What Happens Next For Britney?

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

With Britney Spears still hospitalized on 72-hour hold, and her father now temporarily in control of her affairs, PEOPLE spoke with Terry K. Wasserman, a veteran L.A. attorney specializing in mental health cases, as to what will happen next. Wasserman is not involved in Spears's case.

How much power exactly does Britney's father have?

As temporary conservator, her father has widespread control for about four to six weeks over her finances and her basic medical care – but no authority over her psychiatric treatment. It's clear the father had solid, clinical evidence as to why Ms. Spears cannot make decisions for herself at this time.

What say does her father have in her current hospitalization?

He can present information and express the family's concern to Ms. Spears's psychiatrist. But until her 72-hour hold expires sometime Sunday, only her doctor has authority to treat and/or release her. In addition, it would be very difficult at this time for the Spears family to move their daughter out of state for any reason

Read more here!

Source: People

Britney: "Flight And Kidnap Risk"

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

Britney Spears' 72 hours are almost up, but she may want to hold off on packing her bags just yet—whether to leave the hospital or head for beyond.

While the 26-year-old is in the final throes of her 5150 hold at UCLA Medical Center—which would theoretically allow her release sometime between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. Sunday morning—a source close to the situation told E! News there is no more than "a 5 percent chance" she will check out of the hospital this weekend.

"The best place for Britney right now is where she is," the source said. "The longer she remains there, the better it is for her."

News that Spears may be prolonging her stay in the hospital's psych ward, where she has been undergoing a battery of mental evaluations since voluntarily checking into the facility in the early-morning hours Thursday, comes in the wake of confirmation that even if she's allowed to leave the hospital, she won't get far.

E! News has confirmed that during the emergency Friday afternoon hearing, in which the singer's father, Jamie Spears, and attorney Andrew Wallete were appointed temporary coconservatorship over decisions pertaining to the Blackout singer's estate and a restraining order was granted on behalf of Spears against manager-pal Sam Lutfi, court commissioner Reva Goetz said a free Spears had the potential to be either a "flight or kidnapping risk."

While neither Goetz nor attorneys for Spears mentioned in the hearing who they feared posed the possible risk of facilitating either a flight or kidnap situation, the source told E! News the Spears family was taking great precautions to ensure their daughter's safety.

"Britney will now be provided adequate security. She had been convinced in the past to do away with personal security by certain people in her life, and that was very dangerous. It was a possibly deadly situation."

The source also confirmed that the amped-up security measures were particularly in response to the kidnap risk, saying the real danger lay in what may happen if Spears leaves UCLA Medical Center without being in the proper state of mind, adding, "Should she be released too early, hypothetically someone could try to take her away."

As for how Spears is holding up in the hospital, the source told E! News the pop star was "ill and vulnerable" and that the family hoped she would remain in treatment as long as possible so as to prevent "another Cedars debacle."

Accusations roundly arose following Spears' previous hospitalization, which took place on Jan. 3 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, that the singer was prematurely released.

"This girl is getting the help she needs," the source said, while declining to state the singer's exact diagnosis. "It is very sad that this is even necessary."

Another sad yet apparently necessary action was taken Friday, when the Spears family went to court, something they were apparently loath to do.

"Everything has been chaos," the source told E! News, adding that Lynne and Jamie Spears were "together on everything."

"This was done very reluctantly, but it had to be done because of what has been done in terms of endangering her property, her health and her estate…They did not want to jeopardize her future as a mother. They wanted to make sure they were protecting this very vulnerable person and making sure she is safe. This is all very agonizing for the parents."

Slightly less agonizing, no doubt, was the decision to seek—and receive—a restraining order against Lutfi.

"There was significant and dangerous conduct that he exhibited," the source said. "It was not even a close call for the judge."

The order, which will be in effect for 22 days, effectively bars Lutfi from either going to Spears' home or visiting her at the hospital, for however long she remains there.

In what appears to be part of the Spears' family's attempt to completely extricate Lutfi from their daughter's life, the source told E! News that Britney's future with the Trope and Trope law firm, which has been representing the singer in her ongoing custody battle with Kevin Federline, is "uncertain."

In the past, the law firm has worked closely with Lutfi and counted him as an ally. A source previously confirmed to E! News that the manager was the go-between for all legal dealings between Spears and her attorneys.

Meanwhile, Trope and Trope, along with Federline's attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, are due back in a separate Los Angeles courtroom Monday, where a previously scheduled hearing in the custody battle is expected to take place.

