Britney's New Album Confirmed!

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

After all the intense speculation, Britney Spears' reps confirmed what we were all hoping for - a new Britney album's in the works!

“Britney Spears is spending her summer in the recording studio, working with a team of top-notch producers and songwriters," Jive Records and Britney's manager Larry Rudolph said in a statement released yesterday. "We’re very excited about what she’s accomplished so far.”

Sean Garret, one of the producers working with Britney, spoke briefly with Entertainment Weekly and promised to come up with "something crazy" for the pop princess. “We’re trying to take her stuff to the next level,” he says.

We'll be eager to hear how he plans to pull that off - after all, Blackout was so bonkers that we're still recovering from it!

Source: X17

Confirmed: Britney Spears working on new album

The following italicized article is from www.hollywoodinsider.ew.com:

Britney Spears is attempting yet another comeback: Reps have confirmed that she is at work on the follow-up to 2007’s Blackout.

A statement from Jive Records and Spears' manager Larry Rudolph says that “Britney Spears is spending her summer in the recording studio, working with a team of top-notch producers and songwriters.

We’re very excited about what she’s accomplished so far.” So is Sean Garrett, who happens to be one of those producers. “We’re trying to take her stuff to the next level,” he tells EW.com. “I’m going to come up with something crazy for her.”

Spears has sold 83 million albums worldwide in her career, but Blackout only went platinum in the U.S., likely due to declining CD sales and her status as last year’s most permanent tabloid fixture. But Garrett — who’s also worked with Usher, Beyoncé, and Chris Brown — welcomes the challenge. “I like to work on an artist when they count them out...and bring them back.”

Source: Entertainment Weekly

It's The Go-Go-Go Cart!

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Remember the go-kart we spotted being delivered to Brit's Summit home? Now we know where it came from!

Yep, that's Britney and sister Jamie Lynn with Casey at the wheel back in October of '06 in Malibu... now it looks like our girl got the go-kart all fixed up!

See more pics here

Source: X17

Madge's Brit and JT reunion bid

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MADONNA wants to reunite ex lovers BRITNEY SPEARS and JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE on stage during her world tour.

The Queen Of Pop has turned Madgemaker and wants them to join forces as the grand finale of her Sticky & Sweet jaunt.

Britney has already filmed a sexy cameo for Madge’s tour, to be beamed on to a giant screen as a stage backdrop.

Filmed in a lift, one scene shows a toned Brit looking hot and sweaty in a clinging white vest.
Madge has also asked the Toxic star to make a surprise appearance in person at some shows.
And she is desperate to get JT on stage too.

Justin was heavily involved in the recording of Madge album Hard Candy and she wants him to perform one of their duets from the CD.

Madge’s dream is to shock the world with JT and Britney — whose four-year relationship ended in 2002 — appearing on the same stage at her final US date in Miami in November.
A source revealed: “Madonna is always trying to raise the bar and Britney and Timberlake on the same stage would be perfect.

“They have both been asked but I think both are a bit reluctant. Britney would find it all a bit emotional and JT might not fancy it.

“More likely is that they both appear on different dates.

“But if anyone can make this happen it’s Madonna.”

How terrifying...

Source: The Sun

Britney At William Morris Agency And Having New Toy Delivered

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The paps caught up with Britney at the William Morris Agency Tuesday afternoon. After, they spotted a go cart being delivered to her Summit home. Va-Va-Va-Vrrrrooom!

Source: X17 Video

Britney Spears is back in the studio

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Rebounding from what seemed like an endless spiral of personal crises and public meltdowns, tabloid queen Britney Spears is back in the studio and at work on a "brand-new album," according to a joint statement released by the pop icon's manager, Larry Rudolph, and her label, Jive Records.

"Britney Spears is spending her summer in the recording studio," the statement, released Tuesday, says. "She's working with a team of top-notch producers and songwriters. And we're very excited about what she's achieved so far."

