Rodney Jerkins: Britney Spears Album Slated for Early 2009

The following italicized article is from www.justjared.com:

Super producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins has reunited with Britney Spears for her new album for the first time in seven years. (They’re both pictured here to the left in January 2000.)

As late as four weeks ago, Britney and Jerkins were in the studio producing some tracks for Brit’s as-yet-untitled sixth studio album, which is scheduled for an early 2009 release.

Says Jerkins, “I’m trying to reinvent her and myself. [The new sound is] very dancey, really uptempo, in the clubs, real aggressive, and catchy.”

And below is the Darkchild remix of the hottttt Britney Spears track “Overprotected.” Check it out to relive the good ol’ days!

Source: Just Jared

Britney Moving for Kids, "Quiet"

The following italicized article is from www.eonline.com:

What Britney Spears really needs is a little peace and quiet. At least, according to a court commissioner.

In court papers filed by Spears' conservatorship earlier this month, approved by Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Reva Goetz on June 17 and obtained by E! News today, Goetz gives the go-ahead for the singer to sell her Summit home to the highest bidder—because the place is a hindrance to Spears' parenting skills.

In requesting the house swap, Spears & Co. argued that the mother of two was in need of a "lower density, more quiet and less trafficked neighborhood, that is also more accessible to parks and recreation areas."

The conservatorship also argued that they could find "a more suitable" replacement residence with a "larger backyard that would be more appropriate" for Spears and the Feder-tots. (View the court documents.)

Moving house for Brit is especially important now that Spears is back in the good graces of the court and, as a result, has her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James back in her life for more frequent—and as of this weekend, overnight—visits.

Case in point: Fresh off their Saturday night stay at Casa Spears, the boys were back with Britney this morning, less than a day later, getting dropped off at her Summit residence at roughly 8:30 a.m.

A source tells E! News that, as per the newly hammered-out visitation schedule between her and Kevin Federline, the boys are expected to remain with Spears for roughly eight hours.

Source: E! Online

Commish to Brit: Kids Can Have Room to Roam

The following italicized article is from www.tmz.com:

Britney Spears needs QUIET!! As TMZ first reported, the Commish approved Brit's request to give her Bev Hills home the heave ho -- but now we know why.

According to just released court documents, Britney wants to move to a "lower density, more quiet and less trafficked neighborhood" that is closer to parks so her boys can play. She's also looking for a house with a bigger backyard -- more room for the cement pond!

Source: TMZ

Producer: Britney's New Album Is "Real Aggressive"

The following italicized article is from www.okmagazine.com:

The Britney Spears Comeback Express is operating at full speed and thus far hasn't had any bumps along the way, according to Rodney "Darkchild" Jenkins.

After a seven-year break, the producer is collaborating with the Britster again on her next album and is determined to "reinvent" the pop star with some edgy new sounds.

"I'm just trying some new things. I've always worked with Britney," he tells Rap-Up TV. "I love working with her. I'm just trying to reinvent her and reinvent myself with her project."

The two only started working four weeks ago, but have already laid down a few tracks and samples, described to be "very dance-y, very uptempo, in the clubs, real aggressive, and catchy...very, very hook-friendly."

Rodney was most impressed with the 26-year-old's professionalism and efficiency.

"It usually takes people a long time to record songs and we just did a song. She walked in at 8:30 and was out by 10:30 -- did the whole song -- in and out," he says.

The album is due to hit shelves in 2009, and with things continuing to look up for the singer, Rodney thinks it's definitely going to be the Year of Britney once more.

"I was very happy to see that she was working on the positive side and she's moving toward new things now," he says. "I think it's about to be her time again."

Source: Ok Magazine

Darkchild: Album Release For Early 2009

Singer Britney Spears Has Overnight Visit With Her Boys

The following italicized article is from www.usmagazine.com:

Britney Spears spent Saturday night with her boys at her Los Angeles home.

It was the singer's first overnight visit with Sean Preston, 2 1/2, and Jayden James, 1 1/2, since she was hospitalized at L.A.'s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in January.

The boys were dropped off Saturday and picked up around 10 a.m. Sunday, according to a source.

"Britney was very upset after the kids left," the source tells Usmagazine.com. "She now does not know when she will get them next for an overnight. She complains it could be next week, or it could be three months."

At a hearing last Tuesday, Spears, 26, was granted overnight privileges.

Asked if she were pleased with the judge's ruling, she smiled and told Us, "yes."

Meanwhile, Spears and ex Kevin Federline — who was spotted partying in Miami over the weekend — are gearing up for a custody trial, set to begin August 25.

Federline's attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan told E! that a mediation session last Thursday didn't result in a custody agreement.

Federline is seeking sole physical and legal custody of sons Preston, 2 1/2, and Jayden, 1 1/2 and wants Spears to continue her current visitation terms.

Said Kaplan, "If the existing arrangement was acceptable to both parties ... we wouldn't have to go to trial. But that didn't happen."

Source: US Weekly

Britney and the Boys Have a Sleepover

The following italicized article is from www.eonline.com:

While Kevin Federline partied in Miami Beach this weekend, Britney Spears stayed at home...with the kids!

E! News can confirm that Britney had a 12-hour overnight visit with her two sons Saturday night at her Los Angeles?home.

"The kids were picked up before noon on Sunday," says a source.

It was Britney's first overnight visit since Spears lost visitation with her kids following her infamous visit to the UCLA psych ward in January. Commissioner Scott Gordon, after being presented evidence that Britney's mental health has improved, modified the terms of her visitation last week to allow overnight visits.

Meanwhile, K-Fed picked up where he left off in Las Vegas two weeks ago and partied at Miami nightclub Mansion on Friday night. Federline, who's reportedly working on a new song tentatively titled, "Daddy's Home," was scheduled to return home to LA on Sunday.

