Britney Spears's Dad Alleges Harassment by Her Ex-Pals

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

Britney Spears's father has obtained new restraining orders against her former manager, her ex-boyfriend and a lawyer, according to court documents filed Friday.

Jamie Spears and lawyer Andrew Wallet, who oversee the singer's affairs as co-conservators, allege the three men "are now working in concert to disrupt the conservatorship with utter disregard for Ms. Spears's health and well being," the papers say.

Text Messaging

Spears's father says her cell phone records show "numerous telephone conversations" and text messages with her ex-manager Sam Lutfi and former boyfriend, paparazzo Adnan Ghalib.

"[Britney] innocently informs [Ghalib] of her destinations and that he then arranges for paparazzi to meet and film her to his financial benefit," Jamie Spears says. "[He] is harmful to Ms. Spears and to her recovery."

Her father also alleges that on Dec. 27 and 28, 2008, Lutfi tried to contact Britney through her hairdresser with the message that Lutfi was not responsible for creating the conservatorship.

He allegedly sent a text message to the hairdresser saying, "I've done everything I can to free her from this. Very close to getting her free now."

The restraining orders forbid Lutfi, 34, and Ghalib, 36, from contacting Spears or coming within 250 yards of her, her property or family members, according to the L.A. Superior Court papers.

Jamie Spears also got a restraining order against lawyer Jon Eardley, who was involved in challenging the conservatorship proceedings.

Previous Restraining Orders

A hearing on the matter is set for Feb. 23.

Lutfi was slapped with restraining orders by Jamie Spears's lawyers before. But in July, a lawyer for the singer said they were no longer necessary to renew because enough legal protection was in place.

Last October, Britney's father and Wallet were named permanent conservators by the court, granting them indefinite control over her life following her two forced hospitalizations in early 2008.

Source: People

Lutfi, Ghalib Claimed They Had Britney Secrets

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

TMZ has just obtained declarations from Jamie Spears and others in the latest Britney Spears case -- Britney's lawyer says Sam Lutfi had inserted himself and tried peddling false and hurtful info about Jamie, Britney and others in her family.

Sam allegedly was calling lawyers saying that Britney wanted to hire her own lawyer, presumably to fight the conservatorship. Sources tell TMZ that is definitely not what Britney wanted.

As we first reported, the conservators for Britney Spears obtained a restraining order today against Sam Lutfi, Adnan Ghalib and attorney Jon Eardley. We're told Brit herself is furious at Lutfi and Ghalib and would like to see them jailed.

Here's the most interesting part....According to the legal papers, late last month Lutfi sent text messages to Brit's hairdresser, saying he wasn't responsible for the conservatorship. A week or so later, Britney received "instant messages from a person with the screen name ____....The person -- who posed as the mother of a daughter with autism -- made a number of utterly false and hurtful assertions concerning Mr. Spears and his family, threatening to go public with such purported 'information' unless Mr. Spears spoke with that person." Almost immediately after Brit got those messages, Lutfi began calling Jamie.

One of the lawyers in the case filed a declaration saying over the past month she received "multiple telephone calls and text messages from Lutfi." She says Lutfi wanted to set up an urgent meeting to "speak with Mr. Spears and me with regard to what he claimed was 'information he had received about Mr. Spears and his daughter, Britney Spears as well as others.'" The attorney also says Lutfi claimed "he had been talking with Adnan Ghalib about the conservatorship and Ms. Spears' status as a conservatee."

In another document, one of the conservatorship lawyers claims "Mr. Lutfi has sent text messages and instant messages that contain false and hurtful allegations concerning Mr. Spears, Ms. Spears, and the Spears family." The lawyer continues, "Mr. Lutfi, Adnan Ghalib, and Jon Eardley sought unsuccessfully to induce an attorney to file" false statements with the court.

The papers make it clear...."Over the past month, Ms. Spears has had numerous telephone conversations with both Mr. Lutfi and Mr. Ghalib and has exchanged numerous text messages with both of them." But we're told now Brit is so mad at them she wants them locked up.

Under the TRO, Lutfi, Ghalib and Eardley must stay 250 yards away from Britney, her parents and her kids. The TRO also prohibits the trio from "acting on Ms. Spears' behalf...inducing or assisting another person to file legal pleadings" on her behalf.

