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Thursday, March 20, 2008
Expert Agrees Britney Case Not Quite Kosher
The following italicized article is from www.eonline.com:The attorney who persists in representing Britney Spears, despite having been given instructions to the contrary, is still on the court's case.
New York-based lawyer Jon Eardley filed a new batch of documents Monday related to his appeal of the legality of Britney's conservatorship, including a declaration from a UCLA law professor that supports his theory that the 26-year-old pop star never received proper notice—as mandated by state law—that her father was seeking control of her estate.
A Los Angeles Superior Court commissioner named Jamie Spears and attorney Andrew Wallet coconservators of Britney's estimated $100 million fortune on Feb. 1, a day after she was committed to the neuropsychiatric ward at UCLA Medical Center for observation.
Since then, Commissioner Reva Goetz has ruled that Britney was not fit to hire her own counsel and, most recently, allocated a $1,500 weekly spending allowance for the "Toxic" singer and a $2,500-per-week stipend for her dad while he's managing her affairs and authorized Jamie and Wallet to sell some of Britney's cars. The conservatorship has been extended until at least July 31.
Meanwhile, professor William McGovern stated in a declaration filed Monday that Britney should have been personally served notice of the court proceedings occurring while she was in the hospital because her case was not one where the rule of offering at least five days notice did not apply. In Britney's case, she was not facing imminent substantial harm.
Because Britney wasn't notified, due process law dictates that Jamie's heightened status should have been good for no more than 30 days, the declaration says.
Britney's right to pick her own lawyer was infringed upon by the appointment of her father as conservator, which allowed him to restrict and limit her visitors and who she can contact, McGovern continued.
He stated that he arrived at his conclusion after reviewing Goetz's temporary conservatorship order and corresponding documents filed by Jamie and Lynne Spears.
After a federal judge refused to remove the case from probate court, Eardley appealed the conservatorship and Jamie's court-ordered allowance on Mar. 11, despite U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez's previous finding that he had "no authority" to go to bat for Britney.
Meanwhile, documents released Wednesday shed some light as to why Jamie's camp is looking to liquidate his daughter's vehicular fleet, which includes two white Mercedes, a white Mini Cooper convertible and a black Audi. (View related filings.)
Apparently Britney owns seven rides of various shapes and sizes and unloading the cost of maintaining, insuring and storing the vehicles will "save substantial expenses to the conservatorship estate."
Source: E! Online
Britney's License Trial Parked Again
The following italicized article is from www.eonline.com:Britney Spears' driving-without-a-license case has been steered off course once again.
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge on Thursday postponed the troubled pop star's long-pending trial on the misdemeanor charge until June 18.
The continuance was expected, as Spears is currently unable to enter a plea on her own behalf, due to being under the control of a legal conservatorship.
Los Angeles Deputy City Attorney Michael Amerian told E! News on Wednesday that he anticipated "no fireworks" in court.
"I don't expect anything to happen, especially with her not being able to enter a plea," he said.
Spears' criminal attorney, J. Michael Flanagan, was reportedly unable to attend the hearing because he was in trial, but sent an associate from his firm on his behalf. Judge T.K. Herman, who has been presiding over the case, was also absent and was replaced by a substitute.
Spears herself was neither required, nor expected, to be present.
The driving-without-a-license charge stems from the pop star's August 2007 hit-and-run accident, which occurred in front of the paparazzi's every-ready cameras.
Though Spears eventually reached a settlement with the owner of the other car, it was later discovered that she was not in possession of a valid California driver's license at the time of the incident. She did, however, have a valid Louisiana license, which has led to confusion over which law she specifically violated.
Source: E! Online
South Park: Miley Cyrus is the New Britney Spears
The following italicized article is from www.justjared.com:
Last night’s episode of Comedy Central’s South Park parodied Britney Spears and the world’s obsession with her.
The pop princess isn’t so much skewered herself, but the the paparazzi who follow her and her poor management.