Source: E! Online

Britney Looks Back To Her Bust

The following italicized article is from www.thesun.co.uk:

BRITNEY SPEARS is looking a lot healthier these days.

And to prove it the busty singer donned a low cut dress that showed off a return to form for her boobs.

The star, who's troubles earlier this year left her looking bloated and spotty, has been on the mend ever since dad JAMIE took control of her finances and moved himself in to her LA mansion.

Britney ventured out once again this weekend, this time in Beverly Hills, - although, in a stark contrast to her nights out just a year ago, she displayed no odd behaviour and was chaperoned all night long.

Another step in the right direction for the star, who, if rumours are to be believed will be making a comeback in the not-too-distant future.

And by the looks of things, she's doing as her ex JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE suggested and bringing sexy back.

Source: The Sun

Britney Spears Says ‘Yes, SUR’

Here are a few photos of Britney Spears making her exit from SUR restaurant in LA this past Friday night with only her personal assistant Brett and her bodyguard in tow.

Not only does Britters look damn good (tho possibly annoyed) in these pics but you’ll note that she’s out on the town without her father and conservator Jamie Spears to supervise. This is another good sign that Britney is getting her life back on track. I understand she had a difficult week regarding custody of her children Sean Preston and Jayden James. After she managed to win back overnight visits with her sons in court, she met up with ex-hubby Kevin Federline in private to try and hammer out an agreement where she would be able to enjoy more physical custody of her kids. I understand he won’t budge so they’re gonna have to fight the matter out in court later on this summer. Incidentally, K-Fed jetted off to Miami this weekend to party with his boys, leaving the kids at home with the nannies. It would’ve been really great if he would’ve left the kids with Britney but … ah well. I hope she’ll be able to spend more time with her kids again very soon, she’s worked hard getting her life back in order. More time with the kids would be a great reward for her.

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

Britney Spears' Book Upset

The following italicized article is from www.list.co.uk:

Britney Spears is furious over her mother's plan to release a book about her.

The 'Toxic' singer is reportedly so angry with her mother Lynne Spears' decision to publish the tome - which details both Britney and her sister Jamie Lynn's showbiz lives - she refuses to be in the same room as her.

The disagreement is said to be so severe Britney initially refused to be present when her younger sister Jamie Lynn gave birth earlier this month because she didn't want to see Lynne.

A source said: "Britney was so upset and angry with her mom that at first she refused to be at the birth. She couldn't bear to be in the same room as her.

"But when Jamie Lynn found out that Britney might not be in there, she got really frightened and couldn't stop crying. She begged her sister to reconsider, and at the last minute Britney agreed to come."

Britney is so desperate to stop Lynne publishing her memoirs she has even reportedly tried to bribe her.

The source added to Britain's Closer magazine: "Britney feels that just as she is moving forward, her mom is dragging her back. She'd even offered to pay her mom the equivalent of the book money to keep her quiet."

Source: The List

Britney Spears Sets South

The following italicized article is from www.justjared.com:

Britney Spears leaves Sur restaurant in Los Angeles on Friday.

After Brit-Brit’s unforgettable performance at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards, MTV isn’t ruling her out for 2008!

“Everyone deserves a second or third chance, right?”, said Van Toffler, president of MTV Networks Music Group said during a recent interview. “I’m not sure how we top Britney opening the show. We are working on it every minute of every day.”

This year’s MTV Video Music Awards airs live this year on Sept. 7 from Paramount Pictures Studios in Los Angeles.

Source: Just Jared

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Britney & Kevin Fail To Settle Out Of Court; Custody Trial Looms

The following italicized article is from www.accesshollywood.com:

Attempts by Britney Spears and Kevin Federline to settle custody issues on their own terms have failed. The next stop for the former husband and wife appears to be a custody trial in August.

Britney and Kevin attempted to resolve their ongoing custody battle Thursday with the help of a mediator. Unfortunately, their efforts failed, K-Fed’s attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, told E! News.

“The mediation didn’t result in an agreement that would avoid the trial set in August,” Kaplan said. “The mood was comfortable, positive and it was a mood that was consistent with opening at least a great dialogue, which is necessary.”

Kaplan noted that Kevin is seeking sole physical and legal custody of Sean Preston and Jayden James, and would like Britney to continue with her current visitation of three days a week.

“If the existing arrangement was acceptable to both parties, we wouldn’t have to go to trial,” Kaplan added. “But that didn’t happen.”

Britney and Kevin’s custody trial is scheduled to begin August 25.

Before the trial, Britney and Kevin are expected to meet in court for another hearing on July 15.

Source: Access Hollywood

Britney Dines At Sur

Britney enjoyed dinner tonight at Sur; a high-end sushi restaurant in Beverly Hills.

Britney, wearing a black dress with colored print, was accompanied by her assistant and bodyguard.

Source: Untouchable Britney

Mel Gibson Tried To Set Britney Spears Up With One Of His Rehabbed Sons

The following italicized article is from www.celebitchy.com:

Mel Gibson has twin sons who turn 26 this year, Edward and Christian, who both have stints in rehab. Ed was out of rehab late last year for an alcohol and cocaine addiction, and Christian got a DUI in 2006 and checked into rehab in late January of this year. Mel, who has also has a well publicized DUI under his belt, has recently befriended pop singer Britney Spears, 26. Britney has spent time at Mel’s estate in Costa Rica and has been seen out to dinner with him and his family.

While some speculated that Mel wanted to help Britney with her personal problems, and others wondered if he was trying to convert her to his unique brand of Catholicism, Mel may have had another motivation for spending time with Britney. The National Enquirer reports that Mel tried to set Britney up with the less messed-up twin her age, Edward, but that Britney wasn’t having that. Mel’s son Edward is working his recovery program and the Enquirer says Mel believed he would be a good influence on her.

