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The following italicized article is from www.ok-magazine.com:Britney Spears might be working her butt off on her comeback tour, but this busy mom is also taking time out to play with her sons during their visiting time.On Friday Brit, Sean Preston and Jayden James headed down to the pool at the Mohegan Sun Casino – where she performed Saturday and Sunday night – for some fun in the sun. The trio had a great time together, an eyewitness reports."[Sean] was running around the pool and jumping in off the sides," the eyewitness tells OK!. "He was a great swimmer. Both kids had floatees on. Britney was playing with them in the pool."As much fun as she has with her family, Brit is also dedicated to staying in fighting form, even with the high-energy workout she gets every time she performs – she worked out at the gym at the casino which was closed off to the rest of the public on Friday and Saturday.At least it's not all work and no play! Source: OK Magazine
The following italicized article is from www.contracostatimes.com:A lawsuit by Britney Spears' ex-manager against the pop star and her parents will not go to trial until next year, a judge ruled today. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Zaven V. Sinanian scheduled the trial of Osama "Sam" Lutfi's lawsuit for March 8, 2010. Attorneys for Jamie Spears, the singer's father, said his client is considering bringing a countersuit, while a lawyer for Lynne Spears, the entertainer's mother, said he may seek to dismiss the defamation claim against her on grounds it interferes with her free- speech rights. However, attorneys on all sides also told the judge they will see if the case can be resolved with the help of a private mediator. Lutfi's lawsuit alleges the pop star's mother defamed him, that her father assaulted him and that the singer owes him money for management fees. Lutfi's court papers allege that Jamie Spears punched him in the chest at the singer's home in January 2008. In the defamation claim, Lutfi's court papers cite passages in Lynne Spears' book, "Through the Storm, A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World," which he said contain false information, including a claim that Lutfi admitted he threw away Britney's phone chargers and disabled her house phones. The suit was filed in February, four days after Spears was granted a temporary restraining order against Lutfi, her 36-year-old former boyfriend Adnan Ghalib and attorney Jon Eardley, forbidding all three from having contact with her, her parents and her two young sons.The order was later extended until 2012 against Ghalib first, then later until the same year against the other two men as well. Source: Contracosta Times
Britney's new single 'If U Seek Amy' is currently at #10 on Mediabase with 6206 spins and 47.0 est. million listeners.Click here to vote for 'If U Seek Amy' on your local radio station!Source: Break The Ice
Britney's new single 'If U Seek Amy' has been officially released to retailers today in the UK.You can purchase it at your local CD shop or online at Amazon here or at HMV here!Also, you can purchase it on iTunes by clicking here!Source: Break The Ice
The following italicized article is from www.bbc.co.uk:
Forgive me for taking the obvious, rather tabloidy approach to this review, but: oops! She did it again. Dame Britney, of course, has been courting controversy with this song and its suggestive lyrics. My job, however, is to strip away the controversy around this song and work out whether it is actually any good.Except you can't, not really. Because the whole point of this song is to be cheeky, titillating and blatant. I can't imagine the impression was ever for anyone to not guess the 'hidden' meaning in the lyrics (though a few notable commentators were convinced that the song was about Amy Winehouse at first) - essentially, Britney and Max Martin are playing a little game with us. Kind of "I know what I'm saying, and you know what I'm saying - d'you wanna make something of it?"It's quite a juvenile sentiment, and therefore the melody is appropriately juvenile too - from the playground-style taunting of "na na na na na na na na" at the beginning, which basically underneath the majority of the song mixed with a thumping bit of synth, to the couldn't-be-bothered-to-think-of-any-lyrics-to-go-here build to the chorus of "ha ha hee hee ha ha ho".That's just part of it, though - structurally the song is very interesting, because the verses, despite the chanting undercurrent, are rather soft and pleading. Britney's vocals sound as unnatural as ever, but once the chorus hits, it's like being hit by a double decker bus loaded with sass, as Brit thumbs her nose at her critics with a "love me, hate me, say what you