Sam Lutfi Won't Agree to Permanent Britney Barrier

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Does Sam Lutfi want back in the Britney picture? Or does he just not want some stinkin' judge telling him what to do (let alone some stinkin' commissioner)?

Sources tell E! News that the former member of preconservatorship Team Spears is willing to fight the restraining order that's been keeping him at least 250 yards away from his popster pal since Feb. 1.

A hearing on conservatorship issues, including whether to make the Spears family's order against Lutfi permanent, is scheduled for July 31.

"Sam won’t sign a permanent stay-away," a Lutfi insider says.

So far, Lutfi has "quietly" allowed the current order to be extended twice without appearing in court to object, with the last rollover occurring April 16.

"He just agreed to it," Lutfi spokesman Michael Sands said at the time. "Sam and the family are communicating and cooperating, trying to do what's best for Britney."

But while the onetime flashbulb target "just wants the whole case to go away," he is apparently eager to at least clear his name, considering 2 a.m. shopping sprees and other questionable bonding experiences are a thing of the past.

"If they want to go to trial, he will go to trial," the source said. "He did nothing wrong."

Source: E! Online

X17 XCLUSIVE - X17 SOURCE SAYS BRITNEY CONSERVATORSHIP COULD END TOMORROW!

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An X17 source close to Britney's camp tells X17online exclusively that Jamie Spears' conservatorship over his daughter's estate could end tomorrow, a day ahead of a scheduled hearing in which the matter is to be reviewed.

Jamie Spears was named temporary co-conservator (along with attorney Andrew Wallet) of his daughter back on February 1st of this year.

Since then, her conservators have been in charge of everything from Britney's legal affairs (including her custody battle with ex, Kevin Federline, which was recently resolved with her giving Federline full custody), as well as her medical affairs.

A hearing regarding Spears' conservatorship is on the books for July 31st (this Thursday), but we're not sure if this new development will change the need for the hearing.

Britney is currently on vacation in Mexico. We're not sure when she's due back, but it was expected that she would return by tomorrow, a day ahead of the hearing.

Stay tuned!

We'll bring you more info as soon as we have it!

Source: X17

Britney: It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's a Papper!

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Britney Spears got back on the horse, literally, on the beaches of Los Cabos. The pappers had to resort to the most ridiculous method ever to get the shot: A flyby in what appears to be a single seat ultralight!

Source: TMZ

Two New Britney Song Titles Revealed

Two new Britney song titles have today been revealed on producer Fernando Garibay’s official website.

- Amnesia
- Quicksand

Garibay is a songwriter and music producer who has worked with the Pussycat Dolls, Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias, Ashlee Simpson and Paris Hilton.

Garibay's website is under going a little maintenance but you can view it here! when it comes back up.

Source: Britney Experts

Back In The Saddle

Britney Spears takes in the view – from horseback! – while continuing her beach vacation Monday in Los Cabos, Mexico, where the singer is enjoying some R&R.

Source: People

Desperate Britney Spears 'Spends £11,000 A Month' To Get Back In Shape

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Britney Spears has lost a stone in recent months - but it certainly hasn't come cheap.

The star signed up to a £11,000-a-month diet and exercise regime after her bloated tummy sparked pregnancy rumours earlier this year, according to a report.

The mother-of-two, who eagerly showed off her slimmed down bikini body during a trip to Mexico over the weekend, is back to 9st after the stress of her custody battle saw her tip the scales at 10st 4lbs.

Her expensive heath make-over included £5,000-a-month on a nutritionist and diet supplements, £4,000 on a personal trainer and £2,000 on a private dance choreographer.

A source was quoted in Closer magazine as saying: 'She limits herself to 1400 calories a day with one 'cheat day' where she'll treat herself.'

'She also changed the way she eats, trying to have only two thirds of what is on her plate. It's all about portion control and fresh food now. And lots of water in place of Red Bull.'

She has also taken on some of Victoria Beckham's diet tips, eating plenty of steamed fish and snacking on edamame beans.

Britney also endures intensive work-outs with Pussycat Dolls' personal trainer James Van Daff as well as three-hour dance classes six times a week.