No release date for her sixth studio album has been set, and none of her collaborators is named in the statement. But producers JR Rotem, Sean Garrett, Guy Sigsworth, Nate "Danja" Hills, Bloodshy & Avantand Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins have independently revealed that they are contributing to the project.

"Stuff we did so far is really dance-y, really up-tempo," Jerkins told Rap-Up TV last month.

"Real aggressive and catchy. Very, very, very hook-friendly."

With the intention of resurrecting her career, the multi-platinum-selling mother of two released "Blackout" last fall, which opened at No. 2 on the national album chart and was ranked among Rolling Stone magazine's Top 50 albums of 2007. Recorded during the time Spears, 26, was pregnant with her second son, Jayden James, and separating from Kevin Federline, the CD featured collaborations with producer-performers including Pharrell Williams and T-Pain.

But "Blackout's" commercial reception was ultimately overshadowed by Spears' erratic behavior that year, which included shaving her head in a Sherman Oaks beauty salon, attacking a paparazzo's car with an umbrella, checking into and out of rehab, blowing off custody hearings and turning in a disastrous performance of the album's lead single, "Gimme More," at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards.

Further presaging Spears' return to center stage, the "pop wreck" has kept busy by making appearances in others' videos. Last month, she appeared at a shoot for the bump-and-grind pop quintet the Pussycat Dolls' single "When I Grow Up." And earlier this month, Madonna's spokeswoman Liz Rosenberg confirmed that Spears was set to film a "short movie" that would be part of the Material Girl's Sweet and Sticky tour, kicking off in Berlin next month.

Source: Los Angeles Times

Britney Spears Kid Woes: Reintroducing Britney

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

Britney Spears is excited to be a real mother to her young sons again - but is it too late? She had been looking forward to her first overnight visit with her sons all week, but Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden, 22 months, didn't seem to feel the same way when they arrived at Britney Spears' Beverly Hills mansion two weeks ago.

"The kids were a little tired, and not fully aware of why they were staying with her," a family friend tells In Touch. "Especially Jayden. He burst into tears. An expert cited in the article says that the sooner Britney gets involved in her sons' lives, the more likely she is to build lasting relationships.

"This is a crucial period in their lives," says psychologist Patricia Farrell, who does not treat the star, according to the report from the weekly entertainment magazine. "They need to be able to trust that someone will be there all of the time."

As for Britney, she finally understands how much is at stake. Recently, she has shown a willingness to make sacrifices and is making plans to give up her Beverly Hills home and move to a neighborhood that's more child-friendly. "Britney really misses her kids," says the family friend. "She loves them and realizes she made mistakes, but she can do better now.

Source: National Ledger

Britney Spears Working on New Album

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

Britney Spears is gearing up for a busy summer!

Britney is going to work on her new, still not titled album.

Her manager Larry Rudolph, announced that she's going to be spending her summer in the recording studio.

He also added: "She's working with a team of top-notch producers and songwriters, and we're very excited about what she's accomplished so far.

No album release date has been confirmed yet.

"Britney hasn't been completely idle those past weeks, she's done a bit of work and shot a video segment at The Lot in West Hollywood for Madonna's upcoming Sticky & Sweet tour.

We'll hope this means that the old and cool Britney is on her way back!Good luck with your new album Brit Brit!

Source: Waleg

Piers Morgan: I could save Britney Spears' career

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

TV judge says he'd like to take charge of Toxic singer

Piers Morgan has revealed that his dream chat show guest would be Britney Spears.

The Britain’s Got Talent judge says he feels sorry for the 26-year-old singer – but he thinks she can bounce back.

'She still got ability,' he says. 'I feel sorry for her. She needs someone like me to take charge of her career. I'd sort Britney out in a heartbeat.'

Piers also has a few words of warning for Simon Cowell, claiming he would win hands down in a fight between the two.

‘I’d beat Simon to a pulp,’ he tells OK! USA. ‘He’d only be able to punch my stomach because that’s as far as he can reach.’

