1 Week & Counting

M.I.A.

Britney's been laying low this week - only being spotted twice in the last several days - once leaving a workout at the Ritz-Carlton and another heading out of a late-night recording session.

Brit spent all of yesterday with her boys up until early this afternoon.

Source: Breathe Heavy

Shaggy To Work With Britney Spears & Robbie Williams?

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

The Boombastic Mr Lover Lover man Shaggy has revealed that he wants to do a reggae duet with both Britney Spears and Robbie Williams.

Talking to us ahead of the release of his greatest hits album, out this week, the It Wasn't Me star said: "Imagine Britney Spears doing a hardcore dancehall record, have her doing the dutty wine! Or Robbie Williams doing an old classic rubabdub dub riddim or something like that, something unique. It can’t be just a regular collaboration.”

He also said it was time for family to force Amy Winehouse into rehab for her own good - despite being a very public fan of jazz cigarettes himself.

The reggae star, who's sold more than 20million albums and had five UK Number One singles, said: "There's rock'n'roll behaviour and there's out of control and I think she's out of control. That's when you need some intervention."

Source: Mirror

New Life & Style Weekly

This week's issue of Life & Style Weekly named Britney "Best New Body" of this summer. Damn right! But really, the bigger story in the issue is the "Everyone wants a piece of Britney" story. I'm so over talking, even thinking about the money bullshit.

Source: Breathe Heavy

X17 XCLUSIVE - Britney Turning To ''Sex & Sin''???

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

Britney sported the slogan on her Ed Hardy sweatshirt while leaving the recording studio late last night.

But we certainly don't think it's an indication that she's turning to the dark side -- just that she loves Christian Audigier's clothes!

Once again, we spotted a video camera (turned off) in the hands of her bodyguard/cameraman. And although it would be fascinating to get an inside look at Britney's recovery and comeback, do you really think the world (or Britney, for that matter!) is ready for another Chaotic?

I'm ready for a Britney comeback, but not another Chaotic!

See more here!

Source: X17

Britney Spears Thinks Jamie Lynn is “Way Too Young” to Marry

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

Britney Spears has reportedly vowed to support and protect little sister Jamie Lynn Spears. Sources say the pop star is determined to keep the 17-year-old from ending up in a marriage and divorce like her situation with ex-husband Kevin Federline.

Spears allegedly believes the ‘Zoey 101’ actress is “way too young” to marry her fiancé and the father of her 2-month-old daughter, Casey Aldridge. “She is worried for her and doesn’t want Jamie Lynn to make the same mistakes she with Kevin Federline. She thinks she’s way too young to marry Casey – especially if he’s been cheating,” says an insider.

Jamie Lynn is rumored to have temporarily moved in with mom Lynne amid claims that Aldridge cheated on her while she was pregnant with baby Maddie.

Source: Trans World News

Kevin Federline Britney Spears Battle Over Sons Showbusiness Careers

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

The custody fight between Britney Spears and Kevin Federline may be over but successful co-parenting isn’t on the horizon for the exes anytime soon. The former couple are at war over Kev’s plans to manage showbusiness careers for sons Sean Preston and Jayden. The backup dancing reject can’t wait to turn Brit’s boys into the next generation of child star screwups.

Kevin has been secretly shuttling Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden, 1, to television and film auditions around the City of Angels.

“He thinks it would be a good outlet for them. Preston and Jayden are always singing and dancing around the house. They’re total clowns, even at their toddler playground, Mr. Gym.”

Well “Mama” isn’t having it. Britney wants her sons to have the childhood that was lost to her and will not encourage any interest Kevin has in introducing them to the entertainment industry.

Britney, who has been performing professionally since the age of eight, “blew up when Kevin asked her about letting the kids act,” a Star Magazine spywitness whispers. Britney “doesn’t want them to be used as cash cows.”

Kevin disagrees. “Kevin feels it’s okay as long as they are watched over carefully and not pushed into it,” the tabloid insider explains.

