Britney Spears Has Burgeoning Bills

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Britney Spears is escorted by sheriffs and meets up with her mom at celebrity lawyer Barry Tarlow’s office, on Tuesday afternoon.

The 26-year-old pop princess is going back to court regarding the custody case, and a hearing has been scheduled for September 16. Her custody battle could reportedly cost her over $700,000.

While on her way to her lawyer’s office, Britney wore a necklace with her son’s names on it, Jayden James and Sean Preston.

Britney is on the latest cover of OK!, and revealed how she’s made her stunning transformation.

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Bitter Fan: It's Britney, "Bitch!"

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Not everybody likes the new low-key Britney Spears -- especially her obnoxiously demanding fan base.

A few gals were pissed after Brit refused to pose for a photo for them -- while waiting in traffic! Though hearing one of the 'em scream "Why's she being such a bitch?" probably didn't help their cause.

Source: TMZ

Britney Spears Dishes On Healthy New Lifestyle

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Britney Spears has revealed how she regained the super-toned figure back that shot her to fame when she was seventeen.

The pop star’s revamped bod is thanks to a calorie-controlled diet and a vigorous workout regime.

"I'm the healthiest I've been all my lifemagazine. My diet has a lot to do with my getting into shape. I have no sugar. I don't eat fruit or even fruit juice because of the sugar," she tells OK!.

"I eat chicken and salmon and rice. I eat avocados. I'll have egg whites for breakfast and sometimes turkey burgers for lunch.

"I try to do just 1,200 calories a day. It may sound like it's not much, but it's actually a lot of food if you eat the right things."

The Toxic singer, 26, also hits the gym on a regular basis, doing "lots of cardio and weights" five days a week.

The star seems to have discovered her domestic streak too.

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

"Usually the maid and I will cook together. [Sons] Sean and Jayden love my spaghetti."

Source: Entertainment Wise

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Healthier And Happier Britney 'Looks At Regaining Custody Of Her Two Sons'

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She is already preparing for what is being labelled one of the biggest comebacks in pop.

But now Britney Spears is beginning an even bigger fight - to regain custody of her two young sons.

The star, who recently lost custody of sons Sean Preston, 2 and Jayden James, 1, to ex-husband Kevin Federline has made no secret of the fact that she wants to regain custody of her boys.

Britney, accompanied by mother Lynn, visited celebrity lawyer Barry Tarlow's office yesterday, fuelling speculation she is fighting to regain full custody of the toddlers.

Britney has already revealed she is preparing for a comeback in the next six to nine months and wants her young sons back by her side.

The singer has been in fine form of late and is looking better than ever after bouncing back from recent health troubles.

The former Princess of Pop has also been happier after agreeing to the settlement Federline.

As part of the agreement, Britney is allowed two visits and one overnight stay with her two sons, while her ex-husband retains primary custody.

But the mother-of-two is now hoping the custody arrangement will be altered so she can spend even more time with her boys and eventually retain full custody.

A hearing has already been set for September 16 and while cost hasn't appeared to be a major issue so far, the custody battle could leave her with more than £350,000 in legal bills.

Her battle to establish access rights to Sean Preston and Jayden James, led to two law firms billing her a combined total of £230,000, court documents have revealed.

Britney, 26, also agreed to pay Kevin's legal fees, which amounted to around £120,000.

But despite her recent troubles, Spears remains upbeat and reveals she has been busy experimenting with a new image and style in preparation for her career comeback.

'It is more urban. I'm working with producers who are just amazing.There is a fresh new energy,' she told OK magazine.

'The image factor is a little older too. The videos will be very different.'

Source: Daily Mail

Britney Brings Sexy Body Back

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Britney Spears looks fabulous in a white bikini on the latest cover of OK! Magazine.

The 26-year-old pop princess showed off her bangin’ new body in late July, when Britney vacationed at the Las Ventanas resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, with her assistant Brett, her bodyguard Lee, her dad, Jamie Spears, and pal George Maloof.

Days later, in an exclusive interview at her Beverly Hills home, Britney chatted with OK! about how she’s made her stunning transformation.

