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Britney Back to Old Habits?

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

As millions of people around the country tuned in at home to watch the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother on Monday night to watch — and judge — the first acting gig for Britney Spears in two years, the pop star and mother of two wasn't anywhere near the TV in her Studio City home, but at Dominick's restaurant with friends, sending text messages, sipping on Cokes and munching on ravioli — her favorite dish at one of her favorite haunts.

And while in some ways it's a positive that Brit is out and about again without being on the leash of her father Jamie Spears, some insiders are concerned that this might signal a return to the pop star's previously questionable behavior.

"No matter what her dad says publicly, and no matter how many tantrums she's thrown, Britney loves the attention of the paparazzi and the crowds," one source explains to OK!, citing the pop star's earlier trip to Dominick's on March 21. "Her father had been able to sneak Brit out of the gates of The Summit, but then she heads to a restaurant where she's eaten a million times before with Alli Sims."

When the 26-year-old superstar exited Dominick's on Friday, where another source tells OK!, "they treat her like a queen," the singer had nothing but smiles for the couple of savvy camerman who had tracked her down. "She was happy to have been found," says the source. "If she goes out and doesn't cause a ruckus, she gets down on herself."

However, one thing that won't get Britney down in the dumps are the ratings from Monday's airing of How I Met Your Mother. While the numbers weren't Super Bowl-sized, they were the highest ever for the sitcom, which could be a good sign that we'll be seeing more of Brit on the small screen in the future.

Source: OK Magazine

OMG! She went to a friggin restaurant? Who on earth goes to a restaurant? OK...That does it for me...Lock her up! She's insane...A restaurant...What the hell was she thinking? (End of sarcasm)

Britney Spears Earns HIMYM Its Highest Rating Ever

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

Britney Spears’s return to television has scored big with some critics — and in the ratings.

Monday’s episode of How I Met Your Mother featuring the pop star earned the CBS comedy its highest rating ever — netting a 4.5 preliminary rating among adults 18-49, according to the Hollywood Reporter. That means about 10.6 million viewers tuned in to watch Spears, making Mother the fourth-highest-rated show of the evening.

On the sitcom, Spears played a receptionist at a dermatologist’s office who develops a crush on a patient played by Josh Radnor.

Source: People

Britney Spears Dines With Bodyguard on Night of TV Debut

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

Britney Spears celebrated her big TV comeback Monday night with a dinner date with her bodyguard and a female friend in Beverly Hills.

Throughout her meal at Italian restaurant Dominick's, Spears, 26 — who did not drink — spoke in her British accent, a fellow diner tells Usmagazine.com.

"She looked so good, completely normal," the eyewitness adds. "She was smiling and laughing in the loud obnoxious Britney laugh."

The singer had a good reason to rejoice: Her cameo on CBS' Hot I Met Your Mother helped the show earn its highest ratings ever!

(Mother spiked to a series high 4.5 preliminary rating among adults 18-49, according to the Hollywood Reporter.)

Critics also praised her performance.

"She looked beautiful and had screen presence," Charna Halpern, artistic director of Chicago’s Improv Olympic Comedy Club, tells Us. "Even when she was behind the desk and they made her look kind of homely, she was adorable."

Source: US Weekly

Fabolous Gives Britney Spears' Musical Comeback A Helping Hand

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

Hip-hop star Fabolous is helping Britney Spears get her pop career back on track - he's recorded a song for her forthcoming album. The Trade It All rapper was recently called into the studio to record his part of the song, but admits he was a little disappointed when he found out Spears wasn't going to be attending the session herself.

He tells MTV.com, "I didn't get to kick it with (Spears), but the people from her record label was on top of that..."

And after all her personal troubles at the start of 2008, Fabolous hopes she will soon be back to her best: "I don't know what condition Britney is in right now. Hopefully - more power to her - she'll get in a better space and position. Somebody needs to sit her down, let her know what the deal is."

Spears has since returned to work for the first time since her mental breakdowns in January - on Monday she was spotted at Hollywood's Alleycat Recording Studio, the same day her cameo appearance on How I Met Your Mother aired on CBS to glowing reviews.

Source: Star Pulse

Review of Britney Spears’s Comeback Role

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

The audience understood from the get-go that Britney Spears’s cameo role on Monday night’s How I Met Your Mother was more about damage control than acting.

Her challenge was clear: Demonstrate that, even though she seems in recent months to have been traveling through life on the roaring, ragged edge of a tornado, she could still stop and stand still long enough to perform on camera, be as naturally charming as the role permitted, and let the audience conclude: “Well, she SEEMS all right. She seems like Britney.”

And she did all that in the space of a few mild comic moments. At least she balanced out that weird MTV awards appearance last fall where she looked like a Bond girl who’d come out of a coma.

