Saturday, November 22, 2008
Larry Rudolph: Britney's Amazing
The following italicized article is from www.latimes.com:Whose idea was it to do a documentary?
It evolved out of a conversation that Britney and I had five or six months ago where the big question was what she was going to do in terms of talking to the public, presenting herself to the public. She really wanted to be able to tell her story, talk about where she's been, where she is today and where she is going. She wanted to do it very honestly, but on her own terms. I think there is a part of her that is tired of allowing the media to guide her image and her story. She wanted to tell that story herself.
What was the turning point for her? When did she decide she was ready to try again?
There just came a moment where she decided to get up, brush herself off and move forward. She had hit a low point in her life. She realized that and everybody else realized that. She wanted to get to a better place.
One thing that struck me in the footage shown was that she didn’t always seem very happy. She looked sullen during quite a bit of it. Why do you think she keeps going? She's putting out another album, going on tour…
I think she keeps going because she knows there's a beginning, middle and end to this. She realizes that there are better times ahead. She's already in a much better place than she was not that long ago and she knows that she's going to be in a better place a month from now, six months from now, a year from now, etc. That's what keeps her going. She's doing what she loves right now. Every day she's found more happiness in her life.
In the documentary, she talked about how scheduled and structured her life has been. She still seems pretty busy now. How have things really changed for her?
There was a stretch where she became very unbusy in terms of her career. I think she got into some trouble because maybe she had too much free time on her hands. She likes to work. In many ways, she's defined by her career. Getting her career where she wants it to be now is a big part of who she is.
You've known her since she was a child, but at one point, Britney let you go. Now you're back working with her again. Why have you stuck by her throughout everything?
It hasn't really been a rocky relationship. The reality is we stopped working together right around when she got married to Kevin because she wanted that. She didn't want a career at that point. She wanted to have kids and take on a new phase of her life and she did. Then we got back together for a short period of time last year, which was a very difficult time for her. And really she was not in a position at that point to do what she's doing now. Then she decided it was time to pick herself up and move forward and I came back.
Was there any hesitation to continue working with her after the ups and downs?
I've known this girl for over half her life, since she was 13. We have a very close friendship, but it's sort of hard for me to explain my relationship with her. It's a friendship, it's a business relationship, there are some paternal aspects to it. We get along very well. I understand her better than everyone other than her immediate family. There's a shorthand we use in terms of dealing with each other that just works. The bottom line is I think she's amazing. I love her. She's been a big part of my life, and I've been a big part of her life. Being a part of this new phase in her career is something I was very open to.
Source: LA Times
Britney Spears Doc Shows 'Where She Is And Where She Is Going,' Manager Larry Rudolph Says
The following italicized article is from www.mtv.com:Britney Spears' longtime manager Larry Rudolph has been by his client's side as she stages her comeback with the release of Circus and her documentary, "For the Record" (premiering on MTV November 30).
"I was very involved in putting [the film] together, so I saw the process," Rudolph told MTV News on Thursday night at a media preview of the film in Los Angeles. "It was a very interesting process. We made a deal from the very beginning — everybody sort of shook hands with the understanding that there were going to be no boundaries on this thing. We were going to make an open and honest film and that we weren't going to leave the good stuff on the cutting room floor.
"We went there with it," he added. "You see Britney in a light you're not used to seeing her in. She's intelligent, she's introspective, she's honest. By the end of the film you really understand who she is in a way that you just never imagined. ... It is so not a puff piece."
Rudolph, who is credited with shaping Britney's early career, wouldn't speak about how he and Spears reunited after a falling-out in 2007. At the time, many speculated that she fired him for encouraging her to enter rehab.
Focusing the conversation on the doc, Rudolph insisted that it shows everyone what he already knows about the singer: "She's got a unique set of talents. She's got a blend of certain talents. She's a great singer. She's a great dancer. She's got an amazing image. She's incredibly likable," he listed. "She's got this intangible thing that makes her a star."
"For the Record" is part of the game plan for reintroducing Britney, the pop star rather than the tabloid magnet, back to her fans, Rudolph said. The movie makes a case for Spears' future, by giving the audience "a good taste of the music and where she is and where she is going."
The next step in Brit's comeback is a video for the album's second single, "Circus," shot by "I'm a Slave 4 U" director Francis Lawrence, set to debut around the release of the album on December 2. "It is amazing," Rudolph said. "The video is extraordinary. It is really, really good."
Although Blackout came out only a year ago, Rudolph said that this was an organically right time for her to put out new music again. "It wasn't that there was a rush," he explained. "The album got completed on its natural timetable. And it just was the right time to put it out. So we decided to put it out on her birthday and make it a birthday present to her and to the world."
Source: MTV
Mediabase Chart Update
Britney's new single 'Womanizer' is currently at #6 on Mediabase with 7057 spins and 59.5 est. million listeners!Click here to vote for 'Womanizer' on your local radio station!
