger every day that she engages in the binge and purge. Family intervention hasn't worked in the past, and unless she gets serious help, she's running the risk of ruining her health.

And as a reminder that someone on the seemingly straight and narrow can be cast into a hellish scenario with a split second decision, we have Brandy: She's currently being sued (and countersuing) over a deadly car crash and liability:

The crash killed Awatef Aboudihaj, 38, of Los Angeles. Her husband has sued both Brandy and Ham for reckless driving. Aboudihaj's parents and her two children also have separate suits pending against Brandy.

The city attorney's office is still deciding whether to charge Brandy with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter, spokesman Frank Mateljan said Tuesday.

If charged and convicted, she could face up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine.

Then, there's Misha Barton: Checked herself out of a hospital after being admitted for an adverse reaction to medication. While that's usually a cover story for a drug overdose, there's evidence that she was taking medication for a respiratory condition , which combined with several drinks at a party, resulted in a bad reaction.