On eating right: “I’m the healthiest I’ve been all my life. My diet has a lot to do with my getting into shape. I have no sugar. I don’t eat fruit or even fruit juice because of the sugar. I eat chicken and salmon and rice. I eat avocados. I’ll have egg whites for breakfast and sometimes turkey burgers for lunch. I try to do just 1,200 calories a day. It may sound like it’s not much, but it’s actually a lot of food if you eat the right things.”

On cutting out a guilty pleasure of hers: “Frappuccinos - gone. (laughs) I do still drink coffee, but just with Equal.”

On working out five days/week at an outside gym and sometimes at the fully-equipped gym in her house: “I was working with male trainers and recently switched to a woman because she knew how to lean me out better.”

Brit Brit’s looking poised for an ultimate comeback!!!!! YAY!!!!!

Source: Just Jared

Britney Hassled By Fans At Tracey Ross

"Britney I'm your biggest fan! I love you! You're so pretty I love you!"

"She doesn't care. Why is she being such a BITCH. At least smile for the camera! I mean seriously! She doesn't care..."

On her way over to Tracey Ross this afternoon, Britney was heckled by some fans for an autograph. She refuses. Lynne accompanied her daughter on the shopping trip, as well as Brit's assistant Brett.

Source: Untouchable Britney

OK! Exclusive: How Britney Got Her Body Back!

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While vacationing at Las Ventanas resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, in late July, Britney Spears was the epitome of the California girl as she walked out of the surf in a white bikini that highlighted her newly toned and tanned figure.

In an exclusive photoshoot in the new issue of OK!, the singer reveals how she successfully regained her lean physique and how she's committed to being a healthy role model to her two young boys.

"I'm the healthiest I've been all my life," Britney, 26, tells OK!. "My diet has a lot to do with my getting into shape. I have no sugar. I don't eat fruit or even fruit juice because of the sugar. I eat chicken and salmon and rice. I eat avocados. I'll have egg whites for breakfast and sometimes turkey burgers for lunch. I try to do just 1,200 calories a day. It may sound like it's not much, but it's actually a lot of food if you eat the right things."

Of course, Brit also hits the gym on a regular basis, doing "lots of cardio and weights" five days a week.

The singer's comittment to being healthy is applauded by trainers like Miami-based trainer and owner of SOMA Fitness & Performance, Adam Cronin. Cronin, who has not worked with the pop star, says Britney's routine of following a 1,200-calorie-a-day, high-protein meal plan is ideal for someone who wants to drop pounds in a safe, healthy way.

"If you follow a vigorous workout program — plus this eating program — it is possible to lose up to 12 pounds in 30 days, in a very healthy, non fad-like way," Adam tells OK!.

For the full interview with Britney and all the exclusive pics, pick up the new OK! — on newsstands everywhere Thursday!

Source: OK Magazine

Britney To Bare All

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Britney Spears is set to tell all about her crazy life in a shock new telly show.

The MTV documentary will lift the lid on her battle with mental illness and her chaotic family life.

But insiders fear it could turn into “car crash television”.

Britney, 26, has shocked fans with her raunchy antics, including shaving her head, battering a car with an umbrella and even having a lesbian romp in a pool with former PA Shannon Funk.

She has also spent two spells in rehab, and her parents are said to be “furious” over her TV plans. But Brit has ignored pleas from them and ex-husband Kevin Federline, 30, to snub the show.

A source said: “Britney’s dad is furious. He thinks it’s a big mistake and doesn’t want anything to do with it. “But Britney thinks it will help her custody battle for her two sons.”

Mum Lynne, 53, is also said to be trying to talk her out of appearing in the show.

It has even been claimed that Britney is using it to hit back at her mother’s book before it comes out. The singer is said to fear it will expose their rocky relationship and wants to make sure she gets her own side of the story across.

Another pal added: “This could turn out to be the biggest car crash television moment of all time.”

A spokeswoman for Britney declined to comment on the tell-all film.

MTV in London said they were not aware of the project.

Source: Daily Star

Vote For Britney On Billboard.com Poll

Billboard.com has a poll asking users who should win "Video Of The Year" at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. Out of 2602 votes, Britney is currently winning the poll with 93%. Sorry Jo Bros! Let's show MTV who's boss.