Her part on the CBS sitcom wasn’t as cartoonishly flamboyant as her 2006 appearance on Will & Grace, as Amber-Louise, the Southern conservative co-host of a gay talk show. This time she played Abby, a humdrum receptionist in the office of a dermatologist.

In fact, the very first shot of the half-hour was of Britney at her receptionist’s desk, staring off like some girl in a Vermeer painting, or perhaps more precisely like Scarlett Johansson in a movie about Vermeer.

Frankly, I would have made the entire half-hour an ingenious stunt: Everything was happening IN THE HEAD of this sad, dreamy girl. But that was not the plot: Ted (Josh Radnor), undergoing a series of laser treatments to remove a tattoo, had a crush on the dermatologist doing the zapping (Scrubs’s Sarah Chalke), but the doctor kept resisting his efforts at flirtation.

The receptionist, meanwhile, developed a crush on Ted.

The script didn’t make much of this potential triangle. Britney mostly smiled with a sort of likable, hopeful pathos (except for one brief moment, when she handed the doctor a file with a bluntness that seemed inexplicably hostile).

Well, what’s wrong with likable, hopeful pathos? Plenty of celebrities would kill for even that.

But her best scene came at the very end: Abby, letting herself be seduced by the ridiculously rakish Barney (Neil Patrick Harris), unexpectedly and enthusiastically upped the ante. It was a sort of fantasy validation: This loser secretary, who tried to find herself reading self-help books, was transformed into a fun girl with thoughts only of uncomplicatedly naughty good times.

As she bolted from the office with Harris, it was as if Britney were rushing out to meet her former self.

Source: People

Coke Fiend Brit Back in Studio?

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

Coca-Cola in hand, Britney Spears went to the Alley Kat Rehearsal Studio yesterday -- the same place she rehearsed for her disastrous VMA performance.

It's possible she was preparing for a new music video ... but keep in mind her last one was animated, and ended with a "to be continued."

Source: TMZ

How I Met Your Mama

Okay ... so what did y'all think about Britney Spears's guest starring part on CBS's How I Met Your Mother which aired last night? I must admit, I wasn't home to watch the show when it aired at 8:30pm but I did watch it before I went to bed. Here are a few screencaps from Britney's appearance on the show:
In case you missed the show last night you can watch the entire episode in 4 parts HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE. I was actually surprised at how small Britney's part was in the ep ... but I guess it makes sense that she play the whacky receptionist, especially considering the way things have been going in her life lately. It makes sense to ease her back into the public consciousness without overstepping too soon. I loved the Sarah Chalke character (which was originally supposed to be played by Alicia Silverstone, who I understand bowed out of the part after learning that Britney was cast as well for fear of being overshadowed) and I thought the whole ep was really funny overall. That being said, I think Brit could've been a little bit more natural ... her lines seemed a bit forced, as if she spent a lot of time enunciating before shooting her scenes ... but I was so happy to see that she pulled off the part perfectly. Her awkward manner of speaking fit in nicely with the character (and as much as I love her, I know her awkwardness wasn't by intentional design ... it looked like nerves). People magazine has posted a very thorough treatise on Brit Brit's performance HERE, in case you're interested. It's an intiguing read, if a bit too serious and overblown. I think this was a great little comeback for our dear Britney. I would've never imagined that she'd be back to semi-normal so soon after her mental breakdown in January (that was just 2 months ago, folks). Things are looking up ... I really believe she can keep things on the upswing from here on out :)

UPDATE: The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that last night's ep of How I Met Your Mother, guest starring Britney Spears, was the show's highest rated show ever. Hollllllla!

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

Britney's Back….and On Top!

As we mentioned last week, Britney Spears was set to appear in the CBS sitcom, How I Met Your Mother.

And, surprisingly enough, when it aired last night, the show received its highest ratings ever!

Even more surprising, the critics liked it!

The Associated Press stated, "Britney the Trainwreck showed how she can still be Britney the Performer. The 26-year-old pop star, who previously was on a 2006 episode of Will and Grace, appeared fresh-faced and relaxed, capably filling the small role."

The Daily News stated that for "those who hang on every one of Britney's career moves, this bold casting decision worked out. Spears proved she can act every bit as well as she can sing, and with some of the nuances she brought to the character, you'd almost swear she'd been there before."

Could this possibly be the comeback Britney and the rest of the world has been waiting for?

We sure hope so!

Source: Perez Hilton

Spears delivers 'Mother's' highest ratings

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

A guest appearance by Britney Spears on Monday gave the CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother" its highest rating ever.

"Mother" spiked to a series high 4.5 preliminary rating among adults 18-49, even as the rest of the CBS comedy lineup fell from last week's record-setting return to original episodes.

