The following italicized article is from www.nowmagazine.co.uk:Britney Spears is getting back to her fabulous best and her parents are determined not to let anything interrupt her recovery.So determined, in fact, that they’ve slapped a 6-month sex ban on their daughter – fearing that, with her notoriously bad taste in men, another relationship could disrupt her delicate stability once again.‘Jamie and Lynne feel she’s so close to cracking the big time again that they don’t want anything to get in her way,’ a friend tells Now. They believe that Britney’s ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib was partly responsible for her breakdowns and feel they lost their daughter during the time she was hanging around with him and her “manager” Sam Lutfi. 'They’re desperate to ensure that it won’t happen again. Their worst nightmare is that she gets involved with someone else who’s just trying to use her for her money or to further their own career.’We’ve learnt that Britney, 26, is currently on a reduced dose of an anti-anxiety drug, in contrast to the cocktail of strong medication she’s been on in the past. It seems that she’s put her troubles behind her, but the fact that she’s still being treated proves that her recovery is still very much ongoing. Dad Jamie, 59, will remain in charge of Britney’s affairs until at least December, with an interim court hearing to assess her progress on 28 October. Insiders say it’s highly likely that his conservatorship will be extended further as Britney still requires long-term care and supervision.Source: Now Magazine
"Womanizer" has not even been digitally released, and it's already burning up the charts!Britney's latest single has already charted at 44th on Billboard's top Pop 100!Other chartings for "Womanizer" include placing #72 on Billboard's Hot Airplay, which measures radio airplay, and is one of the three component charts, along with the Hot 100 Singles Sales and the Hot Digital Songs charts, that determine the chart positions of singles on the Billboard Hot 100."Womanizer" also climbed up Mediabase, which monitors more than 1,800 radio stations in 180 U.S. and Canadian markets, coming in at #29, up 4 spots from yesterday.Source: Billboard
The following italicized article is from www.justjared.com:Britney Spears channels her inner-Mother Teresa as she touches down at LAX airport in Los Angeles after a flight from New York City’s JFK airport on Thursday.The 26-year-old pop princess, who stayed hidden underneath her white scarf, was greeted by crowd of 40 some odd photographers.For the past few months, Britney has been filming a DVD with her label Jive, reports one of Britney’s fan sites BreatheHeavy. The behind-the-scenes DVD is said to released concurrently with Brit’s new album Circus. The special CD/DVD combo is expected to sell for $24.Source: Just Jared
Fun's over. Check out Britney looking none-too-pleased to be greeted by a swarm of paparazzi as she arrives to L.A. after her whirl-wind trip to New York City. Everyone's saying she looks like Mother Teresa. I'll disagree and go as far to say she looks like The Virgin Mary. Maybe Jesus? God? Nah... just Britney.Source: Breathe Heavy
The following italicized article is from www.eonline.com:It costs a lot to take care of Britney Spears.According to court documents released today, the "Gimme More" singer has been ordered to advance $200,000 to her conservatorship legal team to cover a portion of fees. L.A. Superior Court Commissioner Reva Goetz made the ruling during a Sept. 25 hearing. (Another hearing regarding the balance of Spears' legal tab is set for Oct. 28.)In addition, Goetz also granted Spears’ father and coconservator Jamie the authority to sell her Beverly Hills-area home with the assistance of real estate agent Tomer Fridman of Ewing & Associates in Calabasas. According to the court terms, the purchase price must be equal to or exceed the value or property as appraised by the court. And if Fridman sells the house, his commission cannot exceed 5 percent of the selling price.Earlier this month, the Spears home went on the market for an asking price of $7.9 million.Source: E! Online
The following italicized article is from www.eonline.com:While Britney Spears is in New York, it appears every bite she's taken out of the Big Apple has been caught on film.And not just by the ever-present pesky paparazzi.Sources close to Britney confirm that the pop princess has been mic'd for her own cameras during various stops in the city (including her recent visit with a gaggle of Bronx middle school kiddies).So what's all the footage for? "It's part of Britney's image rehab plan," a source close to the Spears camp tells E! News. "They want to shoot footage of Britney in her best light, showing her looking happy and healthy, and then parcel out the film however and whenever they want."Some of it may show up on her newly revamped website, which is launching any day now. And the rest could possibly show up as a montage during her music tour or parceled out to entertainment television shows."It's all about controlling the images and messages out there about Britney," says our source. "It's old-school public relations, really. It's about finding ways to reintroduce her as that sweet, happy girl, the one people remember before her problems began."Source: E! Online
