Britney Visits Wilshire Apartment Building

Check out Britney heading into a luxurious apartment building on Wilshire this afternoon with her manager Larry Rudolph.

Source: PoB

Stars React To Britney's 2008 VMA Comeback

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

The MTV VMA's are right around the corner and the biggest buzz is whether Britney Spears will perform or not. Spears' camp already confirmed that she'll be opening the show, but that hasn't stopped stars and fans alike from rooting for a comeback. Hollyscoop caught up with celebs during the 944 two year anniversary bash on Wednesday to get their reactions:

Guillermo Diaz:
"I'm excited about it. I wanna find her and hang out and have a drink with her."

Tila Tequila:
"I really hope that she does perform. I was there last year when she performed, right in the front row. I think she should have a chance to do another performance. We're all rooting for her."

Karina Smirnoff:
"I can’t wait. I think Britney’s back in shape, she gonna do amazing. I think the industry keeps giving her more and more opportunities to come back and I think this is her time."

Kathy Griffen:
"I’m gonna be honest I couldn’t care less about anyone but Britney. As far as I’m concerned I wish it was a 2 hour Britney video diary. I wouldn’t care if she sang, took out her extensions or what. I just wanna watch Britney. In fact I’d like to just see her play with her kids on a tricycle. I don’t even care if she sings."

Kim Kardashian:
"I'm the biggest Britney fan ever so I am just so excited. I heard she’s opening the show. I'm all for Britney. I love her."

Courtney Semel:
I'm a major Brinteyaholic.

GT:
"I'm for Britney. I’m all about comebacks, I think she’s gonna do a good job. Go Britney!"

Source: Hollyscoop

Spear We Go Again

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

BRITNEY SPEARS will share a stage with her old pop rival CHRISTINA AGUILERA at Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards.

The pair battled for chart supremacy at the height of their fame, then fought over MADONNA’s tongue at the 2003 MTV bash.

But now Britney is to take on Christina again by fighting to steal the show in Los Angeles.

Yesterday Brit said she would open the show, hosted by our very own RUSSELL BRAND.

Brit, pictured arriving at a studio to prepare for the bash, said: “MTV has long played an important role in my career. How can I not be there to kick off their 25th VMAs?”

Britney is up for Best Female Video, Best Pop Video and Video of the Year for her track Piece Of Me.

But organisers were trying to keep secret that they have also signed up Christina to perform.

Britney is pulling out all the stops to emerge triumphant after her disastrous appearance at last year’s do. With a vacant stare, flabby appearance and dismal lip-synching, her performance of Gimme More, left, was a real low point.

A source said: “The shambolic appearance severely damaged the Spears brand. This time she’s determined it will be different.”

In the Nineties, Brit and Christina battled for on-air supremacy as Mouseketeers — key cast members on US TV show The Mickey Mouse Club.

Brit then pipped her rival to global chart domination in 1998 with Baby One More Time.

Christina’s early X-rated image did little to endear her to a wide public. But after ditching the shock tactics, she has matured into a classy global entertainer, while Brit slid into head-shaving madness.

Maybe they could take inspiration from their 2003 show and kiss and make up on stage. Literally.

Source: The Sun

Britney Spears To Serenade Justin Timberlake?

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

The rumours that Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake will be reuniting to record a new record together just refuse to go away - despite denials from Justin's camp.

The former sweethearts – who starred together on the Mickey Mouse Club before embarking on a three-year romance as teens – are said to be getting back together to perform a duet.

A source tells Life & Style, “They’re planning to record a duet – a dance track – for her new album.”

Whilst Britney’s professional and personal life went into freefall shortly after the pair split in 2002,Justin’s career has gone from strength to strength.

Justin’s magic touch could be just what Britney's long awaited comeback needs. The source added, “He’s been sent her new music, and his feedback is really positive.”

The former couple were supposed to meet last August at Timbaland’s studio but Britney - who was in the midst of her year-long breakdown at the time - was a no show.

Source: Entertainment Wise

VMA Host Offers Clues About Britney Spears' Opening Act

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

British comic Russell Brand won't spill the beans on what exactly Britney Spears will do when she opens Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards.

But he'll tell you this much: "She's not serving canapés or doing a bizarre haircut on herself!" he said on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show Thursday.

"She's not performing, but she's certainly doing [the show] in a professional capacity," said Brand, 33, who serves as host.

He admitted he has some tricks up his sleeve for the pop star.

"I might get the opportunity to pinch her back in revenge for the trailer," he joked, referencing their cheeky TV promo. "I know at some point I will try and pinch her!"

In a statement Wednesday, the 26-year-old singer — who suffered an embarrassing performance at last year's show — said she was "excited" about returning to the stage.

