Katy Perry No Britney

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

Katy Perry has vowed not to follow in Britney Spears' footsteps.

The 'I Kissed a Girl' singer - who is dating Gym Class Heroes star Travis McCoy - insists she has no intention of letting fame go to her head.

When asked how she would stop herself copying Britney, who had a public breakdown earlier this year, Katy replied: "You have to be really strong-headed to survive in this industry.

"If you are going to get into it, lose your vices because they are not something you should have - especially if you are in the public eye. Eat your vegetables, take your vitamins and be discerning about the people that are around you.

"Know who is a creep and who is not, who is there for the right reasons and who is not there for the right reasons."

Katy, famous for her unique outfit choices, also explained where she gets her fashion inspiration from.

She added: "I have a fascination with all things 40s and the way women had a poise and a unique look. They were more put together and cared how they presented themselves.

"Everybody had their own kind of deal, it wasn't like walking robots wearing one label or having to wear one thing because it was the coolest, trendiest thing. I think that's why I make so many daring choices with my style, because it goes to show that you don't have to be like everybody else."

Source: Female First

Britney Spent The Weekend In Santa Barbara

Source: BritneySpears.com

X-Factor Performance On November 29th

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

THE mother of all chart battles kicks off a week today.

Pop divas BRITNEY SPEARS, CHRISTINA AGUILERA, LEONA LEWIS and BEYONCE are releasing singles on the same day.

I’m dubbing November 3 D-Day in honour of the four babes as they go head to head.

The impending scrap, pitting our biggest female stars against each other in the ultimate chart catfight, is too close to call.

Recent pop history hasn’t seen a tussle like it, and I’m eagerly awaiting the outcome.
Click below to see pics of Britney Spears...

Until her problems, Britney was considered the undisputed queen of the crop. But last year’s public meltdown badly damaged her standing.


Her new offering, Womanizer, is another precision-tooled pop rocket. The video has her writhing naked in a sauna and, surprise surprise, is getting loads of airplay.

I can also exclusively reveal her eagerly awaited X Factor slot will be on November 29. Britney’s one time arch-rival Christina is issuing the title track from Keeps Gettin’ Better, her Greatest Hits collection, and it’s a stomping glam-pop banger.

Finally, Beyonce’s track If I Were A Boy, which is released digitally, is probably the most surprising of the lot.

She’s already ahead on points thanks to the stunning promo shot shown above, and has produced a belting but serious ballad about the (alleged) faults of the male species.

HMV spokesman Gennaro Castaldo said: “We haven’t had a heavyweight chart battle like this for a while. It’s wide open but you have to fancy Britney, perhaps just ahead of Leona.”

In terms of album sales Britney is way ahead of the pack with an extraordinary 76million under her belt.

Beyonce has sold 63million, though half were with former group DESTINY’S CHILD.

Christina is next with 42million while Leona has notched up three million sales, for her debut Spirit — but she is the biggest-selling artist of the year so far Stateside.

Rest assured, I’ll bring you the latest from the epic battle as it happens.

I’ve got my fingers crossed for the home-grown talent though.

I’d love to see Leona trounce her US rivals . . .

Source: The Sun

Britney Earns A 'TRL' #1... One More Time

TRL’s always been known for famous — and favorite — firsts — the first time you saw an artist completely crush Times Square — Backstreet Boys did it, and so did Eminem. The first of Diddy’s 36 (!!!?!?!) appearances, or Jennifer Lopez’s 17 appearances (remember when she was super obviously pregnant?), or Christina Aguilera’s 13. Or the first time you saw Mariah Carey’s midriff, or Mariah pushing an ice cream cart, or both! Michael Phelps’ abs’ first appearance. Tokio Hotel’s first time on TRL.

But, TRL’s most important firsts have always been the videos. And today’s countdown was all about the top 10 biggest videos that made their debut on TRL: Avril’s conflicted “Complicated” video made it to #9 today, while TRL veteran Eminem’s “My Name Is” made it to #4. Justin Timberlake’s “Like I Love You” scored an enviable #3, while Christina Aguilera’s “Genie In a Bottle” resurfaced to earn the now-married mom a respectable #2.