The source added: 'Britney piled on a lot of weight earlier this year. She was sho stressed about the custody case and her medication for her bipolar disorder also made her put on weight. She was tired of being flabby and wanted to do something about it.

Now, says the insider: 'Britney is so proud of herself because her ab muscles are back'.

'She's feeling better than she has in ages.'

Source: Daily Mail

'Re-Post - Vote Best Pop Video For VMA's

Britney has been nominated for another MTV Video Music Award! "Piece Of Me" is in the running for Best Pop Video! Let's get her another nomination! You must be a registered user to vote! You've got until Wednesday (July 30) to vote for Britney, and then on Friday (August 1) MTV will announce the nominees.

Source: MTV

Nearly Naked Celeb of the Day: Britney Spears and...

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All those trips to the gym are clearly paying off for Britney Spears, who was in fine form during a weekend getaway down in Cabo San Lucas.

But while ogling at the pop star's toned and muscular bod, we naturally can't help but wonder about the mystery man who somehow managed to get a grip on her sinewy structure.

So just who is this guy, anyway? Is he merely a friend? Or something more? We've heard rumblings that he could be a bodyguard named Lee...but maybe you know better?

Source: E! Online

Kevin Federline Exchanges Sex Tapes & Child Visitation For Britney Spears Showbusiness Connections

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Kevin Federline has agreed to return sex tapes he made with popstar ex-wife Britney Spears and be as lenient as possible with child visitation with the couple sons, Sean and Jayden, if the Britster will help him launch a successful career in showbusiness.

A Star Magazine insider says:

“On the condition she return the favor by hooking him up wit showbiz contacts, Kevin agreed to keep the racy tapes they made together locked away-and he may even turn them over to her in the future…..He’s also promised to be more flexible about accommodating Britney’s schedule with Sean and Jayden…He’s talking about letting her take a supervised trip with the boys.”

Source: Popcrunch

VMA Chiefs 'Worry About Britney'

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MTV Video Music Award chiefs fear that Britney Spears will ask to perform at this year's ceremony, according to a report.

The pop star has landed a nomination in the Best Female Video category for 'Piece Of Me', but bosses are not keen for her to sing following her disastrous performance at the 2007 event.

A source told The Mirror: "They are going to leave it up until the week before to decide. But they can only advise her - Brit will do her own thing."

Last month, MTV Networks Music Group president Van Toffler refused to confirm whether Spears will be given another chance to sing.

Source: Digital Spy

Britney Spears Rocks A Bikini In Cabo

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Dare I say it? I mean, I don't want to jinx anything but, geez, I can't believe I am going to write this..Britney Spears actually looks pretty damn hot!

She took off to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with George Maloof, owner of The Palms casino in Las Vegas, for a mini-vacation and poolside relaxation.

Her father's conservatorship is really working it's magic. Not only has all the craziness pretty much disappeared but Britney has almost regained her body.

Source: Splash News Online

It's Britney in a Bikini, Bitch!

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It appears being under her dad's care is paying off for Britney Spears' mind and body.

The conservatorship phenom hung out in Mexico with a shirtless man friend on Sunday and proved that at least some things are shaping up rather nicely.

Now that Brit's got her figure, she just needs her kids and career back, too.

Source: TMZ

Britney Not Aloof With Maloof

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Britney Spears celebrated her custody settlement with Kevin Federline the best way she knows how -- by going on vacay.

Brit went down to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico this weekend with Palms Hotel and Casino owner George Maloof.

Source: TMZ

Britney Spears Takes A Holiday

Our dear Britney Spears has decided to flee the country, at least for the weekend, and was spotted in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico bikini-clad and basking in the sun. She was also photographed enjoying an impromptu poolside dance with a handsome stranger … after the week she’s had (agreeing to settle her 2-year long custody battle with ex-hubby Kevin Federline) she was prolly in the mood for a little vacay:
With her custody drama with Kevin Federline finally over, Britney Spears is back in shape and ready for fun. The pop star escaped to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico for a sunshine holiday with a group of friends, including longtime pal George Maloof, who owns the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. After slipping into a skimpy white bikini, the singer flirted up a storm with another male companion, giggling as the pair danced around the pool arm-in-arm. And for posterity … a female friend caught all the action on a video camera. The party later moved to the beach, where Britney frolicked on the foreshore before cooling her heels in the sea. The star is making the most of her free time after officially agreeing to give her ex husband Kevin Federline sole custody of the couple’s two sons, Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden, 1.