Through a chain of events, Britney, sadly, blows her own head off with a shotgun. And who to take her place in the pop world? Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus. (You have to fast forward to the 21-minute mark to see the Miley shout-out.)
You can watch the South Park episode below but YOU’VE BEEN WARNED! It’s pretty graphic.
Don’t forget: Britney’s cameo on How I Met Your Mother airs this Monday on CBS!
Source: Just Jared
Jamie Lynn: Enjoying Her Pregnancy
The following italicized article is from www.ok-magazine.com:With less than three months left before she becomes a mom, Jamie Lynn Spears is living it up — shopping, hanging out with her friends and behaving like any other normal teenage girl.
Even though the paparazzi have invaded her hometown of Kentwood, La., Jamie Lynn seems to have a better handle on them than her big sis, Britney Spears, did. "She has such a level head on her. She is handling this situation with a maturity that is surprising even her own family," a friend of the Zoey 101 star tells OK!.
On March 9, Jamie Lynn attended a local baseball game. A few days later she went on a coffee run with a girlfriend, and on March 13, she hit up one of her favorite local shops, Connie's Jewelry & Gifts, for a few trinkets. "She's behaving like a pretty normal teen," the friend says. "She's not even worried about how much weight she puts on or doing any special exercises. At her age, her body will bounce right back and she knows it."
As far as her relationship with her sister is concerned, the friend tells OK! that Britney and Jamie Lynn talk at least every couple of weeks, and are working to re-establish the closeness they once had.
Source: OK Magazine
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Watch the video Here!Warning it's a really mean show! This is not helping Britney in any way....all they do is call her fat and other mean names..if your a fan who get's offended in ANY way dont watch this episode of South Park! It's simply there attempt to drag her back down when clearly she is on her way to recovery!
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South Park Episode Review
Toxicgall, a member at Pop Prodigy, posted her very own analysis of the South Park episode featuring Britney which aired tonight. I absolutely agree with her point of view and so I decided to post her editorial. Note that I'll have the full episode available on the site tomorrow. Read on...Toxicgall: My analysis of "South Park."
This is my own personal editorial. A long opinionated essay if you will.
There was a lot of symbolism and lessons in this show. Lot more than I remember in past shows. Of course, the obvious lesson is how both the media and Britney's bosses treat her not as a person but as a way to make profit, of course we learn in the end that the profit was a great harvest. She is tricked by photographers, in this case Kyle, Stan and Cartman, to almost get a picture of her for profit by using the nastiest trick there is, saying their her children to gain access to her. Her manager wants her to make a hit she obviously cannot make. Other employees at Jive call her a trainwreck and cast off her behavior as her just being stoned. No one cared enough to stop and see what was truly wrong.
Another lesson is how terrible this society is that we will build someone up only for the benefit of tearing them down to somehow feel good about themselves.
Her blowing the top of her head off, though unexpected and hard to take at first, was necessary. It was a grotesque yet brilliant way to symbolically say what she is going through. If they'd gone the route of just making her act crazy - it would seem as if they're ridiculing her current state of mind and not focusing on the true problem at hand. It was a way for Matt Stone and Trey Parker to convey the message that she has lost her mind. They symbolically show this by her literally losing most of her head. By her losing the top of her head and most of her brain, she is unable to communicate like she wants but her body language tells all.
Despite the fact she is seriously handicapped, the media never leave her alone. And they focus on things that are so trivial, a zit, a plastic surgery scar, weight gain, a camel-toe, etc., that if it were to happen to a quote, unquote normal person no one would care, but because it is her, the world has stopped. The fact she has only the lower part of her face is crucial to the plot line and their message. It's bad enough they do this when she's completely healthy, but so much worse when half her head is gone or, in real life, sanity. It gave me an even greater understanding of her situation and a greater compassion for her.
