Britney Spears

Britney Spears, Kevin Federline, The 2010 Guinness Book of Records and The Singles Collection

2009-09-25T10:29:00.001-05:00

The custody agreement that gives Britney Spears and ex-husband Kevin Federline joint custody of their two children, Sean Preston and Jayden James has been extended by a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge.
This is good news for Britney and even better news for Kevin since he gets $20,000 a month in child support and an additional $20,000-$25,000 a month when the boys travel outside of California.

And it looks like Kevin has been spending that $40,000 to $45,000 a month on food.
So much so that he is signed on to appear on VH1's "Celebrity Fit Club."
Joining him will be his ex-girlfriend and mother of two of his children, Shar Jackson (wonder how that will work out?), Bobby Brown and former "Baywatch" star Nicole Eggert.

And it appears that "Britney and Kevin: Chaotic,"taught him nothing.
Now Kevin is allegedly trying to get a reality show about his own life that would include his current girlfriend Victoria Prince, Britney, Jayden James and Sean Preston.
As the Wayans used to say on "In Living Color"...."Mo' money, mo' money, mo' money!"

Back to Britney, she has made the 2010 Guinness Book of Records.
She's listed as the youngest female artist to have five of albums reach number one, and the all-time best-selling teenage artist.

And Britney will be celebrating 10 years of performing by releasing The Singles Collection on November 24, 2009.
A new single "3" is scheduled to come out next Tuesday.

Britney Spears, Kevin Federline, The 2010 Guinness Book of Records and The Singles Collection posted to http://britneyjeanspearscom.blogspot.com/ on Sept 25th, 2009

Britney Spears Updates

2009-09-16T11:15:00.002-05:00

Britney Spears took her two sons to North Texas to celebrate their birthdays.
Sean Preston, who turned 4 on Monday, and Jayden James who turned 3 on Saturday, were seen with Britney in the game arcade at the Gatti Town pizza emporium in Frisco, Texas.

And in a weird rumor (okay, whats weird for Britney?) is Britney trying to find a new boyfriend through modeling agency catalogs?
That's what the rumors as saying about Ford male model Bekim Trenova.
The rumors say that Britney's people invited the 24-year-old to "audition" for a music video in LA.
But when he got there, there were no cameras or crews, just Britney.
Britney's people say the whole thing is false and that Britney doesn't even know Bekim.
And Trenova is going the "no comment" route.

Sunday night, Britney got the MTV Video Music Award for Best Pop Video.
The video for "Womanizer" took the award, and since Britney is touring, she gave her acceptance via satellite.
This of course barred any interruption from Kanye West.

And the Circus tour has seven more shows in the US before heading to Australia on November 6 to hit the Burswood Dome in Perth.

posted to http://britneyjeanspearscom.blogspot.com/ on Sept 16th, 2009

The Top Ten Ways The Country Would Be Different If Britney Spears Were President

2009-08-19T14:10:00.002-05:00

In case you missed it Britney Spears presented the Top 10 List Tuesday night on the "Late Show with David Letterman".
In a black bikini no less.
Britney, not Letterman.

Her list was "Top Ten Ways The Country Would Be Different If Britney Spears Were President."

10. I'd be the first president to wear eye shadow since Nixon.

9. We would only invade fun places like Cabo.

8. Free pie for everybody.

7. My situation room would be a cabana at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas.

6. I'd lure Osama out of hiding with the irresistible scent of my new fragrance "Circus Fantasy."

5. Every presidential news conference would feature costume changes.

4. America might have a more coherent fiscal strategy.

3. Challenge U.S. to put nightclub on the moon by the end of the decade.

2. Three words: Vice President Diddy

1. Finally the media would pay some attention to me.

You can see the whole Top Ten List here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baUx42qs1xU

posted to http://britneyjeanspearscom.blogspot.com/ on August 19th, 2009

Britney Spears Gifts on Facebook

2009-08-13T11:16:00.002-05:00

Britney Spears has had her own website (http://www.britneyspears.com/) for a long time.
And she has been on Twitter (http://twitter.com/britneyspears) for a good while.
And now Britney is at the forefront of a new web venture.
She has lent her likeness and other images to a new series of virtual gifts that Facebook users can send to one another.
Susan Kare ( who designed some of the original Macintosh computer icons back in the 80s) designed the gift symbols.
One of the Britney gifts are free, and the others cost $2 dollars a piece.
All of them are limited editions and the "Happy Birthday" symbol with Britney's signature is available to the first 500,000 buyers only.

If you'd like to see the online gifts, you can log on at http://www.facebook.com/GiftShop and take a look.
And you can also check out Britney's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/britneyspears

posted to http://britneyjeanspearscom.blogspot.com/ on August 13th, 2009

Britney Spears and the MTV VMAs

2009-08-05T14:07:00.002-05:00

Britney Spears will be going to the MTV Video Music Awards again this year, but this time as the champ.
(Let's not mention 2007's VMAs okay?)
You may recall that last year, Brit won for Video of the Year "Piece of Me", Best Female Video "Piece of Me" and Best Pop Video "Piece of Me".
"Piece of Me" must have been really good!

This year she is nominated for Video Of The Year "Womanizer", Video Pop Of The Year "Womanizer", Best Art Direction "Circus", Best Choreography "Circus", Best Cinematography "Circus", Best Editing "Circus" and Best Direction "Circus".

Of course with any good prize fight, Brit has stiff competition.
She'll be going up against Beyonce ("Single Ladies"), Eminem ("We Made You"), Kanye West ("Love Lockdown"), and Lady Gaga ("Poker Face").

The MTV Video Music Awards will be hosted again by British comedian Russell Brand. and will take place at New York's Radio City Music Hall on September 13.

posted by Sabre to http://britneyjeanspearscom.blogspot.com/ on August 5th, 2009

More Britney Spears and Candies

2009-07-31T09:05:00.003-05:00

In the last entry I mentioned Britney Spears and her Candies ads.
Well it looks like Candie's has gone all in with Brit and has released more promo shots and a making of video.

Britney laying on pink hay?
And not even a Jane Russell take off pic?

If you want to see more of Britney and Candie's, you can head over to Kohl's website here:
http://www1.myplay.com/kohls/

posted by Sabre to http://britneyjeanspearscom.blogspot.com/ on July 31st, 2009

Britney Spears is finished!

2009-07-27T11:13:00.003-05:00

..with the European leg of the Circus Tour.
We wondered if it would happen and it did.
Lots of people didn't think Britney would finish the North American tour, but not only did she finish it, but she blazed through Europe as well.
The European tour ended last night in Berlin Germany.
Now she gets to take a short break before starting part three of the tour, covering North America again.
The second part of the North American tour will kick off in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on August 20, 2009 at the Copps Coliseum.
And when North America part two is finished, its off to Australia in November.
Talk about coming back with a vengeance.

In the meantime, if you cant get enough of Britney, here is the Candie's Fall 2009 campaign ad with Britney wrapped head to toe in Candies.
Candies shoes, Candies blouse, skirts, everything probably but Candies cologne.
Brit's probably wearing her own.
There's still Britney Spears perfume and Britney Spears cologne isn't there?

Posted by Sabre to http://britneyjeanspearscom.blogspot.com/,July 27th 2009

Britney Spears Cancels Upcoming Show in Warsaw

2009-07-16T09:52:00.001-05:00

Britney Spears' Circus Tour will not be making a stop in Warsaw Poland.
It seems that the tour organizer AEG Live presented the Polish organizers with a contract that was not in tune with Polish law.

Britney posted a message on her website that read :
"Britney regrets that she will not be visiting Poland's capital during her world tour. She apologizes to all her loyal fans for the cancellation and hopes to visit the culturally exciting city of Warsaw in the near future."

On July 26th, the tour will be wrapping up it's European leg in Berlin Germany.
And on August 20th, the second half of the North American tour will be kicking off in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
The tickets for her second leg of the tour went on sale almost a month ago.

The tour has already become the highest grossing tour of 2009 in the US and the third highest grossing tour worldwide. It grossed $74.6 million in it's first 48 shows.

Britney and More Circus Tours Dates

2009-06-10T13:00:00.001-05:00

People.com is reporting that Britney Spears is dating her agent Jason Trawick.
Evidently Britney has had a crush on him for awhile, he's one of her brother Bryan's best friends.
Recently they took a vacation to the Bahamas with Britney's sons, Sean Preston and Jayden.

And you know how some people were wondering if Britney would even be able to finish the Circus Tour?
Well Britney has announced 20 more dates in the U.S. and Canada after she gets back from Europe.
And yes she IS hitting my home state on September 5th.
I'll be looking into maybe doing some live updates then.

Britney will also be hitting Australia in November for her first ever concerts there.

Sounds like Britney is not only gonna hit the finish line, but she's gonna keep going.

Britney Spears and London

2009-06-04T11:18:00.002-05:00

Britney Spears kicked off the European leg of her Circus Tour last night in London at the O2 Arena.
This is the first of eight shows she'll be doing there before moving on to Manchester, Dublin and the rest of Europe.
For an indepth review of her opening night, check out this article at NME.com:
http://www.nme.com/news/britney-spears/45095

And in a situation worthy of a soap opera, it seems Britney's people are trying to keep Brit away from former pal Lindsay Lohan, who has also arrived in London.
Back in Britney's partying days, Britney, Lindsay and Paris Hilton created more than a few headlines.
Britney's people don't want her falling back into that lifestyle, and rumors are that they are trying to keep the two apart.
Makes me feel a bit sad for Lindsay though.
With her looking like shes trying to get her life back together, maybe Britney would be a good influence on her.

And lastly, Britney's former assistant, Alli Sims recently told Access Hollywood that things with Britney weren't as bad as everyone made out, and the media blew a lot of it out of proportion.
You can read the interview here:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31092698/

Britney Spears and Madonna

2009-05-28T12:09:00.002-05:00

Is it just me, or is Britney starting to resemble Madonna?