“Kevin hopes Britney will come around when she realizes how much fun they’re having.”

Source: Pop Crunch

VMA Throwdown Thursday: Between Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan, Who’d Win A VMA For Most-Improved?

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

You’re probably so far beside yourself with the news that Christopher Mintz-Plasse (a.k.a. “McLovin!’”) will be presenting at the 2008 VMAs that you’re, like, sitting across the room from yourself.

Not that McLovin’ doesn’t deserve some serious VMA McLove, but you know who deserves even more love right now is former badgirl Lindsay Lohan. Not only is Lindsay presenting too, but she also totally deserves a VMA for Most-Improved, which is a new category that we just made up.

Of course, she’d have to beat out Britney Spears, who’s also done a total 180 this year and is basically like the old Britney but better, stronger and more domesticated than ever. Seriously Britney, even bestie-for-hire Paris Hilton has commented on your perfection, and trust us, she knows a few things about the power of reinvention. And, as you can see in the video below, LL Cool J is pretty much Britney’s numero uno fan right now.

So Britney should get a made-up Most-Improved Moonman too, and she should also FINALLY win an actual VMA since she’s been nominated for 16 VMAs and has never gone home with one (!!!). But you know what they say — 17th time’s a charm, and this year Brit has three chances to win since she’s nominated for three VMAs – Best Pop Video, Best Female Video, and Video of the Year.

And it’d be even more supremo dreamo fantastic if Britney came to the VMAs to pick up said hypothetical VMAs — real or fictional — in person. And now would be an ideal time for me to plead: Britney, PLEASE come to the VMAs! Pretty PWEASE!?

Anyway, who should win the Most-Improved VMA? Lindsay or Britney?

Source: MTV

Britney Spears to Sing for Royal Family?

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

Britney Spears is on the comeback trail and it looks like our royal family could be the salvation that she needs to finally get back on track. Insiders tell me that the pop tart is in talks with EBF, the home of the famous variety show held each year in front of the royal family in December.

The idea came from Prince Harry and Chelsey — they are both big fans. Word is the singer who has battled demons and divorce is “over the moon with the offer and making arrangements as I write.“

An insider tells me “she feels that this is a great seal of approval and knows that it's an honor to be asked. Plus, what a great comeback and who better than in front of the royal family?" ...

Source: FOX News

New In Touch Weekly Scans

This week's issue of In Touch Weekly reveals more details about Britney's troubled past. What to do when a girl in the spotlight is having a hard time coping with tremendous fame? Write a book! That's what douchebag / author Ian Halperin has done in his new explosive book "Stalking Britney: Britney under Siege."

Source: Breathe Heavy

This Isn't Helping Those VMA Performance Rumors...

Pharrell Williams: Britney Spears 'Made Her Mark'

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

It's still a week early for the MTV Video Music Awards. But Britney Spears, who is up for three awards – including top honors – has a supporter in the form of hip-hop heavyweight Pharrell Williams.

"She's made her mark with her career," Williams told PEOPLE at Wednesday's Pepsi 500 Running Wide Open party in Hollywood, which he co-hosted. "She's super-talented. She's an entertainer."

Williams, 35, collaborated with Spears on her hits "I'm a Slave 4 U" and "Boys."

"It was cool, it was fun," said Williams, who is currently working on new music with Common and Fall Out Boy.

Besides video of the year, Spears's nominations include best pop video and best female video. She has never won a MTV Video Music Award, despite 16 nominations in her career.

While Williams is rooting for Spears, her musical success does not hinge on success at the awards show, he says.

"I'm not sure [if she will win]," Williams said. "I don't even know if it really matters whether she wins or not."

Spears's live MTV VMA performance of "Gimme More" last year was a notorious disaster. This year, Spears has appeared in taped VMA commercial segments with host Russell Brand, but is not scheduled to perform.