Interesting fun fact: In the petition for the TRO, it says Brit has been communicating with Adnan and that "Ms. Spears innocently informs Mr. Ghalib of her destinations and that he then arranges for paparazzi to meet and film her to his financial benefit."

Source: TMZ

Britney's 'Circus' Goes Platinum!

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

Congratulations Britney Spears! Her album, Circus, has officially been certified Platinum by the R.I.A.A.

The announcement was made on Monday, ahead of the pop singer's North American Headline tour, set to kick off in March.

What a difference a year makes! The success of Brit's album is the topper to what has truly been a remarkable comeback by the "Womanizer" star. Since her father Jamie Spears took over as her conservator, Britney has recommitted herself to her career, slimming down to her original fit figure and reconnecting with her family.

Source: OK Magazine

Britney Wants Lutfi and Ghalib to Rot in Jail

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

We've learned Britney Spears has just obtained a restraining order against Sam Lutfi and Adnan Ghalib.

Britney's lawyers went to court this morning to obtain the injunction.

A source close to the conservatorship tells TMZ Britney asked her conservators to "protect her from Sam and Adnan." We've also learned Britney told her conservators she was afraid of them both and hoped they could be locked up in jail.

A source tells TMZ the conservators believe Lutfi and Ghalib conspired to try and undermine Britney's conservatorship in a way that would have been extremely harmful to her. We're also told attorney Jon Eardley -- the dude Lutfi used early last year to mount a bizarre, baseless attack on the conservatorship -- was allegedly also in on the conspiracy and the TRO is against him as well.

Source: TMZ

Britney Scared Of Losing Sons To K-Fed's Girlfriend

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

Her new album, Circus, leaped to No. 1, and the tour built around it is a juggernaut designed to propel Britney Spears back to the top of the pop heap.

But friends fear that the big comeback could become a circus in the worst sense: Britney, 27, is terrified she’ll end up forfeiting the allegiance of her sons, Sean Preston, 3, and Jayden James, 2, to her ex Kevin Federline’s girlfriend, volleyballer Victoria Prince.

Britney was distraught, says a source close to Kevin, 30, after seeing photos of her sons in Prince’s arms at the Japanese Kitchen Steak & Seafood house in Kevin’s hometown of Fresno, on Jan. 19.

Victoria, 27, has been “cuddling the kids and playing mommy with them,” a source tells OK!.

“Things are very serious between Victoria and Kevin,” said the source. “At first Brit was mad, then she broke down in tears.”

What will happen now? After struggling to overcome substance abuse problems and emotional instability with hopes of renewing her relationship with the boys, Britney seems sleek and energized.

Can she perform through this new pain — or will the train fly off the rails again?

“She hates the thought of this woman mothering her sons,” the source says. “She’s afraid Victoria will take her place. And it’s tearing her up inside.”

Source: OK Magazine

Yawn, again.

New message On BritneySpears.com

Source: BritneySpears.com

'Circus' Album #3 On United World Chart

Slipping one spot from the previous week Circus comes in at #3 on the United World Chart selling 78.000 copies this week worldwide.

It has now sold a total of 2.490.000 million copies worldwide.

Congratz Britney, again!

New Britney.com Layout

Click here to visit Britney.com!

New Message From Britney

Source: BritneySpears.com

Lady GaGa Likes 'Unusual You'

This is such a great song, I listened to ‘Circus’ on the plane, and when I got to this song I stopped, and played it over and over. It’s so beautiful, and so sad, and I love the way it has an eerie sonic quality. As if the music was put into a funhouse mirror. Go girl. Great pop.

Source: Lady GaGa's Official Playlist

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single 'Circus' is currently at #5 on Mediabase with 7170 spins and 54.3 est. million listeners!

Click here to vote for 'Circus' on your local radio station!

Source: Break The Ice

Virgin Mobile Announced As Official Tour Sponsor

Virgin Mobile USA, a leading provider of both prepaid and postpaid wireless services, announced today its title sponsorship of the upcoming Britney Spears concert tour. The tour, to be titled "Virgin Mobile Presents the Circus Starring Britney Spears," features special guests The PussyCat Dolls. The circus-themed tour is due to kick off in New Orleans on March 3, 2009 with a planned 31 dates in the United States.

"I'm thrilled to partner with Virgin Mobile on my tour," said Britney Spears. "They will have cool opportunities for my fans and me to connect, and they'll bring a lot of excitement to the tour."