Piers, 34, is currently filming America’s Got Talent with David Hasslehoff, 55, and Sharon Osbourne, 55.

Source: Now

Britney and Larry at a recording studio in Hollywood

The following italicized article is from www.untouchableBritney.net:

Britney Spears was pictured leaving a recording studio in Hollywood with manager Larry Rudolph, where the popstar is busy working on her new album, the follow up to last year's 'Blackout'. In a statement released on Tuesday, Rudolph said no release date has been chosen as of yet. July 14, 2008.

Click the pic above to view the full set!

Source: UntouchableBritney

Britney and mum make up

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

Being an aunt to her sister's daughter Maddie has clearly had a positive effect on Britney Spears.

The Toxic star has even buried the hatchet with mum, Lynne.

The pair enjoyed a weekend together in LA before the singer heads back to court today for a custody hearing.

A source who spotted the pair eating out said: "Britney was all smiles and introducing her mum to restaurant staff. I have never seen her happier."

Source: The Mirror

Katy Perry Wants Madonna, Britney Spears Lesbian Kiss With Miley Cyrus

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Katy Perry is on top of the op world with her new sexy hit single "I Kissed a Girl" and the adorable songstress says she really wants to create a buzz with a Britney Spears and Madonna like lesbian kiss on stage with Miley Cyrus. While Madge and Britney are desperately trying to recreate their one time sexy show, Katy Perry says she will really make a splash with a Miley Cyrus lesbian kiss.

Miley Cyrus, the star of Hannah Montana, has already been on the World Wide Web sharing a piece of licorice with another girl in one of her several raunchy MySpace like photos. The cell phone pictures show the young star flirtatiously playing with girls and boys. Would Miley kiss Katy on stage? And would that end the Disney career?

Us Weekly magazine reports that Perry, 23, will attend August's Teen Choice Awards, which Cyrus, 15, is hosting. The white-hot pop star says, "Maybe we'll have another Britney-Madonna moment on stage (with a tongue twisting lesbian kiss)," Perry joked. She understands pretty well that it likely won't happen and would it be a bit creepy as Miley is but fifteen years old.

She adds, "I don't think it would help her career. However, it would definitely help mine!" It seems like it is open season on Miley Cyrus who is busy now trying to tread water after her earlier wet-t-shirt pics from the shower that were reportedly stolen and leaked online (see here and the first link is safe). It appears that Katy is joking but can you imagine the buzz of a Katy-Miley kiss

Source: National Ledger

Spears Cleans Up For Madonna

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

HERE are the first shots of BRITNEY SPEARS cameo for pal MADONNA'S upcoming world tour.

The troubled singer filmed the intense scenes for holographic video footage to be shown at Madge's Sticky and Sweet concerts.

Judging by these pics of Britney - who had a couple of high profile meltdowns earlier this - she's starting to sort herself out.

Wearing what appears to be a black wetsuit in one of the scenes, the singer looks toned and blemish-free.

Even her scruffy hair has been transformed into a barnet that's fit for a shampoo ad.

Madonna's Sticky and Sweet tour kicks off in Cardiff on August 23.

Meanwhile, it looks as though Britney may have patched things up with ex KEVIN FEDERLINE.

The former couple's latest court hearing has been postponed and US gossip website TMZ is suggesting they have come to an agreement in their custody battle.

See the pics here

Source: The Sun

Britney Spears' mum helps look after her boys

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

Singer spends time with Lynne Spears in LA

Britney Spears spent a day with her family at the weekend, as mum Lynne helped her look after her sons on an overnight visit.

Mum and daughter seem to have put their differences aside as they spent the day shopping and enjoying a lunch of sushi and salad with friends.

'Britney walked in with a big smile and introduced her mom to the staff,' an observer tells People.

'She looked gorgeous, and I've never seen her in a better mood. She was laughing the whole time she was here. Britney seemed to have the best time hanging out with her mom and friends.'

