Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Britney Spear’s Boutique Breakaway

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

Britney Spears breaks out to the boutiques on Robertson Boulevard, Calif. and leaves Lisa Kline via the backdoor on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old actress’ dad, Jamie, has quit his job as a caterer and now oversees Brit-Brit’s business affairs on a full-time basis. As conservator of his daughter’s legal and financial affairs, he is being awarded a $2,500 weekly salary.

Source: Just Jared

Producer: Britney Is 'Really Shaping Up'

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

Britney Spears is back in the recording studio with J.R. Rotem and Sean Garrett, the producers confirm to PEOPLE.

"She's great," Rotem told PEOPLE at the BMI Pop Awards in Beverly Hills on Tuesday. "She's like a master at what she does. She's a lot more experienced than most people. She just has the 'it' factor that not every artist has. So it's always nice to work with her."

Although Rotem, who briefly dated Spears in 2007, would not reveal any details of the project, a Spears family source tells PEOPLE that the pop star is in the early stages of a follow-up to her last album Blackout, which was released last October.

"Britney is in the experimental stages of a new album," says the source. "She's trying to find the sound and direction she wants to go in, but nothing is set in stone just yet. She has been playing the piano a lot and just singing. She says she misses 'just singing.'

Producer Sean Garrett was mum on specifics but says that he and Spears, 26, have "a few things in the works." At the BMI Pop Awards, Garrett told PEOPLE: "I'm just happy to see her back and recovering. She's really shaping up and getting her whole situation back together. I'm really proud and happy to see her."

A rep for Spears's record label had no comment.

Source: People

Britney Leaving Lisa Kline

Check out Britney sneaking out the back door of Lisa Kline, a trendy boutique on Robertson Blvd this afternoon. Britney also stopped at baby store Petit Tresor for some "pretty In Pink" themed baby items for her younger pregnant sis Jamie Lynn according to celebtv.com. "The pop singer, who has two sons, bought her apparent niece-to-be silk pink crib sheets for $225, an organic Robbie Adrian blanket with silk trim for $116 and pink onesies and pajamas by Petit Bateau, says the source." Diggin the shades!

See them all here!

Source: Breathe Heavy

All Aboard the Britney Comeback Train

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

Britney Spears just got back from a Costa Rican getaway with Mel Gibson, but already she's putting in face time with another power player.

Last night, a sun-kissed Brit went to Il Sole on Sunset with George Maloof, the Palms Casino Hotel owner whom she had dinner with last week.

But it gets better. Brit-Brit didn't speak to the paps at all Tuesday night, even as they lobbed questions at her while snapping pics.

Instead, she gave her best modelesque pout as she pushed through the crowd and stayed mum. She's come a long way from the bizarre British accent and accepting rides from photogs, right?

Hey, Brit, keep up the good work!

Source: E! Online

Back In Action

Britney Spears didn't waste anytime getting back into the swing of the Hollywood nightlife upon her return from her quick Cosa Rican vacay last week. Here are pics of Brit Brit on the town with her billionaire BFF George Maloof after they dined together at Il Sole:
Britney Spears wasted no time in getting back into the swing of things after she returned from her Costa Rican vacation on Monday evening. The pop star, 26, first got down to some important business: Spending time with her sons, Jayden, 1, and Preston, 2, who came to Spears's Studio City home for a visit early Tuesday. That evening, Spears joined pal George Maloof, who owns the Palms Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, for dessert at the West Hollywood Italian eatery Il Sole. Though the singer tried for a low-key entrance through the back of the restaurant, she was caught in the glare of paparazzi flashes.

Hanging with billionaires is much preferable to the days she'd spend in the company of those losers Adnan Ghalib and Sam Lutfi. Isn't it great that we don't ever have to think about those lowlifes anymore? I wonder what they're up to these days and who they're leeching off of now. Actually, I don't really care, to tell the truth. It is my sincere hope that I never have to utter the names of these two ever again.

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

Britney Spears Back on the Scene After Vacation

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

Britney Spears wasted no time in getting back into the swing of things after she returned from her Costa Rican vacation on Monday evening.

The pop star, 26, first got down to some important business: Spending time with her sons, Jayden, 1, and Preston, 2, who came to Spears's Studio City home for a visit early Tuesday.

That evening, Spears joined pal George Maloof, who owns the Palms Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, for dessert at the West Hollywood Italian eatery Il Sole. Though the singer tried for a low-key entrance through the back of the restaurant, she was caught in the glare of paparazzi flashes.

Still, a smiling Spears, dressed a long strapless sundress, appeared to be in a good mood while sharing dessert, listening to her friend and chatting.

Source: People

Britney to Mel: I'm Back in Hell!


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

One minute she's getting crushed by the waves in Costa Rica, the next Britney Spears is getting crushed by a million paparazzi back in Hollywood.

Brit Brit, along with mega-rich Palms Hotel and Casino owner George Maloof, left Il Sole last night to the kind of madness she escaped to Central America to avoid in the first place. Don't worry -- she didn't drive home.

Source: TMZ

A Tanned Britney Spears Pops Up

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

Looking good looking good! Minus the weave of course. Britney Spears showed off her fresh Costa Rica tan while leaving Il Sole restaurant in LA on Tuesday night.

She was there dinning with one of the Maloof brothers, dudes who own the Palms in Vegas.

Source: That Other Blog

Brit's Dad Gets $10K Back Pay for Being ... Dad

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

Britney Spears' dad Jamie has quit being a cook and is getting $10K per month for looking after the Britwreck, according to new court papers.

And because he had to give up his former job as a private chef, he's entitled to $10,000 in back pay to cover the first month of his co-conservatorship of her estate. "He has been unable to continue to his prior employment and he has lost his source of income which he needs to pay his living expenses," say the docs.

Source: TMZ