The following italicized article is from www.accesshollywood.com:The last time we saw Britney Spears in a school hallway she was dancing in her infamous plaid skirt and singing “Baby One More Time” — this time she was handing out $10,000 checks.The students at John Philip Sousa M. S. 142 in the Bronx received quite a surprise Wednesday when the pop star stopped by the school and presented an endowment for the school’s new music program from Elizabeth Arden, the company behind her three fragrances, Believe, Fantasy and Curious, People reports.Britney, who earlier in the week caused a frenzy on the streets of New York City as fans and photographers swarmed her, did not disrupt classes, as school was not in session due the Jewish holiday.(CLICK HERE to listen to Adnan talk about Britney’s rumored sex tape with Ryan Seacrest on KIIS-FM)The school’s eight-piece band, the Sousatones, gave Britney a taste of what her donation will help fund, with a rousing performance.Following the Sousatones show, band director Sal Mazzola, told the pop star, “When you’re ready to take us on the road for an opening act, we’re ready!”“You’ll be the first people I call,” Britney replied (the pop star plans to tour in 2009).The band wasn’t the only one showing Britney their musical chops. A seven-girl chorus sang for Britney too, which included 14-year-old Rachel Lewis, who sang “I Am Woman.”The band director told his students in advance a “high-profile” guest would be stopping by the school but they only found out it was going to Britney that morning. Some of the students reportedly thought it was going to Barack Obama or Diddy showing up.
“I really enjoyed the time I spent at the John Philip Souza Middle School,” Britney told the mag. “I’ve been working with the people at Elizabeth Arden for the last five years, and I know how passionate everyone is about the school. I loved hearing the school orchestra and the children sang so beautifully. The fact that Elizabeth Arden made such a large donation for the school music studio in my name was so generous.”Source: Access Hollywood
The following italicized article is from www.justjared.com:Britney Spears catches a departing flight out of JFK airport in New York City en route to her home in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon.Lately, the 26-year-old pop princess has been toting around her favorite Louis Vuitton’s “Comete” Handbag in Shimmer.Everybody’s been wondering why Britney has been mic’d and camera crews have been following her around. JustJared.com can confirm that Brit’s team has been chronicling her comeback on camera and bits and pieces will be shown via her official websites, including BritneySpears.com (launching later this month).Source: Just Jared
The following italicized article is from www.celebrity-gossip.net:Drawing an end to her short trip to the east coast, Britney Spears was spotted arriving at JFK Airport for a departing flight out of New York City on Thursday (October 2).Accompanied by her father and security personnel, the “Womanizer” singer carefully made her way through a crowd of onlookers - venturing towards the security checkpoint.During her visit to the Big Apple, Miss Spears promoted her new single, also visiting Philip Sousa Middle School in the Bronx borough of New York City to meet and greet student.As previously reported by Gossip Girls, the comeback queen presented the students with a $10,000 check via Elizabeth Arden, which is to be used as an endowment for the school’s new music program.To finish off the trip, Brit spent her final night out at Soho house before heading over to the Box nightclub to take in a burlesque show - possibly to get some ideas for her tour-in-the-making.See more pics here!Source: Celebrity Gossip
The following italicized article is from www.x17online.com:Check it out y'all... We've seen a lot of changes in Britney lately... and now she's changing her website too!After endless months of clicking on BritneySpears.com and seeing that same "New Site Coming Soon" banner.... Life & Style magazine is now reporting that the new site will be up and running in October!"They're working with people at unofficial Britney fan sites to brainstorm about what fans really want," a Spears family insider tells Life & Style. "Britney's going to be very involved, posting her videos, photos and notes to fans and breaking exclusives, like new music."And we hear that the first post might be the video for "Womanizer," the first song from her upcoming CD called "Circus." We can also expect to see details about her upcoming world tour.Wouldn't it be great if Britney had a blog.. we'd love to hear what she has to say about all the new changes going on in her life!Source: X17
The following italicized article is from www.tmz.com:Adnan Ghalib may be a sleazeball, but he's not pitching a sex tape -- in fact, he may be suing.The former BF of one Britney Spears not only denies the existence of a sex tape, but our sources say he has hired litigation counsel in England to go after the tabloids that have attributed quotes to him he says he never gave. Some of the tabs have run stories that Adnan had the tape and was pitching it. Not true. And our sources say Britney is also confident no such tape exists.Source: TMZ
The following italicized article is from www.tmz.com:A female photog has filed a complaint with the NYPD, claiming one of Britney Spears' bodyguards bruised her and tried to break her camera.Carmen Valdes filed the report at the Midtown North precinct yesterday afternoon, claiming the gigantic bodyman "pushed and shoved" her and tried to break her NIkon camera. She also alleges Brit's Escalade almost hit her as it pulled away. Cops tell us it's not the kind of case they investigate.Source: TMZ