The pair fell out last year after it was alleged that Lynne had taken the side of Britney's ex-husband Kevin Federline, 30, in their battle for custody of their boys Sean Preston, 2 and Jayden James, 1.

Britney, 26, and K-Fed are due back in court today to discuss access arrangements

Source: Now

Britney Spears Working and 'Having Fun' on New Album

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

Britney Spears's summer won't be all rest and relaxation this year: The pop singer will be spending time hard at work on her yet-untitled next album, according to her manager.

"Britney Spears is spending her summer in the recording studio, working on a brand new album," manager Larry Rudolph announced Tuesday in a statement released by Jive Records.

"She's working with a team of top-notch producers and songwriters, and we're very excited about what she's accomplished so far. No album release date has been confirmed yet."

Spears spent time in and out of the studio in the spring, fueling rumors of an upcoming album. But at that time it was "recreational," Rudolph insisted.

"She's been going to the studio, she's been having some fun. But it's all recreational for her," he told PEOPLE in May. "She's like, 'I want to go to the studio because I want to have some fun' and that's what it's all about. There's no schedule, there's no agenda, there's no anything. She is just enjoying herself."

In the studio, "She's giggly," he added. "Some days she'll go in and get nothing done. Some times she'll just play around a little bit."

Planning Ahead

But Rudolph said there was a reason behind the playtime. "She's the type of person who has the eye of the tiger," he said. "She'll likely wake up one day and decide she wants to do more than that. Whether that is a day from now, a month from now or a year from now or five years from now, I have no idea."

Lucky for her fans, she woke up sooner rather than later.

After a difficult year that included an ongoing custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline and two well-publicized visits to the hospital, Rudolph says Spears is feeling strong and her old self again.

"She's got people around her that really care about her and are there to point her in the right direction in respect to the things she should be concentrating on – her life."

Last week, Spears filmed a video segment in Hollywood that is expected to be part of Madonna's upcoming Sticky & Sweet tour.

"Britney is getting back in touch with Britney," Rudolph said in May. "And she's doing an amazing job at that."

Source: People

Britney Spears Cameos In Madonna Concert Video

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Check out these screencaps of Britney Spears making her cameo in Madonna’s concert video!

“The video will be very deep,” a source in the Spears camp has told E! News. “You’ve never seen Britney like this before. It will blow your mind.”

As you can see, the 26-year-old pop princess is in an elevator wearing a black hoodie. Another shot of Britney has her with black pants and a white tanktop.

This footage will air during Madonna’s upcoming Sticky and Sweet tour, which kicks off at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales August 23rd.

Source: Just Jared

Britney & Lynne Spears Do Some Bonding

Britney and Mama Lynne Spears have been spending quite a bit of time together since Lynne’s arrival in SoCal last week (she arrived in LA a few weeks after the birth of Jamie Lynn’s first child last month). Lynne, lookin’ really supertanned and rockin’ some new highlights, has been by Britney’s side since her arrival last Wednesday and was present when Britters enjoyed an overnight visit with her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James this weekend. Here are a few pics of Britney and Lynne enjoying some bonding time this weekend while shopping:
It was a family affair Saturday as Lynne Spears hung out with Britney and her sons Preston and Jayden for an overnight visit at the star’s Studio City home. In town since Wednesday, Lynne and Britney have been enjoying some mother-daughter bonding, shopping at the True Religion warehouse and Pottery Barn on Friday before enjoying a “girls dinner” of salad, sushi rolls, and fish at Bond St. restaurant with two of Britney’s pals. “Britney walked in with a big smile and introduced her mom to the staff,” says an observer. “She looked gorgeous, and I have never seen her in a better mood. She was laughing the whole time she was here. Britney seemed to have the best time hanging out with her mom and friends.”