If you are a famous celebrity who do you turn to for parenting advice?
Well in Britney Spear's situation, you can always turn to your BFF Madonna.
Evidently, Britney has been chatting up The Material Girl for parenting tips.
Can you blame her?
With the glare of the media focused on you constantly, you need advice from someone who has had to deal with it.

I keep getting this vision of a parenting circle with Britney, Madonna and Angelina Jolie.
Now THAT would be a play date for the kids wouldn't it?

Brit needs to be ready, the Circus tour hits the UK next week at the London O2 Arena.

Britney Spears and the Wedding

2009-05-25T12:36:00.001-05:00

There was a small congregation in the First United Methodist Church in Amite, Louisiana on Saturday as Laura Lynne Covington got married.
The wedding in the small town of only 4,110 seems like it would be of little note.
Except one of the bridesmaids was the cousin of the bride, Britney Spears.
Everything was quiet and low-key as Britney got to be a bridesmaid, see her sister Jamie Lynn (who was also a bridesmaid) and spend time with her niece, Maddie.
Quite a change from the hustle and bustle of the Circus Tour.
Maybe it was a good way to recharge before striking back out on the tour.

Britney and the Kids

2009-05-15T10:48:00.001-05:00

Britney Spears will be taking the Circus Tour to London's O2 arena on June 3, and she'll be taking her kids with her.
Kevin Federline and Britney have extended their custody arrangement so Sean and Jayden can go with her.
Of course Kevin is going with them to look after the kids while Britney is on stage.
I wonder if Kevin's girlfriend Victoria Prince is going too?

Britney will be doing eight shows at the O2 Arena, then head off to Dublin, Paris, Stockholm, Antwerp, Copenhagen and a few other stops before the tour winds up on July 26 in Berlin.
We all wondered if she could hold up under the pressure of the tour, and so far it looks like she is doing really well.

Britney Spears and the Oxygen Chamber

2009-05-07T07:47:00.002-05:00

source: http://www.thecelebrityblog.com/

Britney Spears has put out around $30,000 for an oxygen chamber.
That might sound a little weird, but other stars like Michael Jackson (okay, probably not a good example), Madonna (her BFF) and Mick Jagger (65 and still singing after all he's been through) have bought oxygen chambers.
It seems that since the incident in Vancouver with the smoke, Britney has become concerned about bad air.
When she gets to London next month for an eight-show stay at the O2 arena, one of Britney's hotel requests (demands) is for "A room that has "never" been smoked in at all.".

Concerned about bad air?
Move out of LA.

Britney's Circus Tour Mishaps

2009-05-04T12:42:00.002-05:00

Britney's Circus Tour has hit a few snags so far, but what do you expect?
This is her first tour in five years.
Yeah some things are going to go wrong.
Like the incident at an April show in Vancouver, Canada, when Britney shut everything down for half an hour because of smoke.
And in March, when two of Spears' roadies got busted in Pittsburgh.
And in Tampa when Brit experienced a wardrobe malfunction.
Then there was the little incident with one of her back up dancers.

And now a fan, Kyle King, leaps up on stage with Britney, and is promptly nailed by security (well... a back up dancer actually), hauled off and cited with a single breach of peace.

Like everything else in the world, a clip of the incident has made it to YouTube

To her credit, I don't think Brit freaked out like the reports said, she was stunned of course, who wouldn't be?
If Beyonce was on stage and a guy just walked up, wouldn't she be a tad shocked?

I guess these tour things don't grab my attention like everyone else since I grew up on Motley Crue and Van Halen.
Heck, the guy walking up on stage wouldn't have phased Vince Neil back in the day.
He would have clocked him without missing a beat, or invited him for a duet.

Britney's Circus Tour magic continues...

2009-04-24T16:40:00.002-05:00

Britney's Circus Tour magic continues......

On Wednesday night in Oakland, California, the
Circus tour magic continued. During one song, Spears was splayed out on a chaise lounge when one of her leather-clad dancers, suspended by wires, was lowered down to pick her up for a mid-air snuggle. Only problem was that some of her hair extensions were stuck to the chair and were ripped out as Spears was lifted into the air. Had to be painful, but Britney nonetheless spun through the air with her mohawked dancer before being gently returned to Earth.
http://newsroom.mtv.com/2009/04/24/britney-spears-loses-hair-extension-in-concert-snafu/

SF Gate is really not too impressed with Britney as their review of her concert shows....

Most cultures bury their dead, but here, we lavish them with hordes of backup dancers, expensive stylists and the best Swedish pop hits money can buy just to prop them up on a stage and watch them entertain us. So it goes with Britney Spears, who, despite all outward signs of being unable to count to 11, much less headline a big-budget revue, has been getting dragged around the country for the past two months to promote her sixth album, "Circus."
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/04/24/DDB8177OLM.DTL

And Britney Spears' manager Adam Leber has said that Britney is not pregnant despite what "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest said.

Britney Spears and Jessica Simpson?

2009-04-20T11:50:00.000-05:00

Britney's Circus Tour is going full speed and when the tour hit LA's Staples Center, she not only got a full house of fans, but a few celebs as well.
Rihanna, Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Pressly, Victoria Beckham, Queen Latifah and Gabrielle Union all showed up at the stop.

And after the Circus Tour?
Well believe it or not, Jessica Simpson wants Britney Spears to do a television show with her.
Yes, that's right, a TV show.
And not a reality show either, a real sitcom.
You have to admit, just out of star power alone, the premier would probably break all kinds of TV viewing records.
But a sitcom?
That's "long haul" stuff, you're looking at what...13 to 26 episodes?
Really though, would it be much worse that touring?
And think of the guest stars the two blond bombshells could come up with.
I know it sounds weird, but with decent writers, I think something like this could fly.

Britney Spears and Candies

2009-04-01T14:41:00.002-05:00

Britney Spears is now the official spokesperson for Candies.
She'll be doing print and TV ads for them.
I'm glad to see Britney getting endorsements again.
But even the ads are already starting to get controversy.
Some people are saying Brit was air brushed and digitally enhanced in the print ads.
Wow.
Who isn't?
You think all those models look like that right outta the gate?
Ummmm...no.
You can find lots of sites on the internet showing famous people without make up and some of those "beauties" are down right scary.
So what if they enhanced Britney's ads?

BTW, click on Candies site now and all you see is Britney.
http://www.candies.com/

Britney Spears Circus Tour Updates

2009-03-04T19:53:00.003-05:00

Surrounded by a huge array of tricks and extra players, jugglers, clowns, magicians, martial artists, acrobats and rings of fire, Britney Spears kicked off her Circus Tour at the nearly sold-out show in the 19,000-seat New Orleans Arena in Louisiana.
As the Ringmaster, Britney came out clad in fishnets, sparkles and a rhinestone encrusted bra and corset.
That was just the first of many costumes, but it set the pace for the show.
This was the kick off of her 44-concert tour.
She'll perform in 27 cities in the United States and then head to Europe in June.
Her last tour was the Onyx Hotel Tour back in 2004 that drew more than 600,000 fans and grossed $34.1 million.
Britney is next poised to play Atlanta on the 5th, and Miami on the 7th.
Tickets sales are strong with most of the shows sold out or close to it.
The Pussycat Dolls are the opening act.

44 concerts.
I really hope she's up to this.
I suppose like a lot of things with Britney, we'll have to wait and see.

Britney Spears' Circus Magic

2009-02-26T11:15:00.000-05:00

It looks like Britney Spears is going all out with the stage show for her Circus Tour.
She's gonna have real magic, but with a high tech twist.
She's even hired a professional magician to pull off the tricks, "the Misfit of Magic" Ed Alonzo.
Wait a minute, wasn't he Max on Saved by the Bell?
Yes he was, but Ed is also an accomplished magician.
He's done Command Performances in London and has multiyear headline contracts in Las Vegas.
So Britney will get sawed in half, disappeared etc.

The Circus tour kicks off on March 3rd at the New Orleans Arena.
For the full tour schedule you can check out http://www.britneyspears.com/tour/
There's also a link there where you can buy tickets.

Britney Spears Blackmailed by her Dad?

2009-02-23T14:11:00.002-05:00

Everything seemed fine with Britney's dad, Jamie Spears, taking over Conservatorship.
It appeared that the move saved Britney from a very destructive path.
But now rumors are surfacing that all may not be as well as everyone thought.
Is Jamie Spears blackmailing Britney and using her two boys against her?
Find out more here.

And in other Britney rescue related news, on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Mel Gibson told how he helped Britney by taking her to his vacation home in Costa Rica, and getting the pop star to relax.
That really sounds nice of him, but Britney Spears and Mel Gibson?
Does that strike anyone else as a little odd?
Of course we know this took place, they published pictures of a bikini clad Britney walking down the beach there, I even did an entry on it when it happened.
But in this latest interview, Mel tells why he did it.
You can find out more here.

Britney Spears, Perez Hilton and Madam Tussauds Wax Museum

2009-02-16T12:35:00.000-05:00

Madame Tussauds in London has unveiled a new Britney Spears waxwork.
This one is updated to show the singer as she appeared at the MTV Video Music Awards in September.
This isn't Britney's first figure there, the previous waxwork was from her 2001 Dream Within A Dream Tour.

Supposedly Britney's secret diaries have been stolen and one of the things they reveal is that Britney hears voices in her head.
The source of this story is the National Enquirer...I'll let that speak for itself.

And Perez Hilton will be joining Britney Spears' Circus Tour in a way.
Perez has taped a video that will air at the beginning of each stop on the tour.
The idea for this came from Jamie King, the tour's director/ choreographer.
Jamie said the idea for the video came to him in a dream.

The National Enquirer says Britney hears voices and the Circus tour director is dreaming about Perez Hilton.
At least things are fun again in Britney World!

