Britney Gets Ritzy!

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We caught a glimpse of our girl Brit using the Ritz-Carlton's facilities to pump a little iron yesterday afternoon. Between her hair and her body, Britney certainly is working 'round the clock on her image these days, huh? She must have something awfully special lined up for the VMAs!

Keep up the good work, Brit!

Source: X17

Breaking News: Britney Is Back To Her Old Self!

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

Britney Spears did some shopping at Paige on Robertson Blvd. on Tuesday.

The pop star, with her trusty bodyguard and assistant in tow, looked better than we’ve seen her in a long time!

Fresh off of her Mexico getaway, Miss Spears was looking tanned, confident and seemed to be acting like her old self as she smiled and laughed along with her company.

Welcome back, Britney. We’ve missed you.

Source: Faded Youth Blog

Britney Spears To Play A Lesbian Stripper Killer?

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

Britney Spears has reportedly been approached by Quentin Tarentino to star as stripper Varla in a remake of the 1965 cult Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!

The filmmaker, who is responsible for gruesome flicks including Kill Bill and Pulp Fiction, thinks the recovering pop wreck will be perfect for the role.

The movie will see Spears’ character murder a man she encounters in the desert with her bare hands. She will also be required to participate in same sex love scenes.

A source tells the Telegraph: "Quentin is convinced Britney will be brilliant. She's delighted. She thinks it could turn her career around."

It is perfect Tarantino material. He wanted to get Britney first. She's playing the most important character."

It makes a change from her movie debut Crossroads!

Source: Entertainment Wise

Britney Spears Goes Lesbian Killer

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

Britney Spears leaves the Little Door restaurant and then goes shopping with a friend at Intermix on Robertson Blvd, followed by a large group of fans and paparazzi on Tuesday.

Brit is reportedly lined up to play a lesbian stripper in Quentin Tarantino’s next movie. She would star as psycho dancer Varla in a remake of the 1965 cult film Faster Pussycat! Kill Kill!

A source said, “Quentin is convinced Britney will be brilliant. She’s delighted. She thinks it could turn her career around.

“It is perfect Tarantino material. He wanted to get Britney first. She’s playing the most important character.”

Source: Just Jared

It’s Britney, Bitches!

Woot! Woot! Here are a bunch of new pics of our dear Britney Spears, snapped on a recent shopping trip visit to Robertson Blvd. in West Hollywood, CA this week, lookin’ completely and utterly faboo. I mean, Britney has been lookin’ good for some time now but these latest pics of Brit Brit really hearken back to the days of yore when Britters was in her prime … behold:It looks like her recent trip to Mexico was good for her, she hasn’t looked this fresh-faced and happy in ages. To be honest, I could’ve thrown in a few pics of Britney circa 2001 and I doubt anyone would’ve know the difference. It is very encouraging seeing our dear Britney look so damn good. The future looks bright for our girl, she looks ready to really make the stunning comeback that we’ve all been hoping might happen one day :)

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

Britney: Conservatorships Make You Hot

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Shhh, don't tell daddy -- but a happy and surprisingly smokin' hot Britney Spears hit up papper central yesterday (Robertson), where she got hit with question after question about being used in McCain's attack ad.

Lets just say she's no Paris Hilton.

Source: TMZ

Spears Denies Paparazzi Deal

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

BRITNEY SPEARS has denied brokering a deal with the paparazzi to take pictures of her on holiday in Mexico.

The Toxic hitmaker has been accused of deliberately posing for photographers during a recent break in Cabo San Lucas - and taking a cut of the sale price.

According to New York gossip column PageSix, a photograph of her wearing a white bikini and swimming with dolphins was "set up by her camp".

But a spokesman for Spears has refuted the allegations.

The representative says, "If someone is trying to sell photos of Britney in Cabo, they're doing so without her knowledge or permission."

Source: Showbiz Spy

Britney Spears: Shopping and Dinner

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

Getting back into the normal routine after a relaxing Mexican getaway, Britney Spears was spotted doing a little retail therapy yesterday on Robertson Boulevard.