They made reference to "The Omen" but more importantly of the short story "The Lottery" written by Shirley Jackson in the 1948. In this story, a small-town continues the tradition of holding an annual lottery. A representative of each family in the town draws a slip of paper. All slips are blank except one has a black dot. The family who receives the slip with the black dot must then have each individual family member draw their own slips to see who will be the lone "winner" of the family. The one who receives the slip with the black dot. The mother of the family has "won," and the town along with her family begin to stone her to death. There is no rhyme or reason to why they do what they do, other than it is tradition and tradition is not to be toiled with or questioned.
Jackson said in a later interview that it was her way to point out the general violence and inhumanity in people's own lives and communities.
Stone and Parker are using the story as a metaphor of our excessive need to tear some one down until they are brought to their demise. We feed on torment and personal pain to somehow feel better about our own lives.
The harvest not only symbolizes the money Britney made for Jive and her management and anyone else on her payroll along the way plus the countless magazines and paparazzos. It also represents our need as fans for her to continuously work to feed our entertainment hunger. To entertain our petty little lives, to bring us joy at the cost of hers. Britney died in "South Park" to give them a great harvest. In real life, Britney's spirit is dying, she is sacrificing it to feed the machine, to give selfish people (including myself) happiness at the expense of her own.
The addition of Miley Cyrus, who I had thought previously to this show was the first to possibly rival Britney's teenage success, shows the torch being passed on. The tradition, no matter how sick or twisted, continues. Just like it had before them with Judy Garland and Marilyn Monroe among others. And it's not even about Garland's and Monroe's early deaths but the emotional and mental turmoil success had caused them.
Of course, things are much worse now. The paparazzi are much more of a force than they were in the past. The advent of blogs, video-sharing websites, entertainment news programs along with advancements in technology - camera phones and high powered, high resolution telescopic cameras makes it virtually impossible to escape the paparazzi's wrath. It makes one wonder if Garland or Monroe would have mentally survived as long as they did. It makes sense that Britney is now suffering why she is. She does need to get away from it all, maybe not the North Pole, but she needs to escape - her life may not be dependant on it but her sanity and happiness surely are.
It’s amazing how a little cartoon which likes to use fart and poop jokes on a frequent basis can so eloquently explain what is happening to her and who/what is the cause. They, through the character of Kyle, also admit that they were once a part of this demon that is bringing her down. The fact that Cartman, who can find compassion for nobody has such a small role in this episode, shows how serious they were to bring compassion towards Britney. They feel it no longer appropriate to use Britney as a target for parody. Her struggles, her imperfections and her behavior are no longer laughing matters.
I recommend you watch the show with an open mind and deep concentration of what the show is trying to say.
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Brit-Brit's Rocky Mountain Retreat
The following italicized article is from www.pagesix.com:Heads up, Britney watchers: The troubled pop tart has just been spotted in Colorado — by Stan Marsh and Kyle Broflovski!
That’s right — just days after taping an episode How I Met Your Mother — Britney Spears, 27, will make an appearance on South Park.
OK, maybe not the real Britney, but that shouldn’t stop fans and foes alike from tuning in to see how the animated Comedy Central series skewers her.
Earlier this week, the network hinted that the episode (airing today at 10 p.m. ET) would reflect the ever-expanding media circus surrounding the often addled single mom:
“Britney Spears is trying to get away from it all in the mountains near South Park, Colo., when the boys have a run-in with her. Stan and Kyle get caught up in Britney's celebrity and the never-ending feeding frenzy that follows her wherever she goes.”
What we want to know is, will Britney hook up with Kenny?
Source: Page Six
Britney's Dad to Sell Some of Her Cars
The following italicized article is from www.people.com:Daddy is taking away the keys to some of Britney Spears's cars – permanently.
A court granted the singer's father on Monday the power to "sell or dispose of" an undisclosed number of her seven cars, documents show.
Lawyers for Jamie Spears stated that the cost of maintaining the fleet of vehicles was too expensive and that the sale of "a certain of" her cars "will save substantial expense to the conservatorship estate."
Among the singer's cars are two white Mercedes (a SL65 and a CLK350), a white Mini Cooper convertible, and a black Audi.
Also on Monday, a court spokesman clarified that the pop star's $1,500 a week allowance "is not her only source of (personal) income," but did not give further details.
