Thursday, March 6, 2008

Britney's Dad: His New Powers

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

When his temporary co-conservatorship over his daughter Britney Spears was extended until July 31, Jamie Spears was also granted new powers, court documents from yesterday's hearing show.

In addition to a $58,800 payment to the conservatorship for attorney fees and other costs, Jamie was given weekly payments of $2,500 and the authority to tap his daughter's funds to lease a car for her security team. The pop star also cannot leave California before a scheduled April 7 hearing without permission from the court or from her father.

The document also revealed that L.A. Superior Court Commissioner Reva Goetz extended the temporary conservatorship out of concern that an attorney claiming to represent the pop star might again tie the case up in federal court.

On Wednesday, Jon Eardley, an attorney who claims to represent Spears – even though the court has determined her incapable of hiring her own attorney – filed new papers under seal with the federal court. On Feb. 14 Eardley had filed a civil rights challenge to the conservatorship; for almost two weeks the case was in limbo until a federal judge declined to hear it.

Jeffrey D. Wexler, Jamie's attorney, tells Goetz in court documents that he believes, based on previous filings by Eardley, that the new papers include an amended petition "to include federal claims involving witness intimidation, victim intimidation."

Wexler writes that Goetz on Wednesday still had jurisdiction to extend the conservatorship. A new federal challenge by Eardley might again freeze Goetz's ability to alter the conservatorship, but would likely not undermine any orders already in place.

Source: Britney Doing Well

A source says Britney is doing well, and Goetz could decide to dissolve the conservatorship before July 31. "Is it possible she might make significant enough progress to get her life back in three or four months? Yes, and her dad would like nothing more," says the source.

Source: People

Jamie Spears is Being Paid to be Britney's Conservator

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

Jamie Spears is going to be paid $2,500 per week to act as conservator for his daughter Britney's estate, according to the minute order obtained today by PageSix.com. He is allowed to lease one vehicle, and the funds have been released to pay medical expert Dr. Judith Armstrong her $4,000 retainer.

The court order released this afternoon also states that Samuel Ingham, the probate volunteer panel attorney (who testified last month that Britney wasn't mentally competent to retain counsel) is to receive compensation of $58,000 for his services.

Additionally, the court order states that Britney's not to have any contact with her former pal Sam Lutfi.

Source: Page Six

Britney Paying Dad $2500 a Week!

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

As OK! reported last night, in Wednesday's unscheduled hearing before Judge Reva Goetz, the court decided to extend Jamie Spears' conservatorship over his daughter Britney Spears until at least July 31.

But what has just come to light in newly released documents is the fact that Jamie will now be receiving a stipend of $2500 a week for the duration of the conservatorship. Which means that between now and July 31, he stands to take in over $50,000 for the inenviable task of watching over his troubled daughter as she tries to get her life back together and regain custody of her two sons.

Additionally, the court has allowed Jamie to lease one vehicle, though it's not clear why he'd need one as he already owns a car.

Source: OK Magazine

Brit's Dad Pays Himself -- Out of Her Money!

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

A court commissioner has ruled that Jamie Spears can draw $2,500 a week from Britney's accounts as conservator of her affairs. It pays to be Britney's dad!

TMZ has obtained the minute order from yesterday's conservatorship hearing. In it, the judge ruled on the money, plus gave him the right to lease a car.

The commish also ruled that Samuel Ingham, Brit's court-appointed attorney, be paid $58,800.

As we reported yesterday, the judge also extended the conservatorship until July 31. But sources tell us that Jamie wants to end the conservatorship before then if his Brit's mental state improves.

Source: TMZ

Commish Doesn't Think Brit Nuttier than Ever

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

Sources tell TMZ the Britney Spears conservatorship was extended not because Brit is on a downhill spiral, but because the court commissioner wants to ensure stability, given all the craziness.

As we first reported, Jamie Spears will be in control of Brit and her personal affairs through July 31. The commissioner extended the conservatorship yesterday in a closed hearing. We've learned Brit's mental state was not a factor in extending it. The real concern is that another wacky motion might be filed to derail the conservatorship and the commissioner didn't want some outside lawyer swooping in if the conservatorship were to expire.

Sources also tell us Jamie Spears wants to end the conservatorship before July 31 if his daughter's mental state improves. The commish was impressed that things have already stabilized.