The “Gimme More” singer, joined by her trusty bodyguard and assistant, was all smiles as she perused the racks at Paige boutique, laughing and joking along the way.

And after a long day of shopping, there’s nothing better than a delicious meal, hence Spears & Co. headed over to the Little Door restaurant in Los Angeles to satisfy her appetite.

In career news, it looks like Brit will be expanding her acting portfolio with a new Quentin Tarantino project, as she’s set to play a killer lesbian stripper in the remake of the 1965 cult film “Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!”

An industry insider told press, “Quentin is convinced Britney will be brilliant. Britney is delighted; she thinks it could turn her career and her life around. It is perfect Tarantino material. He wanted to get Britney first. She’s playing the most important character.”

Source: Celebrity Gossip

Baby, One More Shot At Fame

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

SHE is so close to the finishing line she can taste it.

BRITNEY SPEARS continued on her quest to regain her princess of pop title, looking fabulous as she shopped in Hollywood.

The pop star rocked a glowing tan, shown off perfectly against a fitted white top and oversized bag.

Her gleaming tousled locks were a welcome change from the greasy ponytail she has insisted on wearing on top of her head in recent months.

Surrounded by her trusty bodyguard and assistant, Brit appeared well and truly to have triumphed on the road to recovery.

Source: The Sun

Britney Meeting With Larry Rudolph In Hollywood

A radiant looking Britney Spears is seen meeting up with manager Larry Rudolph in Hollywood to discuss some business. Could they be discussing plans for Britney's comeback? We hope so!

Source: Untouchable Britney

Britney Spears To Play Lesbian Killer In Quentin Tarantino Film

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

The singer was apparently chosen by the Pulp Fiction director to play dancer Varla in a remake of the 1965 cult film Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!

The movie sees three thrill-seeking strippers encountering a young couple in the desert.

Spears' character murders the boyfriend with her bare hands before taking the girlfriend hostage. The troubled singer will also have sex scenes with another girl before the drama ends in a blood-bath.

Tarantino is in discussions with other Hollywood stars to take the roles of the remaining two strippers.

A source said: "Quentin is convinced Britney will be brilliant. She's delighted. She thinks it could turn her career around.

"It is perfect Tarantino material. He wanted to get Britney first. She's playing the most important character."

Spears had her first starring role in the 2002 film Crossroads, portraying a high school graduate on a road-trip to find her mother. But despite grossing $60 million worldwide the movie, and Britney's performance, was panned and she received Razzie Awards for Worst Actress and for Worst Original Song.

Spears also made cameo appearances in Austin Powers: Goldmember and Longshot.

Source: Telegraph

Britney Shopping On Robertson

Britney had a little shopping spree at Paige and Surly Girl on Robertson this afternoon. Britney, joined by her staff, was surrounded by a mob of paparazzi yelling her name as she entered the store. And she was smiling while shopping! A lot!

Source: Breathe Heavy

Britney Spears Gets Her Barack Obama Bump

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

Just nine months ago nothing seemed to be going right in Britney Spears world. Her emotional problems led to her losing custody of her sons, terrible physical health and a stalled career. But now her future's looking a lot brighter. And Britney deserves credit for her hard work, a family friend tells Life & Style. "It's like a fog has lifted. She's present and showing responsibility for herself again."

She's nominated for a VMA - "Piece of Me," from Brit's album Blackout, was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award. But despite rumors she'll perform, Brit hasn't decided if she'll even attend the September event, says a family friend. Is this the Barack Obama bump for Britney after getting a spot in a political ad campaign ran by John McCain?

It seems like Britney was getting much better before that and now she might be able to get by with a little help from her friends. Brit reportedly filmed a segment for Madonna's upcoming Sticky & Sweet tour. And Britney's ex Justin Timberlake may reportedly reunite with the pop star onstage during one of Madonna's shows!

She's managing now - Britney's signed on to handle the career of rising tween singer Paul Butcher, who worked with Brit's sister, Jamie Lynn, on Zoey 101.

She has her boys back as well. Britney has agreed to let her ex-hubby retain full custody of their son, Sean and Jayden. Bit she's happy with her end of the deal, which doubles her overnight visits with the boys to two a week.