Yesterday was a very bizzy day for Britney Spears as she spent much of her day in NYC doing good deeds for kids in need. We saw pics of Britney’s visit to John Philip Sousa Junior High School #142 yesterday (which, I’ve come to learn, was so that she could deliver a hefty donation to the school’s year-old music program) and pretty much marveled at how amazing she looked in the process. This morning, we get to see a few pics from Britney’s NYC activities from last night … first it was dinner at SoHo House in the Meat Packing District and then it was a nice relaxing visit to The Box for a show afterward:
A New York middle school got a surprise visitor: Britney Spears. The pop star dropped by John Philip Sousa M. S. 142 in The Bronx on Wednesday to present a $10,000 check to be used as an endowment for the school’s year-old music program. As she entered the school (which was not in session due to the Jewish holiday), she was treated to a performance by the Sousatones, the school’s eight-piece band, led by director Sal Mazzola. “When you’re ready to take us on the road for an opening act, we’re ready,” he told Spears. Spears, who plans to tour in 2009, replied: “You’ll be the first people I call.” Mazzola told the students in advance they would be playing for a “high-profile” guest, but they only learned it would be Spears earlier that morning. (Some kids guessed it would be P. Diddy or Barack Obama.) Spears was also serenaded by a chorus of seven girls, including soloist Rachel Lewis, 14, who sang “I Am Woman.” The donation came from Elizabeth Arden, which is behind Spears’s fragrances, Believe, Fantasy and Curious. “I really enjoyed the time I spent at the John Philip Sousa Middle School,” Spears tells PEOPLE. “I’ve been working with the people at Elizabeth Arden for the last five years, and I know how passionate everyone is about the school. I loved hearing the school orchestra and the children sang so beautifully. The fact that Elizabeth Arden made such a large donation for the school music studio in my name was so generous.”Awww, I love it! After our dear Britney was finished making the kids’ day at John Philip Sousa Junior High School #142, she braved the rain and dined at SoHo House (which is an excellent place to enjoy a meal, David and I had dinner with some friends of his at SoHo House right before we left for Iceland) before making her way to The Box in the Lower East Side of NYC for a little entertainment. I, for one, am glad to hear that Britney took some time to unwind last night. Things have been going so well for her lately, I’m just so happy about everything she does these days. I never dreamed a year ago that she would be in this place … happy, healthy and seemingly back to normal. It’s a great sight to see, wouldn’t you agree?Source: Pink Is The New Blog
The following italicized article is from www.extratv.warnerbros.com:Recovered pop mom Britney Spears stopped by a Bronx middle school on Wednesday to present a $10,000 check to the music department on behalf of Elizabeth Arden -- the company producing her perfumes."I really enjoyed the time I spent at the John Philip Sousa Middle School," Spears told People magazine of her brief Bronx visit. "I've been working with the people at Elizabeth Arden for the last five years, and I know how passionate everyone is about the school. Arden produces Brit's fragrances, Believe, Fantasy and Curious.Although school was not in session because of the Jewish New Year, Britney was welcomed by a musical performance. "I loved hearing the school orchestra and the children sang so beautifully," said the newly lucid star.Spears plans to tour in 2009, and she let the eight-piece band know that if she is looking for an opening act, they should be ready, "You'll be the first people I call."Source: Extra TV
The following italicized article is from www.justjared.com:Britney Spears visits the Soho House after having dinner at the Box nightclub in New York City on Thursday night.The 26-year-old pop princess posed with children at John Philip Sousa M.S. 142 in NYC and presented a $10,000 for an endowment for the school’s music program. “I really enjoyed the time I spent at the John Philip Souza Middle School,” Spears told People. “I’ve been working with the people at Elizabeth Arden for the last five years, and I know how passionate everyone is about the school. I loved hearing the school orchestra and the children sang so beautifully. The fact that Elizabeth Arden made such a large donation for the school music studio in my name was so generous.”Source: Just Jared
The following italicized article is from www.nypost.com:Britney Spears just swept through town with a familiar face missing from her side. Spears' cousin and former assistant, Alli Sims, told Page Six she's still not allowed to be in contact with the pop tart. "I have no idea when I'll see her again. I miss her every day," Sims said. Spears has been in the city at meetings for her fragrance line and plugging her new single, "Womanizer." Although she looks cleaned up, the rules imposed by her father, Jamie Spears, still stand. "When [Britney's] dad gained control, he put some rules down . . . it's just best for her to not communicate with a lot of people. My main concern is her being OK," said Sims, who's in Nashville writing and recording music. Source: NY Post
The following italicized article is from www.celebrity-gossip.net:She had a marvelous time hanging out with kids and cops at a Bronx school yesterday morning. And as night fell, Britney Spears decided it was time for some clubbing.The “Gimme More” hottie was spotted visiting the SoHo house before heading over to the Box night club in New York City, looking fine in a close-fitting royal blue v-neckline dress with dark heels.