Spears's father and a lawyer will remain in control of her affairs until a July 31 hearing.
Source: People
Someone's Pimping Britney's Ride
The following italicized article is from www.tmz.com:TMZ has obtained documents in the Britney Spears conservatorship case, and what's clear is that Brit has too many wheels spinning.
The commissioner signed an order giving the co-conservators the power to sell some of Brit's cars. And get this, the Britster owns seven -- count them -- seven cars.
According to the documents, the cost of maintaining the vehicles is steep, what with insurance, maintenance and storage costs. The conservators say selling some of the rides "will save substantial expenses to the conservatorship estate."
The company that will sell the cars is going to make a sweet 5% commission.
Source: TMZ
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Britney Spears’ dad begs Kevin Federline to take her back
The following italicized article is from www.showbizspy.com:Britney Spears’ dad has begged the troubled star’s ex-husband Kevin Federline to take her back, it has been claimed.
Jamie Spears is reportedly desperate to see Federline and Spears reunite, and for Kevin to assume control of her affairs.
But K-Fed is resisting Jamie’s efforts to become the conservator of 26-year-old Spears’ estate, according to U.S reports.
Federline, who was dumped by Britney in November 2006, currently has custody of the former couple’s two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James.
“Jamie is tired, and he’d like Kevin to be involved with Britney’s mental care,” an insider told the National Enquirer magazine. “Jamie also believes Britney would do much better seeing her kids more often - and she’d be more open to seeking treatment voluntarily if she had the boys in her life.”
Jamie, 55, has been in charge of Britney’s medical care and managing her estate since he was handed the powers by a California judge. But his role runs out on July 31 and he has had discussions with Federline about assuming the role.
However, insiders say that Federline, 30, is more interested in raising his sons, than Britney.
“Kevin said he can’t worry about Britney - and worry about his children being around an unstable mother, too.
“Kevin doesn’t want that burden. He told Jamie that he is not in love with Britney anymore - and he can’t get over the fact that Britney slept with some of his friends, plus other people he knows in the music business.
“Kevin just doesn’t see how they could ever get back together and make things work.”
Source: Showbiz Spy
The source is The National Enquirer...Need I say more?
They Drink Your Milkshake
The following italicized article is from www.pagesix.com:The Spears family continued in their bid to become the 21st century Beverly Hillbillies last night by popping in to Paradise Cove Beach Cafe in Malibu. On the menu are mouthwatering dishes like Bloody Mary Shrimp Gazpacho (which you know Britney chowed down on), the "Best Lobster Dinner in Town" (that's a direct quote — and we imagine it's Jamie's favorite), Drunken Sterling Salmon (lookin' at you, Lynne) and the Gigantic Iced Seafood Display — fun for the whole family to share!
Source: Page Six
Brit's Psych Ward -- No Cells, No Laptops!
The following italicized article is from www.tmz.com:The UCLA psych hospital where Britney Spears spent a 5150 stint earlier this year is now officially a cellphone- and laptop-free zone, after patient photos popped up on the 'net.
It doesn't look like any of the snaps, which appeared on an unnamed "social networking" site, are of the Britwreck, reports the L.A. Times. Still, the hospital is concerned that even though the psych patients supposedly gave their consent to be photographed, they "might not be well-reasoned or fully competent" enough to know what they were getting themselves into.
Dr. Thomas Strouse, the medical director of the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, says in a statement that patients will still have access to landlines. The ban actually went into effect March 3, before it was reported that UCLA canned at least 13 workers and suspended six others for snooping in Brit's medical records. The hospital stresses that the two incidents aren't related.
Source: TMZ
Britney Spears Dines With Parents
The following italicized article is from www.usmagazine.com:Britney Spears joined her mom Lynne and her co-conservator father Jamie for a bite to eat at the Paradise Cove Beach Café in Malibu, California, last night.
The singer, 26, donned a sleeveless white eyelet dress and brown boots for the All-American meal (the menu for the beachfront diner includes seafood and burgers).