I, for one, think it’s a great idea for her to get away for a bit and to get in some relaxation time. I imagine it wasn’t very easy for her to decide to end the custody battle with K-Fed but, it is my contention, that her compliance is part of a bigger plan to one day win back physical custody of her children. Without going out into my guesswork again, I’ll just say that Britney is finally seeing the bigger picture and is working for a lasting resolution that will hopefully work in her favor one day. In the meantime, she deserves a vacay holiday … and with a handsome gent, to boot. Good for her. I’m deffo in her corner.

Rumors continue to swirl concerning her possible appearance at the 2008 MTV VMAs in September … I pray she does make a triumphant return. If so, she will deffo do it right this time, I just know it :)

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

Bikini Britney Tangos Poolside With A Mystery Man In Mexico

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

With her custody drama with Kevin Federline finally over, Britney Spears is back in shape and ready for fun.

The pop star escaped to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico for a sunshine holiday with a group of friends, including longtime pal George Maloof, who owns the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

After slipping into a skimpy white bikini, the singer flirted up a storm with another male companion, giggling as the pair danced around the pool arm-in-arm.

And for posterity - or perhaps another disastrous reality show - a female friend caught all the action on a video camera.

The party later moved to the beach, where Britney frolicked on the foreshore before cooling her heels in the sea.

The star is making the most of her free time after officially agreeing to give her ex husband Kevin Federline sole custody of the couple's two sons, Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden, 1.

She is currently allowed two visits and one overnight per week in the settlement.

In good news for the troubled 26-year-old, she has just been nominated in online voting for best female video for her Piece of Me at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards.

She'll go up against Katy Perry for I Kissed a Girl, Jordin Sparks for No Air, Rihanna for Take a Bow, and Mariah Carey for Touch My Body nominees for Best Female Video.

It's unclear if Britney will make an appearance at show on Sept. 7 at Paramount studios in L.A.

Of course, the awards ceremony was the scene of her shambolic performance of Gimme More in 2007.

The show's producers are said to be hesitant to let her perform again, with a source adding:

'They are going to leave it up until the week before to decide. But they can only advise her - Brit will do her own thing.'

The singer is also focusing on making another album this year.

Her reinstated manager Larry Rudolph announced this month: 'Britney is spending her summer in the recording studio, working on a brand new album.

'She's working with a team of top-notch producers and songwriters, and we're very excited about what she's accomplished so far. No album release date has been confirmed yet.'

Following her two well-document visits to hospital this year, Rudolph says Britney is finally getting back on track.

'She's got people around her that really care about her and are there to point her in the right direction in respect to the things she should be concentrating on - her life.'

Source: Daily Mail

Britney Spears: Sexy in Cabo San Lucas

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Continuing on her weekend of rest and relaxation, Britney Spears was spotted frolicking in the pool outside of her luxurious Cabo San Lucas, Mexico hold-up yesterday afternoon (July 27th).

The “Gimme More” babe looked summertime sexy in a white halter-style two-piece bathing suit as she spent time chatting and flirting with Palms Resort and Casino owner George Maloof.

Up next for the could-be comeback queen is a chance to redeem her 2007 MTV Video Music Awards mishap with a performance on this year’s show. But nothing has been decided yet.

An insider told press, “They are going to leave it up until the week before to decide. But they can only advise her - Brit will do her own thing.” Spears is up for the Best Female Video award for “Piece of Me.”

See more pics here!

Source: Celebrity Gossip

Britney Spears Set For MTV Music Awards Comeback

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Britney Spears may be given a second chance following her dismal performance at last years MTV music awards.

The recovering pop mess is up for Best Female Music Video for Piece of Me at this year's awards.

