Britney's Love-Hate Relationship With Dad

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Britney Spears has expressed hatred towards her father -- that, we know. Yet sources say today she asked that both of her parents be at her bedside. And that could create problems for the Trope firm when they go to court tomorrow and ask Jamie be 86'd as conservator.

Britney is bipolar and has wild mood swings. She can love someone and hate them in the same hour. So just because she told Trope lawyers this weekend that she hates her dad -- it may not be enough to convince the Commish.

But here's what Trope may have going for it. Britney has expressed deep animus toward her dad for a long time and to many people. We know the Trope firm is attempting to put together an arsenal of witnesses who will try and convince the Commissioner that the hatred and distrust toward her dad is consistent over time.

Source: TMZ

Dogfight In Court Tomorrow Over Brit

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TMZ has learned tomorrow is shaping up to be an all-out war in the Britney Spears conservatorship case. Sources say lawyers for Britney will try to convince the Commissioner that Britney "feels hatred" toward her dad, doesn't trust him and wants him removed as co-conservator.

Here's the way it's gone down this weekend. Yesterday, a lawyer for Trope and Trope (Brit's divorce/custody attorneys) went to UCLA to visit Britney. After being there a short time, one of the staff doctors asked the attorney to leave, because the co-conservators objected to the visit.

Sources say tomorrow, Trope and Trope will appear at the court hearing. Along with attorney Adam Streisand, who specializes in estate law, and ask that both co-conservators be removed. They will argue that the appointment of Jamie in particular is inappropriate given Britney's bitter feelings toward him and that Britney wants him out.

On Friday, the Commish appointed Jamie Spears and attorney Andrew Wallet as co-conservators. Trope lawyers and Streisand will ask that both conservators be replaced.

Sources say the Trope firm will not object to a conservatorship for Britney, but they'll ask that a different conservator be appointed. We're told the Trope lawyers and Streisand have not finalized who they want to replace the current conservators.

Source: TMZ

Britney's Extension At UCLA Finalized

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The paperwork is complete -- Britney Spears will be required to stay hospitalized at UCLA Medical Center for another 14 days.

TMZ has confirmed the troubled mother of two needs more than the required 72-hour hold for evaluation.

Source: TMZ

EXCLUSIVE: Sam Lutfi Questioned By LAPD

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Sources close to Sam Lutfi exclusively reveal to PageSix.com that Sam was questioned yesterday by the LAPD about an alleged burglary that took place at Britney Spears' home.

Jamie and Lynn Spears arrived at Brit's house on Friday night and noticed that "several personal items" were missing and called police, says our spy. Sam was voluntarily questioned by the cops, and our source also claims that Sam, "isn't a suspect."

Officer Lopez of the LAPD could neither confirm nor deny that Sam was questioned in the investigation. However LAPD sources tell us that, "no one has been ruled out as a suspect, and this is an ongoing investigation." Jamie Spears was granted conservatorship over his daughter and estate Friday afternoon.

UCLA Medical Center insiders tell us that, "Britney has had no contact with Sam since her dad became her conservator on Friday.

"PageSix.com has been told by UCLA insiders that "Britney is doing as well as can be expected. There is major relief from her family that she is finally getting the treatment she so desperately needs, and they will stop at nothing to protect her and make sure she continues to receive medical care."

Source: Page Six

UK Chart Update For The Week Ending Of February 3rd

In the official singles chart 'Piece Of Me' drops 1 place after 11 weeks on the chart.

In the official album chart 'Blackout' rises 5 places to #20 this week.

Source: Break The Ice

Report: Britney Spears' Hospitalization Will Be Extended

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Britney Spears' stay at the UCLA Medical Center will be extended by 14 days, TMZ.com reports.

Spears has been in the hospital since early Thursday morning, when she was admitted involuntarily under a "mental evaluation hold" following an intervention by her parents.

On Friday, her father, Jamie, was granted temporary legal control over his daughter. He also has full control of her residence – where a theft was reported on Friday – and can legally remove anyone who is staying there until the next hearing, on Monday.

