Britney's Upbringing Going on the Record

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

Now that she can end her story on a high note, Lynne Spears is ready to sing.

Britney and Jamie Lynn's mother is eyeing a September release for her upcoming memoir about raising a family in the glare of what turned into an increasingly harsh spotlight, according to Nashville-based publisher Thomas Nelson, which deals largely in inspirational books and Bibles.

Thomas Nelson announced the project in October (to originally be due on Mother's Day), but the venture was "postponed" a couple months later after Spears' then-16-year-old daughter revealed she was 12 weeks pregnant.

Not to mention 26-year-old Britney was gearing up for her first middle-of-the-night trip to the hospital.

"When Jamie Lynn got pregnant, it was put on hold,"a rep for the publisher told People. "Lynne never stopped working on it, because she wants to express her love for her children and tell their stories through a mother's eyes."

But while the publisher isn't offering any teasers as to how many details Spears is planning to divulge, at least Through the Storm: A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World can end on a happier note.

Source: E! Online

Britney Working Out At Ballys

Atta girl, Brit! Check Britney out after her workout at Bally Total Fitness this morning with her assistant.

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Source: Breathe Heavy

Lynne Spears's Memoir Set for Fall Release

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

Lynne Spears's memoir about raising her famous daughters Britney and Jamie Lynn will be released this fall, the publisher confirms to PEOPLE.

"When Jamie Lynn got pregnant, it was put on hold," says a spokesman for Thomas Nelson, which publishes inspirational books and Bibles. "Lynne never stopped working on it because she wants to express her love for her children and tell their stories through a mother's eyes."

Through the Storm: A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World" is likely to be released in September, says the spokesman.

Spears's manuscript "will not be a parenting book," he says. "It's her story of what it was like being a mom and raising two very famous people. It's a memoir."

Source: People

Could Britney Win an Emmy?

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

After one all-too-brief season of Britney & Kevin: Chaotic, who would have ever thought that someday you might hear an awards presenter say, "And the Emmy goes to... Britney Spears"? Well, the pop star has come one step closer to making that into a reality with her inclusion on the ballot of possible Emmy nominees.

For her double-shot guest appearance as Abby on CBS hit How I Met Your Mother, Brit-Brit is one of 41 actresses on the official ballot released by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences to its voters. Keep in mind, this is the list that is whittled down to the final nominees for the September ceremony.

Other notable names also up for Academy consideration are Sarah Silverman for her guest shot on Monk; Mary-Kate Olsen, who won over many Weeds fans during her extended run as a pot-dealing Christian on the Showtime hit; Alyssa Milano for her role as Billie on My Name is Earl; and Scrubs star Sarah Chalke, who is on the ballot for guest-starring as Brit's boss on How I Met Your Mother.

We'll find out just how well Britney fared when the final nominees for this year's Emmys are announced later this summer.

Source: OK Magazine

The Two Stogies

Britney Spears and Mel Gibson met up for one of their strange but fairly regular "dates" last night at the uberexclusive, members-only Havana Club in Beverly Hills, CA. It is believed that the couple are engaged in on-going guidance and business sessions (it was discovered that the pair have been meeting regularly back in March and last month, Britney flew down to Costa Rica to vacay with Mel on his estate) but it's very unclear as to what sorts of guidance (spiritual?) or business (a possible movie together?) items they discuss. Here are a couple pics of our dear Britney as she made her way into the Havana Club last night:
For more than two-and-a-half hours, the singer, 26, and the actor-filmmaker, 52, met in what was confirmed to PEOPLE as a more of an ongoing guidance session than a business pow-wow. For their rendezvous at the members-only Havana Club, both showed up separately shortly before 7 p.m., well into the third game of the NBA finals between the L.A. Lakers and the Boston Celtics, which was playing at the bar. As for the smoking and watering hole itself, habitués include Ben Affleck, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone and Danny DeVito. When Spears arrived, her bodyguard drove a Jeep Commander into the underground parking garage, and she exited with her blonde hair up and pulled back by a white headband. Also with Spears were her assistant Brett and a bodyguard. "She looked pretty in her new Capri jeans a blue blouse, white shoes and a brown bag," says a photographer. Earlier in the day, Spears was seen shopping at the Lisa Kline boutique in Beverly Hills, where she purchased the new jeans and tried on several necklaces. "Britney looked like a doll with bright red lipstick," added the photog, who described her as "very quiet" and "with a serious look on her face as she walked in to the Havana Club." By contrast, an upbeat Gibson left his silver Lexus with the valet and walked in holding what was described as a "man-purse" up to his face and a look of "okay, you got me" as paparazzi snapped his picture. Around 9:30, Spears left the club for home, while Gibson hung around until about 11.