She competes with the Jonas Brothers, Chris Brown, the Pussycat Dolls and the Ting Tings, for video of the year.

Source: People

Britney's All Black but Still Fit Wednesday

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

Britney Spears arrived at her Marina del Rey gym looking a little subdued yesterday afternoon for yet another workout. The routine can of course get a little mundane even with all those endorphins running, and with the news of another lame tell-all, it's no surprise she's not looking her most sunny. At least all the outpouring of desire for her to perform at the VMAs has to help put a smile on her face. Hopefully she'll still pull out something great for the red carpet, and who knows, maybe finally get her chance to walk on stage and accept that long-coming moonman.

Source: Pop Sugar

Britney At The Ritz-Carlton

Source: Untouchable Britney

Britney At The Ritz-Carlton in Marina del Rey, Day 2

The paps caught up with Britney Spears Tuesday afternoon. She was arriving at The Ritz-Carlton in Marina del Rey with her bodyguard

Source: X17 Video

Britney Spears Michael Phelps MTV Video Music Awards 2008

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

We already know Britney Spears won’t be hitting us one more time with another turn as a performer at MTV’s annual Video Music Awards, but what about as a presenter?

Celebrity spies tell Us Weekly, the “Toxic” singer is desperate to give away one of the night’s honors 2008 VMAs, airing September 7. According to recent whispers, Britney could be joined on stage by fourteen-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps.

“She hopes to share the stage with Michael Phelps.”

Source: Pop Crunch

Britney's Cameo In Nice, France

Check out these exclusive fan-pics of Britney's cameo (includes a picture of Madonna performing) from a fellow BreatheHeavy reader who attended Madonna's "Sticky & Sweet" show in Nice, France yesterday. Nice shots - thanks for the submissions

Source: Breathe Heavy

New Details From Britney Tell All!

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

We already told you about the upcoming Britney Spears expose by Ian Halperin, and now we have more details from the New York Times bestselling author. Halperin has penned similar books about Celine Dion and Kurt Cobain, as well as those revealing the dark and dirty secrets of Hollywood, supermodels and other high-profile individuals.

Halperin went undercover as a photographer for 18 months when he wrote and researched Stalking Britney: Britney Under Siege, and he tells In Touch Weekly, “She’s on a high right now, but her life goes in circles. It’s like a roller coaster ride. She’s a person who is highly sensitive, and just one little thing could set her off.”

Halperin writes about how Britney attempted suicide four times after her split from ex-hubby Kevin Federline, and addresses her self-doubt and insecurities, which popped up in her early teen years. He tells the mag, “At 15, she had a huge breakdown and had to return home to Louisiana. She was very insecure and felt like she wasn’t pretty.” The solution? “She went on a huge diet.”

Though Britney has made remarkable progress over the past few months, and she's been photographed looking happier and healthier, Halperin believes she’s far from recovered. “There’s no doubt, based on the last two years, that she is a highly unstable person. She’s on a temporary high right now, but she’s never really dealt with all the problems she had. I don’t think it’s possible to turn over a new leaf just like that.”

Despite his somewhat pessimistic outlook, Halperin does say that Britney is a “good mother, and a good person...In fact, she’s nicer than most of the stars I’ve met. But as Britney once told me herself, her life has always been two steps forward, followed by one step back.”

Will you read Stalking Britney: Britney Under Siege? What do you think Britney will say?

Source: X17

Vote For Britney At MTV's EMAs

It's VMAnia! Ha get it, see what I did there. Britney has been nominated three times for the MTV EMAs for "Best Act Ever," "Act of 2008," & "Album of the Year!" All are no brainers - duh Britney! The show will air November 8th, 2008 in Liverpool - so there's plenty of time to vote and re-vote!

Source: Breathe Heavy

Britney Works Out

Britney, wearing a pale-yellow tank and black pants, was spotted working out at the gym this afternoon.