And she's again performing onstage - During her recent Mexican trip, Brit shocked the crowd at a local restaurant by singing a short set that included a new tune she's been working on about her love for her two sons, says a witness.

Source: National Ledger

More UCLA Workers Peeked At Britney's Medical Records

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When Britney Spears was hospitalized for psychiatric evaluation last January at UCLA Medical Center, it was assumed that the singer would be safe in the hands of medical professionals.

But no one could have guessed that behind closed doors, trusted UCLA hospital workers were peeking at her confidential medical records.

In a new state report, The California Department of Health found that nearly twice as many medical center employees than were previously reported peeked at confidential medical records at UCLA.

In other words an additional 60 employees looked through patients' private records from 2004-2006, doubling the original reported number of accused employees.

Among those affected were Farah Fawcett, and California First Lady Maria Shriver.

The report also states the privacy of a "well-known individual" was breached by two nurses and an emergency room technician who called up the patient's computerized records as recently as mid-April.

"What we're seeing here is a clear pattern of repeated violations of patient medical records and patient confidentiality by UCLA," said Kim Belshe, secretary of the state's Health and Human Services Agency. "It is absolutely unacceptable."

The latest findings show how one employee--a former administrative specialist who now faces federal criminal charges for violating Fawcett's privacy--looked at the records of 939 patients "without any legitimate reason" from April 2003 to May 2007.

She also looked at other personal information, including Social Security numbers, according to the state report.

"What's startling to us is, as we get to a point where we feel we've addressed a specific complaint and a specific issue, we identify additional issues," Kathleen Billingsley, director of the state health department's Center for Healthcare Quality said. "It's very disturbing to see this."

The hospital said it has notified all patients whose privacy was breached by the indicted woman, and has updated its systems to block complete Social Security numbers from its main clinical systems.

"All other employees who were found to have violated patient confidentiality during our review have been disciplined, including some who have been terminated," Dr. David Feinberg, chief executive of the UCLA Health System, said.

"On behalf of the entire leadership of the UCLA Health System, I am deeply sorry for this failure, and the personal distress these breaches may have caused."

Source: OK Magazine

Dolly Parton Talks Britney & Lindsay

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Dolly Parton says it's time to leave a couple of the world's most famous starlets alone.

"Poor little Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan," Parton said at her concert last night at L.A.'s Greek Theatre. "Ain't it awful? If those little girls slept with as many men as they say in the tabloids, why their little butts would have more fingerprints than the FBI!"

All kidding aside, Parton said, "I kinda feel sorry for them. We should give those two a break."

It's too bad Spears and Lohan weren't in the audience to hear Parton's got their back.

Source: E! Online

Britney Spears 'Wants Joint Custody Of Kids'

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

Britney Spears is said to be planning to reach an agreement for joint custody of her sons with ex-husband Kevin Federline.

The singer gave full custody of Sean Preston, almost 3, and Jayden James, 23 months, to K-Fed last month.

But Britney, 26, hopes she'll have more involvement in the boys' lives by the end of the year.

'Britney is doing her utmost to stay out of the limelight and lay low, and just focus on her work,' a source tells the Daily Mirror.

'She is so determined to be taken seriously by the courts, she wants regular drug and alcohol tests to prove she is a reformed mum.

'She thinks by ditching her elaborate pink wigs, and bad boyfriends it will help her case.'

Kevin, 30, is keen for a joint deal, too.

'She has a chance,' his rep tells E! 'Kevin could end up co-parenting the kids together with Britney.'

Source: Now Magazine

SPEARS 'STILL HOPEFUL' OF JOINT CUSTODY AGREEMENT

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

BRITNEY SPEARS is reportedly still hopeful of gaining joint custody of her two sons with her ex-husband KEVIN FEDERLINE.

The couple recently settled a bitter 18-month court battle over Sean Preston, two, and Jayden James, 17 months, with a judge awarding sole custody to Federline.

Spears will pay her former spouse $20,000 (GBP10,000)-a-month in child support and retains her visitation rights - she currently enjoys three days and one night a week with her sons.