Mel Gibson completely lost all my respect once his anti-Semetic views came to light after his DUI arrest in 2006 (at the time, I was unaware of his numerous homophobic remarks otherwise he would've lost my respect years ago) but I can appreciate that he is taking an active part in Britney's rehabilitation. While he is not someone I would want life coaching anyone I care about (or even remotely know), I'm glad that Britney Spears can, at least, get something positive from him. As I've said many times, she has been working very hard to get her life in order and I'm totally cool with her achieving that goal as best she can -- I just hope he isn't doing more harm than good ... and I'd love it if she'd kick that nasty and deadly smoking habit but, I'll take what I can get.

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

Britney and Mel's Cigar Club Rendezvous

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

Britney Spears and Mel Gibson had a smokin' date Tuesday night – at an exclusive Beverly Hills cigar club.

For more than two-and-a-half hours, the singer, 26, and the actor-filmmaker, 52, met in what was confirmed to PEOPLE as a more of an ongoing guidance session than a business pow-wow.

For their rendezvous at the members-only Havana Club, both showed up separately shortly before 7 p.m., well into the third game of the NBA finals between the L.A. Lakers and the Boston Celtics, which was playing at the bar. As for the smoking and watering hole itself, habitués include Ben Affleck, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone and Danny DeVito.

When Spears arrived, her bodyguard drove a Jeep Commander into the underground parking garage, and she exited with her blonde hair up and pulled back by a white headband. Also with Spears were her assistant Brett and a bodyguard.

"She looked pretty in her new Capri jeans a blue blouse, white shoes and a brown bag," says a photographer. Earlier in the day, Spears was seen shopping at the Lisa Kline boutique in Beverly Hills, where she purchased the new jeans and tried on several necklaces.

"Britney looked like a doll with bright red lipstick," added the photog, who described her as "very quiet" and "with a serious look on her face as she walked in to the Havana Club."

By contrast, an upbeat Gibson left his silver Lexus with the valet and walked in holding what was described as a "man-purse" up to his face and a look of "okay, you got me" as paparazzi snapped his picture.

Around 9:30, Spears left the club for home, while Gibson hung around until about 11.

The two – once neighbors inside a Malibu enclave (Spears now lives in a gated community in Studio City) – began being seen in public together in March, at dinner in a restaurant. It was then learned that Gibson and his wife, Robin, had been looking in on Spears once she had checked out the hospital in February. In May, Gibson and his wife, and Spears and her father, all vacationed together in Costa Rica.

Source: People

Britney And Mel Gibson Dining

After some shopping, Britney headed over to Grand Havana Room in Beverly Hills to meet up with old pal Mel Gibson. Mel is tight lipped with the paps, and later there is even a near shuffle with one of Brit's security guards in the parking garage.

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Source: Untouchable Britney

Britney Shopping At Lisa Kline

Britney is seen her leaving the Lisa Kline boutique in Beverly Hills.

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Source: Untouchable Britney

Never Before Seen VMA Footage

Britney Shopping At Lisa Kline

Check out Britney having a grand ol' time with her bodyguard shopping at Lisa Kline on Robertson Blvd. this afternoon.

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Source: Breathe Heavy

Snooping Through Britney's Medical Files? Bad Idea...

The Los Angeles Times reports that UCLA is trying to fire at least 13 employees for looking at Britney Spears' medical records. In a statement to ET this morning, the UCLA Health System says:

"UCLA Health System considers patient confidentiality a critical part of our mission of teaching, research and patient care. All staff members are required to sign confidentiality agreements as a condition of their employment and complete extensive training on HIPAA-related privacy and security issues. We have stringent policies to protect patient confidentiality and address violations of those policies.