As part of the sponsorship, some lucky fans will have the chance to catch a sneak peek at one of the most highly anticipated tours of the year, by attending Britney's final private dress rehearsal in New Orleans on March 2. Virgin Mobile USA will also have VIP ticket giveaways for tour dates around the country.

"Britney's draw is undeniable and her show is sure to be one to remember. We're very proud to help deliver what will be the tour of the year!" said Bob Stohrer, Chief Marketing Officer, Virgin Mobile USA. "We'll provide special access and exclusive opportunities for our customers and her millions of fans including behind-the-scenes events."

In conjunction with sponsorship of the "Circus" tour, Virgin Mobile USA plans to launch its new Ocean 2 multimedia device. Select fans at the private show will be given an Ocean 2 to chronicle the event. This "Ocean 2 Camera Crew" can blog, IM, email, post to social networking sites and send photos from this one mobile phone to share with friends and fans.

Virgin Mobile USA will partner with Virgin Mobile Canada to extend Virgin Mobile's sponsorship to Britney's five scheduled shows north of the border.

"Britney Spears is about to bring some much needed heat to Canada with what promises to be the tour of the year," said Nathan Rosenberg, Chief Marketing Officer, Virgin Mobile Canada. "We're beside ourselves with excitement and have some truly brilliant ways we'll let Virgin Mobile customers get access to all areas."

Source: BritneySpears.com

Madonna And Britney Spears Both Touring Australia This Year

IT'S back on again: Madonna is expected to tour Australia in September.

Now the dust has settled on her divorce, her Madgesty confirmed on her website yesterday she was extending the Sticky And Sweet world tour, The Daily Telegraph reports.

While the official statement confirms she is "looking forward to an amazing summer in Europe", prospective concert dates in Japan and Australia were leaked on her international promoter's site before being quickly pulled.

But not before they were sighted by eagle-eyed fans, who posted the dates on fan blogs.

The leaked itinerary featured four Australian concerts with Madonna scheduled to perform at Sydney's ANZ Stadium on September 26.

A Madonna show at Melbourne's Telstra Dome has been pencilled in for September 29 and is tipped to be confirmed this week.

The Telstra Dome date - a Tuesday - would not clash with the venue's AFL commitments.

Fans may have to shell out $150 for the cheapest seats, given the falling Australian dollar and Madonna's high production costs.

Seats closest to the stage could sell for as much as $400.

The website also listed shows in Brisbane and Perth, as well as Europe and Japan, before being swiftly removed.

The last time Madonna performed in Australia was for the 1993 Girlie Show tour at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Also leaked and then removed from the same Live Nation website were details of the next leg of Britney Spears' world tour - and it looks like the comeback pop princess and Madonna will both be in Australia in September.

Spears was slated to perform three concerts at Sydney's Acer Arena - right next door to the ANZ Stadium where Madonna is booked.

While their proximity would fuel a frenzy of speculation about cameos at each other's shows, it is unlikely Madonna or Spears' jam-packed schedules would allow for an Australian duet.

Source: News.au

WOW!

New Life & Style Magazine Cover

Yawn. They seriously need to step up their game and pull better stories out of their ass.

New Tour Rehearsel Pics

See more pics here!

Source: BritneySpears.com

New Message From Britney

Source: BritneySpears.com

New Tour Teaser

Source: BritneySpears.com

Kevin Federline Joins Britney's Family for BBQ

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

Who can resist a good barbeque? Certainly not Kevin Federline, who accepted an invitation to join ex-wife Britney Spears and their sons for a family barbeque on Sunday afternoon at Spears's new home.

Sources tell PEOPLE that Federline arrived at the new house Sunday at about noon to pick up sons Preston, 3, and Jayden, 2, from their weekend visitation with Spears. Instead he was invited in by Spears's father, Jamie, for a family barbeque.

Federline left with Preston and Jayden around 5 p.m. and returned home.

Source: People

Not True

Don't believe it!

Sources reveal exclusively to PerezHilton.com that a set list of songs reported to be what Britney is going to be performing on her new tour is "100% bullshit."

And there you have it!

Source: Perez Hilton

In other words, Jordan is pulling stories out of his ass again.

Britney And Kevin Spend The Day Together

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

Well this is something we haven't seen in a long time!

On Sunday morning, X17 photogs spotted Kevin Federline's white SUV parked at Brit's new Calabasas pad, and not only did he hang out with his ex-wife and their boys, he spent the entire day with them!