Britney Spears' Circus Tour is Okay

2009-02-10T11:35:00.002-05:00

In the last entry I mentioned Britney wanting to take the kids along with her on her Circus Tour.
Everything appears to be a go.
Well she's not really taking them with her, they'll be near her in rented houses.
It seems everything is okay now,and Kevin Federline has agreed to it.
But Britney had to up her deal a bit and pay K-Fed $5000 a week instead of $4000.
And K-Fed doesn't have to go along. He can just stay home.
She's basically renting out her own kids from him with he sits at home with his volleyball player girl friend.
Where the heck are those Father of the Year nominations?
But even though K-Fed is getting $5000 to do nothing, Britney now has 50/50 custody rights.

Britney Spears News

2009-02-02T12:57:00.000-05:00

Oh no.....
Please don't tell me the weirdness is about to begin again.....

It seems Britney Spears has gotten a restraining order against her old manager Sam Lutfi and her ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib.
The order accuses Ghalib, a photographer, and Lutfi of trying to "disrupt" the conservatorship that was set up.
The documents say that Lutfi, Ghalib and a third man, lawyer John Eardley, have been trying to take charge of Spears' affairs, which have been controlled by her father since February 1, 2008.
Well it must not be psychotic ramblings because a judge did issue the restraining order.
So there must be legal grounds.
So that's okay.

But we are also alerted that Britney may cancel her 'Circus' tour if she is not allowed to take her children on the road with her.
According to TMZ, Britney is trying to get an agreement with Kevin Federline to take Sean Preston and Jayden James with her on the tour.
Britney reportedly offered K-Fed up to $4,000 a week to accompany the boys, plus his own accommodation in each of the three cities. She plans to rent houses in Los Angeles, New Jersey and New Orleans, where the boys can comfortably stay and she can easily commute between them throughout her 33 date tour.
I wonder what Kevin's current girlfriend thinks of that?

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline

2009-01-30T11:14:00.002-05:00

Britney is interacting with Kevin Federline again.
But it's because of the boys, Jayden James and Sean Preston.
Originally they were going to couples counseling and Britney seemed to think it was maybe for a reconciliation.
But K-Fed just wanted to make sure they were civil to each other for the kid's sake.
It seems K-fed is dating six foot tall volleyball player Victoria Prince and doesn't want to get back together.
Well, going on the Circus tour and hanging out with The Pussycat Dolls, Britney will probably meet a couple of eligible bachelors.

Britney Spears Back In Shape

2009-01-29T11:48:00.003-05:00

Britney Spears is getting ready to launch her Circus Tour in March.
And by all accounts, even if she's not mentally ready, she's physically ready.
According to reports, she's gotten back into shape and her less than toned appearance at the MTV music awards awhile back is a distant memory.
Check out this picture from her website.
She looks almost like the "defined" Britney of several years ago.
If she's nervous that understandable, this will be her first arena tour in five years.
But she doesn't appear to be anxious.
She looks happy.
The Pussycat Dolls will be touring with her, and I have to wonder if the finale at some of the shows will be a Pussycat Dolls-Britney Spears number.
Maybe "Tainted Love"?

"Britney Spears, The Movie" ?

2009-01-22T16:08:00.001-05:00

Is Britney Spears really going to write a three book autobiography?
Is she really going to be paid 14 million dollars to do so?
Is anyone going to read it if she does?

I mean c'mon, Bill Clinton got a record breaking $10 million two-book memoir deal.
But he was a controversial president.
Britney Spears?
She's supposed to sign the book deal after her Circus tour winds up.
I guess the CD, the tour and her perfume just isn't quite enough huh?

Now hang onto this for a moment.....
She signs the deal, writes the first book, it's a bestseller and what would be next?
Yes....a MOVIE!
Can you see it? (would you see it?)
"Britney Spears, The Movie".
Cast some moppet to play young Britney, a teenage star to play teen Britney and of course Britney would play herself in the last chapter. Ooooo...and get Madonna to play future Britney relating the whole tale as a narrator.

Wait a minute...I may actually be onto something here......

Britney Spears New Crib

2009-01-14T13:03:00.002-05:00

Britney Spears put her her six-bedroom, six-bathroom home in Studio City, California on the market for $7.195 million.
And now she has a new home, The Prado De Los Suenos house in The Oaks community in Calabasas.
She recently took her children Sean Preston, 3, and Jayden James, 2, there and they seem to like it.
Britney has visitation rights, including overnights, with her two children.
The new homes pricetag is $8.9 million.

Maybe she's gonna pay for the house with her earnings from her "Britney Spears perfume". It seems to be getting a lot of buzz here lately.
I know it comes in several "flavors"...Curious, Fantasy, In Control and Believe.
But is it any good?

Britney, Lawyers, Madonna and New Year’s Eve

2009-01-08T09:02:00.003-05:00

I wondered why a few days ago, court papers were filed making it official that Britney was under the control of lawyer Andrew Wallet and Daddy Jamie Spears for life.
It seems a little spooky that the court orders are "for life".
Also the wording of “unable properly to provide for her personal needs for physical health, food, clothing, or shelter.” seemed a bit harsh.
But then I found out that Britney couldn't get insurance for her "Circus" tour until conservatorship was in place.
So from a business standpoint I guess it makes perfect sense.

Also word is out that Madonna will be showing up at Britney Spear's Circus Tour. Madonna is returning the favor Britney did her when she appeared for a performance at Madonna's Sticky and Sweet tour.

And finally, Britney posted new New Year’s Eve home photos on her website yesterday.

Britney Spears, Best Celebrity Makeover of 2008

2008-12-31T14:10:00.000-05:00

Besides coming in at the top of the searches for 2008, Britney Spears also got best makeover of 2008.
Which I think she deserves.
Most people were ready to write her off at the beginning of 2008.
But now the celebrity train wreck seems to be over.
Oregon Live.com has even nicknamed her "The Queen of All Media".
And as of today, "Circus" is the number three selling album of last week.

Best makeover of 2008: Britney Spears
by Sara Stone,
I can't call this "The biggest comeback" because the raw fact is, she never left! Though her haitus to crazy town was shocking and saddening, she was more in the spotlight than she had been in recent years. So therefore, it is more of a revamping than a comeback.
http://www.examiner.com/x-1343-Houston-20Something-Examiner~y2008m12d30-Best-makeover-of-2008--Britney-Spears

Britney Spears, Tops at USA TODAY and Yahoo

2008-12-30T15:01:00.000-05:00

With 2008 wrapping up. Britney Spears has pretty much dominated the world of internet search.
She came in at No. 1 for the year in USA TODAY's Celebrity Heat Index.
No. 1 on Yahoo's Top Searches for the year.
Interestingly though she's not listed in Google's top ten, Sarah Palin is.
Even though Google's Keyword search lists Britney at a 7,480,000 hit average compared to 6,120,000 for Sarah Palin.
Maybe Google's just tired of Britney.
AOL lists Britney Spears as their Top Celebrity Search.
Now, what will 2009 bring?
Will Britney being "normal" give her as much internet buzz?
Only time will tell.

Britney Spear's Circus Sales Drop 60 Percent

2008-12-17T14:47:00.001-05:00

Ouch.
After Britney Spears debuted at number one last week with Circus, her sales plunged 60 percent and she dropped to number two, with Taylor Swift taking the top position.
60 percent drop?
Isn't that a bit sharp?
Maybe Britney's Circus is a bit too edgy for parents to give teenage girls, while Taylor Swift’s Fearless seems perfect.
But Britney shouldn't feel bad, she's sold 706,000 copies in two weeks.
That's 706,000 copies more than I have ever sold!
LOL

The big question now seems to be how will Britney handle life on the road with her tour?

Britney Spears "Circus"

2008-12-09T15:31:00.001-05:00

I finally got the chance to sit down and listen to most of "Circus" and see a lot of the videos.
Britney doesn't look like she's lost much if any at all.
" Womanizer" may be my favorite track, and the video reminds me a lot of "Toxic" for some reason.
I especially love the lines " You think I'm crazy? I got your crazy!"
More of Britney's songwriting therapy?
And another thing, I got this weird Madonna vibe off the videos and songs.
When I started this blog it was called " Britney Spears, the Downward Spiral". But after things started really piling up on her I changed the name.
I hope Circus really is a new beginning for her.
It looks like it is.
The list of stops on her comeback tour is expanding, with her adding more performances in about half-dozen cities for her 2009 road trip for "Circus".

Britney Spears' Disturbing 'Blur'

2008-11-28T14:38:00.000-05:00

As I keep hoping, Britney appears to be doing much better with her life.
But is one of her therapeutic methods letting more things out in her songwriting?
The new song on her album "Circus" titled "Blur" seems to be raising a few eyebrows and questions.....

Britney Spears' comeback takes disturbing twist on 'Circus'
“What happened?” Britney Spears mutters during what is easily the most disturbing song of her career, “Blur.” It arrives in the middle of her sixth studio album, “Circus” (Jive), out Tuesday (which also happens to be Spears’ 27th birthday).
It’s the latest comeback in a career larded with tabloid travail, marketing gimmicks and, not coincidentally, more than 83 million album sales worldwide since 1999. “Circus” capitalizes on Spears’ troubles by turning them into pop songs. And what twisted songs they are.
http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/turn_it_up/2008/11/britney-spears.html

Britney Spears comes down heavily on paparazzi

2008-11-21T11:57:00.002-05:00

Well Britney is blaming the photographers and the press for her mental meltdown.
I can't say as I blame her. I remember seeing news reports were she was literally swamped by paparazzi.
I imagine her new documentary will shed some light on this.