"When possible confidentiality breaches arise, UCLA immediately launches an investigation and appropriate disciplinary action would then be initiated. Due to the confidential nature of both patient and personnel issues, no further information is available.

"The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provides national standards to protect the security and privacy of a patient's health information."

Poor girl just can't be left alone...

Source: Breathe Heavy

X17 XCLUSIVE: Will Britney Be Working For The Maloofs?

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

When we heard that Britney Spears had met with Interscope impresario David Geffen over the weekend, we figured she'd be signing directly to his label - but now we're wondering whether the pop princess might end up working for her pals the Maloofs!

You might remember Britney meeting with George several times in the last few months, most recently when she returned from Costa Rica. Initially, we thought Britney might be working on inking a contract to play the Palms - until, that is, it dawned on us that not only do the Maloof brothers count a record label among their many holdings, too!

What's more, Maloof Music already has a reputation for being particularly starlet-friendly - after all, they'll be putting out Ali Lohan's album later this year. And it does seem like Britney's meetings with the Maloofs got her extra-motivated to get working on her album - don't forget, the very next day after meeting with George we caught her going to the studio!

And the kicker? The Maloofs may own Maloof Productions - but all the records they put out get distributed through David Geffen's Interscope label!

Of course, all of this is still pure speculation at the moment, although the continuing silence of folks like Jive/Zomba and Larry Rudolph does lead us to believe that important moves are being made behind the scenes. Either way, we'll keep you posted - stay tuned to X17 for the latest!

Do you think a change in labels might be good for Britney?

Source: X17

Britney At Ballys In Studio City

Check out Britney at Bally Total Fitness this evening in Studio City. She looks like the first lady - smile and waaaaaaave.

Source: Breathe Heavy

X17 XCLUSIVE - IS BRITNEY CHANGING RECORD LABELS???!!!

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

Looks like Britney's beach bummin' this weekend wasn't all fun and no work -- X17 has learned, XCLUSIVELY, that Brit was visiting with Geffen Records head honcho, David Geffen!!!!

What does this mean? Is Brit shopping for a new record label and preparing to drop her long-time publisher Sony/BMG's Jive/Zomba??? That would be HUGE!!!

Brit spent Sunday afternoon at Geffen's multi-million dollar Malibu beach home. David hosted Britney for at least an hour, according to our source, and then Brit hoofed it back to the Geffen-owned Malibu Beach Inn where she has stayed on occasion. We believe she spent Saturday night at the hotel and spent most of Sunday there.

Universal Music Group's VP, Paul Cooper (who is SO cool for calling me back) told me today, "I don't know anything about it." I can bet he's making some calls now, though! Calls to Geffen publicity have not yet been returned and we're still waiting to hear from Larry Rudolph and from Sony BMG/Jive Records ... we'll keep you posted!

And curiously, as we reported last Thursday, Brit shot a cameo for Pussycat Dolls' upcoming video last week and guess what label the Dolls are on? ... You got it -- Geffen (Interscope).

All of Britney's albums, since her debut, Baby One More Time ..., in 1999, have been on the Jive/Zomba label. She's sold approximately 182 million records with Jive in nine years. I can imagine that Sony would NOT be happy about losing her ...

Source: X17

Britney Shopping At CVS Pharmacy

Britney out for some shopping at CVS pharmacy in Los Angeles.

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Source: Untouchable Britney

Britney Plans Her Next Step

Our dear Britney Spears met up for dinner with her, apparent, manager (once again) Larry Rudolph in Beverly Hills, CA last night where the pair prolly talked about things like ... the weather (it's been absolutely gorge here in SoCal lately), politics (isn't it great that the Democrats have finally united behind Barack Obama as their presidential candidate?) and pop culture (can you believe that Paris Hilton has seemingly cleaned up her act?) ... but they prolly mostly talked about Britney's upcoming trip to London, England for the filming of her new music video for her song Radar (which Larry confirmed to the New York Post as the plan for her next video).