K-Fed arrived around 9am with Sean Preston and Jayden James, and photogs on the scene tell us that they didn't see K-Fed's truck leave the property until 6pm.

We can't even remember the last time K-Fed and Brit spent this much time together! We know K-Fed's got a new lady love, but do you think these two could ever be together again?

See more pics here!

Source: X17

Hilton Proud of Spears

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

Paris Hilton says she's "proud" Britney Spears' comeback.

The hotel heiress - who recently split from Good Charlotte rocker Benji Madden - insists she's glad the Toxic singer has managed to get herself back on track following her 2008 breakdown.

She says, "I'm so excited. I'm good friends with Britney and am really proud of her.

"I can't wait to see her show in L.A."

Source: Showbiz Spy

Can someone please inform me why people still care about Paris Hilton?

Who knew she would even be around still...I was sure that that STD would have gotten the best of her by now.

Spears Does Research For London Gigs

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

Britney Spears is doing her homework as she prepares for her series of gigs at London's O2 Arena - the singer is reportedly studying video footage of shows there.

The Toxic singer - who hasn't played live in the UK since her 2004 Onyx Hotel Tour - kicks off an eight-night residency at the London music venue on June 3.

And Spears is so determined to make the gigs memorable, she has been doing mountains of research - and will also be sending spies to report back on upcoming gigs by Girls Aloud and the Pussycat Dolls, according to British newspaper The Sun.

A source says, "Britney knows these shows are absolutely crucial.

"She hasn't played in the UK for five years so there is a lot riding on them."

Spears' The Circus Starring: Britney Spears kicks off on March 3 in New Orleans.

Source: Showbiz Spy

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single 'Circus' is currently at #6 on Mediabase with 6793 spins and 51.5 est. million listeners!

Click here to vote for 'Circus' on your local radio station!

Source: Break The Ice

What Britney's Watching

Britney tells us she saw 'The Strangers' and loved it! She hasn't stopped talking about it since.

Tip: Don't watch this one alone. And lock the front door folks.

Source: BritneySpears.com

I strongly advise you to follow up on that tip!

Allen: 'I Can Relate to Spears'

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

Lily Allen can "totally see why" Britney Spears had a breakdown.

The singer, 23, says she can relate to the Toxic hitmaker's problems - because she probably would've have gone down the same route if she was in Spears' situation.

Lily says, "I love Britney and I think she's brilliant.

"But I can totally see what she went down the route she did with the whole hair-shaving thing. If you were young, had that much money, and people treated you like that and you've got doctors and prescription drugs, yeah you're gonna go crazy!"

Source: Showbiz Spy

Official Seating Chart From AEG

'Circus' Album #2 On United World Chart

Circus has placed at #2 on the United World Chart selling 90.000 copies this week worldwide.

It has now sold a total of 2.412.000 million copies worldwide.

Congratz Britney, again!

Britney: I can't wait to move in!

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

Britney Spears is a step closer to moving into her new house in the Oaks of Calabasas, an exclusive gated community in Calabasas, Calif. It passed the toddler test. "I just took my babies to our new home, and they loved it!" the 27-year-old singer posted on her Web site, BritneySpears.com, on Jan. 13.

The sprawling 10,000-square-foot mansion — named Château Sueños, or House of Dreams — boasts seven bedrooms and nine baths, a Venetian-plastered wine cellar, a two-story octagonal library with private office, a bar, fireplace, private guest quarters with elevator, a four-car garage with two auto lifts, and a master-bath suite featuring a sauna and a balcony that spans the rear of the estate. Most important, Britney will have privacy — the house is situ­ated two miles from the Oaks' main entrance.

"She'll be able to live her life in peace and quite," neighbor Nancy Aspaugh tells Life & Style.

Says Brit, "I can't wait to move in!"

Source: Life And Style

Britney Named Most Attractive

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

It's an event that's 12 months in the making. The culmination of hellomagazine.com's Most Attractive and Most Elegant polls draws interest from around the world and gets readers clicking in their thousands. Excitement this year was high as usual with the three categories – most attractive man, woman and most elegant woman - attracting well over half a million votes.

Music and style commentators alike agreed that 2008 was comeback queen Britney Spears' year to shine. And hellomagazine.com readers clearly agreed, with a resounding 43 per cent voting her Most Attractive Woman of last year. The 27-year-old, who clearly impressed with the trim new figure she's been showing off recently, beat off competition from Brad Pitt's beautiful wife Angelina Jolie, who picked up a quarter of the final vote.