Critics were relatively impressed. "Britney the Trainwreck showed how she can still be Britney the Performer," wrote the Associated Press. "Spears proved she can act every bit as well as she can sing," wrote the New York Daily News. "Brit looked slim, (OK she was behind a desk), trim and gorgeous," wrote the New York Post.

The second week of strong "Mother" ratings (10.6 million, 4.5/12) assures the one-time bubble comedy will be renewed for the fall. "Mother" was the fourth-highest-rated show of the evening, and CBS won the night (averaging 12.5 million, 4.4/11).

Source: Hollywood Reporter

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X17 XCLUSIVE - Britney's Back In The Studio and Back At Dominic's

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

Britney was back to work at Alley Cat Recording Studio today (we spotted her there last year before she headed out on her House of Blues tour) -- what is the Queen B doing there???

Come on, Brit, we're dying to know! Are you preparing for an upcoming performance? For another single? For another album?

And how'd Brit unwind after a hard day at work? Dinner at one of her favorite restaurants, Dominic's.

X17online was there exclusively as Brit entered with her bodyguard and assistant. Our source inside the restaurant tells us Britney enjoyed shrimp cocktail and red wine. She was sitting with her assistant at the table and at one point during the meal, someone came to the table and brought a stack of papers to Brit. Another script, perhaps?!

Cheers to getting back to work, Brit!

Will Britney be able to get back into the spotlight and get healthy at the same time?

See more here!

Source: X17

Britney's back for rave reviews

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

TROUBLED BRITNEY SPEARS last night made a comeback on American TV.

She played a love-struck receptionist in the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother.

Most reviews posted on US websites have been glowing.

One on America TV institution TV Guide said: "I have to say this episode definitely exceeded my expectations. I think Britney played awkward neurotic quite well."

While another wrote: "She looked like the Britney we used to know. Long blonde hair and great make-up. She was funny too."

Media consultant Robbie Vorhaus said: “Her guest appearance will be remembered as the beginning of the return of Britney.”

The sitcom's executive producer, Carter Bays, told USA Today: "There were no diva moments. She's a professional."

The life of 26-year-old Britney has been dogged by months of erratic behaviour, drug and alcohol abuse, and child custody disputes.

Source: The Sun

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Britney Shined On Sitcom

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

It's Britney bi*ch! Brit finally had her much-anticipated cameo on 'How I Met Your Mother' last night. Did you guys happen to catch the episode?

Her comic timing was right on and critics described her performance as "fresh-faced and relaxed."

Expect Spears to get lined up for a half dozen more cameos after this. If you missed the clip we'll have the video up for you guys shortly, keep checking back! In the meantime tell us your thoughts on her performance.

Source: Hollyscoop

Britney Case Not Very Appealing

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

That's two strikes for the Yankee.

A three-judge panel tossed out an appeal of Britney Spears' conservatorship filed March 11 by New York-based attorney Jon Eardley, who persists in fighting for the songstress despite having been told he has no authority to work on her behalf.

Supposedly in collaboration with Sam Lutfi, Eardley first tried to have the Spears family drama removed to federal court, alleging Britney's civil rights had been violated because she never received notice of her father's intent to petition for control of her estate, but a judge ruled Eardley was out of line.

"Mr. Eardley fails to explain why he can bring this claim for her in the first instance. He cannot," U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez wrote in his decision. "Mr. Eardley had no authority to remove the case from state court. He is neither a party nor a defendant. While he claims to be Ms. Spears's attorney, the probate court...found that she was incapable of retaining her own counsel."

And although Eardley bolstered his appeal with a declaration from a UCLA law professor who agreed Britney was not properly notified before Jamie Spears was temporarily handed the keys to his daughter's estimated $100 million fortune, the appellate court determined the arrangement laid out in probate court was perfectly kosher.

"An order granting letters of temporary conservatorship is specifically excluded from those orders made appealable by the Probate Code," read the 2nd District Court of Appeal's decision.

L.A. Superior Court Commissioner Reva Goetz named Jamie and attorney Andrew Wallet coconservators of Britney's estate on Feb. 1, the day after she was admitted to UCLA Medical Center's neuropsychiatric ward for evaluation. Earlier this month, she extended the order until at least July 31.

Source: E! Online

Judge Rejects Challenge to Control Britney Spears

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

Britney Spears's father, Jamie Spears, will remain in charge of his daughter's life after a California Court of Appeal judge on Monday threw out a plea by an attorney on her behalf to challenge the elder Spears's co-conservatorship.

The dismissal by Justice Roger Boren was based on the court's having no jurisdiction to grant an appeal, reports the Associated Press.

Although one event had nothing to do with the other, the decision came on the same day that the pop star took a major step in reviving her career by appearing on the CBS sitcom, How I Met Your Mother.