Source: Break The Ice
New Promos
Here are some EXCLUSIVE outtakes of Britney’s latest photoshoot. Click to picture above for full size!Source: PoB
Britney Back In Court
The following italicized article is from www.jfxonline.com:Britney Spears made an unexpected appearance today at a hearing concerning her plans to tour next year. Her father Jamie controls her affairs due to a conservatorship arrangement. Court spokesman Allan Parachini said during a brief press conference after the hearing:
“There isn’t a lot I can tell you about it. There was discussion of Ms. Spears’ future immediate business plans. Particularly touring in support of her album… It was about the tour professional. She has an album that is coming out. All of what is necessary to support the album.”
Dad Jamie seemed to be handling Britney rather roughly as he shielded her face from the photgraphers outside the courthouse. Meanwhile, her assistant picked up her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James from pre-school.
Source: JFX Online
Britney Spears Flies To Germany — EXCLUSIVE
The following italicized article is from www.justjared.com:Britney Spears will fly to Germany on Monday for a mini-tour before her new album Circus is officially released, Para Todos magazine exclusively reveals to JustJared.com.
The 26-year-old pop princess’s backup dancers are expected to fly with her for the little promo tour.
Britney's upcoming MTV documentary, Britney: For the Record, premieres next Sunday, Nov. 30 @ 10PM ET/PT.
Source: Just Jared
Brit Wants to Take it on the Road
The following italicized article is from www.tmz.com:The Britney Spears hearing is over and it's clear -- Brit is going on tour to push her new album.
Britney told the Commish she wanted to make sure if there would be any ramifications with the conservatorship if she went on tour. Since the hearing was closed, it's unclear what the Commish said.
At one point, Britney went into chambers with the Commish and it looked like she went alone.
Source: TMZ
Friday, November 21, 2008
Britney’s GMA Performance Is At A Real Circus!
Britney’s Official Myspace posted a blog about the upcoming GMA performance:Are you Britney Spears Biggest Fan? Then please join us at the Virgin Megastore Times Square on Monday December 1st as we celebrate the release of Britney’s brand new CD, “Circus”. Starting at 9:00PM sign up for our Britney Spears Biggest Fan contest where you must prove to us why you are Britney’s Biggest Fan. Contestants may sing, dance, imitate, or even profess their love for Britney Spears. All contestants will be judged by a panel of judges including: Heatherette’s Richie Rich, Project Runway’s Daniel Vossovic, and other guest judges. The contest begins at 10:00PM until 11:30 with special prizes including autographed items and a pair of tickets for Britney’s Good Morning America performance at the Big Apple Circus!
Source: PoB
Britney Smokin' at the Courthouse!
The following italicized article is from www.tmz.com:Britney has just gone to court again!
She looks incredibly hot. She's wearing a tight black, sleeveless dress with black high heels.
She's there for a conservatorship status conference...we're told nothing spectacular is going to happen. We've learned one of the issues they will deal with is what Britney plans to do with her upcoming album release and possible tour that will follow.
Brit is with her dad and a bunch of Sheriff's deputies. The conservatorship lawyers are there as well.
As soon as she cleared the metal detector, she asked where the bathroom was. No 76 stations at the courthouse.
Story developing
Source: TMZ
Britney's Manager Says She's Ready for a Comeback
The following italicized article is from www.people.com:Although Britney Spears admits in a new film that she "totally lost my way, lost focus, lost myself," that won't stand in the way of her comeback, says her manager.
"She's definitely ready," Larry Rudolph tells PEOPLE, following a sneak peek of Spears's riveting MTV documentary, Britney: For the Record, airing Nov. 30, in Santa Monica, Calif.
"She loves to work," he says. "She's a very strong person. Everybody goes through setbacks in their lives. [But] every day, I see her getting happier and stronger."
One of her biggest victories this year? Regaining visitation with Preston, 3, and Jayden, 2, her sons with ex-husband Kevin Federline.
So while her musical comeback is important, Spears has made it clear that motherhood comes first, says Rudolph.
"Her kids and balancing her life with her kids is an incredible priority – the No. 1 priority in terms of how I operate with her," he says.
Spears's boys can be seen in the film, which follows the pop star over three months as she records her upcoming album Circus, wins big at September's MTV Video Music Awards, and speaks frankly about her problems – including her failed relationships with Federline and Justin Timberlake.
The idea for the candid documentary sprung up during a conversation Spears and Rudolph had over dinner several months ago.
"It evolved and became a question of, What will she do? What will she say? How will she say it?" he says. "How will people view her after what she's been through and after all that they've seen in the tabloids over the past year or two?"
Adds Rudolph: "This became sort of a great way for her to say what she needs to say on her terms."
Source: People
Official: Britney IS Performing On X-Factor
That's right, Miss Britney Spears is coming to the UK to perform on the X Factor Live Show on Saturday 29th November! Make sure you don't miss her performance by tuning in to ITV on Saturday at 9.55pm!You can also be among the first to get your hands on the most anticipated album of the year by pre-ordering 'Circus' (released December 1st)! Click here to pre-order your copy now!
