Just five short years ago, Lindsay Lohan was Hollywood’s new “It girl,” drawing buzz as this generation’s Marilyn Monroe.

Since then, the young star’s well-publicized career missteps, battles with substance abuse and brushes with the law have ushered her free-fall from L.A.'s A-list to L.A.’s County Jail.

PHOTOS: Lindsay's Poolside White Bikini

The fun doesn’t end there: In between the media hysterics and  circus-like court proceedings, everyone within six degrees of the  starlet, from her parents to Hollywood peers, on down to ex-rehab  roommates, have been thrust into the spotlight in the ongoing chain of  fiascos.

Now, RadarOnline is taking a closer look into the trials and  tribulations of Hollywood’s most enigmatic talent, constantly walking a  tightrope of courts, jails, rehabs and red carpets.

Kamofie & Company, the jewelry store from which Lindsay Lohan allegedly stole a necklace, will be closed Friday for security reasons, a source close to the owners tell RadarOnline.

Follow @radar_online on Twitter for live updates on Lohan in court today!

"The jewelry store owners were advised by the investigating officer handling the case that they should close the store for security reasons,” the source said. “Store owner Sofia Kamofie will be testifying today in court and there have been some very minor threats made against the store.

Lindsay Lohan is in the LAX courthouse.

PHOTO: Lindsay Lohan Arrives To LAX Courthouse

Read on for updates on Lindsay Lohan's preliminary hearing or Follow @radar_online on Twitter for live updates on Lohan in court today!

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PHOTOS: Lindsay Lohan At Coachella

For someone who's always getting her picture taken, it was Lindsay Lohan holding the camera for once at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival this weekend.