Source: Hello Magazine

US Radio Ignoring Britney Ban

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

US radio stations have been ignoring calls for a boycott of Britney Spears's new single 'If U Seek Amy'.

The song has been met with widespread criticism because its chorus sounds like Spears is singing "all of the boys and all of the girls are begging to F.*.*.K me"

The US Parents Television Council has said that it violates the broadcast indecency law if aired between 6 am and 10 pm.

The single has entered the Billboard Pop 100 chart after six radio stations playlisted the track and has already recorded digital sales of 107,000.

"We're confident the version of the song we air is not crossing any lines," WFLX's Tommy Chuck told Billboard.com.

The DJ added that record label Jive has provided them with an edited version that changes "seek" to "see". A joke version has also been produced that sees the jockey shout his name over the offending parts.

Source: Digital Spy

Britney Spears' Kids Think Kevin Federline's New Girlfriend Is 'Cool'

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

Britney Spears will no doubt be ecstatic to learn that Kevin Federline's new girlfriend has received the seal of approval from their two sons.

The singer's former husband has been seen out and about with volleyball star Victoria Prince in recent weeks, but has yet to comment on the blossoming romance.

However, another of his ex's – Shar Jackson - has weighed in to confirm that the dancer turned wannabe rapper is serious about his new lover - because he's already introduced her to his boys Sean Preston and Jayden James.

She tells HollyScoop, "I met her (Prince) once and she was really cool.

But that's as far as I want to get involved in that.

“But the kids have spent a little time with her and thought she was pretty cool. So that's all that matters, as long as they think she's cool."

Source: Entertainment Wise

How cute...Shar Jackson trying to get 5 more minutes of fame.

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single 'Circus' is currently at #7 on Mediabase with 6103 spins and 46.2 est. million listeners!

Click here to vote for 'Circus' on your local radio station!

Source: Break The Ice

New Message From Brett

Source: BritneySpears.com

Brit Keeps It Glam On Night Off

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

WE’RE used to seeing BRITNEY SPEARS dressing down when she’s off duty.

So it comes as a tasty surprise to see the comeback babe looking every bit as glam as she does on stage in the lounge of a plush hotel in Beverly Hills.

No doubt the presence of mum LYNNE helps to ensure her daughter’s standards don’t slip when she’s not working.

Either that or Britney’s penchant for spending her downtime in a tracksuit is a thing of the past.

Source: The Sun

Book Deal Unlikely To Happen

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

As always with stories Britney Spears, it's difficult to tell truth from fiction, which make new reports out of the UK about the pop superstar signing a $14 million deal for her autobiography that much harder to figure out if they're true or not.

According to The Mirror, Brit-Brit has inked the mammoth deal to tell all about her rollercoaster life and career.

However, one U.S. publishing insider tells OK!, it's unlikely that the pop princess would get anything near the amount being reported.

"That seems ridiculously high for a book deal," the source tells OK!. "Even though she's a huge star, that doesn't mean anyone wants to read an autobiography by her. To make back that much of an advance, the publisher would have to sell Harry Potter-size numbers."

So while we would love to see Britney finally tell her complete side of the story — from Mickey Mouse Club to divorced mother of two — we're not holding our breath.

Source: OK Magazine

Spears 'Signs £10m Autobiography Deal'

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

Britney Spears is reportedly close to signing a deal worth £10 million to pen an official autobiography.

According to The Mirror, the 'Circus' singer has already teamed up with a literary agent and is expected to begin writing the book following her world tour.

"There have been numerous unofficial biographies printed about Britney, but she's never agreed to pen her own tome - until now," said an insider.

"And some of the stories she's got are absolute dynamite. She's kept diaries so there's nothing she'll leave out unless she wants to."

The source added that Spears could eventually write "between three and five books throughout the next decade", adding that it was "one of the most lucrative deals in showbiz history".

The 27-year-old's mother Lynne released her own autobiography last month, entitled Through The Storm: A Real Story Of Fame And Family In A Tabloid World.

Source: Digital Spy

And The Big News Is...

Britney wants to reward your dedication!

So send us your personal pix from any of Britney's performances over the past 10 years. Show us shots of you in your favorite Britney gear too.