Source: E! Online

Britney's Parents Visit Her At The Hospital

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

One day after a court granted Britney Spears's dad temporary control over his daughter's affairs, the troubled pop star's parents paid her a visit Saturday afternoon at UCLA Medical Center.

Jamie and Lynne Spears showed up just before 1 p.m. No immediate word on how that went over.

Meanwhile, the big question this weekend is what will happen to Britney after her 72-hour psychiatric hold expires Sunday

Source: People

Theft at Britney's House?

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

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ a crime report has been filed with the LAPD, alleging someone pilfered "valuable possessions" from Britney Spears' house after she was hospitalized at UCLA.

We're told the conservators filed the report, claiming the alleged theft occurred sometime between the time Britney was admitted to UCLA psych ward and the time the conservatorship papers were signed.

Sam Lutfi has not been named as a suspect, however, he had access to the house, and we know Brit's father, Jamie Spears, a co-conservator, strongly believes Sam has been up to no good.

Lutfi had no immediate comment.

Source: TMZ

Britney To Stay In Hospital For 14 Days

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

It's not a done deal, but expect that sometime tonight, papers will be signed at UCLA extending Britney Spears' stay at the psych ward -- by 14 days.

It's an internal process -- done without a court order. But we're told it will indeed happen, and that's not surprising given her mental health. As we first reported, Britney's been diagnosed with severe bipolar disorder.

The ward Britney is in is considered one of the best in the nation for the treatment she is receiving.

Source: TMZ

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Brit's Dad Puts A Stop To Pushy Pap

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

Papa Spears is not only acting as the conservator of Brit's estate, he also doubles as a bodyguard!

Lynne and Jamie Spears dropped by UCLA Medical Center this afternoon, when Brit's dad came to the rescue of Mama Lynne when an aggressive photog bombarded her. Gimme space!

Source: TMZ

Britney Burglarized!!!

Even with her in the hospital, the drama NEVER ends!

The Los Angeles Police Department were called to Britney's house on Friday after her parents discovered several items missing.

Lap top? Sex tapes? Yes! Yes!

After Spears' father Jamie won legal control over Brit Brit at an emergency hearing Friday, he and ex-wife Lynne returned to the house "shocked" to find valuable items of their daughter's "had been stolen."

They called the cops and filed a report.

Spears' folks believe that items were taken after their daughter was taken to the UCLA Medical Center early Thursday morning.

Gesssh, who do you think would have had access to Brit's house that might want to remove a few things???

WHO could it possibly be????

Now that he's been granted conservatorship of his daughter, Jamie Spears can change the locks of her house and remove anyone who is staying there until the next hearing - this Monday.

And, sources close to Brit's "manager" Osama Lutfi tell us he will contest the conservatorship and put up a fight in court.

Will the madness ever stop???

Source: Perez Hilton

EXCLUSIVE: Robbery Reported At Britney Spears' Beverly Hills Home

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

The Los Angeles Police Department were called to the Beverly Hills home of Britney Spears Friday after her parents discovered valuable possessions belonging to the singer were missing, a source close to the singer tells Usmagazine.com.

After Spears' father Jamie won legal control over his daughter at an emergency hearing Friday, he and ex-wife Lynne returned to the house "shocked" to find valuable items of their daughter's "had been stolen," the source says.

They called police and filed a report.

Spears' parents believe that items were taken after their daughter was taken to the UCLA Medical Center early Thursday morning.

Los Angeles Police officer Alex Martinez confirmed to Us that police had responded to a call at Spears' house, but did not know what had transpired.

"The report is being processed through our system," he said. "We do not have access to it."

At Friday's hearing, Jamie won temporary legal control over his daughter. He also has full control of her residence and can legally remove anyone who is staying there until the next hearing, on Monday.

A 21-day civil harassment restraining order was also granted against Sam Lutfi, who has been accusing Jamie and Lynne of poor parenting.

Source: US Weekly

Britney Spears Immortalized In Ballet

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Source: Osdia.es

First Lady Laura Bush On Britney

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

Despite adolescent bumps along the way, the Bush twins have finally grown into responsible young ladies. Jenna and Barbara are just one week older than Britney Spears and this morning, Maria Menounos sat down with the twins’ mom, First Lady Laura Bush. Among the things Maria asked? — How she feels, as a mom, about the Britney situation.

“Britney Spears has had a lot of troubles, you have daughters her age — what advice would you give them at this time where she's in a crisis?” Maria asked.

“That's very very difficult,” Mrs. Bush said. “She's lived a very different life from nearly every other American girl her age.”

The First Lady does have one suggestion that may help Britney through this difficult time.

“What I hope is what I'm sure her own mother hopes, is that people will leave her alone,” she said.