After dining, the crew piled into an SUV, with Jamie sitting in the front seat.
Lynne — who recently visited her daughter on the set of CBS’ How I Met Your Mother — threw a red coat over Britney’s head to shield her from photographers. (On Monday, Lynne spent St. Patrick's Day with her grandchildren, Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 17 months.)
Source: US Weekly
Britney Returns to Mel-ibu
The following italicized article is from www.tmz.com:
Though Mel "King of Malibu" Gibson was nowhere to be seen, Britney and her family went to Spears' other 'hood last night for an intimate dinner at Paradise Cove Beach Cafe.
Britney was joined (and blocked) by her mom, dad, and at least 20 flash-happy photogs.
Source: TMZ
The plan to save Britney Spears’ fortune
The following italicized article is from www.msnbc.msn.com:There’s some belt-tightening going on in the Britney Spears camp, but it’s not because Spears is going broke or was recently told to pay Kevin Federline’s attorneys $375,000.
The reason is that Britney Spears’ conservators and advisors want to make sure that Spears and her two kids, Sean Preston and Jayden James, can have everything they need.
“If Britney Spears never goes back to work, there is no reason she and her kids shouldn’t be able to live a very comfortable life with the kind of money she has in the bank,” said a source close to the Spears family.
As for what Spears has in the bank, it’s not as much as what’s been reported. “Those figures of $100 million or more were so off the mark,” a Spears source told OK! magazine. Best estimates for her net worth are in the $40 million range, according to several people with knowledge of Spears’ finances.
The cutbacks in spending are widespread, according to OK!, who estimates that she’ll go from a “budget” of $100,000 a month on entertainment and vacations to 10 percent of that; her $16,000-a-month clothing allowance will get halved; and as of April 1, Spears will let go of her $30,000-a-month Malibu home she hasn’t been to in months.
“It’s taken a huge team to bring some normalcy out of the chaos that existed,” the source told the magazine. “This team will have to be in place for years.”
Source: MSNBC
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Britney On a Budget
The following italicized article is from www.ok-magazine.com:After years of spending her millions on vacations and dead-of-night shopping sprees, Britney Spears has been put on a tight budget by a team of advisers.
"Britney was never worth nearly as much as many thought she was," a source close to the pop diva tells OK! exclusively. "Those figures of $100 million or more were so off the mark."
In fact, the best estimate for her net worth is $40 million. Brit's team wants to preserve her fortune so she is comfortable and can support her kids, Sean Preston and Jayden James, even without any additional income.
The source says, "There's going to be some serious belt-tightening." The estimated $100,000 a month she'd spend on entertainment and vacations may be cut to 10% of that, and her $16,000-a-month clothing allowance will get halved. OK! has learned that as of April 1, she will let go of her $30,000-a-month Malibu pad that she hasn't visited in months.
Brit's dad, Jamie Spears, cut off her credit cards when he became her conservator. He and attorney Andrew Wallet are in charge of her estate. Her brother, Bryan, and another attorney manage the fund that administers her daily spending.
Now, the main financial drain is legal fees, round-the-clock security and medical costs. "It's taken a huge team to bring some normalcy out of the chaos that existed," the source says. "This team will have to be in place for years." The medical team alone usually has seven doctors and therapists. The legal team handles her finances, custody of her kids and the restraining order against Sam Lutfi. "Her legal bills alone could top $1 million this year," another insider familiar with the situation tells OK!.
Source: OK Magazine
Could be...but she's still making $750,000 a month so she ain't broke in a long time!
Britney Gets Religion
The following italicized article is from www.x17online.com:Britney Spears has gone from Christianity to Kabbalah and back (with one rumored stop-over in Islam) so many times, it's hard to keep track!
But whether she goes to church, temple or the Kabbalah Center for her higher power, no one can deny that religion has always seemed to play a role in her life.
Check out our gallery for some classic Britney snaps - including her with the various men who may or may not have influenced her choice of religion at the time!
Source: X17 Online
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