Source: TMZ

Canadian Chart Update For The Week Ending Of March 6th

In the official single chart 'Break The Ice' rises 13 places to #47 in its 3rd week on the chart.

Source: Break The Nice

Brit Bodymen Smack Paps Down


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

It was a mad scene outside of Intermix yesterday, where the paps butted heads with Britney's security team as the popwreck left the Robertson Store.

After she celebrated her daddy's extended conservatorship with a shopping spree, Brit and her new beret tried to make it to her waiting SUV -- but couldn't get to it without her bodyguard strong-arming a few photogs to clear a path. TMZ tried to ask a few questions, but due the insane camera crush, she didn't hear anything.

Source: TMZ

How many paparazzi's where there? 50? 50? 70?

Mediabase Chart Update!

'Break The Ice' is currently at #45 on Mediabase with 728 spins and 9.004 million listeners!

Click here to vote for it on your local radio station!

Source: Break The Nice

Britney Offers Dance Photo To Raise Cash For Kids

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

Britney Spears is really getting herself back on track. She's now doing her part for charity by selling off a photo of her and a group of 10 kids she has been teaching at the Millenium Dance Complex in North Hollywood.

The photograph is going to be given to a celebrity photo agency to syndicate worldwide - and all profits will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in Memphis, Tennessee which treats patients with cancer.

That's our Brit Brit!

P.S. Her nails are finally looking good too!

Source: Hollyscoop

Britney’s Son is Having Nightmares

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

Britney Spears’ visits with her kids have been emotional for the whole family. Sean Preston has been sleeping in the same room as father Kevin Federline lately because he’s been having nightmares.

According to insiders, Preston, 2, also cried for his dad at first when Britney picked them up, but Kevin soothed him and he settled down.

“Jamie told Kevin that Britney handled the visit well. She actually did cry, but that was only because Sean cried when she took them from Kevin,” says the insider.

Britney has her own way of trying to soothe her sons. "Britney always sings to them. She loves lullabies. In fact, before the split, both Britney and Kevin sang to the boys every night."

The boys are said to be confused when it comes to their mom, which is another reason why either Jamie Spears or a psychologist is present during the visits.

“Jamie plays with them and keeps them busy. They enjoy their grandfather, so it makes the time easier,” says the source.

Part of the problem is that Britney treats her sons more like dolls than children. "She dresses them for show and tell," says the insider. "She likes to show them off, but not give them the nurturing they need. I understand she is working on this part of her motherhood with her psychiatrist."

Other sources tell us that the kids are said to be playing a "pivotal role in her progress."

"Brit has expressed interest in becoming closer to the boys. Kevin hopes she is talking from her heart."

The singer is also said to be terrified of going back into the hospital and made a deal with her family to try to make the home visits and periodic outpatient visits work. If they do, then no hospital.

Adds the insider: “It all depends on how she does each time and how the boys are when they get home after visiting her.”

Meanwhile, sources tell us that Britney could get up to three visits per week with her kids now that she has new attorney Stacy Phillips on her side. "The number one goal is for Britney to regain routine visitation with the kids progressing to a mutually agreed upon custody arrangement between Kevin and Britney and averting a custody trial," says the insider.

Source: Page Six

Britney's New Interview With Bluri Radio

Read the full interview, in which Britney discuss Blackout and upcoming career projets with Bluri Radio, by clicking the pic!

Source: U Britney/Break The Ice

'Break The Ice' Enters The Billboard Hot 100!

Britney's new hit single 'Break The Ice' has entered the Billboard Hot 100 at #100!

Source: Break The Nice

New Britney Pictures!

A bubble gum chewin Britney is pictured here shopping at Intermix on Robertson Blvd. in Beverly Hills this afternoon. She's dressing hotter than usual lately!

See them all here!

Source: Breathe Heavy/Wenn

Britney Under Dad's Thumb Until Summer

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

It's looking as if Britney Spears' summer vacation is going to be another family affair.

Jamie Spears' coconservatorship over his daughter's estimated $100 million estate has been extended until July 31, Los Angeles Superior Court spokesman Alan Parachini said Wednesday.