But, with last September's embarrassing appearance still fresh in their minds, bosses are said to be wary of letting Britney loose at the ceremony again.

A source tells the Mirror, "They are going to leave it up until the week before to decide. But they can only advise her - Brit will do her own thing."

Britney faces some tough competition in her catagory from Katy Perry for I Kissed a Girl, Rihanna for Take a Bow, Mariah Carey for Touch My Body and Jordin Sparks for No Air.

Source: Entertainment Wise

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Britney Vacationing In Cabo San Lucas

BRITNEY'S IN MEXICO! Yes you read that right. Check out Britney vacationing in Cabo San Lucas this afternoon with her security and assistant. How the hell did she sneak away there? Hope she enjoyed her fun in the sun!

Source: Breathe Heavy

Britney Nominated For A VMA

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Get ready — Britney Spears is coming back to the VMAs.

A year after her controversial performance at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards, the pop star has been nominated for Best Female Video for “Piece of Me” at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, MTV announced on Friday.

“Piece of Me” joins Mariah Carey’s “Touch My Body,” Jordin Sparks’ “No Air,” Rihanna’s “Take a Bow” and Katy Perry’s chart-topping summer hit “I Kissed A Girl” in the category, which was voted on by online fans and industry insiders.

Nominees for Best Male Video were also announced, ranging from R&B club jams to hip-hop hits. They include Usher’s “Love in This Club,” Lil Wayne’s “Lollipop,” Chris Brown’s “With You,” Flo Rida’s “Low” and T.I.‘s “No Matter What.”

Meanwhile, online voting has begun for Best Pop Video and Best Hip-Hop Video, with Best Dancing in a Video, Best New Artist, Best Rock Video and Video of the Year on deck.

The awards show will be held September 7 in LA at Paramount Pictures Studios. As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, comedian and “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” star Russell Brand will host the show.

Source: Access Hollywood

The Pussycat Dolls On Britney’s Deleted Video Cameo: ‘We Love Her!’

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Britney Spears’ reported cameo may not have made it into the Pussycat Dolls’ video for “When I Grow Up,” but in an exclusive interview with Access Hollywood, the Dolls say Brit wasn’t to blame.

“It’s not a secret,” the pop quintet’s Melody Thornton told Access. “There are a lot of things that you do that don’t necessarily make the video and that didn’t, for whatever reason.”

“She came out, she did a cameo,” added lead singer Nicole Scherzinger, though Melody noted that Britney didn’t work directly with the Pussycat Dolls. According to VH1, in Britney’s deleted scene, she drove a car, waved at the Dolls in traffic and looked “hot and blonde.”

There are definitely no hard feelings from the five Dolls, who hope to work with the singer again.

“We love her, we’re all huge fans of Britney, always have been,” Scherzinger said. “We totally support her. Not everything makes the final cut but we want to do something with her in the future.”

“I was personally bummed because I really like Britney,” added Jessica Sutta, before declaring, “So Britney, if you’re watching, we want you!”

Source: Access Hollywood

Spears Can Regain Health After Custody Battle

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BRITNEY SPEARS is "thrilled" her custody battle with KEVIN FEDERLINE is over - because she can now concentrate on "getting better".

Federline and Spears finally agreed on the custody of their two sons, Sean Preston, two, and Jayden James, one, during a hearing at Los Angeles County Superior Court on Friday (25Jul08).

Spears was ordered to increase her monthly child support by $5,000 (£2,500).

There were no amendments to Spears’ visitation rights - she currently enjoys three days and one night a week with her sons.

But Spears’ attorney Laura Wasser says the singer is delighted with the agreement - because her sons inspire her to improve her mental health.

Wasser tells People.com, "She’s thrilled. To have more time with her kids has been her motivation to get well. In light of her outstanding conservatorship, she couldn’t have asked for anything more."

Spears was admitted to Los Angeles psychiatric clinic earlier this year (Jan08). Doctors said the 26-year-old was no longer a danger to herself since being admitted and treated for her increasingly erratic behaviour.