want about me" refrain. Once the middle eight hits, however, things get very subdued again - it's a nice counterpart to the brash, narcissistic chorus, maybe even a suggestion that through the numerous tabloid reports we've devoured over the years we've seen many different Britneys, all of whom are probably equally real - just like here, there's the domineering, aggressive Britney and the quieter, more vulnerable Britney.Which leads nicely onto the video (there are clean versions out there, if you look hard enough), with its risqué sequences of Britney dressed in not-very-much and clearly up to sordid shenanigans in a house with lots of similarly-attired friends - until the point two thirds in where she slips on a twinset, bouffants her hair like she's about to timetravel back to the 1950s, and walks outside to greet the paparazzi with her picture-perfect husband and kids. At once it's a wry dig at the way people have questioned Britney's lifestyle, as well as also suggesting that those who race to criticise her are probably not so squeaky-clean themselves. The fact that it's bookended with mock news reports based on real 'outraged parent' items from US news channels is the cherry on the cake.So what we have here is essentially something far cleverer than the initial cheap innuendo would have us believe. Either that or I've read far too much into it and it's exactly that - a cheap innuendo with one heck of an earworm of a melody built around it. And even if that's true, what's wrong with that?Source: BBC
The following italicized article is from www.tmz.com:Cops tell TMZ a man was arrested last night after jumping on stage during Britney Spears' concert at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut.Connecticut State Police say they arrested 20-year-old Kyle King -- who they say had definitely been drinking -- after he charged on stage during Britney's encore performance of "Womanizer."Security and Brit's backup dancers were able to stop King before he could come in contact with Spears -- and he was arrested for breach of peace.The CSP says after King was taken into custody, he was being highly uncooperative -- so they also booked him for interfering with police.He was released this morning after paying a $250 bond and is due in Norwich Superior Court on June 18.Source: TMZ
To say that Brit Brit's concert at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut was a hawt mess is an understatement!Not only did Spears fall while dancing during Get Naked, but one overzealous and disrespectful fan also rushed the stage during the encore!"This guy ran across the stage and towards Britney during Womanizer," one of many Perezcious readers in attendance tells us. "He attempted to dance with Britney!"Spears did not find it amusing and luckily her dancers got him off the stage quickly, where he was promptly detained - and we're assuming arrested. However, "Britney looked extremely spooked."Poor Brit Brit.Have some class, y'all. Don't frighten the performers like that!Source: Perez Hilton
The following italicized article is from www.popcrunch.com:
Britney Spears is the ultimate Tori Spelling fan.
Who knew?
Like Tori, Britney knows what it’s like to raise two young children under the glare of Hollywood’s watchful eyes. That’s why she’s taking a few tips from the Oxygen star’s recently-released memoir on parenting, titled Mommywood. The book’s won such rave reviews from Britney, the “Gimme More” vocalist requested an autographed copy for her collection — a move that’s left Tori “really flattered,” says one Star insider.
Star Magazine reports: “Britney’s actually a huge fan. She used to be obsessed with watching Beverly Hills, 90210 back in the day, and now she thinks that Tori has such a cute family.”
Source: Pop Crunch
The following italicized article is from www.tmz.com:We've just learned Sam Lutfi has officially filed an appeal against the permanent restraining order that was just granted ordering him to stay clear of Britney Spears.Lutfi lawyer, Bryan Freedman, told us "Never before in the history of the world has a restraining order been granted as a result of someone answering someone else's cries for help."Freedman added, "The evidence showed it was Britney Spears reaching out to Mr. Lutfi and all he did was help her get a lawyer."Story developing...Source: TMZ
The following italicized article is from www.dailymail.co.uk:The Britney Spears circus is well and truly underway in London. The Dorchester is already making plans for her arrival at the start of June. The singer has asked for a stripper’s pole to be installed in her favourite suite in the top hotel so she can work out between shows during the appropriately named Circus tour.Hardly the most orthodox request they’re likely to have received at the five-star hotel.