“Do you ever feel like you want to reach out and kind of help them?” Maria asked.

“Sure,” Mrs. Bush said. “And you want to at least ask people to leave them alone.”

Source: Access Hollywood

Britney Spears Remains Under Hospital's Watch

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

BRITNEY SPEARS remains hospitalized under psychiatric supervision as of Saturday morning, according to the Associated Press.

As "The Insider" reported yesterday, the troubled pop star was placed under the full temporary custody of her father JAMIE through Monday after the L.A. Superior Court determined that she was unable to take care of herself or manage her finances.

One of Jamie's first actions as her conservator was to file a restraining order against Britney's friend and manager SAM LUTFI.

Keep checking back here for more details as they arrive.

Source: The Insider Online

Spears Family Hired "Bulldog" Lawyer

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

A new contender has entered the Britney Spears circus, and it's über-celebrity lawyer Blair Berk.

E! News has learned exclusively that the Spears clan has hired the legal eagle to serve as the litigator in its case to get conservatorship—a drastic move to wrest control of Britney's financial, legal and medical affairs.

A source close to the case tells E! News that Berk has recently represented Lindsay Lohan in her DUI case—she's the one who took control and actually drove LiLo to Promises—as well as Reese Witherspoon and Halle Berry, among others.

"She is known as a bulldog," says the source.This could be the best thing to happen to Britney all year.

Source: E! Online

Hospital Preparing For Britney's Release!

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

UCLA Medical Center appears to be preparing for Britney's possible release tonight.

Just after midnight tonight will mark the end of the 72-hour initial hold period of the 5150 hold Britney has been under. So what will happen next?

The Medical Center security has been beefed up since yesterday -- there are guards at the entrance to the building and the paparazzi have been forced out of the parking area.

Doctors were expected to evaluate Britney's condition today and to begin to formulate their recommendation to the court as to whether her 5150 hold should be extended or whether Britney should be given the right to make her own decision as to her treatment -- meaning she could choose to leave the hospital and NOT be treated.

What will happen tonight? Stay tuned to X17online ...

Would Britney be better off on her own or in the hospital?

Source: X17

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Britney Iced By Scandinavians

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

Just days after she dyed her pink wig blonde, Britney Spears has been officially relieved of duties for the Scandinavian Style Mansion party on February 16 -- so she can "get the help she needs," according to event planner Claus Hjelmbak, whose "prayers are with Britney."

Claus sent TMZ a letter explaining that they have "decided not to pursue Britney Spears as host" for the event, but not because she's "unfit" or "fired." Claus just cares. The letter explains that they will be giving some of the proceeds from the pricey $2,500 VIP tickets to a charity of Brit's choice -- perhaps something psychiatric?

Two months ago, Britz had an impromptu 26th birthday bash at the Mansion.

Source: TMZ

Britney Spears' Troubled Life To Be Portrayed In Dance

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

Britney Spears' life shapes the plot of a 14-minute dance called "Meltdown."

The contemporary work by choreographer Hubert Essakow follows Spears as she deals with paparazzi and shaves her head. It ends with Spears being carried off on a stretcher.

"It will be performed ... for one night only with four other short pieces of work," said Craig Titley, director of marketing at the Rambert Dance Company. "Meltdown," part of the company's "Season of New Choreography," was to be performed Friday at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall.

Essakow told the British Broadcasting Corp. that Spears' story is "a modern day tragedy."

"You can't open a newspaper without her being in it," he said. "I became obsessed by every detail of her life."

Source: FOX News

Things Looking Up For Spears

The following italicized article is from www.tob.hollywood.com:

As of today, things have finally started to move towards the path of betterment for Britney Spears. Earlier, the judge issued a restraining order against Sam Lutfi, finally ordering him to stay away from Britney.

The judge learned that Sam has been harassing Britney, therefore the ruling is effective immediate and will be in effect for 22 days for now. Britney’s parents, whom loathe the sight of Sam like most of us, intend on making that decision a permanent one.

While on the subject of Lynne and Jamie…

TMZ reports that Britney went berserk while on the phone at the UCLA Medical Center after learning that her dad is now the conservator of her estate. Brit screamed in a thick British accent, “I’m so sick of all of this they can have the goddamn house and stick it up their f**king asses. Actually, no they can’t.”

The fallen popstar sounded drugged, naturally, and screamed at the top of her lungs over learning the tragic aforementioned news. At times, her yelling was incoherent to those around, so no one really had a clue what she was saying…nothing new there!

The cherry on the icing came when she screamed, “Nobody’s taking my house. Who is my family?”