Source: PR-Inside

I'll Make Brit A Hit

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

BRITNEY SPEARS will be the biggest star in the world next year - according to the man who is penning songs for her new album.

British producer, songwriter and chart star Taio Cruz, 23, is working on songs for the fallen idol.

Taio believes Britney will once again conquer the world - and that she was forced into recording her last album too soon.

He told Email: "I have been writing and producing tracks for the new Britney record but as always with her, I'm not allowed to talk about the sound.

"Her career is riding on this record so I need to sit down and talk to her to make sure she is ready.

"The songs will be good - she has Kanye, Pharrell, Timbaland and me doing tracks for her.

"It is more a matter of whether she is mentally and physically ready for this. On the last album, Blackout, she was tired and people were forcing her to put another album out.

"If she is ready it will be huge - she just came with Blackout too early."

Taio notched up a hit album with his debut Departure this year and shot to superstar status as a songwriter and producer.

He said: "I am working with Shayne Ward, Leona Lewis, The Sugababes, Britney, Justin,
Anastasia...quite a few really. I have no idea when I'll have time to work on my own stuff.

"I can't do anything too out there or it will scare people off. I am only starting my second album - Justin Timberlake did five before he started doing what he wanted. Britney did loads of pop before she started doing cool stuff."

Taio loves working with Timberlake.

"He likes to do what people won't expect so the two of us listen to sounds from all over the world.
"We have a few ideas. It could even be bagpipes - I used them in a track ages ago, a nice sample over an R&B beat.

They could pop up on a Britney or Justin album."

Taio plays Glasgow's ABC 2 on August 13 and his new single She's Like A Star is out on August 18.

Source: Sunday Mail

Britney Spears to be Cut From Madonna Tour?

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Britney Spears' filmed scenes for Madonna's Sticky and Sweet tour could be cut out, it has emerged.

The 'Like a Virgin' singer and Spears recorded the scenes to be broadcast on huge screens.

But Madonna -- known to friends as Em -- "hates" the video and is thinking about getting rid of it altogether.

A source close to Madonna says, "Britney looks amazing in the video but Em watched it and told them to take it out because she hated it.

"It was a scene where Britney was pretending to rip her own hair out."

It was claimed earlier this week that Madonna is in "meltdown" mode and has been ordered to cut back her work schedule.

A source said, "Madonna is doing less than OK. She has been rehearsing for the tour and she is totally miserable.

"She's down physically and mentally. The situation with Guy is very, very tense. The way the press are going crazy with the A-Rod story, her brother’s book and her physical exhaustion are all taking their toll.

"Family tension with her father and two of her other siblings has also been awkward.

"She feels nobody has taken her side. One of her closest pals says she has never seen Madonna so low. She has been feeling low and looking really gaunt.

"Madonna was told to go soft on work and rehearsals, so she will now take one proper day off every week and go easy in the mornings.

"She has a blood analysis done every few days — including one during last Friday’s rehearsal in front of everyone."

Spears, meanwhile, has been nominated for a VMA for her Piece of Me video.

Source: Showbiz Spy

Britney & Kevin's Custody Settlement Finalized

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Britney Spears and Kevin Federline's custody settlement was signed Friday by a judge, officially ending their nearly two-year custody battle.

In the deal reached last week, Federline retained sole custody of Preston, 2 1/2, and Jayden, 1 1/2. Spears – who is currently allowed two visits and one overnight per week – will get an additional sleepover by year's end, barring any setbacks.

"She's thrilled," the pop star's attorney Laura Wasser told PEOPLE. "To have more time with her kids has been her motivation to get well. In light of her outstanding conservatorship, she couldn't have asked for anything more."

Spears also agreed to increase Federline's child support to $20,000 a month (a $5,000 increase) and pay off his $250,000 legal tab. Documents show the child support increase went into effect on July 15, and that Spears's father, who remains in legal control of her affairs until a July 31 hearing, approved of the settlement terms.

"This has been a long ordeal [for Kevin] and for it to be over makes him very happy," his lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan previously said.

Legal experts say the former couple will undoubtedly return to court in the future, since custody settlements can always be modified.

Source: People