On March 11, attorney, Jon Eardley, who claimed to represent the pop star, filed the appeal to challenge Jamie Spears's role. Eardley has not been available for comment since Boren's decision.

On Feb. 14 Eardley filed a civil-rights challenge to the conservatorship, leaving the case in limbo for nearly two weeks – until a federal judge declined to hear it.

Jamie Spears was named co-conservator of his daughter's estate on Feb. 1 following her second hospitalization in a psychiatric facility, when it was determined she was unable to care for herself. His control is in effect until July 31.

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.

Source: People

Britney Spears Wows Critics

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

Britney Spears' sitcom comeback Monday night was met with warm reception by critics.

“She did pretty good” playing a dorky receptionist who falls for Ted (Josh Radnor) on CBS’ Hot I Met Your Mother, Charna Halpern, artistic director of Chicago’s Improv Olympic Comedy Club, tells Usmagazine.com. “There was a sweetness to her, a vulnerability.

“She looked beautiful and had screen presence,” adds Halpern, who has trained such comedians as Tina Fey. “Even when she was behind the desk and they made her look kind of homely, she was adorable.”

Her comedic timing “was good at some parts, especially in some of her reactions,” Dean Cudworth, director of the Idol Camp, tells Us.

Cudworth said the scene where she handed Ted an embarrassing self-help book he had left in the lobby “really worked because she was relaxed,” Cudworth said. “She was listening to the other characters and played off their performances with ease.”

Her role was “over the top, and she certainly went for it,” Aliza Shane, senior director of NYC’s Looking Glass Theater, tells Us. “Clearly, she likes being on camera, no one can argue that!”

Source: US Weekly

Judge Rejects Bid to Remove Jamie Spears as Co-Conservator

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

A California Court of Appeal judge rejected an attorney's bid to remove Britney Spears' father Jamie as her co-conservator on Monday.

Attorney Jon Eardley, who claimed to represent Britney, filed an appeal March 11 claiming that the singer's civil rights were being violated because she was being held against her will by her father.

But justice Roger Boren wrote in a ruling that the court has no jurisdiction to grant an appeal, the Associated Press reports.

Jamie's co-conservatorship over Britney (who wowed critics last night on How I Met Your Mother) was recently extended until July 31.

Source: US Weekly

Britney Spears Seems Serious This Time

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

Things certainly seem to be shaping up for Britney. She’s been much more low key this week than she has been in about two years. She spent a quiet weekend in Manhattan Beach in Southern California, and then hit up the Alleycat Recording Studio in Hollywood bright and early Monday morning.

Around 8:30 pm PST, she headed to Dominics in LA for some carry out dinner AND she was wearing a see-through shirt with a bra underneath. HUGE improvement. She’s even got a brand new funky green handbag which I’m digging.

The boots, however, remain the same baby poop brown ones as always. Let’s not even talk about the weave. Still a mess! Baby steps…most definitely ya’ll!

See all the pics here!

Source: That Other Blog

Brit -- You Can't Stand Under My Umbrella!

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

Britney Spears has suddenly gone shy: 'Lil Miss 5150 hid her now-infamous mug behind a doggy bag and an umbrella inside her SUV outside Dominick's last night.

The paps were disappointed, but as yet another sign of her progress, the Britster didn't attack them with the 'ella-'ella-ay this time!

Source: TMZ

Britney on "HIMYM" -- It Wasn't ALL Bad

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

After all the hype, and all the promotion, and all the commercials ... Britney finally made her guest appearance on "How I Met Your Mother" tonight.

At least she spoke into the right end of the phone.

Source: TMZ

TMZ are just a bunch of losers!

Britney's Back, Bitches!

She is reborn!

God has heard our prayers. Yes, she may not be as "entertaining" as she was during her crazy days, but she's a real person and she was in real danger of ending up like Anna Nicole Smith. NOT a good thing!

Britney made her big appearance on How I Met Your Mother yesterday, and, something special also happened on Monday too. She got back to work!

Momma Spears was spotted at the Alleycat Recording Studio in Hollywood.

Now that she's seeing her kids again and her dad has helped her get better, Britney is getting her career back on track (we hope).

We're ready for a proper comeback. You can do it, girl!!!

Source: Perez Hilton

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Britney On "How I Met Your Mother"

New 'How I Met Your Mother' Promotion Picture!

New Britney Pictures!

Britney is pictured here leaving Dominic's after dinner tonight with leftovers in hand. Poor thing looks like she dined by herself =(

See them all here!

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New Britney Pictures!

It feels like Christmas! First Britney appears on a national television show tonight, and now this?! Britney is pictured here leaving the Alleycat recording studios in Hollywood. New music?! Tour?! Performance?! Re-release?! Me likey likey.

See them all here!

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