[Mel Gibson] believed his son Edward - who was in rehab last year for cocaine and alcohol addition - had turned his life around and could help Britney do the same, an insider told The Enquirer.

“Mel felt Ed would be a great influence on Brit, and if the relationship turned to romance, all the better,” said the insider.

So Gibson arranged a meeting between the pair at Britney’s home in the Hollywood Hills last March, said the source.

“He sincerely believed that his son could help Britney stay on the straight and narrow and that they might hit it off as a couple as well,” the insider explained.

But Britney, 26, gave the cold shoulder to Mel and Edward…

“She hid from them most of the night,” revealed the insider. “Mel and his son spent most of the evening talking to her bodyguards.”

[From The National Enquirer, print edition, July 7, 2008]

There must have been no hard feelings between Britney and Mel after she tried to avoid the set up with one of his sons. She was seen at his Costa Rican getaway in mid-May. Britney also brought along a man with whom she’s been romantically linked in the past, agent Jason Trawick. Maybe Britney and Jason were already dating at that point and she wasn’t open to meeting Mel’s son or maybe she just wasn’t interested in the guy. Can you imagine thinking it’s a good idea to set up Britney Spears with a member of your family, though? At that point it had only been two months since she had that big melt down and was hospitalized.

In related news, OK! Magazine reports that Britney and Kevin had a “secret meeting” with their lawyers over the custody of their two boys. It is thought they are working to avoid having to go to trial to hash out custody issues. The talks were said to be unsuccessful, though, with neither of them willing to compromise. Britney went back home and then had a massage at the Ritz Carlton.

Source: Celeb Itchy

MTV: Britney Could Return to VMAs

The following italicized article is from www.ok-magazine.com:

If Britney Spears is serious about making a comeback, she can prove herself this September at the Video Music Awards.

Despite last year's reviled, head-scratching, lip-synching performance the singer put forth, MTV claims it'll never say "no" to Britney Spears.

''Everyone deserves a second or third chance, right?'' Van Toffler, president of MTV Networks Music Group, says.

Don't get too excited though. Van admits that he was "sorta" kidding about welcoming Brit back with open arms.

"Who knows?" he adds.

Last September, a bikini-adorned, uncoordinated Britney opened the network's marquee award show with a lackluster performance of her new single, "Gimme More."

"She looked lost and confused," a VMA audience member told OK! at the time. "She was definitely not into it. People were shaking their heads and wondering what happened."

If the 26-year-old is invited back, she won't have to travel far to attend the ceremony. After stints in New York, Miami and Las Vegas last year, the VMAs are returning to Los Angeles this year.

Van says producers and crew members are already planning the show, but know they have their work cut out for them.

''I'm not sure how we top Britney opening the show,'' he says. ''We are working on it every minute of every day.''

Source: OK Magazine

K-Fed Attorney: Mediation With Brit "Positive" Step

The following italicized article is from www.eonline.com:

Kevin Federline wants Britney Spears to once again play a major role in their children's lives. Just not a bigger role than his.

K-Fed's attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, spoke exclusively to E! News in the wake of Thursday's all-day mediation session, in which both sides were seeking to hash out a custody agreement in advance of an August trial.

"Kevin is seeking to maintain the sole legal and physical custody that he presently has," Kaplan said. "There's nothing magical about 50-50. There's nothing magical about 60-40. What's magical is that whatever order is in place, it's the order that best suits the best interest of the children."

Which, ideally, would give the 30-year-old Federline full custody, simply making permanent the present temporary order.

"Kevin has had sole legal custody since January. He wants that to become the permanent order at trial, and the visitation to be consistent with what the court expanded it to this week."

Namely, allowing Spears, 26, overnight visitation with sons Sean Preston and Jayden James, which will begin Saturday night. In addition to the sleepover, she is also allowed two day visits per week.

For his part, Kaplan said Federline is more than happy to give the stabilized Spears not only more custody rights but the ability to be "involved in their lives in a very substantial and meaningful way," and credits the conservatorship with her recent turnaround.

"He wants to have an order...that takes into account a certain stability and structure for the kids...regardless of whose house they happen to be in at any given moment.

"When the conservatorship was imposed, it brought a certain sense of structure and stability to an environment that seemed to be continually in flux. And in flux is not a description of what you want for a child's environment."

But while Thursday's mediation didn't result in any brokered accords—it would have been surprising if it had—it did get both parties started on the right path to like-mindedness.

"The mediation didn't result in an agreement that would avoid the trial set in August...The mood was comfortable, positive and it was a mood that was consistent with opening at least a great dialogue, which is necessary."

As for what would call off this summer's planned court date...

"The trial in August is going to determine two primary issues," Kaplan said. "Custody and visitation, and attorneys' fees...In order to avoid the trial in all respects, there would have to be an agreement between the parties to resolve the attorneys' fees, and to put in place a custody arrangement that would carry forward...an expansion of the visitation.

"If the existing arrangement was acceptable to both parties, we would have an agreement and we wouldn't have to go to trial...But that didn't happen."

Source: E! Online

K-Fed's Lawyer: Meeting Was a "Positive" Step

The following italicized article is from www.ok-magazine.com:

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline's top-secret meeting on Thursday was a "positive" step towards a custody agreement, Kevin's lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan tells E!."

The mediation didn't result in an agreement that would avoid the trial set in August," he says. "The mood was comfortable, positive and it was a mood that was consistent with opening at least a great dialogue, which is necessary."

Although the meeting went well, Mark is quick to point out that neither party budged when it came to the custody status, as OK! has reported. Kevin still intends to maintain legal and physical custody of Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 1, with Britney have visitation, which now includes overnights.

"Kevin has had sole legal custody since January," Kapan tells E! "He wants that to become the permanent order at trial, and the visitation to be consistent with what the court expanded it to this week."