Britney Spears' former manager Larry Rudolph has confirmed the star will be hitting the streets of London to shoot the promo for her upcoming single Radar. The Toxic star is set to film the video in the capital next week, and is determined to get her career back on track by taking a director's role on-set. Rudolph tells the New York Post , "The theme is her and her girlfriends are going to be looking all around London trying to find a boy who she met in a club. Every time they think they have him, it's someone else. "She will be behind the camera as much as possible; she wants to make sure it's exactly right." In April Rudolph, who was reportedly dismissed by the singer after he joined her parents in forcing Spears into rehab last year, told reporters how the star is gearing up to make a triumphant return to the charts, saying, "She's in an amazing position for a comeback right now. She could end up being the biggest comeback in history."

Britney and Larry make an amazing team. He absolutely knows what it takes to make her a star (after all, he's already done that very thing at the start of her career) so I have total trust in his plans for Britney. Brit's last album, Blackout, was such an amazing album ... especially when you consider that she made the whole thing while she was, well, crazy. I can't even imagine how good her next album will turn out now that she's uncrazy AND working with Larry on her side again. The future looks very bright for our dear Britney ... I can't wait to see her climb back to the top of the heap again to show all the wannabe beyotches who have tried to take her place how it's done

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

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Britney Spears Is Coming To London!

To shoot a video! Next week!

It would indeed seem that Britney Spears is on a roll. On a roll of film, if indeed they still used such things. Because coming hot on the heels of her "hot and blonde" appearance in the Pussycat Dolls video is the news that Britney is heading our way - yes, our way - next week, filming the video for her upcoming single Radar. And she'll be directing as well as starring in it.

"The theme is: her and her girlfriends are going to be looking all around London trying to find a boy who she met in a club. Every time they think they have him, it's someone else," Britney's manager Larry Rudolph told the New York Post. "She will be behind the camera as much as possible; she wants to make sure it's exactly right."

Will it be as good as Fergie's video to London Bridge? Will Britney wear a saucy Beefeater's outfit? And do you suppose they need extras? Watch this space!

Source: Osoyou

Britney Spears is a Purple Picker

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

Britney Spears shops for furniture in a purple top at a Sherman Oaks furniture store in Los Angeles on Friday.

The 26-year-old singer will be soon hitting the streets of London to shoot her upcoming single, “Radar”.

Brit will not only be starring in the video, but she will be taking a director’s role as well! Ms. Spears‘ manager, Larry Rudolph commented, “The theme is her and her girlfriends are going to be looking all around London trying to find a boy who she met in a club. Every time they think they have him, it’s someone else!”

Source: Just Jared

Brit Leaving The Thompson Hotel

Britney is seen here leaving the Thompson Hotel in Beverly Hills after a business meeting with Larry Rudolph.

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Source: BTI/UTB

Britney Out & About In L.A.

Check out Britney today in L.A. running a few errands. Lookin' cute Brit!

Source: Breathe Heavy

Dink Driving

It's been a hot minute since we've seen Britney Spears around these here parts ... I was just thinking yesterday that it has been ages since Brit Brit got any blog lurve. Now that she's no longer riding the crazy train to wrecksville, she's been mainly staying focused on her work (I believe she is still in talks to collaborate with Bally's Total Fitness), her music (she has been actively working on her next album) and her family ... which brings us to these new photos of Britters enjoying a lovely afternoon with her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James (as well as her father and conservator Jamie Spears) playing with their toy cars at her Beverly Hills, CA home:

Truth be told, I really do not miss any of Britney's former crazy antics. Sure, we may have had more to talk about last year when she was publically spiraling down her abyss to destruction but I prefer not having much to talk about if it means that she's staying home and taking care of getting her life in order. Photos like these are way more preferable to the trashy embarrassing pics that were coming out daily last year. Seeing photos of her playing with her sons win every time.

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

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Mediabase Chart Update!

Britney's new single 'Radar' is currently at #382 on Mediabase with 2 spins and 0.005 million listeners!

Source: Break The Ice

Britney Spears At Conway Studios