Britney Spears comes down heavily on paparazzi
Britney Spears has accused the paparazzi for her infamous meltdown. The 'Toxic' hitmaker insisted that the snappers' constant pursuit for snaps led her into a downward spiral.
Earlier this year, the stunner was hospitalized twice and she also lost custody of her sons Sean Preston, three, and two-year-old Jayden James after a series of public meltdowns, including a headline-grabbing incident when she shaved off all her hair, reports Contactmusic.
http://entertainment.oneindia.in/music/international/2008/britney-paparazzi-211108.html

Britney, Madonna and Mariah Carey

2008-11-14T12:31:00.003-05:00

Maybe, just maybe if Britney can hold it together, she might actually get her life straightened out.
It seems like underneath it all, some journalists are really pulling for Britney.
After all, what we're looking at here in the unblinking eye of the media, is not only a singer, but a mother and a person as well.

"One More Time" for troubled diva Britney Spears?
By Jill Serjeant
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A year ago, Britney Spears was taking court-ordered drug and alcohol tests, had fired her managers, was losing custody of her kids, and some journalists were preparing her obituary.
This week, she was caring for her children like any mother would when she rushed 2-year-old Jayden James to a hospital after a bad reaction to something he ate. As for her career, only one week ago she was on stage performing with Madonna and on the brink of an extraordinary musical comeback.
Industry watchers wonder whether Spears, 26, can win back the young, fickle fans now accustomed to watching her fall apart, or if she can stage a comeback like pop diva Mariah Carey. She spent several years in a slump before rebounding to charttopper status with 2005 album "The Emancipation of Mimi."
http://ca.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idCATRE4AC8KG20081113

Britney Spears, Circus

2008-11-04T13:46:00.001-05:00

Britney seems to be moving forwards.
I hope this all works out for her, because it seems she has the best chance of making it right now.

Britney Spears Reveals Album Cover and Tracklist
Leah Collins, Dose
Britney Spears has revealed the cover of upcoming album Circus via her official website. Predictably, the album art has a Barnum and Bailey vibe, with Spears posing as rare sideshow attraction "The Airbrushed Lady." Personally, we're a little surprised that Spears didn't take advantage of the circus theme to showcase her usual freak tendencies, but perhaps she's leaving that for the music.
Spears has also unveiled the tracklisting, which includes such titles as "Lace and Leather," "Unusual You," and "Kill the Lights." You can find the full tracklist below.
Also included as a "bonus track" is "Radar." The song -- produced by "Toxic" masterminds Bloodshy and Avant -- was previously released on Spears' 2007 record, Blackout. Jive Records told MTV News, however, that the version appearing on Circus may be a remix.
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=a721089a-54d6-4c3d-a2d8-c20d6a3eb034

Britney Spears, SNL or Not?

2008-10-30T12:04:00.002-05:00

Will she or won't she?
I thought Britney was supposed to be the one that didn't know what she doing, but it looks like that's spread and no one knows what she is doing.
I guess only time will tell.

Britney Spears Expected to Appear on 'Saturday Night Live'
With her new album coming out on December 2, Britney Spears has been the subject of media speculation as "Saturday Night Live" guest. Words are circulating that she will host the sketch show on November 22 and RightCelebrity.com has labeled it as "official".
http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00019479.html

Britney Spears not hosting Saturday Night Live
Singer won't appear on comedy show
Britney Spears has rubbished rumours she’s to present hit US show Saturday Night Live again.
The singer was reported to be returning to the programme next month.
But producers insists there is ‘no truth’ to the story, reports Access Hollywood.
http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebrity-news/279554/britney-spears-not-hosting-saturday-night-live/1/

BTW, NOW the Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton sitcom seems to be a false flag as well!

Is Britney Spears finally getting it together?

2008-10-29T11:37:00.002-05:00

Since February, Britney has worked on her album, released a single that went to the top of the charts, reached a divorce settlement with her ex-husband Kevin Federline, and got visitation rights with her kids.
Now she has her father watching out over her affairs.
Maybe Britney is actually getting it back together.

Britney Spears' dad to take control of her property
A court in Los Angeles has granted Britney Spears' attorney's request to remain under permanent conservatorship until the singer recovers completely. Following the 26-year-old's tumble down the agony road, her father Jamie Spears had taken control over her assets, estates and business affairs, reports TMZ.
With the new order, dad Spears is now set to have a long-term hold on Britney's fortune while her mental health will be under close supervision of the experts. However, the pop icon, who is on her way to an astounding recovery after suffering from public meltdowns and familial troubles, will be able reclaim her assets and properties once she has returned to complete stability.
http://entertainment.oneindia.in/music/international/2008/britney-permanent-conservatorship-291008.html

Britney Spears, Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan Sitcom?

2008-10-28T10:00:00.002-05:00

This MUST be one of the signs of the Apocalypse!
It's gotta be in the Bible, or the Long Count Mayan Calendar
But Britney, Paris and Lindsay are only three.
Who's the Fourth Horseman?

Britney, Paris and Lindsay Sitcom?
Are the trio about to appear as flatmates struggling to make it big in Hollywood?
Paris Hilton, Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan are reportedly in talks to star in a sitcom together.
US TV network HBO, who brought us the likes of Flight of the Conchords, Little Britain USA and Sex and the City, are keen to sign up the one-time close friends to appear as flatmates struggling to make it big in Hollywood.
A source revealed to The Daily Star newspaper: "The chemistry between them will be electric."
http://www.mtv.co.uk/channel/mtvuk/news/457021-britney-spears-paris-hilton-lindsay-lohan-sitcom

Driving case against Britney Spears completely dismissed

2008-10-24T10:45:00.001-05:00

Well I guess Britney's lawyer was right.
He didn't take the plea, and the case was dismissed.

Driving case against Britney Spears completely dismissed
The case against Britney Spears for driving without a valid Californian license has been completely dismissed.
After jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict yesterday (October 21), voting 10 to 2 in favor of Spears' acquittal, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James Steele declared a mistrial, as previously reported.
http://www.nme.com/news/britney-spears/40598

Britney Spears Relaunches Web Site; Traffic Trial Goes To Jury

2008-10-17T10:42:00.001-05:00

Britney Spears Relaunches Web Site; Traffic Trial Goes To Jury

In the same week that she made a historic jump on the Billboard singles chart with "Womanizer," Britney Spears added another notch to her budding do-over belt with the relaunch of her official Web site, where she promised to give her fans unprecedented access to her backstage life.
In a black-and-white vlog post in which the bright-eyed singer appears to be sitting on a bed, she addresses the camera and explains, "Hi everybody, welcome to the new BritneySpears.com. I want to thank you for all of your support, it really means a lot to me. I'm going to take you where no paparazzi lens ever could. I'll be updating the site all the time with new videos and photos and lots of other cool stuff." According to the site, the video was recorded while Spears was shooting some other "fun interviews for the site" as a crew from Entertainment Tonight waited outside the door to speak to her. "But Brit took some time out of her busy schedule to record a message for you guys!" a message on the site reads.
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1597282/20081017/spears_britney.jhtml

Heres the link to the website:
http://www.britneyspears.com/

Britney Spears rejects plea deal in driving case

2008-10-09T11:02:00.001-05:00

Britney (or Britney's Lawyer) must be pretty adamant about this.
I mean really, a year's probation and a $150 fine?

Britney Spears rejects plea deal in driving case
Britney Spears has rejected a plea deal in her ongoing driver's license case.
Her attorney said today (October 8) that he would not agree to the deal's stipulations that would have placed the singer on a year's probation and required her to pay $150 fine.
http://www.nme.com/news/britney-spears/40325

Britney Spears Rejects Plea Deal, Faces Trial October 15 For Driving Without License
Pop star Britney Spears will be heading to trial next week to face charges of misdemeanor driving without a license, her attorney J. Michael Flanagan told MTV News on Wednesday (October 8), just hours after he rejected a plea deal that would have placed Spears on a year's probation and required she pay a $150 fine.
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1596602/20081008/spears_britney.jhtml

Britney Spears' tour return

2008-10-01T12:11:00.001-05:00

Britney Spears' tour return

Britney Spears is planning to go on a world tour "definitely next year".
The 'Womanizer' singer - whose new album 'Circus' is released on December 2 - wants to perform her new material live for her fans.
She said: "I am rehearsing for a tour around the world which will happen definitely next year. I cut 'Circus' like two weeks ago. I've been working on this album for like six months now!"
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/showbiz/2008-10/01/content_7072177.htm

Britney Spears 'furious' over song leak

2008-09-24T08:03:00.003-05:00

Britney Spears 'furious' over song leak

Britney Spears is reportedly furious that an unfinished version of her new single has been leaked on the internet.
The Gimme More singer - who scooped three prizes at the recent MTV Video Music Awards - had been putting in "every hour under the sun" in preparation for her comeback in November with new track Womanizer.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10533865

So is this all a publicity stunt?
Originally the leaked single was supposed to be "Candy from Strangers " and now it's " Womanizer".
Or is someone inside systematically releasing her singles?

Britney Spears' New Leaked Single?

2008-09-17T15:13:00.003-05:00

Britney Spears' New Leaked Single?

An infectious tune is making its way around the Internet right now claiming to be a new leaked Britney Spears song off her upcoming album, Circus.
Titled "Candy from Strangers," and supposedly featuring rap duo Laze & Royal, the track certainly sounds like the pop star, even down to that girlish giggle of hers.
http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b29422_britney_spears_new_leaked_single.html

Listen here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkSqrEQWALc

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It's all happening for Britney Spears.