He continues, "There's nothing magical about 50-50. There's nothing magical about 60-40. What's magical is that whatever order is in place, it's the order that best suits the best interest of the children."

The August trial date will iron out the two outstanding issues: custody and visitation and attorneys' fees. Because Thursday's meeting reached a stalemate, Mark expects the trial to take place.

"If the existing arrangement was acceptable to both parties, we would have an agreement, and we wouldn't have to go to trial... but that didn't happen."

Source: OK Magazine

Britney and Kevin Headed for Custody Trial

The following italicized article is from www.people.com:

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline appear to be headed for a custody trial in August, after an attempt Thursday to settle out of court failed.

After a day of talks with a mediator, Federline's attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan told E!, "The mediation didn't result in an agreement that would avoid the trial set in August ... The mood was comfortable, positive and it was a mood that was consistent with opening at least a great dialogue, which is necessary."

Kaplan added that his client is seeking sole physical and legal custody of sons Preston, 2 1/2, and Jayden, 1 1/2, and wants Spears to continue her current visitation terms.

The singer has been spending three days a week with the boys and was recently granted overnight privileges.

"If the existing arrangement was acceptable to both parties ... we wouldn't have to go to trial," Kaplan said. "But that didn't happen."

The trial, which is scheduled to begin Aug. 25, would result in a final custody ruling, which can remain in place for years – unless one parent successfully convinces the court to modify it.

"It's very likely both Britney and Kevin will testify in a trial," says L.A. family lawyer Lynn Soodik, who's not involved with the case. "Britney has to show the court that she's improved as a mother. If she loses, the gut-wrenching part is that she could miss out on a significant portion of her kids' childhoods.

"However, since she's under conservatorship, it's unlikely she'll win any legal custody," Soodik adds. "If she can't make decisions for herself, how can she decide things like which doctors, schools and religion, if any, are best for the kids?"

Still, says Soodik, "It's possible that both sides can settle at any time."

Calls to lawyers for Federline and Spears were not returned. Their next hearing is set for July 15.

Source: People

Confirmed Producers Of Britney’s New Album

Bloodshy & Avant (”Toxic”, “Piece Of Me”, “Do Somethin’”)
Sean Garrett (”Toy Soldier”)
JR Rotem (”Everybody”)
Guy Sigworth (”Everytime”, “Someday (I Will Understand)”, “Over To You”)
Danja (”Gimme More,” “Break The Ice”, “Get Back”, “Perfect Lover”, “Outta This World”)
Jim Beanz (”Gimme More,” “Break The Ice”)
Dallas Austin
Fredwreck
Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins (”Overprotected Darkchild Remix”)

Source: Break The Ice

Darkchild Working On Britney’s New Album

Producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins has confirmed to news blog Rap-up.com that he is working with Britney on her new album. The first part of his interview has been published on the site, where he talks about working on Beyoncé’s new album, and the second part will be posted next week, when he reveals all about working with Britney.

Check out the first part of the interview here!

Source: Britney Spy

Britney At The Ritz-Carlton

The paps caught up with Britney Thursday afternoon, as she was making her way over to the Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey. Once there, the photogs were able to get a few quick glimpses of her before capturing her getting into the van to leave.

Source: X17 Video

OK! Exclusive: Brit & K-Fed's Secret Meeting

The following italicized article is from www.ok-magazine.com:

Despite their differences over the last year, Britney Spears and her ex-hubby Kevin Federline have one thing in common — they'd both like to avoid going to trial this summer over the custody of their two young sons Sean Preston and Jayden James.

On Thursday, the pop singer, her father Jamie Spears and K-Fed managed to sneak away to a secret location where they and their attorneys began to try and hammer out an out-of-court custody deal ordered by commissioner Scott Gordon.

However, the all-day meeting (rumored to have been at a 5-star hotel) ultimately resulted in nothing. Both Brit and K-Fed refused to give an inch beyond the current custody status: K-Fed has temporary physical custody and Britney has visitation, which now inlcudes one overnight visit per week.

The long, drawn-out conference seemed to take its toll on the recovering pop star. An eyewitness tells OK! that following the meeting, Brit went directly back to her Studio City home at The Summit and then headed to the Ritz Carlton Hotel where she promptly booked a massage and sauna session.

Looks like the August trial date is still on — for now!

Source: OK Magazine

First Overnight visit LAST NIGHT!

The following italicized article is from www.x17online.com:

Here’s some good news to start your morning - our cameramen report that Britney Spears had her first court-allowed overnight visit with her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James last night!

Our photographers spotted Kevin Federline’s bodyguard dropping the boys off at 6 PM last night. We believe that Kevin’s on his way for a celebrity golf tournament today.

Sean and Jayden weren’t Britney’s only visitors yesterday, though - her manager Larry Rudolph stopped by around 1 PM. In fact, our guys never saw Brit leave her house all day!

This is great news - we may have been thrilled by Britney’s good day on Monday, but this is even better!

Source: X17

Celebrate With Shoes

After winning back over-night visitation of her young sons Sean Preston and Jayden James in LA Family Court yesterday, Britney Spears did what any person in a celebratory mood would do … she got her ass to shoe shopping. Here are a few pics of Brit Brit causing a ruckus as she made her exit out of the Fred Segal boutique in West Hollywood, CA yesterday afternoon: Unfortch it looks like Britters is gonna hafta deal with the crush of on-lookers no matter how uncrazy she becomes but at least she’s getting followed around doing nice and normal things rather than insane and trashy things (remember the days of yore when Brit would make routine visits to various public restrooms barefoot?). I say, if Britney Spears wants to pick up some new shoes after winning in court than she should be allowed to do so! The woman deserves anything she wants now that she’s no longer a walking trainwreck. Enjoy your shoes, Brit, you’ve earned them.