But the Toxic hitmaker is now hoping the Los Angeles courts will amend the custody agreement by the end of the year (08), if she can prove she is fit to take care of the boys.

A source tells British newspaper the Daily Mirror, "Britney is doing the utmost to stay out of the limelight and lay low, and just focus on her work. She is determined to be taken seriously by the courts, she wants regular drug and alcohol tests to prove she is a reformed mum. She thinks that by ditching the pink wigs and bad boyfriends it will help her case."

And a representative for Federline has agreed officials could review the couple's current custody agreement - and allow Spears a more active role in her kids' upbringing.

The spokesman adds, "She has a chance. Kevin could end up co-parenting the kids together with Britney."

Source: Contact Music

Britney Spears' Bounce-Back Bikini Diet Secrets

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

The troubled star has bounced back, losing a stone and showing off a new sexy body. Here's how you can shape up too...

After one of the most public meltdowns in celeb history, Britney Spears is getting her life back on track.

The 26-year-old pop princess was pictured last week looking fit, trim and healthy in a stunning white bikini - a far cry from her bloated, dishevelled appearance of past months.

Britney is said to have shed a stone in weight after ditching junk food, making regular visits to the gym and limiting boozy nights out.

Not only does she look more like her old self but her career is shaping up, too.

There are talks of her making an appearance on Madonna's upcoming 50th birthday tour.
This is all in sharp contrast to the Britney we saw in the last 12 months, stumbling from one crisis to another.

After a messy split from her husband Kevin Federline, the mum-of-two began partying hard, gaining weight, and behaving weirdly - including the incident when she shaved off all her hair.

It looked as if the girl who had topped sexiest star lists while still in her teens, and sold 83 million records worldwide, had thrown it all away.

But now the slinky, sexy, confident Britney of old is back. Here's how she did it.

Get moving

Britney, snapped last week horse-riding on a Mexican beach, has also been heading to Bally's Total Fitness gym in LA up to four times a week.

She has been seen pounding the treadmill there, with her personal trainer.

Afterwards, she did 20 minutes on a spinning bike (a special bike that burns maximum calories). A former child gymnast, Britney has clearly rediscovered her love of exercise.

And it's not just her body feeling the benefit.

"Cardio exercises such as cycling and running are some of the best mood-boosters around," says personal trainer Cornel Chin.

Make it work for you: Make time for cardio exercise - brisk walking, cycling or swimming - a minimum of three times a week.

Ditch the booze

After breaking up with Kevin, broken-hearted Brit was often seen knocking back shots in clubs. But far from lifting her mood, alcohol would only have made her problems seem worse.

"Alcohol is a depressant," says nutritionist Carina Norris. "It intensifies any bad feelings you have." Britney has now reportedly ditched alcohol altogether, in a bid to get her act together, and to help her weight loss.

Make it work for you: If you are having a tough time, avoid alcohol. Even if you're not, stick to no more than 14 units a week (14 small glasses of wine) and have at least two alcohol-free days a week.

As well as bringing your mood down, alcohol is fattening - a large glass of wine contains 150 calories - so you'll lose weight, too.

Eat little and often

Earlier this year, Britney was snapped carrying junk food back to her LA home, but she's now sticking to five, small, protein-rich meals a day. Good sources of protein include eggs, chicken, ham, tofu and seafood. "Eating little and often speeds up the metabolism," says Carina Norris.

"Plus protein is a natural appetite suppressant, so a serving with every meal wards off cravings and leaves you feeling full." Britney has also cut down on Starbucks Frappuccinos, which contain 400 calories each, and Red Bull which, like other sugary drinks disrupts your blood sugar levels and increases your hunger.

A source from a Starbucks in LA says: "Britney used to come in every day. Now she comes in from time to time and orders a lighter version." Carina warns: "Sugary drinks can add hundreds of calories to your daily diet and the sugar is stored as fat around your middle."

Make it work for you: The best diet for mind and body is lots of brown bread, brown pasta, wild rice, lean protein and dark green veg.