But no one, not no one, has earned more TRL love than show pioneer Britney Spears, whose “Baby One More Time” reached another #1 when it became TRL’s #1 favorite first video (the song also turned 10 today!)

Source: MTV

Britney Re-records "Baby One More Time" With Max Martin

It's only appropriate that Britney rehearses in front of a mirror - reflecting back upon her her 10 successful years in the industry. Last Thursday marked the ten year anniversary of "Baby One More Time," Britney's first single released on October 23, 1998. Enjoy the classic, because this time around Britney is trading in her signature pigtails for something a little more... adult.

According to an insider at the International Dance Studio, the dance complex Britney has spent several weeks in rehearsing for her upcoming performances and world tour, Britney is practicing a dance routine for a new version of "Baby One More Time."

The insider reveals exclusively to BreatheHeavy.com that Britney has once again teamed up with pop-music writing mastermind Max Martin ("Baby One More Time," "Oops!.. I Did It Again) for the new track, and has re-recorded her vocals with an urban twist, but still "keeping the same feel to it." The newly amped up "Baby One More Time" song, renamed to "One More Time," is a 10th anniversary mix.

"[The song] is for an upcoming concert performance to promote her new album," says the source. "It is likely that this could be a bonus track on her upcoming CD."

"The track sounds hot," the IDA insider continued. "A lot more mature than the original, and very modern."

"Womanizer," Britney's new single off Circus, marks her second #1 off the Billboard Hot 100, an astounding ten years after "Baby One More Time" was certified in the top spot.

It's "Baby One More Time" one more time, baby.

Source: Breathe Heavy

Brit Back To Boogie-ing

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

The hard-working mama Britney Spears was back in the dance studio last night, rehearsing new moves for her live birthday show (or maybe even a new video?)

Once again, she brought an umbrella to shield her from the flashes.

But just what's on her Adidas track suit? That's not what I think it is, is it?

See more pics here!

Source: X17

Britney On The Cover Of Hairstyle Magazine

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Britney Spears Is A Dance Machine

Britney Spears has been bizzy this week spending quality time with her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James, as she should, but that doesn’t mean that homegirl has been letting up on her work regimen. Her official website BritneySpears.com has been updated with new photos of Britters continuing work on a new dance routine for an upcoming live performance that were taken, according to the site, Thursday:
From BritneySpears.com: OMG! I’m loving these new dance rehearsal pics Britney just sent us! We hear rehearsal last night was intense but Brit got inspired when she put on Tucker’s hat and she began to totally rock the session (btw - Tucker’s the cute guy in the black T-shirt).

Additionally, Brit Brit was seen making her way into the dance studio again last night:
It is very clear that while Britney is devoting much time to the care of her children, girl’s got work to do, too! She seems to be handling it all very well … of course, I hope she will be able to continue juggling her personal and professional lives. I’m confident she can do it … she’s been doing a great job this year thus far. Keep it up, yo! We are all pullin’ for you, Brit!!

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

Ashley Tisdale: 'Britney Is Amazing'

Ashley Tisdale thinks Britney Spears is "amazing".

The 'High School Musical' star - who plays Sharpay Evans in the Disney movie franchise - doesn't mind the comparisons between herself and Britney because she admires the troubled singer as an artist.

Ashley, who started out in the industry aged three appearing in TV commercials, said: "I think Britney is an amazing artist and would never put her down. "

She is amazing at what she does, but to be in the spotlight like that at 16 is hard. I mean, I'm 23 and I'm dealing with it and it's overwhelming."

Source: News.stv.tv

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single 'Womanizer' is currently at #14 on Mediabase with 4739 spins and 37.4 est. million listeners!

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

Source: Break The Ice

Britney's EMA Return

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

Britney Spears is expected to perform at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Liverpool next month.

The singer, who releases her new album ‘Circus' on December 2nd, is nominated for Best Act Ever at the ceremony on November 6th.

An appearance would cap a phenomenal end to the year for Spears who last month won three prizes at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.

Speaking to the Mirror, a source said: "Given Britney's comeback there would be no one better to attend the awards."

“She's probably the biggest pop star in the world and after shining at the VMAs Britney would definitely spice things up in Liverpool.

"There is a hope she will perform, but if not she could just present an award - it's all very exciting."

Spears is currently number one on the US singles charts for the first time since her 1999 debut ‘Baby One More Time'.