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

EXCLUSIVE: Britney Spears Has the Police to Her Home

The following italicized article is from www.hollywood.tv:

Hollywood.TV's cameras were wondering who called the cops when they spotted Britney Spears in this exclusive clip.

The Oops I did It Again singer had a pair of black and whites with flashing lights on her driveway as she drove past and out into the growing twilight. What's going on? We recently heard that the police had to be called after an over zealous photographer scaled a wall for a bit of a peek. Has it happened again?

Source: Hollywood.tv

Britney Goes Topless!

The following italicized article is from www.x17online.com:

No, not like that! We caught a calm and chipper Brit out and about yesterday, first shopping at Fred Segal, and then cruising around in her white Mercedes with the top down.

Yesterday Britney was granted one overnight visit per week with her little boys, a source revealed to X17online. A court-appointed monitor will be required to stay overnight when the children are with the pop star, and Federline’s bodyguard can also spend the night.

Additionally, K-Fed and Brit are supposed to meet in a neutral location today to sort out more custody details...stay tuned for the latest scoop!

Do you think K-Fed and Britney might get back together?

See them all here!

Source: X17

Britney Driving Around In Los Angeles

Check out Britney cruising around town in her white Mercedes convertible yesterday with a bodyguard. I love when you can just roll down the windows, blast the music, and cruise down the streets like you're the shit.

See them all here!

Source: Untouchable Britney

Britney Spears Splashed Out $600 On Baby Accessories

The following italicized article is from www.makeushot.com:

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.

As she left the store, Britney is believed to have requested a special one-off rabbit toy, but refused to elaborate on who it was for. Earlier this year, it was claimed Britney had ordered a six-foot tall elephant for Jamie Lynn’s nursery. The troubled singer - who has two sons, Sean Preston, two, and 21-month-old Jayden James with ex-husband Kevin Federline - reportedly spent more than $30,000 on her future niece.

A source close to the star said: “Petit Tresor is designing the nursery for Jamie Lynn’s baby. Britney is picking up the tab. She also ordered a custom made, six-foot tall elephant with a blue bow which she wants to sit in the middle of the nursery.”

Source: Makeushot

Britney At Ritz-Carlton Gym In Marina Del Ray

Yesterday was a long day for Britney! Later the day she was seen at Ritz-Carlton gym in Marina Del Ray.

See them all here!

Source: Untouchable Britney

Britney’s Big Win

The following italicized article is from www.justjared.com:

Britney Spears carries a water bottle as she leaves Fred Segal in West Hollywood with her bodyguards on Tuesday.

Brit-Brit, 26, celebrated the court’s ruling to allow her overnight visitation rights with her sons Jayden James and Sean Preston. Sean is now 2 1/2 and Jayden is 20 months. Britney lost the right to have her children overnight since her hospitalization on Jan. 3rd of this year.

Britney and ex-husband Kevin Federline are due in court on July 15th to further discuss the situation.

Source: Just Jared

Hurricane Britney Strikes Fred Segal

The following italicized article is from www.tmz.com:

Britney celebrated getting overnights with her kids by going on a wild shopping trip for herself.

With L.A.'s finest at her service, it was a total clusterf**k outside of Fred Segal as Brit Brit made her way out. The scene was crazy -- and it was all for nothin', it doesn't even look like girl bought anything.

Source: TMZ

OK! Exclusive: Brit & K-Fed to Discuss Settlement

The following italicized article is from www.ok-magazine.com:

Could there finally be an end to the Britney Spears and Kevin Federline custody case? If family court commissioner Scott Gordon has anything to say about it, the answer would be a resounding "yes."

Only hours after today's decision to allow Britney to have one overnight visit per week with her boys, OK! has learned that the court has ordered both sides of the dispute over little Sean Preston and Jayden James to meet tomorrow at a neutral, non-court location to make an attempt at coming to terms on a permanent settlement.

These talks would be very similar to the closed-door mediation sessions that took place during the former couple's divorce — even more so now that Laura Wasser, Brit's original attorney in her feud with Federline, has been brought back on the team.

However, the case insiders warn OK! that these discussions may be all for naught, and that it's likely the case will move ahead with a full trial.

Source: OK Magazine

Britney Shopping At Fred Segal After Hearing

Britney, dressed in a white blouse and khaki capris, went shopping at Fred Segal with her assistant this afternoon after her custody hearing. What a relief!

See them all here!

Source: Breathe Heavy

Britney Granted Overnights With Her Boys

The following italicized article is from www.eonline.com:

Britney Spears has made a subtle change for the better—and, it follows, so too have her custody rights.

This morning's court session, attended by both Spears and Kevin Federline, resulted in "a change of visitation status" for the new aunt, Los Angeles Superior Court spokesman Allan Parachini told reporters at a brief posthearing press conference. "Both sides have been very cooperative the past couple of weeks."

While Parachini wasn't spilling the beans, sources told E! News that Court Commissioner Scott Gordon did in fact modify the custody agreement and grant Spears overnight-visitation rights with sons Sean Preston and Jayden James.

Sources say the inaugural mother-son sleepover could take place as soon as this Saturday night.

The modification has been a long time coming for the singer, whose attorneys have been hammering out a new custody agreement with K-Fed's legal team for the past several weeks.

The terms were finally agreed upon and approved by the court this morning.

"She's doing so much better and things are heading in the right direction," a source told E! News.

Federline, for his part, retains primary custody of the boys.

The outcome seemed to sit well with both parties.

When leaving the courtroom, Spears, 26, told reporters she was happy with today's decision, and Federline, 30, made his way through the media scrum with a smile on his face.

Parachini also verified that the singer's on-off attorney Laura Wasser was in fact back on Team Spears, and that the entertainer's parenting coach made comments.