All fan love is much appreciated, as Britney will include her favorites in her upcoming Circus Tour Program!

For more info go here!

Source: BritneySpears.com

WTF? I was expecting them to announce a worldwide tour! Ugh...

Rumor: If You Seek Amy Concept and Director

A gum-flapper inside Brintey’s camp has leaked details about Brit’s new video:

“A concept is set and ready to go. Earlier this week a poster confirmed the director.

I will say this about the concept - it is brilliant. Very original and thoughtful. Should be a beautiful video while still being semi-taboo. Should also create some controversy (especially among fans). There will be the Jordans’ of the world who digest and analyze it a certain way and everyone else will view it another. That being said - Britney thought of this idea. Her management and label signed off of the treatment. Just keep that in mind in mid-March when you get to watch this gem.

Video shoot is scheduled for first week of February. Single released in mid-March. IUSA was decided, literally, at the last minute. Let’s hope that UY is the fourth, and not OFU (well I personally hope, at least).”

Rumors persist that the director is Jake Nava, who has done dozens of “important” videos like “Crazy In Love” and “Milkshake.”

Source: I Don't Like You In That Way

Britney Forced To Re-Record Song

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

BRITNEY SPEARS has reportedly been forced to rerecord her upcoming single IF YOU SEEK AMY after radio stations across the U.S. threatened to ban the song due to its controversial lyrics.

The Toxic hitmaker's track features the chorus "All of the boys and all of the girls are beggin' to, if you seek Amy" - with the last four words sounding like "F**k me" when sung quickly.

Many DJs reportedly planned to ban the track deeming it too offensive to broadcast.

But Spears has now stepped back into the studio to rerecord the song, dropping the "k" from the end of "seek" and renaming the song "If You See Amy", reports U.K. newspaper The Sun.

Source: Contact Music

Britney At Center Staging

Last night, Britney was seen leaving Center Staging after tour rehearsals. The Circus Starring Britney Spears kicks off in less then two months, with the opening show in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Source: X17 Video

Big Announcement Coming Tonight!

Be sure to watch Entertainment Tonight this evening because Britney Spears will be making a big announcement. The show airs at 7:00 PM EST/PST and you do not want to miss it!

Tune in to ET and then come back to BritneySpears.com for even more big announcement details.

Source: BritneySpears.com

Britney Motivates Jenna Fischer

Source: Piece Of Britney

Who the heck is Jenna Fischer?

Britney's Agenda For 2009 Includes Touring — And Some Controversy

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

It's Pop Week here at MTV News, and that means we're catching up with and getting to know everyone who's going to make a splash in pop music and culture over the next 12 months. Whether they're just arriving on the scene or are already the name on everyone's lips, these are the artists we expect big things from in 2009.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the release of ... Baby One More Time, and to celebrate, Britney Spears is keeping busy in 2009. She's heading out on the road this spring and will soon release the third single from her successful comeback album Circus, "If U Seek Amy."

When Spears hits the road in March, she'll be bringing along the Pussycat Dolls, who recently revealed to MTV News that they are very excited by the chance to tour with the pop star.

"Get your tickets," Ashley Roberts told MTV News when we caught up with the Dolls on the set of their new video for "Bottle Pop." "We are actually going to be teaching the 'Bottle Pop' dance on tour, so check it out."

The girls, who will also be hitting the road with Lady Gaga this spring, admit that "this is a big touring year for us. In the States we are going to be with our girl Britney on tour," Nicole Scherzinger said. "We are going to be joining the circus, so come hop along with us — then after that we're just going to be taking over the world, Pussycat Dolls-style, so please come out and help us do that."

Perhaps they can learn a thing or two about taking over the world from Britney, who has some experience in that area.

The tour isn't the first collaboration between the PCD and Spears. "Britney actually wore one of our little lingerie pieces on her Circus album," Roberts said. Kimberly Wyatt added, "Britney wears it well, and it's always been fun to work with her. We've done a couple shows with her and she's always down to be a Pussycat Doll, and now we will be joining her on her tour."

Of course, it wouldn't be a new year for Spears if there wasn't some controversy behind the scenes. Spears is set to release "If U Seek Amy," and the song's chorus — if you say it fast enough — spells out a profanity. This may cause some issues when it comes to radio airplay. But Spears, who faced controversy when she released her first single, " ... Baby One More Time," a decade ago, isn't a stranger to this sort of thing.