Britney is adamant about not wanting her parents near her home and even said she’d fight them in court over it. So angry!

TMZ also reports that poor Brit is absolutely in denial, believing she is leaving the hospital tonight.

Source: That Other Blog

Ireland Chart Update For The Week Ending Of January 31st

In the official singles chart 'Piece Of Me' drops 1 place to #3 in its 7th week on the chart.

'Gimme More' drops 7 places to #34 in its 16th week on the chart.

In the offcial album chart 'Blackout' drops 3 places to #6 in its 14th week on the chart.

Source: Break The Ice

Britney Goes Ballistic Over Court Ruling

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

In a heavy British accent, an irate Britney Spears made two phone calls from UCLA's psych ward just before 8:45 p.m. PT on Friday night. The fragil singer had reportedly just learned about a judge's ruling earlier in the day which made her father, Jamie Spears, temporary conservator of her medical and financial affairs.

According to TMZ, Britney was screaming at the top of her lungs (about her parents), "I'm so sick of all this! They can have the God Damn house and stick it up their f**king asses! Actually, no they can't."

Britney reportedly sounded drugged up on the phone and was furious that her dad had been made conservator of her estate. At times, she was impossible to understand--at one point screaming "Nobody's taking my house. Who is my family?"

Britney went on to say that she did not want her parents near her home and that she would go to court to fight them. According to TMZ, the pop star seemed under the impression that she was getting out of the hospital tonight.

Sources say Britney learned of Friday's ruling from her lawyers at Trope and Trope. OK! was at court today when the commissioner declared Trope and Trope the only people Britney was to continue communicating with.

Of the ruling, a source close to Kevin Federline tells OK!, "We're thrilled...Jamie is the best choice. It's not that Lynne isn't qualified, but Lynne has a hard time saying 'no' to Britney, and that could become a conflict of interest, just like when Lynn wanted to be Britney's court appointed monitor on Oct. 30. It wasn't good then, and it's not good now."

Source: OK Magazine

Court Of Public Opinion: Sam v. Lynne

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

There's the LA County Court and then there's the court of public opinion and the Spears family is hoping to win in both.

And while Sam Lutfi seems to be losing the legal battle, he's got LOTS of contacts in the media world, including with X17.

It has been difficult, if not impossible for ALL media outlets over the past few days, to decipher the truth. Most of us have been hearing from Sam AND from Lynne Spears and much of what comes from each side directly contradicts what the other side says. So who to believe???

Some examples:

Wednesday night - Someone from Lynne's camp told us Britney had attempted suicide and that Lynne was rushing to her daughters side. It was later determined there had been no suicide attempt. Early the next morning, Sam Lutfi told X17 that Britney went willingly with emergency staff to the hospital.

The same evening, we were told that Sam was allowed in to see Britney and to give doctors Britney's recent medical history but Lynne told us Sam had not been allowed in.

Thursday evening - Sam told us he was the only visitor allowed in to Britney and Lynne told us Sam was prohibited from seeing her daughter. But why did Sam go out for In 'n Out Burger?

The truth is that no one knows the truth, other than the people who have been inside the hospital near Britney ...

And regarding everything leading up to this point, the "sources," as we in the media like to call them, giving us and all the other media outlets their information, are biased. And they are giving us biased information. Some of it's true, but some of it's not. X17 will do its best to pass on the info we get and when possible, we'll name our sources or at least try to tell you which side it's coming from.

Source: X17

SAM'S OUT!!! AT LEAST FOR NOW ...

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

The court has issued a restraining order against Brit's 'friend' Sam Lutfi. Britney's father will now have the right to change the locks on Brit's home and to kick off anyone who may come on to her property that they don't like ...

What about Adnan, y'all???!!!!

Will this last? Or as soon as Brit's back in control will Sam be by her side?

Source: X17

LA Lawmaker Wants Anti-Paparazzi 'Safety Zone' Ordinance

A city councilman has proposed an ordinance to create a buffer zone between celebrities and the paparazzi who often swarm around them.

Councilman Dennis Zine said the measure would require several feet (meters) of space between photographers and celebrities to ensure a "personal safety zone."

"This is about common decency," Zine said Friday following a City Council meeting. "We don't want to put the media out of business, but there has to be some reason when they do their job."

Zine's motion proposing the ordinance said the buffer space must be big enough to allow cars and people to pass safely. It did not specify what penalties, if any, someone would face if someone violated the measure.

Last month, Britney Spears was taken from her home by paramedics amid a frenzy of photographers who crowded and chased the ambulance. This week she was again hospitalized, but a phalanx of police vehicles and a helicopter escorted the ambulance.