"MTV has long played an important role in my career," she said. "How can I not be there to kick off their 25th VMAs?"

Spears, who has been nominated 17 times, is also up for three awards for her "Piece of Me" video.

Plenty of people will be rooting for her.

"She is so on her game and ready to prove to everyone that she is back," Lance Bass told Usmagazine.com at a Facebreaker bash in Hollywood on Wednesday. "She needs no advice from me - she is a seasoned professional."

Source: US Weekly

The Brit Style

A few celebrities weigh in on what they think about Britney’s fashion sense and what she should wear to the VMA's.

Tim Gunn from Project Runway says:

'I’m sorry! Well, she’s a mess. I mean, I know she’s getting better. I’m woeful about her. I’m dubious about how much she wants to succeed. I think she’s in a bubble, but I don’t trust it will last. I don’t mean to be mean, but she’s difficult.'

He’s just mad that his show went no where. Suck it up, Tim.

Then there’s Richie Rich:

'Just show off her body. She’s looking great these days. I think Britney needs to show it off. [That's] what she’s the best at. … Everybody wants to root for her. It’s gonna be good!'

Now there’s a man who knows what he’s talking about. Jolly good show.

And last we have June Ambrose, Stylist to the Stars:

'All Britney needs this year is clothes. She was naked last year, so clothes, she explained. I think she should accentuate her legs, show soft cleavage — not overt cleavage — and less sparkle. … Go more matte and mod, more ’40s pinup. It can be hot for her.'

Naked is good, June! Keep up! Okay, I’m not encouraging the crotch shots. But naked is still always [for the most part] good.

Source: PoB

Britney's Mum Tells All On Her Daughter

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

TROUBLED BRITNEY SPEARS began boozing aged 13, lost her virginity at 14, then started taking drugs at 15, according to a shocking tell-all book by her mum.

Wild child Britney allegedly first hit the bottle after joining Disney’s squeaky-clean Mickey Mouse Club.

Mum LYNNE claims 14-year-old Britney then had sex with an 18-year-old high school footballer soon after she quit the TV show.

And she had her first taste of drugs at 15 when she went to Los Angeles to record her debut album Baby One More Time.

The sensational revelations were leaked last night ahead of publication of Lynne’s memoir, titled Through the Storm.

Lynne, 53, tells how she regrets handing over control of Britney’s career to managers and allowing her daughter to be promoted as a sex object in raunchy videos at such a young age.

She believes Britney’s wild behaviour as a teenage star is the root of her current problems.

Britney, now 26, has twice been admitted to a hospital psychiatric ward this year.

After the Mickey Mouse Club, Britney spent a year at high school in her home town of Kentwood, Louisiana, where she is said to have lost her virginity at the home of her footballer boyfriend.

As Britney later pursued her pop career, Lynne let her 16-year-old daughter sleep with teen sweetheart JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, despite claiming she was a virgin.

A source said: “Lynne thought Britney was in love and Justin was good for her.”

Lynne’s book reportedly tells of her horror when Britney, still just 16, was caught with cocaine and cannabis on a private jet.

The book, out on September 16, is set to deepen the rift between Britney and Lynne.

They have been estranged since Britney’s marriage to KEVIN FEDERLINE broke down in 2006, sending the star off the rails.

K-Fed, 30, has custody of the couple’s toddler sons, and Britney’s dad has taken legal control of her life while she recovers from her psychiatric problems.

Source: The Sun

Britney's License Trial Not Going Away

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

Whether or not it's because she's a celebrity, Britney Spears still has to face the music at some point.

A judge has rejected her camp's motion to dismiss a year-old misdemeanor charge against her for driving with an invalid license, leaving the possibility of an October trial on the table.

Spears' attorney, Michael Flanagan, who has maintained that his client is getting a bum rap thanks to her high profile, told E! News Tuesday that he was hoping that Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James A. Steele would toss the case.

"The law is clear," Flanagan said. "She should have just been issued a notice to correct pursuant to the vehicle code. The law says you shall issue a notice to correct. They did not do that. They just moved to prosecute. And she corrected it by obtaining a valid California license before she even got the notice."

Source: E! Online

VMA Sneak Peek: Britneys Seat Awaits Her Inside Stage 16

People like me don’t get seat cards — they’re literally poster cutouts that represent the famous folks who’ll fill those seats at televised events like the VMAs, and they’re used in show rehearsals by directors, producers, and cameramen so that the camera peeps know where to pan, focus and zoom in on elated celebrities and/or celebrities pretending to be happy for each other when someone else wins the award they were nominated for.

People like Britney Spears get seat cards.

For all you skeptics, here’s a little piece of photographic proof that Britney will be at the VMAs on Sunday, September 7 at 9pm.

Source: MTV