No other details were given, but the temporary power Britney's dad has had over her affairs was scheduled to expire on Monday, and it's well-documented that Jamie and his attorneys have been adamant about stopping efforts made on Britney's behalf to wrest control away from the conservators, including a recent move apparently orchestrated by Sam Lutfi to transfer the case to federal court.


Jamie and attorney Andrew Wallet were named coconservators of Britney's finances and Jamie was put in charge of her welfare on Feb. 1, the day after the Blackout artist was admitted to UCLA Medical Center's psych ward for evaluation, her second hospitalization that month.

Read more here!

Source: E! Online

Brit's Dad Stays the Boss

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

Britney Spears' dad Jamie will be in charge of her affairs through the summer.

Court Public Information Officer Allen Parachini confirms to PageSix.com that lawyers for Jamie Spears filed an unexpected ex-parte motion in the matter today today, and Commissioner Goetz extended the conservatorship through July 31, 2008.

Parachini also tells us that the original hearing on the case, scheduled for Monday March 10th, is still on the calendar and will take place. Also on the horizon for Brit: a custody hearing (on Monday as well), and a hearing on the temporary restraining order against Sam Lutfi (on March 17).

In addition to extending his conservatorship, PageSix.com has learned that America's busiest dad, Jamie, attended the deposition of Michael Sands today in connection to the custody case. Sands, a former spokesperson for Kevin Federline's lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan, currently speaks for Sam Lutfi and Jon Eardley, the attorney who failed in an attempt to get all of Brit's cases moved to federal court.

Source: Page Six

Brit's Conservatorship Extended Through the Summer

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

On Wednesday, a court commissioner ruled to keep Jamie Spears on as conservator over the personal and business affars of his daughter, Britney Spears, through July 31.

TMZ is reporting the order is effectively a seal of approval for Poppa Spears, who has been co-conservator since Brit's latest breakdown.

Sources also say the conservators are open to ending the conservatorship earlier than July 31, if Britney's mental state sufficiently improves and stabilizes.

Under the conservatorship, Britney appears to be recovering significantly. She teaches regular dance classes to children at Millennium Dance Complex, has abandoned her wild and erratic night life and has won back visitation rights with her sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James.

Today's news is probably not going over well with Britney's former confidante, Sam Lutfi, who after being served with a restraining order two weeks ago by the conservators, has vowed publically to "fight to the end" to overturn the order and regain his friendship with the pop singer.

With all of the positive energy surrounding Britney right now, it's hard not to think that Sam's absence might be a good thing after all.

And, by the looks of things, the court seems to agree.

Source: OK Magazine

Judge: Britney's Dad in Control for Four More Months

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

Jamie Spears will remain in control of his daughter Britney Spears's finances and other aspects of the pop star's life until July 31, a judge ruled Wednesday in an unscheduled hearing.

No reporters were present for the proceeedings, although two sources confirm to PEOPLE that Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Reva Goetz extended the temporary conservatorship that had been ordered on Feb. 4, during Spears's second stint in a psychiatric facility.

"I can confirm that the order was issued this afternoon, but I don't know the attorneys' motives," Superior Court spokesman Allan Parachini tells PEOPLE.

The temporary conservatorship had been scheduled to expire March 10. Hearings are still scheduled before Goetz on that date and on March 17, sources say.

Jamie Spears has been overseeing his 26-year-old daughter's well-being and her estimated $100 million fortune since Feb. 1, when Goetz named him and Andrew Wallet temporary co-conservators, giving them the right to employ bodyguards and restrict her visitors.

A source close to Britney says she's okay with her dad being in control. On Feb. 23, she was allowed to spend time with her sons Preston, 2, and Jayden, 17 months, for the first time since her Jan. 3 standoff with the police, and she has had regular visits since. "She is getting along well with her father and enjoying the closeness and support of her family," says a source.

Source: People

Court to Brit's Daddy: Stick Around Pop!

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

Sources tell TMZ, Britney Spears' conservatorship has been extended through July 31, 2008.

The order, issued by the court commissioner today, is effectively a seal of approval for Brit's dad, Jamie. Papa Spears has been a co-conservator since Brit's latest breakdown.

Sources say the conservators are open to ending the conservatorship earlier than July 31, if Britney's mental state sufficiently improves and stabilizes.

Source: TMZ
 

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