Keri Hilson on Britney Spears

The following italicized article is from www.rap-up.com:

Keri Hilson is one busy lady. In addition to prepping her debut album In a Perfect World…, the singer/songwriter has been recruited to work on Britney Spears’ forthcoming sixth studio album. Hilson previously contributed to the pop star’s current album, 2007’s Blackout, penning the hit “Gimme More,” which reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Rap-Up TV spoke with Timbaland’s protégé on the set of her Rap-Up cover shoot about her experience working with Spears.

“I can’t say that she’s guarded, but I understand why she doesn’t want to talk about certain things … She really isn’t the puppet that people make her out to be. She has an opinion and she’s a very, very bright girl,” Hilson said. “In the studio, [Britney’s] a pleasure to work with. [She] never mouth[s] off,” she added.

Rap-Up TV was first to break the news about Spears working with producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins on her upcoming album. Watch that clip here.

Source: Rap Up

Britney's In The Zone!

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

We might have caught Britney Spears smiling and laughing with her trainer in the gym last night - but when it comes to her career, she's all business!

Check out the look of determination we spotted on the pop princess' face last night, both at the gym and, shortly afterwards, at a recording studio in Burbank. Way to go, Brit - with drive like that, nothing's gonna stop you from mounting the biggest comeback ever!

(Our photographers tell us that Britney had some company throughout her intensive evening - her mother! The guys spotted Britney and Lynne together several times at both the gym and the studio. How sweet of Brit to keep her mother company during such a harsh day!)

Brit's got the eye of the tiger!

See more pics here!

Source: X17

Keri Hilson: Britney's Not a "Puppet"

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

Britney Spears is asking Keri Hilson to give her more hits.

The R&B star, who penned "Gimme More" for Britney has reunited with her to work on the 26-year-old's upcoming album, a process she dubs "refreshing."

"I got to step outside of what I normally do," Keri tells Rap-Up TV "I'm not normally this huge pop writer...and Britney, she's special. I can’t say that she’s guarded, but I understand why she doesn’t want to talk about certain things and I respect that about her."

What's important to know about the Britster is that she is not a "puppet" strung along and directed by label higher-ups, Keri says.

"She really isn’t the puppet that people make her out to be," she adds. "She has an opinion and she’s a very, very bright girl."

In the studio, the hitmaking duo has never run into any problems as Britney is "a pleasure to work with." You won't find any diva behavior in there

!"[She] never mouth[s] off," the 25-year-old says. "She's a very, very sweet person, takes direction very well."

Keri, who's putting the finishing touches on her own album, In a Perfect World, also has some words for her colleague's critics.

"Right now she's dealing with life," she says. "She's just dealing with life. Leave that girl alone."

Source: OK Magazine

The World Wants A Piece Of Britney Again

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

Ironically, Britney Spears sang "You want a piece of me" at a time when many people didn't. In fact, people were getting so tired of her constant antics that she'd nearly become a pariah in star circles. Now, Britney is climbing her way back to the top. Experts credit the fact her family is back managing her career. I credit a lobotomy.

Britney Spears is getting rave reviews lately for a restoration of her 'hotness.' Let's face it, Britney had always been a sex symbol, up until the disastrous hookup with K-Fed. After having two kids, gaining a lot of weight, and spending her time acting ridiculous, Britney hit an all time low in popularity.

Now she's making a video with Madonna, in-studio recording another album, and making heads turn again.

Despite her debacle at last year's MTV awards, there's even talk that Britney Spears will be invited back this year to make things right.

Once again, it looks like the whole world wants a piece of Britney again.

Source: Times Of The Internet

Britney's Piece Still Hot

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

Despite losing her kids, her mind and her weave, Britney Spears is still a fan favorite!

TMZ has learned that the popwreck will be an MTV VMA nominee for Best Female Video for her janky "Piece of Me" craft project.

She may be a 5150, but for some she's still #1. Who knew.

Source: TMZ

Britney Exercises At The Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey

Britney was at the Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey Wednesday evening. She spent some time chatting with her personal trainer while getting an aerobic workout on the treadmill.

Source: X17 Video