The motion notes that the paparazzi "are becoming increasingly aggressive in their tactics, posing a clear danger not only to the people they are trying to photograph, but to the general public around them."

Read more here!

Source: Untouchable Britney

Courtney Love Jumps To Britney Spears’ Defense

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

Courtney Love has jumped to the defense of troubled pop star Britney Spears by insisting she can get better with treatment.

Love said: “I was in rehab, about 3 and a half years ago, and it worked. I know the exactitudes of what is going on having been there and she can get better.”

Love, 43, did however warn Spears that if she didn’t seek treatment it could all end disastrously.

She said: “Here’s what’s going to happen.

If she doesn’t get help something bad is going to happen.”The rock singer, who had a tempestuous marriage to Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain believes that Britney has a disease that is genetic, likening herself to the Toxic star.

“I made that template by being pretty hardcore. It has been proven, beyond a shadow of a doubt that it is genetic, and it’s a disease, it’s a part of our brain that doesn’t worry about consequences.”

Love also revealed how she also warned another troubled young star, Lindsay Lohan about the dangers of drugs.

Love said: “I saw Lohan one time in her room, and there was a show on her TV called ‘101 Celebrity Oops’, and I’m like in every clip, you know, boobs out, throwing up, everything. I said to Lindsay, ‘Look, drugs are bad.”

Source: Showbiz Spy

Britney's Parents Leave The Courthouse

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Source: Britney Experts

Britney Goes Ballistic In Psych Ward

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

Minutes ago, Britney Spears made two calls at the UCLA Psych Ward and went crazy on the phone after learning that her dad is now the conservator of her estate.

In a heavy British accent, a ballistic Brit screamed (about her parents), "I'm so sick of all of this they can have the goddamn house and stick it up their f**king asses. Actually, no they can't."

Brit, who sounded drugged up, was furious that her dad became a conservator of her estate. She was screaming at the top of her lungs, at times impossible to understand. At one point she screamed, "Nobody's taking my house. Who is my family?"

Britney said she did not want her parents near her home and at one point said she would go to court to fight them.

She is under the impression she's getting out of the hospital tonight.

Source: TMZ

Lawyer Showdown In Britney Case

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

Sources tell TMZ Britney's divorce lawyers and the lawyers representing the conservatorship may collide in a "last one standing" dispute.

We know Britney's divorce team at the law firm of Trope and Trope has been dealing with newly-exiled Sam Lutfi and believes he is well-meaning. Jamie Spears, the freshly appointed co-conservator, has made it clear he dislikes the Trope firm and wants them out of Britney's life -- in large part because of the firm's alliance with Sam.

Lutfi is furious at the commissioner who issued the various orders today and has been in touch with Trope and Trope numerous times this afternoon. Based on those conversations, the firm believes the orders defy Britney's wishes because she feels great ill will toward her dad.

So here's the scenario: It's possible Trope and Trope could go to court Monday at 1:30 PM PT and challenge the choice of conservator. If Jamie Spears is in it for the long haul, it's also possible one of his first orders of business will be to 86 Trope and Trope from Britney's life.

Stay tuned.

Source: TMZ

A Few Words From Adnan

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

We've spoken to Adnan today and he asked us to post this for all of you Britney fans out there rooting for her.

'I have been in contact with Britney numerous times today, and she is doing well.'

Source: Finalpixx

Judge To Sam -- Stay Away From Britney!

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

The judge in the hearing today has issued a restraining order against SOMEONE -- ordering that person to stay away from Britney Spears.

Although the judge didn't say specifically who that someone was -- it's clear that person is Sam Lutfi.

The judge found, in effect, that Lutfi has been harassing Britney. Thus the civil harassment restraining order.

This will effectively bar Lutfi from going to the hospital.

The restraining order is in effect for 22 days, but uber-attorney Goldie Schon tells TMZ that Brit's folks could turn it into a permanent order at the end of those 22 days.

Story developing ...

Source: TMZ

Conservators Have Broad Powers

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

The judge in the hearing did not give the conservators the power to make medical decisions on behalf of Britney, but that really is the upshot.

The conservators - Jamie Spears and Andrew Wallet - can communicate with Brit's doctors and access medical records.

In terms of managing Brit's estate, the function of Wallet -- a respected lawyer who has handled many similar matters -- is to insure there is an independent voice in the management of her estate, and we're told that something Jamie and Lynne are down with.

The effect of the order is that Sam Lutfi has at least temporarily been shut out of Britney's world. He will not be able to go to her home or the hospital or have any other contact with her.

Source: TMZ