A source said: 'Britney loves pole dancing, it is her new favourite work out. She gets the toning that she needs without having to hit the gym, and she wants to be able to do it in the privacy of her own hotel room.'Keeping fit on the tour is very important as her show is full of rigorous dance routines, so Britney likes to do her pole dancing work out every morning when she gets up.'The 27-year-old star, who is known for her love of 'good old-fashioned cuisine' (or junk food), has also asked for a cook from the Nando’s restaurant chain to be on hand for the duration of her visit to whip her up some spicy chicken when she feels like it. The last time Britney was in town she gorged on Domino’s pizza instead of eating in any of London’s fancy restaurants.And finally, Britney is planning a huge private shopping spree in Topshop while she is in town.
She is making arrangements for Sir Philip Green to open the store especially for her and her dancers so they can stock up on a new wardrobe with no other customer vying for the bargains.Source: Daily Mail
On the Billboard 200 'Circus' drops 13 spots to #49 in its 21st week on the chart.On the Billboard Hot 100 'Circus' drops 4 spots to #42 in its 21st week on the chart while Britney's new single 'If U Seek Amy' rises 3 spots coming in at #19 in its 11th week on the chart.Source: Break The Ice
The following italicized article is from www.accesshollywood.com:Britney Spears has racked up another honor – this time from cable channel Logo.Logo, the gay and lesbian-themed network from MTV Networks, will pay homage to the pioneers of today who are transforming and defining tomorrow’s pop culture with the second annual “NewNowNext Awards” 2009. This year’s festivities will be hosted by RuPaul, and will feature a number of special guests and performers, including Britney Spears who will be honored with the “Always Next, Forever Now Award.” Given annually, this special award pays homage to beloved LGBT icons. Premiering on Logo and simultaneously streaming on LOGOonline.com on Saturday, June 13 at 9 PM ET/PT, “NewNowNext Awards” 2009, will also feature appearances by Vanessa Williams, Lance Bass, Robert Verdi, Wendy Williams, Lisa Lampinelli, Cheyenne Jackson as well as performances by Morningwood, The Fire and Reason, RuPaul, Jeffery Self & Cole Escola. Fans can review the nominees and vote for their favorites at NewNowNextAwards.com.Source: Access Hollywood
Source: BritneySpears.com
Last night, Britney announced that she's extending her 'Circus' Tour for eight more European dates.Have you ever wondered what goes into making a production as dazzling as Britney's concert? Just a few of the staggering statistics include:*Nearly 50 dancers, magicians, clowns, and acrobats*A traveling staff of over 200*$50 million*60 tons of equipment*34 trucksSource: BritneySpears.com
"The Circus Starring Britney Spears 2009 Tour" Comes to Europe This Summer for an Exclusive Limited EngagementAfter an extraordinary run of 39 North American tour dates Britney Spears is bringing "The Circus Starring Britney Spears 2009 Tour" to Europe. The largest arena concert spectacular to ever tour Europe will begin its run with 8 nights at London's O2 Arena starting June 3. "The Circus Starring Britney Spears 2009 Tour" is a dazzling display of music, dance, magic and theatrics. With its cast of nearly 50 dancers, magicians, clowns and acrobats and a travelling staff of over 200, the 50 million dollar extravaganza will travel Europe with an unprecedented 60 tons of equipment in 34 trucks for what is sure to be the most electrifying musical event ever.The North American leg of the tour started March 3 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is the highest grossing tour of 2009 in North America to date. As "The Circus Starring Britney Spears 2009 Tour" wound it's way across the U.S. and Canada, it garnered rave reviews from fans and media alike. MTV says "It's truly a sight to behold...the biggest show under one roof," "A fun spectacle that lives up to its 'Circus' title," claims the Baton Rouge Advocate and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram exclaims, "The textbook definition of a star certainly applies to the earthly Britney Spears...That description--blinding, scorching evanescence-- could also apply to her first tour in five years."Britney Spears is one of the top-selling artists of the last decade, and to date she has sold in excess of 62 million albums worldwide. Her releases include: ...Baby One More Time (1999); Oops!... I Did It Again (2000); Britney (2001); In the Zone (2003) and Blackout (2007). Her current album Circus released on her birthday, December 2, 2008, debuted No. 1 in six countries including Canada, Switzerland, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, and Top 10 in an additional seven countries.New European Tour Dates: June 19 - O2 Arena - Dublin, Ireland
