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Michael Lohan has been out and about in the Hamptons, squiring his new BFF, Jon Gosselin, around town and telling reporters what a fantastic guy he is. Dina Lohan's been busy complaining to the tabloids that her ex-husband is behind on his child support payments. And what's Lindsay Lohan up to?

Her sad situation only got sadder today when Samantha Ronson returned home in the early morning hours to find Lohan waiting for her on her stoop, which prompted Lohan to suffer another tearful meltdown in front of the paparazzi.

But maybe we should all be grateful? If it weren't for the Lohans and Gosselins single-handedly feeding the tabloid machine on slow summer days amid a recession, it's safe to say dozens of reporters and editors would out of jobs right now. Carry on, folks. And thank you for your sacrifice.

Lindsay Has Meltdown on Sam's Stoop [TMZ]