2008-09-16T10:42:00.001-05:00

New album, New Year's Eve concert, world tour? Is Britney Spears moving too fast?
It's all happening for Britney Spears.
But is it happening too fast?
Spears' new song "Womanizer" will hit the airwaves Sept. 22. And her new album "Circus " will be released Dec. 2, her 27th Birthday. She's reportedly been recording the album at her pal George Maloof's Palms Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/thedishrag/2008/09/new-album-ny-ev.html

Britney Spears to release new album on her birthday
Britney Spears has announced that she plans to release her forthcoming album on her 27th birthday.
'Circus', due out in the US on December 2, features work by a host of producers, including Nate "Danja" Hills and Max Martin, who produced some of the singer's biggest hits, including 'Baby One More Time'.
http://www.nme.com/news/britney-spears/39726

Britney Spears due to release album in December
Britney Spears' second comeback is in full swing: She's due to release a new album in December, on her 27th birthday.
"Circus" is set for release Dec. 2, a little over a year after she released last November's "Blackout," which was perhaps her most critically acclaimed CD, but came during her infamous year of erratic behavior, rehab, custody battles and at least one hospitalization. She barely promoted it, and the album — though it was certified platinum — was one of her least successful.
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5ic4j0-zgwVvUIwo6rjPD7Oxxe01wD9377NE81

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Paris Hilton keen to team up with Britney Spears

2008-09-10T09:27:00.002-05:00

Paris Hilton keen to team up with Britney Spears

Paris keen to team up with Britney
Socialite Paris Hilton has said that she’s keen to join forces with Britney Spears for a duet.
The ‘Simple Life’ star is currently working on a follow-up to her self-titled 2006 debut album. The stunner said that she’s hoping that Britney, who is also working on a new LP, will agree to collaborate on a track for the record.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/International_Buzz/Paris_keen_to_team_up_with_Britney/articleshow/3467492.cms

Awww c'mon Paris! Get Lindsay in there and reform the old " Brat Pack"!

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The rebirth of Britney Spears

2008-09-09T10:16:00.002-05:00

The rebirth of Britney Spears

Ever since she flounced on to television screens 10 years ago aged 16, pouting and twirling her schoolgirl's uniform, doomsayers have predicted the self-destruction of Britney Spears.
And it came to pass – or so it seemed. After 83 million record sales, two marriages, two divorces, two children, a lost custody battle, repeated psychiatric evaluations, tens of thousands of paparazzi and the most globalised of breakdowns, the singer seemed finished, professionally – if not as meat for the snappers' lenses – come February 2008.
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/the-rebirth-of-britney-spears-923479.html

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Britney Spears to open MTV awards

2008-09-04T10:03:00.002-05:00

Britney Spears to open MTV awards

In what could prove a courageous or crazy move, Britney Spears has announced she will return to the MTV Music Video Awards a year after her catastrophic attempt to re-launch her career at the event.
After spending the past few years in and out of hospitals and rehab clinics, the pop singer is to open the Hollywood ceremony on Sunday, but instead of performing she will deliver something "fun and unexpected", MTV said.
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article4673127.ece

"fun and unexpected"....why does that scare me?

Britney Spears wants younger sister Jamie Lynn Spears to move in with her

2008-09-03T13:13:00.002-05:00

Britney Spears wants younger sister Jamie Lynn Spears to move in with her

Sources say the pop star has been trying to persuade Jamie Lynn to move to Los Angeles ever since the 17-year-old fell pregnant.
“Brit has assured Jamie Lynn that she’ll build a nursery for Maddie – even promising that when she buys her new place, it will have a special wing for them,” a source claims.
http://thebosh.com/archives/2008/09/britney_spears_wants_younger_sister_jamie_lynn_spears_to_move_in_with_her.php

Pop superstar and scandal singer Britney Spears

2008-09-03T13:12:00.003-05:00

Pop superstar and scandal singer Britney Spears

Britney’s career began at the age of four when she won a children's singing competition. When she was 15, she had her first recording contract and in 1999 the unforgettable 'Baby One More Time' became a worldwide hit. Her first album, 'Oops! I Did it Again', was the biggest ever selling album by a female artist. By 2005, Britney Spears' album had sold more than 60 million copies. For a long time, she was famous for her innocent southern American girl reputation.
http://www.bild.de/BILD/news/bild-english/celebrity-gossip/celebrity-star-archive/stu/spears-britney/stars-biography-photos-stories.html

Jamie Lynn Spears and Britney Spears Not Spared in Mom's Tell All

2008-09-03T13:09:00.003-05:00

Jamie Lynn Spears and Britney Spears Not Spared in Mom's Tell All
From Britney Spears breakdown to Jamie Lynn Spears teen pregnancy, Lynne Spears has weathered a multitude of parental problems. Now, in an explosive tell-all book, "Lynne Spears: Through the Storm," due out on September 16, In Touch can exclusively reveal that the 53-year-old defends herself against criticism that she's failed as a mother with Britney and Jamie Lynn Spears.
http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_272622489.shtml

BRITNEY SPEARS: 'MY FATHER SAVED MY LIFE'

2008-09-03T09:20:00.002-05:00

BRITNEY SPEARS: 'MY FATHER SAVED MY LIFE'

Troubled pop star BRITNEY SPEARS has credited her father JAMIE with saving her life - after he stepped in to help her following a series of breakdowns.
The toxic hitmaker was hospitalized at the beginning of this year (08) under a mental health order, and her father subsequently took over her legal and business affairs - becoming conservator of her estate.
Spears was also stripped of visitation rights to her two sons, but following several months under the guidance of her dad she has won back the right to see her children and is now working on a career comeback.
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/spears%20my%20father%20saved%20my%20life_1079220

Britney Spears 'too busy' for MTV Awards

2008-08-28T09:47:00.002-05:00

Britney Spears 'too busy' for MTV Awards

Britney Spears will not perform at this year's MTV Video Music Awards because she's too busy, her management says.
The troubled singer was believed to be making a comeback appearance at the ceremony next month after her shambolic performance of Gimme More at last year’s event was slammed by critics.
http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,26278,24248977-10388,00.html

Britney Spears to star in a new reality TV show

2008-08-23T10:12:00.001-05:00

Britney Spears to star in a new reality TV show

Britney Spears is reportedly set to star in a new reality TV show.
The troubled singer is set to defy the wishes of her family - including dad Jamie, who is co-conservator of her estate, and ex-husband Kevin Federline - to appear in the proposed fly-on-the-wall MTV documentary.
The proposed programme will focus on Britney's attempts to get her life and career back on track following her breakdown earlier this year.
http://www.news24.com/News24/Entertainment/Celebrities/0,,2-1225-2108_2380561,00.html

Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake to record duet

2008-08-22T11:27:00.002-05:00

Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake to record duet

The pop star and her ex-boyfriend, who had a very public break up, are reportedly set to work together on a song for Britney's new album.
Britney saw success at an early age on 'The Mickey Mouse Club', where she met Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera, and 'Baby One More Time' hit number one all around the world as she was just 17.
After months of speculation Britney Spears and former lover Justin Timberlake are set to work together on a track destined for Britney's new album to be realeased later this year.
http://www.welt.de/english-news/arti2361160/Britney_Spears_and_Justin_Timberlake_to_record_duet_.html

Britney Spears Gives Up Sugar ... Including Frappuccinos

2008-08-21T15:13:00.001-05:00

Britney Spears Gives Up Sugar ... Including Frappuccinos

Britney Spears cut out all sugar to get her bikini body back — including her beloved Frappuccinos.
"Frappuccinos, gone. I still do drink coffee, but just with Equal,' she tells OK! magazine.
Spears also says she's the "healthiest I've been all my life."
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,407841,00.html

Britney Spears Custody Battle With Kevin Federline Carries A Hefty Price Tag

2008-08-19T09:50:00.001-05:00

Britney Spears Custody Battle With Kevin Federline Carries A Hefty Price Tag
By Jocelyn Vena
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline's custody battle, which finally concluded in July, was long and complicated. Not surprisingly, it was also a very expensive one.
According toThe Associated Press, court documents in Spears' child-custody case show that the pop singer will pay a hefty price tag for fighting it out with ex-husband Federline over their two young sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James.
The documents include legal bills from two law firms that total more than $466,000. In addition, Spears agreed to pay $250,000 of K.Fed's legal fees.
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1593045/20080819/spears_britney.jhtml

Quentin Tarantino to revive Britney Spears's career

2008-08-08T09:59:00.002-05:00

Quentin Tarantino to revive Britney Spears's career
FILMMAKER Quentin Tarantino, who revived the career of John Travolta with Pulp Fiction, is looking to do the same for Britney Spears.
http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,26278,24146962-7485,00.html

Britney Spears and Brad Pitt to star in Tarantino flicks?
Rumor goes Tarantino offered Britney Spears a role in his remake of the 1966 cult trash film "Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" Spears would have to play one of three lesbian strippers competing in a desert automobile race.
http://www.kp.ru/daily/24143/361038/

Spears won't play lesbian stripper
Troubled pop singer Britney Spears, who is working on a comeback, won't play a lesbian stripper in Quentin Tarantino's new movie.
http://sify.com/movies/hollywood/fullstory.php?id=14736615

For more on the original movie, go here:
http://reallybadcinema.blogspot.com/2008/03/faster-pussy-cat-kill-kill-1965.html

BRITNEY SPEARS - SPEARS 'STILL HOPEFUL' OF JOINT CUSTODY AGREEMENT

2008-08-04T09:55:00.003-05:00

BRITNEY SPEARS - SPEARS 'STILL HOPEFUL' OF JOINT CUSTODY AGREEMENT
BRITNEY SPEARS is reportedly still hopeful of gaining joint custody of her two sons with her ex-husband KEVIN FEDERLINE.
The couple recently settled a bitter 18-month court battle over Sean Preston, two, and Jayden James, 17 months, with a judge awarding sole custody to Federline.
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/spears%20still%20hopeful%20of%20joint%20custody%20agreement_1076225

Jamie Spears to retain role as Britney's conservator
Britney Spears' father Jamie has had his role as her conservator extended until the end of 2008 at the suggestion of Britney's doctors. Although a progress review of the case has been scheduled in October, all are anxious not to rock Britney's boat.
http://www.welt.de/english-news/arti2274548/Jamie_Spears_to_retain_role_as_Britneys_conservator.html

Court extends Britney Spears' conservatorship By ANTHONY McCARTNEY
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears will remain under her father's care for a few more months, but she may ring in 2009 on her own terms. James Spears' control over his pop star daughter's life was extended through the end of the year Thursday by Los Angeles Superior Court commissioner Reva Goetz. The arrangement could end sooner; Goetz scheduled an update on Spears' progress for the end of October.
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5ic4j0-zgwVvUIwo6rjPD7Oxxe01wD92964NO0

Britney Spears Enters Mediation With Kevin Federline

2008-07-24T13:45:00.001-05:00

Britney Spears Enters Mediation With Kevin Federline:

"Kevin Federline still wants to maintain sole legal and physical custody of their two boys while allowing Britney Spears to be involved in their day to day lives.