June 20 - O2 Arena - Dublin, Ireland
July 5 - Bercy - Paris, France
July 6 - Bercy - Paris, France
July 9 - Sportpalais - Antwerp, Belgium
July 11 - Parken - Copenhagen, Denmark
July 13 - Globen - Stockholm, Sweden
July 16 - Hartwell Arena - Helsinki, FinlandJuly 19 - SKK - St. Petersburg, RussiaJuly 21 - Olimpiiski - Moscow, RussiaJuly 24 - TWKS - Warsaw, PolandJuly 26 - O2 World - Berlin, GermanySource: BritneySpears.com
The following italicized article is from www.people.com:It's official: Sam Lutfi is a threat to Britney Spears. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Aviva Bobb issued a three-year restraining order against the singer's former manager on Tuesday. Jon Eardley, a lawyer who has repeatedly challenged the validity of Jamie Spears's legal control over his daughter, was also slapped with a restraining order for three years. Both men must stay at least 100 yards away from Britney, her two sons, and her family members' homes, and must not harass Britney and her children, or contact them through phone, mail and email. It also prohibits them from "acting on Ms. Spears's behalf or purporting to act on her behalf." The orders, however, do not specifically protect Jamie and Britney's mother Lynne Spears, which Jamie had sought. The singer's father, who initially filed the request on Jan. 30, alleged that both men have harassed his daughter, adding Lutfi arranged the smuggling of a cell phone to the pop star at a hotel. Lutfi Will AppealBryan Freedman, Lutfi's attorney tells PEOPLE: "We absolutely will appeal this ruling. Never before in history has a restraining order been issued against someone who answered another person's cries for help." The order followed several hearings in which Spears's father, her hairstylist, bodyguard, among others, testified that the singer was in fear of Lutfi. In his defense, Lutfi's younger sister Christina testified that it was Britney who hatched the cell phone scheme because she allegedly wanted Lutfi's help to end her father's control. Last week, Samuel Ingham, a court-appointed lawyer for the pop star, told the judge that "my client's situation has improved dramatically over the last fourteen months. [The orders against Lutfi] is in my client's best interest ... she has suffered emotional distress." Meanwhile, Lutfi's lawsuit against the Spears family for defamation and battery is still pending.Source: People
The following italicized article is from www.tmz.com:Britney Spears' conservatorship was just granted a permanent restraining order on Brit's behalf against Sam Lutfi and a guy who once claimed to be Britney's attorney.The restraining order lasts until April 28, 2012.Britney and both her sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, are protected under the order. Lutfi and Jon Eardley are not allowed to go within 100 yards of Brit's home, job or workplace.Sam and Jon also have to stay away from K-Fed's place and any of Britney's family members' homes.The conservators filed for the restraining order because they said Lutfi and Jon were trying to torpedo the conservatorship by contacting Britney behind their backs.Source: TMZ
The following italicized article is from www.ok-magazine.com:Judge Aviva Bobb heard closing arguments to decide if the temporary restraining order against Britney Spear's former BFF/svengali Sam Lutfi and her wannabe lawyer Jon Eardley should be made permanent.Bobb told the open court that she will render her verdict by the end of the day. The bottom line argument, according to Lutfi's lawyer Bryan Freedman is that Britney, herself "did not suffer substantial emotional damage" as a result of Lutfi's phone attempts to contact her. Freedman told OK! exclusively: "I will most definitely appeal any permanent order. Britney did not testify. No doctor or medical professional testified that she suffered enough to warrant a restraining order" Britney's lawyer Joel Boxer countered: "There's much truth to the old adage that silence speaks volumes," meaning that neither Lutfi nor Eardley bothered to show up in court to testify in their defense. Last week in court Boxer tried to cement the idea that Lutfi and Eardley are "predators who patently threatened and extorted her through emails." Despite signing an agreement last July to stay away from the Britster, Lutfi testified that he slipped her a cell phone via his sister, and that she then texted Britney 45 times.Another court date in May is scheduled to decide who should pay whose lawyer fees for this whole thing. Stay tuned for judge Bobb's final decision.Source: OK Magazine
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