Spears is being treated for severe bipolar disorder, TMZ reports. UCLA is renowned for its treatment of the mental illness.

Source: US Weekly

Britney's Dad "Taking His Responsibility Seriously"

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On Friday, Jamie Spears, estranged father or troubled pop star Britney Spears, appeared before a California court to ask for a conservatorship that would allow him to take responsibility for his daughter's medical and financial decisions. And a source close to Jamie tells OK! that this decision, "is a long time coming."

"This is the best thing that could ever have happened," explains the source to OK!. "It's been a long time coming and there is a lot at stake."

As for those who worry that Jamie is only interested in getting his hands on his daughter's fortune, the friend tells OK! that's definitely not the case. "He takes this responsibility very seriously. Jamie's been wanting to save his little girl's life for a long time."

Remember, when Britney was hospitalized for the first time in early January, Jamie — despite not having seen his daughter in several months — was the only one of Brit's parents to visit her in the hospital.

Source: OK Magazine

Aw! This is so sweet. Who knows...maybe now, after 18 months, everything will be ok again. I'm not saying it will happen overnight or anything but the first baby steps have been set in motion!

Ma and Pa Spears Visit Brit's Kids

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The Spears parents made their rounds yesterday, first spending time with Britney at UCLA Medical Center, then last night they drove to K-Fed's house to visit the grandbabies. Mama Spears clearly didn't want any attention as she crouched in the passenger seat to avoid photogs.

This is the most normal the Spears clan has looked in a while -- now that papa is in the driver's seat -- literally!

Source: TMZ

Britney Spears's Life Inside The Hospital

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Britney Spears's 72-hour psychiatric hold at the UCLA Medical Center has expired as of Sunday morning – but the singer is still hospitalized.

Legal analysts say either her psychiatrist requested an additional 14-day hold, or Spears is staying voluntarily on a day-to-day basis.

What is life like for Spears at the Stewart & Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA? According to the patient's bill of rights at the hospital, she is allowed to wear her own clothes and keep her own personal possessions, including toiletries. She may also see visitors every day and make and receive phone calls – but not on her personal cell phone. There are pay phones on the floor.

There are two wings at the hospital, separated by a kitchen/dining room. Patients sometimes mix, especially for smoke breaks out on the deck, which is gated and surrounded by a metal fence.

The average patient sees his or her attending doctor every day. Since UCLA is a teaching hospital, the attending doctors are often accompanied by students. Staffers check on patients at least once an hour, even during the night.

'It's a Terrible Situation'

The Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital is known as one of the top facilities of its kind; still, "It is a terrible situation," says a source close to the Spears family. "Britney is in a padded room. Her family is so worried about her."

Terry K. Wasserman, a veteran L.A. attorney specializing in mental health cases (who’s not involved in the Spears matter), explains that if a patient becomes combative, he or she "could be placed in a 'quiet room,' some of which are padded."

Wasserman adds: "Another possibility is being confined to a bed by leather restraints. In extreme, life-threatening situations – when the patient is a threat to oneself or medical staff – a psychiatrist can inject a person with psychotropic medication."

In addition, Wasserman says, "a doctor can force a patient to take prescribed medication. If he or she resists taking the meds, the psychiatrist can obtain authorization to forcefully medicate the person – but only after a hearing on the matter takes place."

Source: People

Mediabase Chart Update!

'Break The Ice' is currently at #69 on Mediabase with 133 spins and 4.954 million listeners!

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Australian Chart Update For The Week Ending Of February 4th!

In the official singles chart 'Piece Of Me' enters the chart at #2.

'Gimme More' drops 8 places to #48 after 17 weeks on the chart.

In the official album chart 'Blackout' rises 3 places to #12 after 14 weeks on the chart.

Source: Break The Ice

Lynne And Jamie Arrive At UCLA Medical Centre

See them all here!

Source: Britney Experts