Britney Spears, 26, lost custody of her two children in January after two brief hospitalizations for psychiatric evaluation that marked a new low for the former teen pop star after a year of increasingly bizarre behavior."

Britney Spears has secret breakdown | Celebrity News | Now Magazine

2008-07-15T10:28:00.002-05:00

Britney' Spears has secret breakdown | Celebrity News | Now Magazine:

"When Britney Spears held her sister Jamie Lynn’s newborn daughter on 19 June, no one could’ve predicted how much it would shatter her state of mind.

But Now can reveal the secret details of Britney’s terrifying breakdown after seeing her new niece, which has been kept under wraps until now.

Having spent only half an hour with her 17-year-old sister and Maddie in McComb, Mississippi, the troubled 26-year-old cut her trip short and flew back to LA, where she was pictured in floods of tears."

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Britney Spears' and Madonna's new collaboration

2008-07-08T10:31:00.003-05:00

Britney Spears' and Madonna's new collaboration

Britney Spears is one of a rising number of young celebrities who has been making the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Looks like someone special will be making an appearance at Madonna's new 'Sticky and Sweet' tour. Well, even if only virtually. The troubled Britney Spears is planning to film a video to be shown during her idol's concerts. A spokesperson for Madonna confirmed "Britney is going to film something for Madonna's show in the next week or so". But the whole thing is kept hushed up, the representative added "I don't know what they are doing. It's a secret". However, rumours are being dismissed that Spears might be making an appearance at any of the concerts, which are due to begin in Wales next month.
http://www.welt.de/english-news/article2190398/Britney_Spears_and_Madonnas_new_collaboration.html

Britney Spears wants child-friendly home

2008-07-01T10:43:00.001-05:00

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Spears wants child-friendly home:

"Britney Spears is looking for a new home with extra outdoor space for her children to play in and more privacy, court records have revealed.

Documents show the 26-year-old wants a property closer to parks for Sean Preston, two, and Jayden James, one.

The star has stipulated she wants a "less trafficked" home than her current Beverly Hills house, which is constantly stalked by paparazzi."

Britney Spears' rabbit toy

2008-06-25T10:08:00.002-05:00

Britney Spears has ordered a customised six-foot tall bunny from a Los Angeles store. The mother-of-two - who became an auntie for the first time last week after her teenage sister Jamie Lynn gave birth to a baby girl, Maddie Briann - splashed out $600 on baby accessories at exclusive boutique Petit Tresor, including several 'Bunsies' by Bunnies by the Bay.
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/showbiz/2008-06/25/content_6794958.htm

Britney Spears foot-crushing case will not go to court

2008-06-17T08:51:00.001-05:00

Britney Spears foot-crushing case will not go to court

The pop star is off the hook

Prosecutors have refused to pursue a case in which Britney Spears allegedly ran over the foot of a paparazzo while driving.

After reviewing a tape of the incident, a prosecuting attorney determined that the photographer must have placed his foot in the way of the pop star's vehicle.

http://www.nme.com/news/britney-spears/37416

Britney Spears may need further medical tests

2008-06-03T06:59:00.002-05:00

Britney Spears may need further medical tests.
Britney Spears has now been deemed unfit to participate in legal proceedings at the LA hearing over conservatorship of her estate.
Spears's doctor has also said he wants to do more tests, added commissioner Reva Goetz.

http://thebosh.com/archives/2008/06/britney_spears_may_need_further_medical_tests.php

Britney gets sun and rest in Costa Rica beach

2008-05-19T07:37:00.002-05:00

Britney gets sun and rest in Costa Rica beach

SAN JOSE (AFP) — A bikini-clad Britney Spears got her picture taken this weekend while relaxing and soaking up the sun on a Costan Rican beach where she was reportedly staying at actor Mel Gibson's property.

"She did it again," the La Nacion daily said Sunday in a play on Spears' 1999 chart-busting hit "Oops! ... I Did It Again."

"At five minutes to midday (Saturday), the artist appeared on scene on an ATV (all terrain vehicle) driving from the home of Mel Gibson, who invited her to spend a few days in Costa Rica" at his 163-hectare (402-acre) spread in the Pacific coast resort town of Samara, the daily said.
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5h7h2q6xSU24CU-JrHA1UXu57BKlA

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Britney Spears flies home for sister's baby shower party

2008-05-05T08:47:00.002-05:00

Britney Spears flies home for sister's baby shower party
05/05/2008 - 9:09:59 AM

Britney Spears has returned to her native Kentwood, Louisiana for the first time in over a year - to attend her sister Jamie Lynn's baby shower party.
The pop star left her Hollywood Hills home early on Friday to join her sister and other family members at the baby celebrations.
http://breakingnews.iol.ie/entertainment/story.asp?j=254615370&p=z546y6x76

BRITNEY SPEARS LEARNING TO SING AGAIN

2008-04-27T09:34:00.003-05:00

BRITNEY SPEARS LEARNING TO SING AGAIN

Britney Spears is taking singing lessons.The troubled pop star is seeking professional help to get her career back on track - and she doesn't seem to mind who knows it.The Toxic singer was spotted carrying a CD, marked `4/25/08 Britney's Voice Lesson - Afternoon' as she left the home of her vocal coach in Tarzana, California on Friday.http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/spears%20learning%20to%20sing%20again_1066942

http://www.squidoo.com/BritneyJeanSpears

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Britney Spears in Minor Traffic Accident

2008-04-14T11:24:00.001-05:00

Britney Spears in Minor Traffic Accident

Britney Spears has been in yet another motor mishap. The pop star was involved in a minor traffic accident late Saturday, but no one was hurt and no vehicles were damaged, according to an Associated Press report.

Spears was driving her 2008 Mercedes on Los Angeles freeway about 8:20 p.m. when the collision occurred, according to a California Highway Patrol Officer. She was in stop-and-go traffic when her car hit a 2006 Nissan in front of her that had stopped. The Nissan then pushed forward into another vehicle. No damage was noted to any of the vehicles. The CHP made out a report but no one was cited.
http://www.ez-tracks.com/news/Music_News-Article-1138.html

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Britney Spears to promote Danish furniture

2008-04-09T10:40:00.002-05:00

IOL: Spears to promote Danish furniture:

"Britney Spears is poised to become the face of a Danish furniture brand, according to reports.

The singer's father Jamie - who is currently managing her affairs - is in talks with Danish celebrity broker Claus Hjelmbak for Spears to promote the range."

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Planet Gossip - Idolizing Britney Spears

2008-03-28T10:02:00.003-05:00

Planet Gossip - Idolizing Britney Spears:

"Britney Spears appears to be on the right track, so what better way to celebrate than by giving back?
How about American Idol? But if stepping back on stage for some song and dance with the wannabe Idols is too much for Ms. Brit right now, she ought to consider making an appearance at Idol Gives Back, the star-studded fundraiser on April 9."

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Britney Spears Secured: Fragile Star Under Tight Watch on Set

2008-03-16T08:32:00.002-05:00

National Ledger - Britney Spears Secured: Fragile Star Under Tight Watch on Set:

"Security! Britney Spears is under a tight watch as the fragile star is participating in her first real work in front of a camera in some time. The former pop starlet is ready for her spot on the CBS Sitcom 'How I Met Your Mother'. As she is constantly dogged by photographers there is a report that those on set have been forced to wear wristbands while Britney Spears is filming her cameo spot on the show."

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Silverstone Denies Quitting Show Because of Spears

2008-03-13T07:38:00.001-05:00

Silverstone Denies Quitting Show Because of Spears
Actress Alicia Silverstone is laughing off reports she pulled out of a role in the CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother" after learning she'd be appearing opposite Britney Spears.

Spears plays a receptionist/secretary in an upcoming episode of the show, and insiders claim her boss was supposed to be Silverstone.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=7&entry_id=24900

Updated! Britney Spears Gets to Work
E! News has learned that Brit, who on Monday did a table read for her upcoming role on CBS' How I Met Your Mother, will be on the Fox lot today for more rehearsals. The episode, in which the flirty celeb plays a flirty receptionist, tapes later this week. Way to show your range, girlfriend!
http://www.eonline.com/gossip/hum/detail/index.jsp?uuid=07107852-5d11-4272-9dff-45f4f30ec7dd

Britney Spears to Appear in CBS Sitcom
Britney Spears acted thoroughly professional on her first day at the shoot of U.S. sitcom ‘How I Met Your Mother,’ in which she is to play a receptionist in an upcoming episode. The pop-star arrived right at 7.30 a.m. with her assistant Brett in tow and quickly got to work, leaving her co-stars in awe.
http://www.themoneytimes.com/articles/20080313/britney_spears_to_appear_in_cbs_sitcom-id-1018772.html

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National Ledger - Britney Spears Baby Bump Photo Speculation: Is She Joining Jamie Lynn?