Eat every four hours, even if it's something small, to keep your metabolism fired up. Ditch the

Source: Mirror

Britney At Bally Total Fitness

Britney, accompanied by her assistant and bodyguards, is seen here at Bally Total Fitness after her workout. It has been reported that Britney's workout regime includes 500 abdominal excercizes, jumping rope, sprints, and eating healthy, costing a reported $30,000 a month. If it maintains that sexy body we all saw in Cabo, I'm all for it! After her workout, Britney was filmed cruising around in her drop-top enjoy the sunny summer air.

Source: Breathe Heavy

Lee: No Intimate Relationship Between Britney And Myself

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

Britney Spears has reportedly let love into her life again, with her new boyfriend cum bodyguard - a former Israeli soldier.

British tabloid newspaper The Sun last week published photographs of Britney with former Givati soldier Tzuri Lee Adeto as they exercised together on a Mexico beach.

But Spear's suspected lover has denied all reports of romance.

"There is no intimate connection between us," he told the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth over the weekend. "It is ridiculous to think that way."

Adeto denied that he has been spending nights at Britney's home, insisting that after long working days, he returns to his own place.

"We are good friends, and Britney is the most charming person in the world. But I am not sleeping there, rather working at her house during the day and then returning to my own home."

This is not the first time the embattled singer has been linked to an employee. In 2004, Spears married her former backup dancer Kevin Federline and the couple had two children, Sean Preston Federline and Jayden James Federline. The couple later split in a highly publicized divorce in 2006, and the singer's ex-husband was later granted full custody of both children.

Spears was known to have developed an interest in Jewish mysticism, or Kabbalah, reportedly through her friendship with Madonna, who is an avowed follower. She became involved with the Kabbalah Center in Los Angeles in 2004, but later left saying "I no longer study Kabbalah, my baby is my religion."

Whether or not her relationship with Adeto, romantic or platonic, is blessed, remains to be seen.

Source: Haaretz

Britney Wins TV.com's "Recent Achievement Award"

Teen Choice Awards who? Britney has just won TV.com's "Recent Achievement Award" for her stint on "How I Met Your Mother" with over 312,000 votes, coming in at 79% - crushing her competition.

Source: Breathe Heavy

"Amnesia" Track Details

An insider close to Fernando Garibay, a confirmed producer for the upcoming album, has revealed exclusively to BreatheHeavy.com some of the details for an upcoming track Britney has recorded entitled "Amnesia." The insider says: "If it really goes on the final album, I bet it'll be a smash hit! It's kind of Britney fighting with a voice inside her, and damn... it's a huge fight, with an aggressive and uptime instrumental. And be ready, Brit is screaming in the studio."

They went on to reveal a bridge from the song:

quote:

"It's kinda amnesia / (baby, just forget it) / what you save only weighs you / and all I want is to be free / (to fly higher than ever) / so baby get out of my way / (I ain't still the same) now you are in my freaking game / and it's hotter than ever / (it's kinda amnesia)"

The track, contrary to reports, does NOT feature Justin Timberlake - nor does the other Garibay produced track titled "Quicksand."

Source: Breathe Heavy

Lady GaGa On Britney

In response to the flood of comments ive received re: britney due to my radio interview. yes. rumors are true. i wrote TWO songs on it :). And no i will never tell you the names, buy her album and find me in the credits. And her comeback is going to make you all pee yours pants and wish you never posted those dumbass utube videos. Because really, what is more rockn'roll than going on stage under the influence in your panties. Nothing! Absolutely nothing. And yes im partial because, i used to do that. Love love love you B.

Source: Lady GaGa's Official Website

Britney Leaving Hair Salon

New pictures of Britney just moments after she got her hair done. Lookin' mighty fine, Brit!

Source: Piece Of Britney

Britney Nominated for Best Dancing In A Video At VMAs!

It's official: MTV is using Britney for viewers. And I love it! Britney is in the running, again, to be nominated for "Best Dancing In A Video" for the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards! We have successfully gotten Britney a nomination for "Best Female Video," and "Best Pop Video," and now it's time for her third! You know the drill: you've got until Wednesday (August 6) to vote for Britney, and then on Friday (August 8) MTV will announce the nominees. OH and you must a registered user of MTV.com to vote.

Source: Breathe Heavy