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Life Looking Up for Britney

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

Only six months ago, it looked like the bright and bubbly Britney Spears that had become a teen superstar was possibly gone forever, replaced by a semi-coherent, erratic mess that spent her sleepless nights driving aimlessly around southern California. Oh how things have changed for the pop superstar!

Now that her custody battle with ex Kevin Federline is over, Brit is truly enjoying the time she spends with her two boys, Sean Preston and Jayden James. During their weekly overnight visit last weekend, the singer played host to a playdate with the boys and little girl friend around two years old. "They were all having fun on the street in front of Brit's house," a witness tells OK!. "The kids were wheeling around in mini plastic cars and enjoying themselves."

On the career front, as Britney told OK! in her recent exclusive interview — she's back to work on her upcoming album. And this weekend saw the 26-year-old heading to two different recording studios, in Hollywood and Silver Lake, to lay down some tracks.

Then it was off to a party in the Hollywood Hills for her hairstylist and good friend Kim Vo, who has been credited with getting Brit to ditch the pink wigs and horrific weaves that marked her dark period in late 2007 and early 2008. Kim is also responsible for Britney's locks on her two appearances on How I Met Your Mother.

Source: OK Magazine

Britney Spears Will Performe Live At MTV Video Music Awards

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MTV gives Britney another chance at the Video Music Awards this year. Britney will have a public performance singing a new track from her new album.

We won’t forget last year disastrous performance Britney gave at the MTV VMAs. This time I think it will be different. Britney is working hard not to disappoint her fans again.

In the photo above she was leaving a studio in Los Feliz after rehearsal for her future performance.

It is the perfect platform for her to announce to her fans and the world that the dark days are behind her and she’s back on track with her life and her career.

Source: The Insider

Britney Owes Big Money in Custody Battle

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Who said getting back on track was cheap?

Stacy Phillips, one of the shorter-term members of Britney Spears' legal team, has let it be known that shoring up one's defenses can be downright bank-breaking.

According to a declaration filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court, the "Sometimes I Run" songstress owes $338,414.87 to Phillips for $700-an-hour services rendered between March and June—and there are rumors of a lawsuit in the works because Spears' camp is objecting to the hefty sum.

But that's a discount, says the attorney, who states that the tab includes "time already deducted as a courtesy," time "written off" and $75,000 that she expects to get next month. (A court commissioner earmarked that sum for Phillips in April while poring over Spears' bills.)

Phillips was dismissed before Spears' custody settlement was reached last month with the help of her recently reinstated family lawyer Laura Wasser, who broke ranks last fall but returned in time to help Spears obtain more visitation privileges with sons Sean Preston and Jayden James (although Kevin Federline still has sole physical and legal custody).

Wasser's most recent bill, encompassing two months of counsel, totals $60,075, per court documents filed on behalf of the law firms of Wasser, Cooperman & Carter and Phillips, Lerner, Lauzon & Jamra.

But, because her firm has already applied Spears' $25,000 retainer fee toward her bill, she's requesting no more than half of

Why so high, you might ask?

Phillips says that Spears' conservatorship arrangement, which has gotten much of the credit for her 180-degree turn for the better over the last five months, made her case more complex.

Indeed. Attorneys for dad Jamie Spears indicated in court last week that they intend to contest his litle girls legal bills.

Meanwhile, the firm of Luce Forward Hamilton & Scripps is requesting $110,000 of the $220,600 it says its owed for 402 hours of representing the conservatorship.

Source: E! Online

Britney to Birkhead: I Feel Your Pain

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So you thought Larry Birkhead's legal bill was sky high? The lawyer who repped Britney Spears for a grand total of four months wants more than $481,000 in attorney's fees -- and she didn't even go out for lobster.

Attorney Stacy Phillips filed a declaration, claiming her $481,627.37 bill is a bargain, since she graciously discounted her fees by more than $126,000.00.

In court docs obtained by TMZ, Phillips whines she was completely put out by repping Brit, moaning that she was called back from her "pre-honeymoon" to attend a hearing in "non-Court attire." We're wondering if that was the day we saw her appear before the judge, wearing a sleeveless cocktail number.

Phillips says in her declaration that her rate is $700 an hour, similar to what Richard Gere paid Julia Roberts in "Pretty Woman."