2008-03-02T11:59:00.003-05:00

National Ledger - Britney Spears Baby Bump Photo Speculation: Is She Joining Jamie Lynn?: "By Ginger Marks
Mar 1, 2008

Will Britney Spears be joining her sister Jamie Lynn Spears and have a baby within the next few months? Reports this week claimed that the former pop princess was again pregnant. While everyone is shocked that little sister Jamie Lynn is not really showing any baby bump there’s is a photo circulating of Britney that shows what appears to be a bump."

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Britney Spears denies pregnancy rumours - Telegraph

2008-03-01T12:34:00.002-05:00

Britney Spears denies pregnancy rumours - Telegraph:

"Troubled pop star Britney Spears has denied rumours that she is expecting a child with her boyfriend, British-born photographer Adnan Ghalib.
Sources close to the singer have been forced to comment on speculation that the 26-year-old was pregnant with her third child after reports said Ghalib had told friends in Britain that he was going to become a father."

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LA judge rejects attempt to move Britney Spears case to federal court

2008-02-27T09:03:00.003-05:00

LA judge rejects attempt to move Spears case to federal court
Tuesday, February 26, 2008

A federal judge on Tuesday rejected an attorney's claim he represented Britney Spears, and sent back to state court the case involving control of the pop star's finances.

U.S. District Court Judge Philip Gutierrez ruled that Jon Eardley is not Spears' attorney and has no authority to act on her behalf.

"Mr. Eardley is not Ms. Spears' attorney and acted improperly by removing her conservatorship proceeding to federal court," Gutierrez wrote in his order.

A call to Eardley was not immediately returned.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/02/26/entertainment/e182209S28.DTL&type=health

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Spears salon owner sick of Britney's buzz-cut fuss

2008-02-19T11:19:00.001-05:00

Spears salon owner sick of Britney's buzz-cut fuss
19/02/2008 - 11:40:23 AM

The owner of the hair salon that Britney Spears made famous by calling in for a buzz cut a year ago wishes the troubled pop star had chosen another stylist.

On the anniversary of Spears' shocking style choice, which hit headlines around the globe, Esther's Salon owner Esther Tognozzi regrets shaving off the pop star's locks - because it has turned her business into a tourist curiosity.
http://breakingnews.iol.ie/entertainment/story.asp?j=202747120&p=zxz7477xx

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Lawyer files for Britney Spears case to be heard in federal court

2008-02-18T10:38:00.001-05:00

Lawyer files for Britney Spears case to be heard in federal court
18/02/2008 - 12:38:41 PM

An attorney who claims to be Britney Spears' new lawyer has filed a federal complaint arguing the conservatorship of the singer's estate violates her civil rights.

Jon Eardley, who has practices in New York and Washington, DC, submitted his legal complaint on behalf of Spears in US District Court on Thursday.
http://breakingnews.iol.ie/entertainment/story.asp?j=202656640&p=zxz657zzx

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German model Heidi Klum wants to help the troubled Britney Spears

2008-02-17T13:57:00.002-05:00

German model Heidi Klum wants to help the troubled Britney Spears

HAMBURG, Germany - Heidi Klum wants to help Britney Spears.

The 34-year-old model says that she would even open her home to Spears as the pop singer struggles to put her life back together.

Klum, a mother of three is married to singer Seal and lives in Beverly Hills, California.

The host of Bravo's "Project Runway" tells German broadcaster ARD, in an interview to be aired Monday, that she's sorry when a young person gets thrown so off track.

But Klum says she would "help set her straight." She says Spears can call her and even come live in her house for a couple of months.

After more than a year of bizarre behaviour and two stints in a psychiatric hospital this year, Spears was placed under a conservatorship by the Los Angeles County Superior Court commissioner at the beginning of February. Conservatorships are established when a court determines someone cannot take care of themselves or their affairs.

http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5hrw5CD8pIWhW4HmZitGEz1ezdQ-w

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Britney Spears manager 'broke court plea'

2008-02-12T12:18:00.001-05:00

Britney Spears manager 'broke court plea'

Britney Spears is also embroiled in a custody fight over her two sons

Britney Spears' father tried to fire her business manager after he provided her with a car in violation of a court order, legal documents have shown.
Papers filed in a Los Angeles court state Howard Grossman had been asked to deliver a car to James Spears, who has temporary control of the star's estate.

But the 26-year-old was seen driving around Los Angeles shortly after being released from a psychiatric ward.

Mr Grossman has refused to confirm or deny whether he has been sacked.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7240604.stm

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Britney Spears 'worth $120m to US economy'

2008-02-02T14:05:00.000-05:00

Britney Spears 'worth $120m to US economy'
By Jacqui Goddard in Miami

Her career appears to be fading, her home life is in ruins and fears are growing for her mental health following her committal to psychiatric hospital.
Yet even as she teeters on the brink of disaster, the troubled Britney Spears is doing more than most to prop up the equally faltering US economy.

The pop star, who was sectioned last week in Los Angeles, allegedly for her own safety, is an industrial powerhouse, pumping an estimated $120 million (£60 million) a year into the economy at least, and is indirectly responsible for even more.

The magazine Portfolio calculates that while Spears personally rakes in $9 million a year, what it calls the Britney Industrial Complex – all the associated economic activity that surrounds her – generates on average 13 times as much for those who feed off her.

full story: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2008/02/02/wbritney302.xml

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Mad Britney Spears detoxed by doctors

2008-02-01T14:37:00.000-05:00

Mad Britney Spears detoxed by doctors

Britney Spears is currently going through a detox process at the UCLA Medical Center after reports the imploding star has taken up to ten laxatives a day and a stimulant Adderall used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder.

Doctors will stabilize her and evaluate her condition before she can be administered new medication to treat her suspected bipolar condition.

Detoxification is necessary for doctors to rid the patient’s system so that they can be properly diagnosed and prescribed a course of treatment.

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,23142728-5001021,00.html?from=mostpop

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Britney Spears Hospitalized Again on Doctor’s Orders

2008-01-31T13:11:00.000-05:00

Britney Spears Hospitalized Again on Doctor’s Orders

Four weeks after a standoff with police, Britney Spears is back in the hospital after having been deemed a danger to herself and those around her, Us reports. Spears was taken to UCLA Medical Center late last night and placed on “mental evaluation hold.” Us also reports that the hospital trip was in fact a “carefully orchestrated intervention” and was not the result of a suicide attempt or any other dangerous act on Britney’s part. A source also says that Spears hasn’t slept since Saturday. Because this trip was planned, it is likely that Spears will remain under hospital care longer than her stay from a month ago. This is merely the latest in a series of roadblocks for the singer, whose erratic behavior has already cost her custody of her two sons.

http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/01/31/britney-spears-hospitalized-again-on-doctors-orders/

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Britney Spears rushed to hospital

2008-01-31T11:26:00.001-05:00

Britney Spears rushed to hospital
Jen McDonnell
canada.com
Thursday, January 31, 2008

Britney Spears was rushed to a hospital early Thursday morning and is currently on a psychiatric hold, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Camera crews and police helicopters flocked to Spears' house in Studio City, Calif., as an ambulance carrying the singer made its way to UCLA Medical Center, accompanied by a police escort of more than a dozen motorcycle officers and two choppers, around 1 a.m (4 a.m. EST).

The 26-year-old is currently being held under a 72-hour psychiatric emergency hold, known as a 5150.

Despite earlier reports from X17online.com that Spears may have been hospitalized after a suicide attempt, her manager, Sam Lufti, said the star was admitted on her own accord.
http://www.canada.com/globaltv/globalshows/et_story.html?id=9a3f9f7b-d3bb-4638-a788-e34fcd69e08c

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Britney Spears' boyfriend's influence 'could kill'

2008-01-30T09:36:00.000-05:00

Britney Spears' boyfriend's influence 'could kill'
By Sophie Borland

Britney Spears’ manager has warned her photographer boyfriend that he is having such a bad influence on the singer he could kill her.

Sam Lufti, who is also a close friend of the 26-year-old singer, reportedly sent text messages to her partner Adnan Ghalib telling him to stay away.

He has also told security guards outside Spears’ home in Hollywood that the photographer, originally from Birmingham, must be denied entry.

Originally from Birmingham?
Try Afghanistan to the United Kingdom as a refugee in 1977. Then the family settled near Birmingham living in a predominantly Muslim neighborhood. In his late teens, Ghalib moved to South London before later settling in southern California.

Just a feeling, but this guy may be worse than K-Fed ever thought about being.

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Britney Spears' manager says singer has "mental issues"

2008-01-29T08:49:00.001-05:00

Britney Spears' manager says singer has "mental issues"

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Sam Lufti, the manager and companion of troubled pop star Britney Spears, has said the singer suffers from "mental issues" and has seen a psychiatrist, talk show host Barbara Walters revealed on Monday.
http://www.reuters.com/article/peopleNews/idUSN1S46616920080129

Britney Spears Has `mental Issues,' Friend Says

NEW YORK (AP) — Barbara Walters says she has been contacted by Britney Spears' manager and "very good friend," Sam Lutfi, who says the pop singer has seen a psychiatrist.
Lutfi told her the 26-year-old pop singer "is suffering from what he describes as mental issues which are treatable," Walters said Monday on ABC's "The View."
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hqBVPchhgVCNYoQbjxfmaGkIZ4jwD8UF5A9G0

Britney Spears Seeking 'Treatment'

Britney Spears' longtime companion, Sam Lufti, has revealed the singer has sought treatment for a series of mental issues.
Lutfi called revered newswoman Barbara Walters over the weekend in a bid to clear up reports about the singer's health.
And when Walters asked him if she could talk about their conversation during her morning show "The View" on Monday, Lutfi agreed.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=7&entry_id=23800

Britney Spears' boyfriend compares her to Princess Di

2008-01-28T09:38:00.000-05:00

Britney Spears' boyfriend compares her to Princess Di

Adnan Ghalib, the on and off boyfriend of troubled pop superstar Britney Spears, has compared their relationship to Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed, who died in a car crash Aug 31, 1997, in Paris.
Ghalib had dared to speak of his relationship with Spears just after a month, though he's not sure how long the relationship could last, thesun.co.uk reports.

