FINALLY, SOME good news in the ongoing saga of Maia Campbell, the long-troubled actress whose drug use and bipolar disorder have kept her off television and made her the subject of Internet ridicule.

Campbell, the daughter of late author Bebe Moore Campbell, has been placed in a treatment facility, according to an interviewthat her father, Ellis Gordon, Jr., and her grandmother Doris C. gave to Essence.com. Campbell, who formerly co-starred with LL Cool J on "In the House," was recently the topic of Internet drama after a video surfaced online of her speaking incoherently and appearing to be under the influence of substances.

We reported in May 2007 that a police report was filed against Campbell for allegedly having stolen a man's car in Germantown and also that she was present in April when a known drug house was raided by police. At that time we quoted concerned friends who said that she had skipped town for Los Angeles and had long battled drugs and bipolar disorder.

Campbell's family thanked fans for the outpouring of love that they displayed and say that "as a family we have been struggling with Maia in her illness for quite some time. We continue to hold fast to our faith and hope that some day she will realize that healing will begin when she decides to reach out and accept the help and treatment that have been offered to her." They also urge any efforts to diagnose, treat and "erase the stigma around" mental illness.

Another Celebrity Boxing item?

Lindsay Lohan's father, Michael Lohan, and 12 Pack of "I Love New York" and a few other VH1 shows will be at Hooters (Route 1 and Route 202) in Concordville at noon tomorrow to sign on to fight at the Celebrity Boxing 13 event Nov. 20 at the Philadelphia Airport Ramada, at which time Joey Buttafuoco will take on a challenger who has yet to be identified. Lohan and 12 Pack will pick Hooters girls to be ring girls for Celebrity Boxing 12 featuring Marvin Hagler Jr. vs. actor Billy Link on Oct. 10 at the Marple Sports Arena, in Broomall. Tix at 800-677-8499 or online at ticketlynx.com.

Out and about

_ 94 WYSP's Danny Bonaduce and fiancee Amy Railsback dined at Le Bec-Fin (1523 Walnut) with some listeners Saturday before the Philadelphia Orchestra gala at the Kimmel Center.

* Speaking of Bonaduce, he's among judges of Philadelphia magazine's Cocktail Competition from 6:30 to 8:30 tomorrow night at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel (12th & Market). Close to 15 local restaurants and bars will compete in the event. Other judges include Fox 29's Jennaphr Frederick; 95.7 BEN FM's Marilyn Russell; Katie Cavuto, who was seen on "The Next Food Network Star"; Erin Elmore, who hosts on BorgataTV.com; and Your Humble Narrator. Tickets are $50 online at phillymag.com/letsdococktails, or $40 if you enter the promotional code FB FRIEND.

Dietz & Watson give free lunch

Who said there's no such thing as a free lunch? Jerry Blavat will be on hand from 11 to 2 tomorrow at City Hall's Dilworth Plaza helping Dietz & Watson mark its 70th anniversary by handing out wraps of buffalo chicken, roast beef and turkey.

Reality show seeks sellers

HGTV's "My First Sale" is looking for first-time home sellers in our area who are just starting the process of selling. Producers say ideal candidates are motivated and candid. Singles, couples and families are all invited to apply, as are real-estate agents. You can apply by calling Cindy Baggish at 303-712-3093, or e-mailing:

CBaggish@highnoon

entertainment.com.

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