Source: Untouchable Britney

Manager: Spears Not Slated To Perform On VMAs

Britney Spears won't perform on this year's MTV Video Music Awards, according to her manager.

"Contrary to media reports, Britney was never slated to perform on this year's VMAs," Larry Rudolph, Spears' manager at Jive Records, said in a statement. "She's in the middle of recording her next album, which is going amazingly well, and her focus remains on the studio."

Spears' "Gimme More" comeback performance during last year's VMAs was one of the most-talked-about moments of 2007. The tabloid queen is currently appearing in spots promoting this year's ceremony.

In June, MTV Networks Music Group President Van Toffler said the network wasn't ruling out giving viewers another dose of Spears at the VMAs. MTV later confirmed they were in talks to have Spears appear in some capacity. The rebounding pop queen is nominated for video of the year for "Piece of Me."

This VMAs will air live Sept. 7 from Paramount Pictures Studios in Los Angeles. Previously announced award show performers include Kid Rock, Lil Wayne, Pink, Rihanna, Paramore, T.I. and the Jonas Brothers.

Source: Yahoo!

Britney Spears Shops Pottery Barn

Now that speculation concerning whether or not Britney Spears will perform at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards (after Brit’s manager Larry Rudolph has killed all hope that she would be performing) we can move on to other Britney Spears matters … like her redecorating habits. Brit Brit was snapped doing a bit of shopping yesterday at the Pottery Barn in Beverly Hills, CA. She apparently was in the market for fake flowers and scented candles, behold:
Capris aside (yeesh!), Britney really does look great. And while I’m extremely bummed that she won’t be performing at the VMAs, I trust that she’s got big plans up her sleeves. In retrospect, I guess I can understand why Brit may not have wanted to perform this time around. Last year, her song Gimme More was BLOWING THE EFF UP on the radio right before the VMAs took place, it made sense for her to try and capitalize on that momentum. This year, she has no such single on the radio (tho, I contend that she could perform her song Piece of Me, which is nominated for the Video of the Year award [among other awards] at this year’s VMAs) and an album that is still months away from completion … so, instead of preparing for a killer on stage performance, she’s happy to shop for aromatherapy candles at Pottery Barn. In the end, as long as she’s happy and healthy that’s all that matters. I even support her love of capri pants … such is my lurve for our dear Britney :)

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

Pete Wentz Votes For Britney

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

Wentz was there when Spears made a promo for the awards show. "I got to meet the elephant [in the video]," he says. "It was awesome. Britney really proves how much the fans really matter, because the fans really want to see Britney win and turn it around."

Even though the Fall Out Boys plan to attend the VMAs and have won in the past (and even hope to win again), they actually voted for videos oter than their own. "To be honest, I don't think this is the Fall Out Boys's year," says Wentz.

Source: People

Britney's Ample Cleavage Replaced By Trim Figure...

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

Britney Spears stepped out over the weekend looking trim (although a little glum), as she treated herself to a day at Pottery Barn in Beverly Hills. Her white vest and blue jeans combo revealed a less curvaceous Britney and proved the singer has most definitely been dropping the pounds.

Onlookers reported Spears bought an electronics charger and some room spray in a separate store, adding, "Britney looked healthy and relaxed and seemed to be enjoying herself. There were only a couple of photographers outside but she carried on as if they weren't there."

Source: Splash News Online

Britney Goes Candle Crazy

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

Candles and baskets and flowers, oh my!

Britney Spears heads out for some home decor shopping in Beverly Hills on Monday.

Despite initial rumors that Brit-Brit would possibly perform at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, her manager recently announced that the singer will not be part of the awards show.

“Britney Spears will not be performing at the VMAs this year. I’m telling you officially and unequivocally,” said manager Larry Rudolf on Ryan Seacrest’s Los Angeles radio show.

The 26-year-old singer continues to work on her next album and has been working hard in the studio the past few weeks.

Source: Just Jared