He said that there are similarities between Spears and the late Princess Diana. When the fact about media attention was mentioned as a similarity between Spears and Diana during the interview, Ghalib added, "Or dating an Arab".

http://sify.com/movies/hollywood/fullstory.php?id=14596017

Adnan Ghalib is an Afghan born British celebrity photographer.

In 1977, Ghalib and his family emigrated from Afghanistan to the U.K as refugees. The family settled near Birmingham living in a predominantly Muslim neighborhood. In his late teens, Ghalib moved to South London before later settling in California. Before becoming a celebrity photographer, Ghalib worked as a manager at a strip club.

On December 18, 2003, he married Azylynn Elizabeth Berry.

Since December of 2007, Ghalib has been dating singer Britney Spears.

On January 22, 2008, Ghalib spoke with CBS's The Insider and revealed details about his relationship with Spears. During the interview, Ghalib denied rumors that Spears is pregnant with his child and that the two had broken up.

On January 18, 2008, Ghalib's wife, Azlynn Elizabeth Berry, filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.

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Britney Spears shops for pregnancy tests

2008-01-17T10:16:00.000-05:00

Britney Spears shops for pregnancy tests
BEIJING, Jan. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- Is Britney Spears pregnant again? Everyone is curious about the answer when the troubled star was photographed while shopping for home pregnancy tests in Los Angeles, media reports said Thursday.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-01/17/content_7437100.htm

Photos Appear to Show Britney Spears Shopping for Pregnancy Test
New photos appear to show Britney Spears shopping for a pregnancy test Tuesday at a California Rite Aid store.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,323271,00.html

Spears Shops for Pregnancy Test
Britney Spears has sparked reports she is pregnant with her third child, after the troubled star was spotted shopping for home pregnancy tests in Los Angeles recently.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=7&entry_id=23509

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Federline in police report request

2008-01-13T13:00:00.000-05:00

Federline in police report request

Attorneys for Kevin Federline want the Los Angeles Police Department to release its investigative report on the incident at Britney Spears' home a week ago that led to the pop star losing custody of her two young sons.

On January 3, police intervened when Spears refused to return the boys to her ex-husband after a court-monitored visit.

After a stand-off, Spears was taken to a hospital.

The next day, a judge awarded sole legal and physical custody of the two boys, one-year-old Jayden James and two-year-old Sean Preston, to Federline and suspended Spears' visitation rights.

Spears left the hospital a day and half later.
http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5hLvixqKbgCrPmgYCfbjS9cfXJusw

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For Britney Spears, a new and public debacle

2008-01-06T13:18:00.000-05:00

For Britney Spears, a new and public debacle

Troubled pop diva Britney Spears may end

With her mandatory hospitalisation for mental evaluation, Britney Spears, 26, has reached a new nadir in the public unravelling of her once glamorous life.

Spears was Friday taken by ambulance to the Cedars Sinai Medical Center following a three-hour standoff with police at her luxury Hollywood home. According to reports, she locked herself and her year-old son Jayden James in a bedroom instead of turning him over to her ex-husband's bodyguard as she was supposed to.

When she eventually gave up, she was wheeled into an ambulance as swarms of paparazzi tussled for pictures of the fallen star, running after the ambulance to get images of Spears at her lowest point yet.

According to police, Spears appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance. She was reportedly hospitalised under a '5150 Hold' order under which a person is considered as danger to themselves or others as a result of mental disorder.

full story:
http://sify.com/movies/hollywood/fullstory.php?id=14585185

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Britney Spears barred from seeing her children

2008-01-05T12:47:00.000-05:00

Britney Spears barred from seeing her children
By Tom Leonard and Emma Henry

Britney Spears has been barred from seeing her children after she was admitted to hospital under the influence of an "unknown substance" following a custody dispute.

A judge in Los Angeles has suspended her visiting rights and given her ex-husband Kevin Federline sole physical and legal custody of Sean Preston, two, and one-year-old Jayden James.

Police were called to the singer's home on Thursday night after she refused to hand the children over to Federline, in line with a court order.

A bleary-eyed Spears, 26, who was alternately grinning and grimacing, was helped out of her Los Angeles home, loaded into an ambulance and strapped down for the journey to the hospital.

She is still being examined at the city's Cedars-Sinai medical centre after police ordered her to be detained and evaluated.

Another court hearing will be held on Jan 14.

A police spokesman said Spears had been transferred to hospital "for her own welfare".

Full story here:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2008/01/05/wbritney205.xml

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Britney Spears gets $500 gift basket for pregnant sister

2007-12-21T13:27:00.000-05:00

Britney Spears gets $500 gift basket for pregnant sister

Friday, 21 December , 2007, 13:33

Pop star Britney Spears spent $500 on a gift basket for her newly pregnant 16-year old sister Jamie Lynn.

TMZ.com reports that Spears contacted Hollywood celebrity baby emporium Petit Tresor and ordered a tank top with the words "Hot Mama 2 B" on it for her sister. Other items included a blanket, a stuffed elephant with a white satin bow, socks and shoes.

A source said there was a note attached saying, "Dear J.L., we love you! Brit, Sean and Jayden."

http://sify.com/movies/hollywood/fullstory.php?id=14579348

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Britney Spears Wants To Check Her Kids For Drugs

2007-12-20T13:42:00.000-05:00

Britney Spears Wants To Check Her Kids For Drugs
by Stuart Heritage

Thought that Britney Spears' 16-year-old sister getting knocked up was as bad as it got for the family? Not even close - Britney Spears now apparently thinks her two baby sons have been taking drugs.

Well, sort of - Britney Spears has decided to turn on the attack in her child custody battle with Kevin Federline by apparently claiming that he smokes pot in front of Sean Preston and Jayden James, and that as a result they're breathing in all his second-hand drug-smoke. It's thought that Britney Spears was alerted to this possibility by the way that her kids sitting around staring into space and giggling all day. However this might not mean that the Federline-Spears kids are stoned - it might just mean that they're either a) children or b) genetically very stupid. Really, the truth is that it could be any of these things.

full story:
http://www.hecklerspray.com/britney-spears-wants-to-check-her-kids-for-drugs/200711568.php

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TMZ gets subpoena in Britney Spears case

2007-12-18T11:54:00.001-05:00

TMZ gets subpoena in Spears case

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18 (UPI) -- TMZ, the Hollywood celebrity Web site that has choronicled many of Britney Spears' recent exploits, has been served with a subpoena in her child custody case.

Spears and her ex-husband Kevin Federline are battling for custody of their two young sons.

http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Entertainment/2007/12/18/tmz_gets_subpoena_in_spears_case/2519/

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Britney Spears threatens to release Paris Hilton's lesbian footage

2007-12-07T11:59:00.000-05:00

Britney Spears threatens to release Paris Hilton's lesbian footage

Troubled pop superstar Britney Spears is threatening to leak footage of her one time friend Paris Hilton in a lesbian romp if the latter does not start treating her better.

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Contactmusic.com reports that Spears sent Hilton the warning in a letter, which asks her to stop being rude to her and her friends. She has threatened to release the footage unless there is a change in her attitude.

"The letter warns Paris that if she continues being rude to people, the footage will be leaked online," said a source.

full story:
http://sify.com/movies/hollywood/fullstory.php?id=14572738

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Britney Spears 'Definitely Pregnant'

2007-12-02T12:27:00.001-05:00

Britney Spears 'Definitely Pregnant'
By a dancer called Chuck...

Brtiney Spears is "definitely pregnant" following a brief fling with a dancer, according to reports today.

The News Of The World's Rav Singh reports Britney is furious news has leaked out of her pregnancy by a dancer known only as Chuck - not music producer JR Totem, as he claimed last week.

The paper's source says, "She's very angry that it has come out like this. She's shocked because the pregnancy is the last thing she needs right now.
http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/39075/britney-spears-definitely-pregnant

Britney Spears IS pregnant with third child

Britney Spears furiously denied she was pregnant with her third child last week, but the pregnancy has now been confirmed by a close friend of the troubled ‘Gimme More’ singer.

A source close to Britney, 25, told Britain’s News Of The World newspaper: “She’s very angry that it has come out like this. She’s shocked because the pregnancy is the last thing she needs right now.

“She had a scan last month and only told close friends the result. Even her family were out of the loop.”
http://www.showbizspy.com/2007/12/02/britney-spears-is-pregnant-with-third-child/

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Britney Spears pregnant again?

2007-11-28T11:16:00.000-05:00

Britney Spears pregnant again?

Producer said to be the father of her third child
32 minutes ago
Britney Spears is pregnant with her third child, according to reports today.

The father of the baby is music producer J.R. Rotem who apparently confirmed the news to In Touch Weekly in the US saying 'It's true'.

The magazine says that Spears emailed a copy of her ultrasound scan to friends on November 14, confiding that she was just over four weeks pregnant.

full story here:
http://www.nme.com/news/tabloid-hell/32818

Britney Spears was reportedly granted custody of two-year-old Sean Preston and 14-month-old Jayden James for Christmas Day. It is believed the 25-year-old singer was granted custody of the boys by Superior Court Commissioner Scott M. Gordon for the holiday because her ex-husband Kevin Federline, 29, had the boys for Thanksgiving last Thursday.

full story here:
http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/confidential/showbuzz/index/0,25297,5010840-5027762,00.html

Who got Britney Spears pregnant for a third time? While it may not be quite the mystery of the eighties prime time soap Dallas "Who shot J.R.?" the initials are the same according to a cover story from this week's In Touch Weekly. The magazine claims that the young record producer J.R. Rotem has confirmed that Britney is pregnant and he is the daddy.

full story:
http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_272617429.shtml

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