A status conference on the terms of the duo's visitation is scheduled to take place July 15. A trial date for the ongoing custody battle is still scheduled for August.

Source: E! Online

Britney Spears Wins Overnight Visitation With Her Kids

Earlier today Britney Spears, armed with her once-estranged lawyer Laura Wasser, faced off with Kevin Federline, armed with his lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan, in family court seeking a change in visitation rights with her children. Spears showed up in court to ask Commissioner Gordon to grant her overnight visitation with her sons Sean Preston and and Jayden James … and she won! Altho, US Weekly (who managed to get a quote from Britney as she exited the courthouse) reports that Superior Court spokesman Allan Parachini was not “at liberty” to discuss the change, TMZ is reporting that Britney won her overnight visits:

Britney Spears was granted a change in her visitation schedule with her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James at a hearing Tuesday. “There was a change in visitation status that was ordered by Commissioner Gordon this morning,” Los Angeles Superior Court spokesperson Alan Parachini confirmed after the hearing, which both Kevin Federline and her father (and co-conservator) Jamie Spears attended. (Britney and Kevin did not address each other during the hearing.) The details of her visitation, however, are unclear. “I’m not at liberty to answer any questions about the nature of that change,” Parachini said … Asked by Us if she were happy with the court outcome, Spears (clutching an Ed Hardy purse) smiled and told Us, “Yes.” Next up: A status hearing set for July 15.

But according to TMZ: Sources tell us Brit Brit, who has been slowly gaining visitation back inch by inch, has made such progress the Commish agreed in court today she’s ready to have sons Jayden James and Sean Preston with her overnight. We hear Britney’s parenting coach Lisa Hacker was at the hearing today, and answered several questions from the Commish. Britney, who was all business in the courtroom, smiled as she left the courthouse.

Woot! Clearly, Laura Wasser is worth her weight in gold. She is an amazing attorney so this win for Britney is not a surprise to me. I’m happy that Brit has made such great strides in proving to the court that she is capable of caring for her children again. Her life is well back on track … it won’t be long until she’s 100% back to her good ol’ self again. Biggest comeback in history, it’s gonna happen.

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

Britney Can Tuck the Kids in at Night!

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TMZ has learned the Commish has awarded Britney overnight visitation with her boo boos. Break out the Star Wars pjs!

Sources tell us Brit Brit, who has been slowly gaining visitation back inch by inch, has made such progress the Commish agreed in court today she's ready to have sons Jayden James and Sean Preston with her overnight.

We hear Britney's parenting coach Lisa Hacker was at the hearing today, and answered several questions from the Commish. Britney, who was all business in the courtroom, smiled as she left the courthouse.

They'll be back in court again July 15th.

Source: TMZ

Change Made in Britney Visitation Status

The following italicized article is from www.ok-magazine.com:

Things are finally looking up for Britney Spears! It was just announced that there has been a change in her visitation status with her two young sons. While it has yet to be made public what exactly that change is, insiders tell OK! that the pop star went into court today to ask for once-weekly overnight visits with the boys, and it's believed she may have gotten her wish granted.

When she left the court after meeting with commissioner Scott Gordon and lawyers for her and ex-husband Kevin Federline, Brit's eyes appeared to be bloodshot, as if she'd been crying. However, when asked if she was happy, she replied, "yes," so hopefully those were tears of joy.

A rep for the court confirmed that, while it was not strictly considered as testimony, Gordon did ask Britney a number of questions during their closed-door hearing. Also speaking to the court today was Lisa Hacker, the court-appointed parenting coach for the pop star.

As for her demeanor in the courtroom today, the court spokesperson described Britney as being "very businesslike," and confirmed that there were no words of any kind exchanged between Brit and K-Fed.

It was also confirmed after the hearing that Brit's most-recent attorney, Stacy Phillips, "has exited the case," and that her one-time lawyer, Laura Wasser, has returned to represent the singer.

The next hearing date is scheduled for July 15, and the court confirms that a trial date is still tentatively set for August, though the spokesperson did say that this will continue, "for as long as it takes to resolve this case."

Source: OK Magazine

Brit's Hearing Produces Ch-Ch-Changes to Custody

The following italicized article is from www.tmz.com:

There has been a change in the visitation agreement between Britney Spears and Kevin Federline -- but neither side is giving out specifics.

We're told Britney was looking for overnight visits, but details were not released -- nor will they be.

Britney and Kevin both left court in good spirits, with Britney smiling and engaging with reporters as she left.

As TMZ first reported, Laura Wasser is now Britney's attorney in the custody case. Wasser was Brit's attorney earlier in the case, but dropped Brit as a client after Spears repeatedly ignored her advice.

Source: TMZ

Britney Leaving The Courthouse!

The following italicized article is from www.x17online.com:

Our X17 reporter on the scene just spotted Ms. Britney Spears heading out of the courthouse RIGHT NOW!

With her dad on her right and attorney Blair Berk on her left, the pop star waits for an elevator on the 8th floor. She looks beautiful and radiant, says our guy, with a slight smile on her face. We love ya, Brit!

No attorneys will be speaking, but we await an announcement from the commish...

Stay tuned for the deets!

Hope everything's okay!