Source: MTV Europe

Britney At The Spa

Britney Spears, getting a Swedish massage and a Back to Basics facial, aswell as buying a bottle of the fragrance IF, at the Mondrian Hotel's Agua Spa in L.A.

Source: E! Online

Britney Arriving At Dance Studio

Britney was spotted arriving at the International Dance Academy in Hollywood this evening.

Rumor has it that she's rehearsing for her X-Factor performance next month.

Source: Break The Ice

Dance Britney, Dance!

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

Check out this exclusive new pic of Britney Spears at International Dance Studio in Hollywood during rehearsal last night (Thursday, October 23).

Looks like Brit Brit is working overtime to get back into tip-top shape! According to her official website, “Brit got inspired when she put on [dancer] Tucker’s hat and she began to totally rock the session.”

Source: Just Jared

Britney's Dance Rehearsel

OMG! I'm loving these new dance rehearsal pics Britney just sent us!

We hear rehearsal last night was intense but Brit got inspired when she put on Tucker's hat and she began to totally rock the session (btw - Tucker's the cute guy in the black T-shirt).

See more pics here!

Source: BritneySpears.com

Britney Spears Takes Her Sons Pumpkin Picking

Britney Spears, after picking up her sons from pre-school, took her children Sean Preston and Jayden James for an afternoon of fun at the Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch in Beverly Hills, CA yesterday to enjoy some family fun together. You may recall that Mr. Bones is ground zero for Hollywood celebs and their children to pick out their annual Halloween pumpkins and yesterday Brit Brit and her boys got in on the action. Here are a few pics of their visit yesterday, including one photo that was posted on Brit’s official website:
Britney wanted us to get these exclusive pictures up for you guys right away! She just sent them and they’re amazing pics of Britney with Sean Preston and Jayden James at a pumpkin patch. Britney tells us that the boys jumped on the “jumpin pumpkin” trampoline while she watched and laughed from the doorway. They all had a blast! Of course the paps were everywhere, including one who was hiding in a tree (he looks a lot like the big rabbit on the pumpkin next to him!). After finding the perfect pumpkins, Brit and the boys headed back home — where I am sure they are making some awesome jack-o-lanterns! Thanks for the photos, Britney! They’re so cute!

Awww … so cute! I am really diggin’ these regular updates and photo exclusives from BritneySpears.com. I must admit, I didn’t really believe their claim that they would be offering insider updates on a regular basis because the same promises were made by previous official Britney websites with updates being released very few and far between. Since BritneySpears.com went online last week, we’ve already been treated to some great info (like news that she would be appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine and has begun work on a new dance routine for an as-yet unknown live performance or music video) and it looks like the updates will continue to come. Some might scoff that Britney is offering so much insider info (when she should be staying as private as possible) but it appears that she is well aware that her every move is chronicled anyway, so she might as well have control over of how some of the info is released to the public. She just keeps on, keepin’ on … and I’m glad that we’re allowed to be along for the ride.

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

Britney Spears Has a Pumpkin Patch Family

The following italicized article is from www.celebrity-gossip.net:

After making a schoolhouse pick-up earlier in the day, Britney Spears enjoyed a seasonal family excursion in Hollywood on Thursday afternoon (October 23).

The “Womanizer” singer and a few helping hands toted Sean Preston and Jayden James to Mr Bones Pumpkin patch - with the group scouring the grounds for the perfect pumpkin to take home.

Meanwhile, it seems as if Britney is quite the influence when it comes to baby names - as expert Laura Wattenberg tells that “Jayden James has launched the name Jayden to the second most popular baby name for boys in New York City.”

Making an impact with her own name as well, Wattenberg adds, “Britney Spears seems to have shifted the standard spelling. That name used to be spelled every which way, but now the ‘y’ spelling has become dominant.”

Source: Celebrity Gossip

Andre & Britney’s Dancers Wish Her Happy Anniversary

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single 'Womanizer' is currently at #15 on Mediabase with 4636 spins and 37.4 est. million listeners!

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

Source: Break The Ice

Britney Takes the Boys to the Pumpkin Patch!