Now compare Phillips' bill to that of disso-queen Laura Wasser, who settled the whole case after Phillips was fired. Wasser's two-month bill is $59,700.

Sources say Phillips is ready to sue Britney, because her peeps are refusing to pay the bloated bill.

Source: TMZ

Jonas Brothers: "Piece Of Me" For Video Of The Year

"Chris Brown's 'Forever'... or Britney's 'Piece of Me.' She seems to be having a really great comeback and that's awesome!"

- The Jonas Brothers when asked by Buzznet who should win for Video of the Year (other than themselves) at the 2008 Video Music Awards.

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Filings: Spears' Custody Fight With K-Fed Costly

Britney Spears' recently resolved custody dispute with ex-husband Kevin Federline wasn't just messy, it was expensive. Court documents show legal bills submitted on behalf of two law firms who represented Spears total more than $466,000. That's on top of the $250,000 the 26-year-old pop singer has agreed to pay Federline's attorneys.

The largest bill comes from attorney Stacy D. Phillips, who says in court filings that she is owed nearly $407,000 for four months of work. Phillips claims she has written off another $125,000 in fees.

Attorney Laura Wasser, who took over the case in June and negotiated an agreement between Federline and Spears' camp that allows the singer more time with her young sons, is seeking $60,000. She worked on the case nearly two months.

Federline retains full custody of the children, but Spears has some overnight visits.

Spears and Federline were married in 2004 and completed their divorce last July. She pays him $20,000 a month under an agreement finalized in July.

Phillips claims in court documents the case was made more complicated because Spears is under the temporary conservatorship of her father, James. He took control of his daughter's personal and financial affairs after a series of high-profile incidents of erratic behavior and two hospitalizations.

Any payments will have to be approved by a Los Angeles court commissioner, and attorneys representing Spears' and her father's interests indicated last week in court they intend to contest Phillips' bill.

Source: Yahoo!

Does Britney Spears Have Something Up Her Sleeve?

Britney Spears was spotted making her way out of the Foresight Studios in Los Feliz, CA yesterday afternoon and when asked if she was there to rehearse for a possible appearance at next month’s MTV Video Music Awards, Britney was totally mum in response … offering only a coy smile:
MMM HMMM … you keep playin’ your coy games, Britters … but I am confident that we’ll be seeing you up on that VMAs stage in a few weeks :)

Later in the day yesterday, Britney was snapped lookin’ seriously hawt as she arrived at a party in Hollywood … a party rumored to be in celebration for the upcoming MTV VMAs:
Oh yeah, she is deffo up to something. Life seems good for our dear Britney, I can’t wait to see what she’s got planned with MTV … I bet it’s gonna be hot.

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

Britney Attends Hollywood Party

After her rumored rehearsals with her backup dancers at the Foresight Studios in the Silver Lake area this afternoon, Britney was seen attending a Hollywood party. Britney, dressed in a black vest-top and black fitted bottoms, attended the shindig with her assistant Brett.

Britney was seen smiling a lot - and looking hot!

Source: Untouchable Britney

X17 XCLUSIVE - BRITNEY REHEARSES FOR THE VMA'S!!!!!!!!

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Could it be true? Is Britney actually returning to redeem herself at this year's VMAs? I'm dying!!!!!!

We spotted Queen B, who's been looking fabulous lately, leaving Foresight Studios in the Silver Lake area of LA today and there were backup dancers hanging out, y'all!

Seems like that MUST mean she's rehearsing for the VMA's! Ahh, they're almost here and we can't wait!

Bangin' new bod. Trying to quit smoking. All those VMA noms. It's all part of the brand new Britney!

See more here!

Source: X17

Britney Leaving Foresight Studio In Los Feliz

Britney's seen here leaving Foresight Studios in the Silver Lake area of LA today where she was supposedly rehearsing for the VMA's.

Source: Untouchable Britney

Britney Performing At The VMA's!

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

BRITNEY SPEARS is set to make a comeback next month on the stage where she humiliated herself before a worldwide TV audience a year ago.

She will sing a track from her new album at the MTV Video Music Awards in Hollywood on September 7 in her first public performance since her disastrous appearance at the 2007 ceremony.

Then, in front of scores of celebrity guests and millions of viewers, Britney forgot her dance routines and could not mime in time to her single Gimme More.