I guess it was Papa Jamie Spears’s weekend off (it must be tiring being Britney’s full-time conservator) because he spent the weekend at his new Santa Monica home. It looks like Lynne is really feeling good about herself … a new tan, a new haircut with highlights (mebbe she and Jamie Lynn went to a salon for their buy one, get one free highlighting event?) — a new lease on life! I wonder if some of that $1 million bucks from OK! magazine is being used for more than diapers and baby formula. In any event, it’s great seeing mother and daughter enjoying one another’s company.

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

Guess Who’s In An Elevator

Okay … so this isn’t really a Guess Who post … I think it’s safe to say that everyone would be able to guess that the following photos are of Britney Spears filming her much baley-hooed video scenes for Madonna’s upcoming Sticky & Sweet World Tour:
Apparently E! got the first footage of Britney filming these scenes, footage which natch has already made its way to the InterWeb. Those of you who don’t want to be spoiled should refrain from reading the rest of this post. After the jump, check out two more pics of Britney in the elevator shooting her scenes …
As you may recall, Madonna enlisted Britney’s help to shoot scenes to be displayed during her upcoming world tour and some of the deets from the collabo mentioned that a portion of Britney’s scenes were shot inside of an elevator. These pics seem to confirm the talk of the elevator scenes. Woot! I can’t wait to see the final product. Britney looks great, she always cleans up well. What do you think, will this collabo with Madonna be supercool or mebbe notsomuch?

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

Brit's Final Custody Hearing Delayed

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

Britney Spears, her mother Lynne Spears and legal friend Blair Berk were expected to attend the final hearing in Brit's custody case on Tuesday before her five-day trial begins on August 25. But now OK! has confirmed that the hearing has been delayed until Friday.

The reason? Kevin Federline's attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, says he needs the time to prepare.

"It was my idea to delay it for a day," Kaplan told OK! on Monday. "But the next available day for Wasser and I was Friday, simple as that. I think I will know better what is needed to go to trial then, than I do now."

Kaplan says the delay has nothing to do with any kind of settlement.

"It's more for technical reasons in a complicated case like this," he told OK!. The door is open if [Laura] Wasser and Blair Berk want to walk through it, but there is no delay because of an impending settlement."

A previous mediation to settle Brit's custody case failed, leaving K-Fed's option for sole legal and physical custody of their two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, on the table.

Court insiders have speculated that the singer could request further mediation to avoid going to trial, and in the meantime may ask for more visitation.

Meanwhile, Kevin and his lawyers are moving full steam ahead in order to win permanent full custody.

"I'm preparing to go to trial until I don't have a reason to go to trial," Kaplan told OK! on Monday.

Source: OK Magazine

Brit and K-Fed: Will They Fight or Settle?

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The Brit/K-Fed child custody saga has been postponed, and we here at TMZ smell something.

The lawyers were supposed to yak it up in court tomorrow morning. They were planning on talking about next month's trial over custody. A trial seems weird, because there's a conservatorship in place and it doesn't seem kosher to duke it out in custody court, at least now.

But here's the clue. Tomorrow's hearing has been rescheduled for Friday. When cases get postponed like that, there's a chance the lawyers are trying to settle it and buy more time.

Stay tuned.

Source: TMZ

What The Future Holds For Britney

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On July 31st, Jamie Spears' conservatorship over his daughter Britney - in which he's being paid $2500 a week! - is set to expire...

Is Britney Better?

It's been a long time coming! Jamie has been in charge of Brit's affairs, everything from medical to legal, for about six months now. And in that time, Brit looks to have gotten a lot better! Check her out in the pix above from this weekend, shopping and getting dinner with her mom Lynne... what do you think, has her health improved?

Catch-22

Problem is, whether or not the conservatorship expires or is extended will mean a double-edged sword for Britney. If the judge continues Jamie Spears' control over his daughter's estate, this might better secure Brit's visitation with her two boys (right now, she has overnight visitation with Sean Preston and Jayden James).

BUT, if Brit is indeed deemed well enough for the conservatorship to expire, that might have a negative effect in her custody battle with ex Kevin Federline... will she risk losing her visitation rights with the kids? Will the judge not rule in her favor then? We hope not!