Source: X17

Britney Spears And Kevin Federline Face Off In Court Again

Now that Britney Spears is back on track getting her life in order she managed to woo power attorney Laura Wasser back to rejoin her legal team … and Wasser wasted no time hauling everyone back into court this morning to try and win back joint-custody of Sean Preston and Jayden James for Mama Britney. Both Britney and ex-hubby Kevin Federline (with his legal eagle Mark Vincent Kaplan) showed up for a court hearing this morning to revisit the child custody ruling that gave K-Fed full physical custody of the children:

Britney Spears and ex-husband Kevin Federline separately arrived at a Los Angeles court Tuesday for a custody hearing. Spears, 26, is apparently seeking a change in her visitation schedule, but details weren’t immediately known. At 8:40 a.m., a somber-looking Federline, wearing a beige suit, entered the courtroom along with his lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan. Spears, also looking somber, entered shortly thereafter with her father. Her blonde hair was straight and long and she wore a white shirt, beige pants, and wedges. She took a seat in the right side of the courtroom, while Federline was seated on left side. Laura Wasser, Spears’s original divorce lawyer, is reportedly rejoining the singer’s legal team. Wasser was seen entering the courtroom along with a lawyer working for Spears’s conservatorship. The pop star currently has monitored visitation with her sons, Preston, 2, and Jayden, 1, three times a week. The ex-couple faces a custody trial in August if they’re unable to settle their case out of court. “Our goal is to settle what we can without a trial to achieve what’s in the best interest of the children,” Kaplan tells PEOPLE. “But whatever can’t be resolved with a private mediator will be brought to trial.”

Wow … Laura Wasser does not waste any time at all, does she? Something tells me that K-Fed and Kaplan were not expecting such a direct assault as this and prolly hadn’t anticipated that Wasser would come back to represent Britney in this custody battle. Don’t get me wrong, I honestly believe that it will be much tougher for Laura Wasser to convince the court that Britney Spears deserves joint physical custody of her sons (despite all the positive progress that Britney has been making in recent months) but Brit Brit’s chances at success are much better with Wasser leading the charge. Britney (with help from her father/conservator Jamie Spears) is serious about getting her life in order. First she got herself under control and now she wants her kids back. Don’t be surprised if Laura Wasser helps Britney get what she wants.

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

X17 First: Britney Arrives At The Courthouse!

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Here's our pix of Britney pulling up to the courthouse this morning. We only got a quick glimpse of the pop princess before she hid behind a newspaper, but she appeared cool, calm, and confident.

We'll have video of the pop princess' big arrival coming in a minute, too - stay tuned for that!

See more pics here!

Source: X17

Britney Update: The Commish Clears the Courtroom

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At the request of Britney's attorney Laura Wasser, the courtroom has been cleared under family court order 214 which states:

Except as otherwise provided in this code or by court rule, the court may, when it considers it necessary in the interests of justice and the persons involved, direct the trial of any issue of fact joined in a proceeding under this code to be private, and may exclude all persons except the officers of the court, the parties, their witnesses, and counsel.

Before our reporter left the courtroom, he observed both Britney and Kevin being sworn in.

We'll give you more updates as soon as we get 'em!

Source: X17

Britney Out In Hollywood With Jamie

Let's rewind for a sec. Check out Britney, looking stressed and nervous, with her father and bodyguard last night in Hollywood. Even the girl behind Brit is biting her nails! Must have been tense...

We love you Brit! Hang in there!

Source: Breathe Heavy

K-Fed and Brit -- Together Again ... in Court

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It's like one big happy family! Well, sort of. K-Fed and Brit Brit are in court right now, working on their custody case.

We're hearing today's proceedings have to do with Brit getting overnight visits with her tater tots. They're all in court, along with -- as TMZ first reported -- Brit's old lawyer Laura Wasser. She's back -- and sitting by Britney's side. Brit's drinking from a water bottle and her hair looks dirty, and K Daddy's there in a suit, sporting his usual mohawk.

They just took a bathroom break, and we're waiting for the proceedings to start again.

Stay tuned...

Source: TMZ

UPDATED: Britney & Kevin Back In Court

The following italicized article is from www.accesshollywood.com:

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline are back in court on Tuesday, for the latest hearing in their ongoing custody battle.

Access Hollywood is on the scene with all the details from inside LA Superior Court as the day goes on…

9:06 AM — Attorneys for Britney and Kevin, Laura Wasser and Mark Vincent Kaplan, have entered the judge’s chambers. Britney and Kevin remain in the courtroom.

8:59 AM — The judge for the case has not entered the courtroom.

There room is calm, according to Access Hollywood’s source on the scene.

Britney glanced over to Kevin’s side of the room a few times, while he is busy talking to his attorneys.

8:40 AM — Britney appears to be in good spirits in the courtroom. She smiles as she sits in between her lawyers, Blair Berk and Laura Wasser.
Kevin entered the courtroom after Britney, wearing a charcoal gray suit.

8:15 AM PDT — Britney and Kevin arrive to the courthouse within minutes of each other.

Britney arrives to the courthouse, covering her face with a newspaper.

The pop star had on a white top, khaki capris, and heels. Britney wore her hair straight and slick.

Source: Access Hollywood

Brit, K-Fed in Court About Kid Sleepovers

The following italicized article is from www.eonline.com:

Britney Spears may be one step closer to that cousin summit she's been hoping for.

The pop star and ex-husband Kevin Federline are in Los Angeles Superior Court awaiting a hearing on the terms of custody for their sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James.

To avoid mingling with the common folk, the former fun couple were sequestered in a private chambers just off the courtroom, awaiting their respective attorneys: Blair Berk and the returning Laura Wasser for her; Mark Vincent Kaplan for him.

Spears, in a white blouse, and Federline, in a gray suit, arrived separately around 8:30 a.m., entering the complex through a garage to circumvent paparazzi.

A source tells E! News their attorneys have been in discussions in recent weeks about allowing the boys to have overnight visitation with Spears. The "Gimme More" singer had been hoping overnights would have started over a week ago, the insider says, but that was delayed.

Spears has also been talking about her desire to have her sons meet their brand-new cousin, Jamie Lynn's daughter, Maddie, if she is able to eventually get permission to fly the boys down to Louisiana.

Sleepovers would be a start.

Baby steps.