As for the rumors swirling around gossip land of a supposed sex tape scandal with her ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib, the former paparazzo says it’s all a big hoax.Ghalib told press, “There is no sex tape, and I’ve never claimed there is one I don’t know where these quotes I’m supposed to have said have come from. What I do know is they certainly didn’t come from me and they are completely false.” See more pics here!Source: Celebrity Gossip
Britney's new single 'Womanizer' is currently at #29 on Mediabase with 1668 spins and 22.464 million listeners!Click here to vote for 'Womanizer' on your local radio station!Source: Break The Ice
The following italicized article is from www.people.com:A New York middle school got a surprise visitor: Britney Spears. The pop star dropped by John Philip Sousa M. S. 142 in The Bronx on Wednesday to present a $10,000 check to be used as an endowment for the school's year-old music program. As she entered the school (which was not in session due to the Jewish holiday), she was treated to a performance by the Sousatones, the school's eight-piece band, led by director Sal Mazzola. "When you're ready to take us on the road for an opening act, we're ready," he told Spears. Spears, who plans to tour in 2009, replied: "You'll be the first people I call."Mazzola told the students in advance they would be playing for a "high-profile" guest, but they only learned it would be Spears earlier that morning. (Some kids guessed it would be P. Diddy or Barack Obama.) Spears was also serenaded by a chorus of seven girls, including soloist Rachel Lewis, 14, who sang "I Am Woman." The donation came from Elizabeth Arden, which is behind Spears's fragrances, Believe, Fantasy and Curious. "I really enjoyed the time I spent at the John Philip Souza Middle School," Spears tells PEOPLE. "I've been working with the people at Elizabeth Arden for the last five years, and I know how passionate everyone is about the school. I loved hearing the school orchestra and the children sang so beautifully. The fact that Elizabeth Arden made such a large donation for the school music studio in my name was so generous." Source: People
The rumors are true! BreatheHeavy.com can officially confirm that Britney will have a new perfume out late this year!According to an industry insider, as of right now Elizabeth Arden will release the new fragrance in December, which will coincide with Britney's album launch for "Circus," her 6th studio album.According to other unconfirmed online reports, an Elizabeth Arden makeup artist says the fragrance is called Hidden Fantasy. "The bottle of Hidden Fantasy is the same as the previous two," says the insider, "only difference is the color red on it." The perfume has a cherry scent with a hint of vanilla.Britney is no stranger to the fragrance realm, launching several perfumes with Elizabeth Arden including Curious, Fantasy, In Control Curious, Midnight Fantasy, Curious Heart, and Believe.Should have more details about the fragrance soon.Source: Breathe Heavy
Britney is reportedly doing a photoshoot in New York City sometime this week! According to BritneySpears.org, Britney will be shooting with the amazing photographer David LaChapelle for Glamour Magazine. LaChapelle, who shot Britney for her 1999 Rolling Stone debut as well as her 2004 Onyx Hotel Tour Showtime promotionals, has worked with stars such as Christina Aguilera, Pamela Anderson, Madonna... you name it!Britney will be featured on Glamour's cover, with a 3 full page picture-spread and an accompanying article. "There will be 6 outfits," says a source. "One of the concepts for a picture for the spread is Britney in a black pinstriped suit and hat, but half of her body has the suit torn off into the Toxic bodysuit. The cover is said to be simple and aqua."Glamour Magazine plans to throw a launch party on the same day "Womanizer" goes on sale. The concept is a look back at her career; this fall marks the 10 year anniversary of "Baby One More Time."
The following italicized article is from www.nowmagazine.co.uk:
