BTI Xclusive - JunkieXL Working With Britney On New Album

JunkieXL's manager has confirmed that he has written 3 tracks for Britney's 6th studio album.

Quote:

'Yes, he's doing 3 tracks. She already has the rough demo's and it's now up to her what she'll do with it'

He goes on to say that 'there are about 20 songwriters working on Britney's new album which, according to him, is scheduled for a release in April '09.

Source: Break The Ice

X17 XCLUSIVE - Britney, Sean And Jayden's Playdate!

The following italicized article is from www.x17online.com:

When Sean and Jayden went to visit their mom Friday, they had a little extra company!

Britney was joined by another mother and her son for a walk around her Beverly Hills gated community.

Sean, who's almost three, rode in his electric Cadillac while Britney and her friend pushed their sons in the boys' favorite little buggies.

I'm sure Sean and Jayden love spending time with their mom alone, but they look like they're having a great time on their playdate, too!

They're both getting so big!

See more pics here!

Source: X17

Britney: Seven Months Without Sex!

Her meds --- and her dad's presence --- are making Britney Spears behave.

Once a week, Britney Spears drives to The Ritz-Carlton in Marina del Rey and indulges in her new favorite activity working out. "While she was running on the treadmill, she was joking about how she doesn't have a man," says a witness at the hotel's gym. The singer recently confided to a pal, "I lost my mojo," and hasn't been intimate with anyone in seven months.

Since Britney's father, Jamie, moved in with her in February when he took control of her life, it's been difficult for her to date. "How do you make out with a guy while your dad watches?" Britney joked to another friend.

Even though Britney regularly texts ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib --- and he sometimes sneaks over to her house for nighttime swims --- the photographer's visits been strictly platonic. "There's no way that Jamie would allow Adnan and Britney to be alone," an insider reveals.

Aside from Jamie's strict rules, the medication the 26-year-old has been taking to combat what is believed to be bipolar disorder appears to have put a dent in her sex drive.

"She is on a powerful regimen of prescription drugs," the insider shares. "One of the side effects seems to me lack of sexual interest."

She wants to find true love

A tame love life is a huge change for Britney, who once boasted about having sex three times in a day when she was still married to her now ex-husband.

Kevin Federline and has romanced a string of men since she filed for divorce in 2006. But celebrity rehab therapist Dr.Drew Pinsky, who does not treat Britney, says outrageous sexual behavior could have been a symptom of her illness. "With bipolar, you become hypersexual," Dr.Drew tells In Touch. "Before Britney began treatment, sleeping around with different men could have been the result of the manic state she was in."

Dr.Drew sees Britney's celibate lifestyle as a positive step toward her getting healthier. "I am seeing the results of good psychiatry and good parenting," he says.

Abstinent or not, Britney would still like to have a man in her life. "Right now, Britney isn't looking for a lover, She's looking for a boyfriend," her pal shares. "She really wants a guy that she can cuddle with."

Source: In Touch Weekly

Britney Spears Makes A New BFF

Aww … ain’t this a sweet sight … Britney Spears, on one of her scheduled visits with her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James, was seen taking her boys out for a little walk — and she had a new friend with her. Here are a couple pics of Britney with a new girlfriend and their children out for a stroll around Brit Brit’s home yesterday afternoon:

I love it! Britters needs to be hanging out with peers, other mothers, her own age rather than anyone from the Hollywood “It” crowd. I bet she could also use a break from all her handlers and employees … and this new friend, who has a child of her own (it seems), seems like the perfect person for her to be chillin’ with. And, her sons have a new playmate. Go, Britney! You keep doing your thing … you’re deffo on the right track … and we’re all rootin’ for you, right?

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

Poll Closed

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Britney With Her Kids

Britney was spotted walking with a friend and her kids near her house in Beverly Hills.

Source: Untouchable Britney

Britney And Justin Hit House Of Blues

One time lovebirds Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake were under the same roof last night at the House of Blues in Los Angeles — and they weren’t the only celebs in the, er, House.

Britney was backstage having a great time hanging out with a friend named Marianne, an eyewitness tells Star. She hung for a bit, then left through a side entrance at 10:37 pm, covering her face.

Meanwhile, Justin and Jessica Biel were spotted in the VIP Lounge, bopping to the music and enjoying cocktails. “He had his arm around Jessica the entire time and they were constantly kissing each other,” says an onlooker. “They looked like they were having a blast. They are obviously in love.”

Elsewhere in the club, Robin Thicke stopped his set at 11:15pm to sing “Happy Birthday” to Halle Berry, who was there with beau Gabriel Aubry. The new mom was completely surprised and shocked by the sing-along and looked at Gabriel and asked, “Did you do this?” He replied by giving her a big kiss and said, “Happy Birthday. I love you.”

“Halle looked amazing and truly happy,” says an eyewitness.

Source: Star Magazine

Brit to Sit for Sawyer?

The following italicized article is from www.extratv.warnerbros.com:

It's been two years since Britney Spears last faced network cameras in a gum-cracking interview with Matt Lauer -- and buzz is that the pop mom is ready to tell all about her turbulent couple of years to Diane Sawyer -- but is it true? Not quite, y'all.

"Extra" has learned that ABC execs are nixing worldwide web rumors of a Spears sit-down.

We'll just have to wait patiently for the pop mom to tell us all about her kids, divorce, courtroom battles, psych ward trips, conservatorship, recovery -- and of course, her new album.

Source: Extra TV

Could Britney Be Scouting A Duet?

The following italicized article is from www.x17online.com:

Britney Spears had some interesting company at last night's Robin Thicke show - her agent Jason Trawick! Hmm - might Britney and Jason have been feeling Robin out for a potential guest spot on her upcoming album? We sure hope so - a pair of hitmakers like Britney and Robin could only result in solid gold!

Isn't it great seeing Britney wearing her favorite necklace?

See more pics here!

Source: X17

Britney Wants To Quit Smoking!

The following italicized article is from www.x17online.com:

I'm not sure if it's true, 'cause if it is, she doesn't seem to be very successful in her efforts, but a source tells Foxnews.com that Britney's trying to give up the cancer sticks.

The report says Queen B has a 40-plus-a-day habit and that "it's her one last vice and she knows that her kids hate her doing it too."

We caught Brit on July 18, smoking in front of Sean Preston -- maybe being confronted with this reality encouraged her to want to make a change?

Bravo, Brit! Work those fags right outta your life!!!! For your own good and for your kids!

Smoking sucks!

Source: X17

Britney, Jonas Brothers Up for VMA Video of the Year

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

Britney Spears may have had a tough time at last year's Video Music Awards, but she'll have a chance to redeem herself this year.

She is up for the show's top honor – video of the year – for "Piece of Me." The video was also nominated by the singer's fans for best pop video and best female video.

Other nominees in the category include the Jonas Brothers for "Burnin Up," Chris Brown's "Forever," the Pussycat Dolls' "When I Grow Up," and the Ting Tings' "Shut Up and Let Me Go."

The nominees for best rock video were also announced: Fall Out Boys' "Beat It," Paramore's "Crush, Crush, Crush," Slipknot's "Psychosocial," Lincoln Park's "Shadow of the Day," and Foo Fighters' "The Pretender."

Should Spears win, this will be her first Moonman; the pop star has been nominated 16 times, but has never walked away with an award.

Since Spears filmed a promo for the awards with host Russell Brand, MTV has confirmed there is a possibility she will appear at the awards, in one way or another – but not whether she will perform. Last year, Spears delivered a universally panned performance of her song "Gimme More" at the VMAs.

The VMAs air live from Los Angeles on Sept. 7. on MTV.

Source: People

Britney Plays Koi, Sees Thicke!

The following italicized article is from www.x17online.com:

She may not have been smiling yesterday afternoon, but photogs caught a seemingly upbeat Britney having dinner at Koi last night!

And she certainly had something to smile about -- after dinner she went to the House of Blues to catch R&B sensation Robin Thicke!

We spied Halle Berry there too, celebrating her birthday!

Think there could be a Thicke collaboration in her future???

Now THAT would be interesting!

See more here!

Source: X17

Ireland Chart Update For The Week Ending Of August 15th

In the official singles chart 'Radar' drops 11 places to #43 in its 5th week on the chart.

In the offcial album chart 'Blackout' rises 20 places to #42 in its 42nd week on the chart.

Source: Break The Ice

Spears Gets New MTV Awards Nom

After delivering one of the worst performances in the history of the MTV Video Music Awards, Britney Spears has a chance to be crowned this year as the absolute best.

The rebounding pop queen is nominated for video of the year for "Piece of Me," a clip that had fun with her reputation as a tabloid queen. Other nominees included the Jonas Brothers for "Burnin Up," Chris Brown for "Forever," the Pussycat Dolls for "When I Grow Up" and newcomers The Ting Tings for "Shut Up and Let Me Go."

Other nominees announced Friday — Paramore, Fall Out Boy, Slipknot, Linkin Park and Foo Fighters — were in the category of best rock video.

This is Spears third nomination for this year's VMAs; earlier, fans nominated her for best pop video and best female video, both for "Piece of Me."

Source: Yahoo

Britney Leaving Koi Restaurant

A made up Britney Spears was pictured leaving Koi restaurant in West Hollywood, Los Angeles.

Source: Untouchable Britney

OK! Exclusive: Jamie Spears Breaks His Silence

The following italicized article is from www.ok-magazine.com:

For the first time since re-entering Britney Spears's life as her conservator, her dad Jamie Spears is talking exclusively to OK! about his struggle to help his daughter re-gain control of her life.

Brit's dad is telling everything — from what he thinks of Kevin Federline, to when he hopes the conservatorship will end, to how his relationship with Britney is today.

"We've grown a lot," Jamie tells OK!. "I've been able to come back into my daughter's life, and that was an adjustment anyway, because I'm an alcoholic and it's the first time we've really been able to share."

Jamie, who initially moved into Britney's Studio City home at the beginning of the conservatorship, says he no longer has to live in the house.

"I don't stay here anymore," he says. "Every now and then, I'll stay if we have something early in the morning we have to do. "

Jamie says both Brit and K-Fed wanted to avoid going to trial over their custody dispute, and that in the end it came down to negotiating how much time Brit wanted with their sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James.

"It made no sense for that trial to proceed so we worked out an agreement," he tells OK!. "The agreement says that on Oct. 1 we'll probably get another overnight, and that will stay in place until the end of the year or the end of the conservatorship."

As for his feelings about Kevin, Jamie says, "Kevin has a wonderful heart. I don't agree with giving him more money.... He wants them to raise these kids together. Kevin's heart is right."

Currently, Britney has the boys on Monday, Wednesday and an overnight on Friday. As Britney's conservator, Jamie accompanies every visit. The conservatorship is in place through the end of the year, but Jamie says he's hopeful that his daughter will reach a place where she no longer needs it.

"I would hope that it stands until the end of the year, and then we'll sit back and evaluate where we are at the time, where Britney is at that time," he tells OK!.

Jamie admits the conservatorship was a major adjustment for Britney, but in a twist of fate, has given them both a chance to grow together as father and daughter.

"It's wonderful. It's new for both of us," he explains. "She sometimes calls me 50 times a day and asks me things that light my life up. But, like all daughters, she is very manipulative and cunning. So she gets what she wants a lot."

Britney's progress has been monumental, thanks in large part to her father taking the legal steps to take over her life. But, at the end of the day, Jamie is just a dad, trying to protect his daughter.

"I do understand that my baby made this monster," he says, adding, "But when she was down, people took advantage."

Source: OK Magazine

Why Is Brit So Mad???!!!!

The following italicized article is from www.x17online.com:

Because we're there taking pictures of her? ... I don't think that's it ...

Whatever went on inside this Beverly Hills office building this afternoon put Britney in a baaaaddd mood.

Gotta love the Double-Purse technique!

What's got Brit so down???

I guess her mood turned around 'cause we just saw her out at Koi tonight for dinner. Stay tuned for those pix and video!

See more here!

Source: X17

Thirty Seconds In Heaven With Britney Spears

You might remember that Remote Control blogger Control Freak was on the Los Angeles set where VMA host Russell Brand and Britney Spears recently shot those OMG! VMA promos. Well, we’ve got two more that we’ve been given the OK to post here, so we invited CF to hit it again.

Make that 60 seconds, since there are TWO brand spankin’ new VMA promos below!

As I told you Monday, this dumbstruck blogger got a chance to watch 2008 MTV Video Music Awards host Russell Brand and a soft-spoken yet stunning Britney Spears film MTV’s latest commercial spots last week. Which means I also got to watch Russell flirt wildly with the calm and collected singer, who spent most of 2007 unintentionally convincing media that she was anything but.

Good news! Britney’s sanity wasn’t an act for the cameras. She genuinely seemed happy, even if she’s back to travelling with an entourage of massive proportions, each with something to say about her hair, her makeup, her outfit, her facial expressions … you get the picture.

Speaking of pictures, I feel kinda sorry for the catering lady hunted down by Brit’s bodyguards for snapping a candid shot of the star from her mobile phone. Note to catering lady: always ask first.

The day wasn’t all about fending off Russell’s plans for heavy petting behind the elephant. In fact, when the cameras weren’t rolling, the two had some pleasant interactions, even if Britney appeared very perplexed by his hairdo. Picture this: Brit’s being primped by three people at once while she sucks her beverage of choice (Coke!) through a straw. Russell, like most of America, is fascinated by even the most mundane things Britney does, and says in his most thoughtful yet still comical tone, “I like that straw idea. It’s interesting now that I’ve seen it in action. It’s like, ‘Why wouldn’t I have a straw?’” And all of this happened whilst an elephant in the room danced on its heels. My job is awesome.

Source: MTV

Ok Magazine Scans

Source: Piece Of Britney

Britney's Four Real!

The following italicized article is from www.x17online.com:

Britney Spears certainly is keeping her nose to the grindstone these days - last night, we caught an all-too-quick glimpse of the pop princess and her manager leaving the studio after a four-hour session! Wow, that's some serious dedication to your craft - when do you think we'll hear any details?

(Maybe at the VMAs? After all, Britney keeps claiming she won't be performing - but letting a few new deets about her album slip would be almost as much of a treat for her fans!)

We can't wait to hear Brit's new album - hell, we can't wait to hear about it!

See more pics here!

Source: X17

OK! Editor: 'Difference Within A Year Was Absolutely Extraordinary'

Britney: New, 'More Urban' Album Due In '09

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

Britney Spears says her next Jive album will be out in between six and nine months and that "I think it is more urban," she says in an interview with OK! Magazine. "I'm writing every day, right here at the piano in this living room. This is my best work ever."

Last month, Jive said Spears was working "with a team of top-notch producers and songwriters" that it did not name, but JR Rotem, Sean Garrett, Guy Sigsworth, Danja and Bloodshy & Avant have all independently revealed that they're contributing to the as-yet-untitled project.

The new album will be the follow-up to last year's "Blackout," which has sold 887,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

"Blackout" was largely overshadowed by Spears' tabloid-fodder personal life and her disastrous performance of the single "Gimme More" during the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards in Las Vegas.

As reported yesterday, Spears may wind up appearing at the upcoming VMAs and is already appearing in promo ads for the event next month.

Source: Billboard

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Britney Spears Shows Off Her Boys In ‘OK!’ Magazine

This week’s issue of OK! magazine which features Britney Spears on the cover, along with her first proper interview in about 2 years, doesn’t hit newsstands until this Thursday but here is a sneak preview of one of the pics of Britters and her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James that will be featured in the issue:
OY! While I can do without the family’s insane love of Cheetos, I can’t help but love the adorableness of this photo. While haters and nay-sayers will prolly find plenty to make fun of in this pic, I think you can see the genuine care and love that Britney has for her children (even if their nutritional care isn’t of paramount importance … I keed, I keed). Some folks think it might be too early to start celebrating Britney’s “return” just because of one lucid interview but I disagree … I think that Britney has shown time and time again over the past few months that she really does have her act together. This interview is but the latest positive step forward in her life. I will happily celebrate and commend her every step of the way. As much as I love this pic, you gotta admit, little Jayden looks a bit out of it (the first thing I thought of when I saw JJ’s expression in this pic was THIS) … he’s a damn cutie tho. Again, I’m really excited to read this interview in full … and I want to see the rest of the pics.

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

Full OK! Interview

What's a typical day for you with Preston and Jayden?
Well, when I have my children, I'll get up and make them pancakes.

Blueberry or plain?
Plain pancakes, with sausages. Then we'll go outside and take a walk. Then I like to do something physical with them, like swimming. Nap time is 1-3pm, and then I'll read to them.

What do you read?
The Berenstain Books, and anything with cars in it, too.

Are they both into cars?
Yes, big time. I've watched the Cars movie nine million times.

What are some of the games you like to play with the boys?
We don't really play games. We love to read books and do artwork. And they're outside a lot in their little cars.

Do you sing to the boys?
I do. I actually wrote a song for my new album about them called "My Baby". It's a real beautiful song.

Do the boys sing?
Yes. I'll start, and they'll join in.

Have you taught them to swim?
They both jump in the water. Well, JJ almost jumps in. Preston will jump in, and then JJ thinks he can but then he jumps to me and screams, 'mommy, mommy, mommy,' the whole time.

Do the boys share a room here?
They have separate rooms upstairs by my room.

Are the boys getting into how they look?
Preston is. He wants his shirt and shoes. He'll tell me what he wants to wear.

What are you doing for their birthdays?
I want to have a traditional party, a joint party for both of them. I have some friends with kids who I am going to invite. There will probably be about 15 or 20 of us. There is going to be homemade ice cream. Probably my dad will make that. We'll have the jumpers and bouncers.

How do you feel about your boys getting into the entertainment business?
If they want to do it, and if they are talented enough, I would support them. But they'd have to express an interest on their own.

Would you like to see them pursue it?
I'd rather not, but I'd love them unconditionally if they wanted to. I'd just as soon they have a more normal childhood.

Do you cook a lot?
I do. Usually, the maid and I will cook together.

What's your house specialty?
I love rice and baked chicken. We'll cook that together, and the kids love my spaghetti. I think for some reason they like my spaghetti better than what they have at their dad's house.

What's special about Mom's spaghetti?
I think it's my sauce. I make it with love, and I make it from scratch.

Alright-- recipe time. We all want to know.
I can't share my secret with you. But it just takes me about an hour.

Do you watch much television?
Actually I don't. I'm so busy. And when the kids are here, I like them to be outside doing things or we're reading together.

What about How I Met Your Mother, the show you appeared on twice?
No. I just don't watch TV. We get a movie every now and then.

Can you go to the movies?
Sometimes I do. We just went to see Mamma Mia. I thought it was kind of silly. I saw Hancock, which I loved.

Besides taking care of the boys, what's most important to you?
Recording. Going into the studio.

Do you still do your own housework?
Oh yes. I get mad if the maid does all the work. If she takes it all into her own hands, well, what's there for me to do? I'm a cleaning fanatic. Dusting is my favorite, and Windex-ing.

Have you always been that way?
Yes, since I was littler. I was brought up by my mama cleaning the house all the time.

What are you listening to now?
I really like Rihanna. I think she's great. And the girl Duffy. I think she's amazing. I like the new Madonna CD. I like Leona Lewis too.

Will you see Madonna in concert?
Yes, in November when she's here in LA.

What are your fashion must haves?
My True Religion jeans. I love them so much. That's what I have on. They're so comfortable they are almost like sweats. They fit like a glove.

Whats your relationship like with your mom these days?
It's really, really good. I went through a stage in high school when it wasn't so good, but now I'm at a stage where I really appreciate her a lot more.

What's your relationship like with your dad these days?
It's really good.

How was it visiting your sister Jamie Lynn when she had her baby Maddie?

That was special, but it was also strange because she's always been the baby, and now the baby was having a baby. It was mind-boggling. I was shocked a little bit. But it was really cool, and she was happy. When she got to the hospital, we all thought it was going to be an all day thing, and instead, the baby just popped out. Okay, we're happy now!

Will you visit again soon?
She's going to come out here for the kids' birthdays. It will be the first time the cousins meet. I'm sure the boys will be like big brothers to Maddie.

Tell us about the new album
I think it is more urban. I'm working with producers who are just amazing. It's Harvey Mason of The Underdogs. There is this fresh new energy.

Have you ever written that much of an album before?
Never this much. I'm writing every day, right here at the piano in this living room.

What do you want to say with this album?
That this is my best work ever.That's a very ambitious undertaking.

What will make it the best?
Hard work, I guess.

Is the album going to seem more grown up than your previous work?
Definitely. The image factor to it is a little bit older, too. The videos will be very different.

When is it coming out?
In the next six to nine months.

You received great reviews for your appearances on How I Met Your Mother. Do you want to do more acting?
I'd love to, if I can find the right movie.I

s there anything in the works?
Actually, I have a part that just came up. We're just trying to work it out with my schedule, with the children.

Could you imagine yourself getting into fashion design?
If I had the right team around me, definitely. We're looking into it, it could happen. Probably women's clothes first and then go into children's.

How would you make your line stand out?
I'd want it to be original. I'd probably come up with themes, like an 80's theme.

Where do you see yourself career wise, going out many years from now?
I want to have a lot of amazing albums under my belt, and some great movie roles.

What do you want your fans to know about where you are at right now?
I'm healthy, happy, and excited about the future.

Source: Breathe Heavy