Source: Sony BMG UK
Britney Spears Attracts A Coffee Crowd
The following italicized article is from www.justjared.com:Britney Spears is surrounded by fans and photographers as she goes out to get some coffee at Starbucks in Encino, Calif. on Thursday.
The 26-year-old pop princess is reported to be a surprise performer at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 23rd.
“Apparently, there is some big surprise. I sent…the producer an email yesterday and he was like, I can’t tell you,” host Jimmy Kimmel said.
Source: Just Jared
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Thursday, November 20, 2008
Britney Grabs A Starbucks After Screening
The following italicized article is from www.celebrity-gossip.net:With her assistant and bodyguard by her side, Britney Spears was spotted stopping buy Starbucks in Encino for a refreshing iced coffee drink on Friday afternoon (November 20).
Continuing to put in the hard work as she approaches her big comeback/CD release next month, the “Gimme More” singer can soon be seen like never before in a 90-minute documentary airing on MTV this Sunday (November 30).
See more pics here!
Source: Celebrity Gossip
Britney Arrives To Screening
The following italicized article is from www.jfxonline.com:Britney Spears looked very sexy in a revealing black vest as she arrived at Ren-Mar studios in Hollywood for a private screening of her upcoming MTV documentary “Britney: For the Record.” 200 lucky Brit fans were chosen to attend this screening with the star. The rest of us can see it on MTV November 30. The portions of this show that have been leaked find Britney talking very frankly about the last two years of her life and her feelings right now.
See more pics here!
Source: JFX Online
Deluxe Circus Details
Y'all have been bombarding me with questions about this (hey, I'd harass me, too — it's BRITNEY we're talking about!), so I thought I'd clear a few things up. Come Dec. 2, when you order (or if you pre-ordered — hint, hint) the Amazon, Target, whatever...), which will include a double-sided poster and bonus DVD that has the “Womanizer” video, a gorgeous photo gallery and more footage that encompasses the making of the Circus album! Jive was cool enough to give me a sneak peek at the bonus footage... how can I put this? It's SICK. It doesn't disappoint. At all. For starters, it does NOT include the Circus video interview you saw yesterday. It will feature the making of Circus — Brit in the studio, rehearsing, etc. The best part? It includes a special, intimate interview with Britney that's never been seen before. Ever. Jive wouldn't even let me check it out. Guess it's some top-secret sh*t, guys. Hot. xx♥
Source: Britney.com
Sean Preston Is A Hot Tot!
Forbes just released its latest list -- Hollywood's 10 Hottest Tots -- and one of Britney's little cuties made the list! Sean Preston is #9, right after Madonna's little tyke David Banda.Forbes based the rankings on press and web presence and then public awareness, but we all know that if they based it on who was the cutest Sean and Jayden would top the list!!
Source: BritneySpears.com
Lil' Jayden must hate his big bro' right now lol
Next Stop for Britney: The American Music Awards?
The following italicized article is from www.eonline.com:Will Britney Spears be the big surprise at Sunday's American Music Awards?
It would certainly make sense. She does, after all, have her soon-to-be-released new album, Circus, to promote.
But don't ask show host Jimmy Kimmel about it. If he knows anything, he's not saying. "They have these surprises that 75 people on the crew know about, but they won't tell the host," Kimmel insists. "Apparently, there is some big surprise. I sent...the producer an email yesterday and he was like, I can't tell you."
The pop princess last appeared on the AMAs two years ago, around the time she had filed for divorce from Kevin Federline.
But things didn't go so smoothly...
Spears presented an award immediately following a skit in which Kimmel throws Federline (well, a lookalike K-Fed) into a box and dumps him in the ocean. "She didn't think that was funny," Kimmel remembers.
Spears or no Spears (her music label rep says she has no plans to be there), Kimmel says everyone is a target for his jokes—even the young ones. "I feel like a babysitter with all these kids," Kimmel says. "It's like being a counselor at summer camp. Aren't the Jonas Brothers like 10, 11 and 12? Miley Cyrus is only 16—but then again she sounds like she's 38."
And being the self-deprecating comic that he is, Kimmel promises not to attempt another dance performance like he did oh-so-horribly last year. "I really try tried to learn that stupid 'Soulja Boy' dance," Kimmel says. "I really had it down, but as soon as I got on stage I could not follow it at all."
The AMAs broadcast live Sunday night from Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre. Among the scheduled performers are Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, Leona Lewis,Taylor Swift and Kanye West.
Let's hope Spears is added to the lineup. Don't ya think it's time for a live "Womanizer" performance?
Source: E! Online
Britney Back In The Dance Studio
The following italicized article is from www.jfxonline.com:Britney Spears was back in her favorite Van Nuys, CA, dance studio last night, no doubt practicing her moves for those upcoming appearances to promote her new album “Circus.” Wonder what she’s going to do with that bamboo cage?
See more pics here!
Source: JFX Online
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