Britney wanted us to get these exclusive pictures up for you guys right away! She just sent them and they're amazing pics of Britney with Sean Preston and Jayden James at a pumpkin patch. Britney tells us that the boys jumped on the "jumpin pumpkin" trampoline while she watched and laughed from the doorway. They all had a blast!

Of course the paps were everywhere, including one who was hiding in a tree (he looks a lot like the big rabbit on the pumpkin next to him!).

After finding the perfect pumpkins, Brit and the boys headed back home -- where I am sure they are making some awesome jack-o-lanterns!

See more pics here!

Source: BritneySpears.com

Britney Spears and the Pumpkin Patch Kids

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

Britney Spears takes her sons — Sean Preston, 3, and Jayden James, 2 — pumpkin picking at Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch on Doheny Drive, West Hollywood on Thursday.

“Had a great day!” the 26-year-old pop princess said yesterday. “Just put the babies down for bed. We were able to sneak out and get Halloween costumes!”

To check out Britney’s personal photos from the pumpkin patch, visit BritneySpears.com

WHAT DO YOU THINK Britney will be dressing up as this year for Halloween???

See more pics here!

Source: Just Jared

Brintey Picking Up The Boys From School

The following italicized article is from www.celebrity-gossip.net:

While she’s been spending much of her time focusing on comeback efforts, Britney Spears is doing her best to spend as much time as possible with her two young sons. And the “Gimme More” singer was spotted out paying Sean Preston and Jayden James a visit at their school in Los Angeles earlier today (October 23).

Shielded by a big black umbrella, Miss Spears offered up a glare to paparazzi hiding in the bushes before getting behind her umbrella cover and heading to a chauffeured ride.

See more pics here!

Source: Celebrity Gossip

Britney's Trial Victory a 'Turnaround' for Singer

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

Britney Spears's victory in her misdemeanor driving-without-a-license trial this week "closes a chapter on her past troubles," her lawyer Michael Flanagan tells PEOPLE.

"It marks a turnaround for her. This case was a thorn in her side for more than a year, a reminder of the bad old days," he said. "She's thrilled the court system, for once, worked in her favor."

The trial – which heard only one day of witness testimony – failed to convince a jury that Spears broke the law by driving without a California license, stemming from a 2007 fender-bender. It ended Tuesday in a hung jury, 10-2 in favor of her innocence, and a dismissal of the case.

Said jury foreman Gary Moy, 45, "There were lots of questions about lack of evidence, whether Spears had a Louisiana license or not, what the definition of residency was. We felt we were never given all the facts in the case."

Spears's father, Jamie, provided key testimony that his daughter had a Louisiana license on the day in question, and that she considers that state her permanent home.

Father's Guidance

Following her two forced hospitalizations last January, the singer remains under legal control of her father until a Dec. 31 hearing.

"Her father is doing a sensational job for her," Flanagan says. "And with his guidance, she's really gotten her life together."

Her exoneration tops a growing list of personal victories: Spears has gained significant visitation with her sons after losing all custody earlier this year, won three VMA awards in September, and has a new album, Circus, due out on Dec. 22 (her 27th birthday).

Source: People

Spears Was 'Too Fragile' For Court

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

BRITNEY SPEARS was too "fragile" to appear in front of jurors deciding her fate in her recent driving license trial, according to her defence lawyer.

The Toxic star was charged with failure to produce a valid California license following a car crash in the state last year (07), but the case was declared a mistrial on Tuesday (21Oct08) after a jury failed to reach a unanimous decision.

The judge was forced to dismiss any criminal charges against the singer as jurors deadlocked - with two members voting guilty, and 10 not guilty.But despite the relative victory, Spears' lawyer Michael Flanagan has revealed how the star pleaded with him to excuse her from making a court appearance - and insists she wasn't "strong" enough to cope with the pressure.

Flanagan recalls how Spears told him: "I can't face all those people. I don't want to deal with all the people."

He adds, "She is not very strong. She is still very fragile. I had to explain things to her."

The comments come as the star embarks on a campaign to revive her career and put her January (08) public meltdown behind her.

Spears' new album, Circus, is due for release in December (08) and a world tour scheduled for March (09).

Source: Contact Music

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single 'Womanizer' is currently at #15 on Mediabase with 4528 spins and 36.4 est. million listeners!

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

Source: Break The Ice