The Restraining Order

There's also the matter of Brit's former BFF Sam Lutfi, who is to remain 250 yards away from the pop star at all times due to the restraining order against him...
The hearing for this is set for July 31st as well. Talk about a busy day for our girl Brit! How do you think it'll all go down?

Source: X17

Exclusive: Brit's "Sweet" Video

Source: E! Online

Britney Shops for Baby Maddie

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

Aunt Britney is taking her new title seriously.

The singer went shopping at the True Religion Warehouse with her mom Lynne on Friday—and Jamie Lynn's little girl was first and foremost on her mind.

Britney specifically picked out items for her new niece, Maddie Briann, from the toddler collection. Everything from T-shirts and hoodies to jeans for the little girl, a source tells E! News. She also selected some similar clothes in boys' styles for Sean Preston and Jayden James.

For herself, Spears picked up tank tops, T-shirts and jeans, to name a few. She loved True Religion's new puffy jackets for fall, scooping up a vest and a hooded jacket, both in red. She also liked the headwear—she chose some baseball hats as well as a winter-weight fedora.

"She was very happy," says the source. "She loved trying everything on. She looked great."

According to a source, Britney did not mention Madonna or the video shoot she's been busy with. She was focused on shopping and was very gracious.

"They had a great time—they thanked us when they left," a source tells E! News. "They were very polite and sweet."

After shopping, Britney and mother Lynne headed to ABH, the new rooftop hot spot at the Thompson Beverly Hills Hotel. The mother-daughter duo munched on sushi rolls and sipped soft drinks from Bond St., the restaurant downstairs, along with an assistant and bodyguard.

"Britney was very mellow, normal, grateful and sweet to staff," an onlooker tells us.

Source: E! Online

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline reach custody agreement?

The following italicized article os from www.nowmagazine.co.uk:

Former couple to put proposal to court tomorrow.

Britney Spears and ex husband Kevin Federline are said to have agreed to share care of their sons.

Last month the judge overseeing their custody case asked the former couple to try to reach a settlement between themselves.

And now insiders claim that Britney, 26, and K-Fed, 30, will put forward their proposal to LA Superior Court at a private hearing tomorrow.

‘Commissioner Alan Gordon told Britney and Kevin to mediate a deal to avoid the nightmare of a trial,’ says a source. ‘It seems they’ve done that and it all now hinges on whether the judge agrees with what they put to him.’

It's hoped he will accept that Britney is well enough to look after Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 21 months.

‘She’s in terrific spirits and is extremely hopeful that the judge will allow her to become a proper mum again,’ the source tells the Daily Star Sunday.

‘She believes she’s within sight of being the woman she once was and wants to rebuild her life as well as her career.'

Source: Now Magazine

Britney & Lynne Spears Have A Mother Bonding Weekend

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

Britney Spears was back with her two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, over the weekend, and her mother Lynne Spears, joined in on the fun.

Lynne helped out during an overnight visit Saturday evening at Brit’s studio city home, People reported.

The weekend wasn’t just about the kids. Brit and Lynne, who have both been back in Los Angeles since Wednesday, having returned from Kentwood, Louisiana, also made time for some mother-daughter bonding in the form of shopping and dinner.

The Spears ladies hit up the True Religion warehouse store and Pottery Barn on Friday, according to the mag.

After working up an appetite shopping, Brit and Lynne, along with two of the pop singer’s pals, dined at Bond St. restaurant, where they reportedly enjoyed sushi and salad.

“Britney walked in with a big smile and introduced her mom to the staff,” an restaurant source told the mag. “She looked gorgeous, and I have never seen her in a better mood. She was laughing the whole time she was here. Britney seemed to have the best time hanging out with

her mom and friends.”

As for her dad, Jamie Spears, he reportedly spent time at his new digs in Santa Monica.

Source: Access Hollywood