"It's a potential issue for every station," KIIS-FM Los Angeles program director John Ivey told MTV News of the single. "I'm certain that I would run it by my legal department first. My first job is to protect [the station's] license. ... It's better to be safe than sorry."

Asked if he would edit the song, Ivey added he probably wouldn't because he felt the phrase was included in the song to provoke, so an alteration would change its intention. "[Spears' label Jive] might also be just floating it out there to see if they can stir things up a bit."

Stirring things up, even all these years later, is something Spears knows a thing or two about.

Source: MTV

Britney Spears Shows Off Killer Abs in Tour Photo

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

Britney's definitely got her body back.

Spears, 27, shows off killer abs in a new tour rehearsal photo posted on her Web site Friday. In other photos (taken Monday night), the singer (in Lisa Kline J'aime Drawsting Pants) works with contributing choreographers JaQuel Knight and Jose.

Spears has shed 20 pounds in recent months, whittling her waistline to its trimmest in years, thanks to two-hour cardio-and-strength-training workouts three times a week (on top of dance rehearsals), Us Weekly recently reported.

"It's a nonstop workout," Bally Total Fitness trainer Steven Boggs, who has worked with Spears, told Us of the routine, which includes moves like shoulder presses and jump squats.

She has also revamped her diet, opting for a 1,100- to 1,200-calorie-a-day meal-delivery plan from Sunfare consisting of three meals (breakfast burritos, barbeque chicken salad and turkey burgers) and two snacks (think cheese and nuts).

"I have had to work hard at getting [my body] back to where it used to be," she said in January's Glamour. "I used to be obsessed with working out ... But I can't get motivated right now because I'm so focused on my music."

She kicks off her world tour, The Circus Starring Britney Spears, March 3 in her home state of Louisiana.

Source: US Weekly

Britney Rehearsing The Circus Tour

Here is your first sneak peek at The Circus Starring Britney Spears, taken at tour rehearsal on Monday night.

In this gallery, you can see Britney working with contributing choreographer JaQuel Knight as well as Jose, the Womanizer from the European tour.

See more pics here!

Source: BritneySpears.com

'Circus' Album #1 On United World Chart

For the 4th week in a row Circus has placed at #1 on the United World Chart selling 106.000 copies this week worldwide.

It has now sold a total of 2.322.000 million copies worldwide.

Congratz Britney, again!

'Circus' Album Stays At #6

According to Billboard.com, 'Circus' stays #6 on the Billboard 200, selling 40,000 (-37%) copies!

'Circus' has now sold a total of 1,209,000 million copies in the U.S.

Congratz Britney!

Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake Have Run-In at Restaurant

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

Awkward alert!

Britney Spears ran into ex Justin Timberlake at Yatai Asian Tapas Bar in West Hollywood Monday night, an eyewitness reveals to Usmagazine.com.

Timberlake was in the middle of a late-night dinner with current girlfriend Jessica Biel when Spears walked through the door with her mom Lynne around 10 p.m.

The witness describes the restaurant as "so small...like the size of a living room," and the situation as "uncomfortable.

"Jessica and Justin looked to be slumping down in their seats to avoid [Spears]. She left 30 minutes later," another source tells Us. "Shortly afterward, Justin and Jessica got in their car and left."

Spears admitted she was "devastated" by her 2002 split from Timberlake in her MTV documentary.

"With Justin, he was part of the magnitude of what I had become," Spears said. "So when he was gone I was like, 'what am I supposed to do with myself?'"

Timberlake told Oprah Winfrey in 2007 that he had "nothing but love" for his ex, whom he met on the set of The New Mickey Mouse Club in the mid-'90s.

Source: US Weekly

Britney Spears Shows Sons Her New House

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

With a new outlook for her life and career, Britney Spears is about to change addresses.

"I just took my babies to our new home and they loved it! I can't wait to move in," the pop star says on her Web site.

Spears, 27, who has visitation rights – including overnights – with her sons Jayden, 2, and Preston, 3, put her six-bedroom, six-bathroom Studio City, Calif., on the market for more than $7 million. There was no official word on where the new house is.

Source: People

Britney At Calabasas Home This Afternoon

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

Britney Spears and mom Lynne took a drive today to check our her new ‘hood—a gated community in Calabasas, north of L.A. On her website, she posted that her kids saw the house and they loved it. She can’t wait to move in.

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Source: JFX Online

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