Source: E! Online

Britney & Kevin in Court This Morning

The following italicized article is from www.okmagazine.com:

In what feels like the 10,000th hearing in the Britney Spears and Kevin Federline custody battle, the pop singer is making a rare court appearance this morning in her attempt to regain overnight visitations with her two sons.

According to case insiders, Britney had originally asked for an unscheduled, ex-parte hearing to ask that the court grant her the right to have little Sean Preston and Jayden James, who will turn 3- and 2-years-old respectively in September, spend the night at her home. Instead, the court scheduled today's hearing so Brit and her lawyer could "show cause" as to why she deserves these extended visits.

Brit-Brit, wearing a white, cap-sleeved cotton blouse, four-inch platform wedges, and khaki capri pants, arrived slightly before 8:30am PT, just in time for the hearing to begin. She was joined by her dad, Jamie Spears, his A-list lawyer Blair Berk. Also with the Spears entourage is Andrew Wallet, Jamie's court-appointed co-conservator of Britney's estate.

What was missing from the team on Brit's side of the courtroom was her own lawyer — Cynthia Phillips, who OK! has confirmed has been fired by the pop star. In a bit of deja vu, attorney Laura Wasser, who had been removed from the case ages ago by Britney, is once again — at least temporarily — repping the singer.

"You can't keep track of this without a scorecard," a spokesperson for the court joked with OK! after hearing the news.

Stay tuned to OK! as this story develops throughout the day.

Source: OK!

Britney's Court Proceedings Underway

The following italicized article is from www.x17online.com:

X17online's reporter in the courtroom confirms that all parties are present in the courtroom.

Britney, looking professional and serious in a white shirt and khaki capri pants is sitting next to her father.

Blair Berk, one of Britney's other attorneys, is currently speaking with the pop singer as she waits in the front row. Sounds like the conversation's going well, too - our reporter says she's smiling!

Kevin looks calm in a grey suit and no tie.

Both Laura Wasser and Mark Vincent Kaplan have been summoned to the commish's chambers, stay tuned for updates on the private convo!

Update: Everyone's currently on a break; Kevin's run out to use the restroom, while Britney and Blair Berk stepped out to continue conferring.

Sounds like they're off to a good start!

Source: X17

Britney & Kevin Return to Court for Custody Hearing

The following italicized article is from www.people.com:

Britney Spears and ex-husband Kevin Federline separately arrived at a Los Angeles court Tuesday for a custody hearing.

Spears, 26, is apparently seeking a change in her visitation schedule, but details weren't immediately known.

At 8:40 a.m., a somber-looking Federline, wearing a beige suit, entered the courtroom along with his lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan.

Spears, also looking somber, entered shortly thereafter with her father. Her blonde hair was straight and long and she wore a white shirt, beige pants, and wedges. She took a seat in the right side of the courtroom, while Federline was seated on left side.

Laura Wasser, Spears's original divorce lawyer, is reportedly rejoining the singer's legal team. Wasser was seen entering the courtroom along with a lawyer working for Spears's conservatorship.

The pop star currently has monitored visitation with her sons, Preston, 2, and Jayden, 1, three times a week.

The ex-couple faces a custody trial in August if they're unable to settle their case out of court.

"Our goal is to settle what we can without a trial to achieve what's in the best interest of the children," Kaplan tells PEOPLE. "But whatever can't be resolved with a private mediator will be brought to trial."

Spears's father remains in legal control of his daughter's affairs until a July 31 hearing.

Source: People

Britney's Hot Lawyer is Back!

The following italicized article is from www.tmz.com:

It's official: Britney Spears is sane again. The lawyer who quit Brit when she was crazy is coming back, hot as ever.

Sources connected to the case tell us disso-queen Laura Wasser is back in as her family law attorney. Court documents will be filed today making it official. Wasser, you'll recall, is the one who scored joint custody for Brit, even as she was melting down. Wasser quit the case after Spears repeatedly ignored her advice. For Wasser to return, it's a signal that the Brit ship is back on an even keel -- kinda sorta.

Wasser has repped everyone with failed marriages under the sun, including Angelina Joile, Kiefer Sutherland and Denise Richards. She also served as legal consultant to the movie "Liar, Liar," a credit that surely qualifies her for the Supreme Court.

The buzz ... that Wasser will move to win back joint custody by summer's end.

Stay tuned.

Source: TMZ

Britney Spears, Kevin Federline Meet in Court

The following italicized article is from www.usmagazine.com:

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline are both at L.A. Superior Court to discuss custody of their two sons.

Spears, 26, has also rehired her former divorce lawyer Laura Wasser, court public information office Allan Parachini confirms to Usmagazine.com.

Spears, in tan capri pants, a white T-shirt and straight hair, is seated in the front row of the courtroom with Wasser, lawyer Blair Berk and her father, Jamie. Federline, 30, is also in attendance with lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan.

The two have not yet made eye contact, according to an onlooker.

The couple last appeared in court May 6, where Spears was granted extended visitation — three days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.— of their sons Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 20 months.

Story developing.

Source: US Weekly

Bikini Britney Back In LA Sun

The following italicized article is from www.thesun.co.uk:

BRITNEY SPEARS is back LA and already back in her bikini.

The singer recently returned from Louisiana, where she was by teenage sister JAMIE LYNN's side while she gave birth to her first child.

But it didn't take Brit long to strip off and reveal her toned body, following extensive work in the gym over the past few months ahead of her pop comeback.

Studio

She spent time in the studio laying tracks before her brief visit to see her sister.

According to reports in the US, she's working alongside vocal producer and co-writer JIM BEANZ - who has collaborated with TIMBALAND and teamed up with Britney on her last album, Blackout.

Beanz told UsMagazine.com: "Everyone has personal stuff, but a true professional doesn't bring it into the studio. Britney is amazing."

Source: The Sun