Her abysmal effort came as she was staging scenes in bars, nightclubs and hotels. Later she was twice admitted to hospital psychiatric wards.

Now, desperate to rebuild her career and recover fully from that nightmare period, 26-year-old Britney intends to bounce back at the scene of her humiliation.

Van Toffler, president of MTV Networks Music Group, said: “Everyone deserves a second or third chance, right?

“I’m not sure how we top Britney opening the show but we are working on it every minute of every day.”

Britney is already appearing in commercials previewing next month’s event at Paramount studios alongside Russell Brand, who will host the show.

A friend said last night: “She is as nervous as hell but at the same time itching to get back in front of the same audience where she screwed up so badly last time.

“It is the perfect platform for her to announce to her fans and the world that the dark days are behind her and she’s back on track with her life and her career.

Source: Daily Express

Updated List Of Confirmed Album Producers/Writers

Confirmed:

Bloodshy & Avant (”Toxic”, “Piece Of Me”, “Do Somethin’”)
Damon Elliot
Keri Hilson (”Gimme More”, “Break The Ice”, “Perfect Lover”, “Outta This World”)
Sean Garrett (”Toy Soldier”)
JR Rotem (”Everybody”)
Guy Sigworth (”Everytime”, “Someday (I Will Understand)”, “Over To You”)
Danja (”Gimme More,” “Break The Ice”, “Get Back”, “Perfect Lover”, “Outta This World”)
Jim Beanz (”Gimme More,” “Break The Ice”)
Kara Dioguardi (”Heaven On Earth”, “Brave New Girl”)
Darkchild (”Overprotected” Remix, “I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll”, “Intimidated”)
Junkie XL (”And Then We Kiss” Junkie XL Remix)
Nicole Morier (”Heaven On Earth”)
Harvey Mason / The Underdogs
Dallas Austin
Fredwreck
Taio Cruz
Lady GaGa
Pharrell Williams
Fernando Garibay (Working on 2 new tracks, “Amnesia” and “Quicksand“)

Rumoured:

Cathy Dennis (”Toxic”, “Showdown”)
Justin Timberlake (”What It’s Like To Be Me”)
Bryan-Michael Cox
Babyface
Polow Da Don
The Runawayz
Timbaland

Source: Britney Spy

Gaga’s Song Recorded In 2 hours

Lady Gaga confirms on a Youtube video, that the song she wrote for Britney was originally made for herself. In a short interview she is asked “Hows that going? How are you thinking to be working with Britney?” GaGa replies “Well, I actually recorded the song for myself.. Larry Rudolph came in to say hello, he’s her manager, he heard the record that I did, and he was like ‘who the hell is this? Britney’s gotta sing this” Britney recorded the song in no time as GaGa explains “she did this in 2 hours”

PS: This is the same song Darkchild was talking about in an interview a couple months ago. He described it as dancey, uptempo, and very “hook friendly”.

Source: Piece Of Britney

Britney Dating George Maloof? FALSE!

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The Daily Mail reports that our girl Brit has found love with Las Vegas Palms Casino owner George Maloof...

We say? False! While Britney and George have been spending more time together (in the photo above is the two having dinner in LA back in May, not to mention their more recent trip to Cabo), the trith is that Maloof's relationship with Brit's dad is back on!

A source tells X17 Xclusively that the fam had Jamie Spears on the payroll years ago, but dumped him due to his drinking and inability to get them access to his daughter...

But now that Jamie is the conservator over Brit's estate, the Maloofs have likely started writing checks to Jamie again - according to our source - and the Maloof/Spears relationship is in full swing!

So what's next for these two power families? Guess we'll hafta wait and see!

Source: X17

Britney Spears Wants To Work With Duffy

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Britney Spears wants Duffy to sprinkle some Celtic magic on her latest album.

The 24-year-old Welsh songbird - on the bill at V in Chelmsford yesterday - has been sent a song by Britney along with a note saying "Duet with me." American Britney, 26, who's already delivered seven songs for the album, wants Duffy to join her on lyrics addressed to a man who's two-timing.

An insider said: "Britney's producers are chewing their fingernails waiting for Duffy's reply."

Source: The Mirror