Britney's Back On The Rails

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

Britney Spears looked every inch the doting mother as she collect her sons Sean and Jayden for a weekend visit.

The 26-year-old singer, who has managed to turn her life around after a very public breakdown, appeared happy and healthy in a pink top and jeans as she balanced her youngest boy on her hip.

She was accompanied by the man who has been credited with nursing her back to full health - her father Jamie Spears.

The scenes are a sharp contrast to earlier this year, when a wild-eyed Britney lost custody of Sean Preston, 3, and two-year-old Jayden James to her ex-husband Kevin Federline.

But since that time the singer's life has turned around for the better.

This week saw a return to form as her new song Womanizer topped the digital download chart in the US.

It debuted with downloads of 285,800 — the best first week for a female artist on that chart since it began in 2003.

The previous record holder was Mariah Carey's Touch My Body which entered the digital songs chart with just 200 fewer units back in April.

Womanizer also hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, which aggregates digital sales with airplay.

Yesterday her father Jamie told told jurors that Britney was planning to move back to Louisiana - her home town.

The singer is currently on trial for allegedly driving without a valid license.

Jamie Spears, 56, claimed that - although she lived there at the moment- California was not his daughter's permanent residence and she was only in the state for the sake of her sons.

'Her home is Louisiana', he told the court in his southern drawl.

Asked when she would be returning to the Deep South, he said: 'There's plans right now.'

'We're here with her kids. We have visitation rights. We have to stay to augment those rights.'

He told the jurors they planned to move back to Louisiana 'once we can travel with the kids and spend time there'

She faces up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine if she is convicted of driving without a valid license in August last year.

Source: Daily Mail

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single 'Womanizer' is currently at #16 on Mediabase with 4022 spins and 32.4 est. million listeners!

Click here to vote for 'Womanizer' on your local radio station!

Source: Break The Ice

Britney <3's Louis Vuitton!

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

Britney showed off her favorite Louis Vuitton handbag while entering a dance studio last night. Brit's looking a little tired, not that we're surprised given everything going on in her life at the moment!

Hey, at least this time she wasn't wearing a tank top!

Lynne says "talk to the hand!"

See more pics here!

Source: X17

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Britney Spears Jury Leaves For Weekend Without Verdict

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

The jury in Britney Spears’ misdemeanor driving-without-a-valid-license trial has left for the weekend without reaching a verdict.

Jurors left late Friday afternoon after deliberating for a little more than two hours.

The eight women and four men received the case after prosecutors and defense attorneys made their final arguments.

Spears hit a parked car last year while driving in California on her Louisiana license. Her attorney says she didn’t meet the state’s residency requirements and was within the law.

But prosecutors say the 26-year-old needed a license because she was married, had two children and filed for divorce in Los Angeles — and was ostensibly a California resident.

Spears did not attend any of the two-day trial.

Source: Access Hollywood

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single 'Womanizer' is currently at #17 on Mediabase with 3873 spins and 30.4 est. million listeners!

Click here to vote for 'Womanizer' on your local radio station!

Source: Break The Ice

Billboard Reviews 'Womanizer'

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

Everyone loves a good comeback, though it's ironic that commercially, Britney Spears never went anywhere. If anything, her personal troubles heightened interest in last year's "Blackout" album and top five smash "Gimme More." This year has seen a less public Spears —certainly none of the bizarre behavior of the past couple of years. "Womanizer" from new album "Circus" (Dec. 2), finds Brit in futuristic electronica mode (similar territory to peer Christina Aguilera). Credit producers/ writers the Outsyders for injecting a bit of reality into her lyrics, in this case directed at a certain ex, in which Spears chastises, "You say I'm crazy . . . I got your crazy." While the repetitive hook might affect chart longevity, the best news here is Spears' engaged vocal, unlike last year's tracks, which focused more on production tricks to cover unfocused delivery. After triple-play wins at MTV's Video Music Awards, where a coherent Spears appeared grateful and surprised —and a creative (albeit gratuitous) video that's igniting blogs—could it be our Britney is truly back?

Source: Billboard

'Womanizer' Back At #1 On iTunes

Britney Spears To Perform In Liverpool Next Month

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

Britney Spears is expected to perform at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Liverpool next month.

The singer, who releases her new album ‘Circus’ on December 2nd, is nominated for Best Act Ever at the ceremony on November 6th.

An appearance would cap a phenomenal end to the year for Spears who last month won three prizes at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.

Speaking to the Mirror, a source said: "Given Britney's comeback there would be no one better to attend the awards.”

“She's probably the biggest pop star in the world and after shining at the VMAs Britney would definitely spice things up in Liverpool.

"There is a hope she will perform, but if not she could just present an award - it's all very exciting."

Spears is currently number one on the US singles charts for the first time since her 1999 debut ‘Baby One More Time’.

Source: Gig Wise

Britney Spears' Comeback Set To Continue

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

Britney Spears' phenomenal comeback looks set to continue with a surprise appearance at the European MTV Awards in Liverpool next month.

Brit - who scooped three Moon Man awards at the MTV Video Music Awards in Hollywood last month - is set to seal a remarkable end to the year by attending the star-studded bash.

An MTV source confirmed: "Given Britney's comeback there would be no one better to attend the awards. She's probably the biggest pop star in the world and after shining at the VMAs Britney would definitely spice things up in Liverpool.

"There is a hope she will perform, but if not she could just present an award - it's all very exciting."

If Britney does go she will be joined by fellow A-listers Katy Perry, who will be host, Beyonce, Pink, Duffy and The Killers. We can't wait!

Source: Mirror

Watch Britney Spears' Gossip Girl Mash-Up Music Video

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

Britney Spears's latest hit "Womanizer" will be featured in a brand new Gossip Girl promo that will focus on resident bad boy Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick). (Watch above).

The promo spot will begin running on-air on The CW beginning Monday, October 20, as well as online at cwtv.com.

Last month, Spears described the song as "a girl anthem."

"It's basically saying, 'We know what you're up to.' It's about guys cheating on girls," she told NYC's Z100 radio station.

Source: US Weekly

Britney's Driving Case Motors to Jury

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Britney Spears' jury is doing its best to make up for lost time.

While it took 14 months—a very long 14 months—for the singer's trial on misdemeanor driving without a license to reach a courtroom, it took barely two days of testimony before jurors entered deliberations.

The eight-woman, four-man panel is currently pondering the pop star's fate.

At stake is whether the 26-year-old will be slapped with a criminal charge as a result of her August 2007 ding-and-run, at which time she was in possession of a Louisiana, though not California, driver's license.

Spears, who has been MIA throughout the proceedings, might have to put in face time in the court if she's convicted.

"Her lawyer can stand in for the sentencing hearing, but the judge might want it all done on the record," Alec Rose, a Santa Monica criminal defense attorney, tells E! News.

The maximum sentence is six months in jail and a $1,000 fine—not to mention the knowledge that a much less costly and solution, which included zero time behind bars, without the embarrassment of a public trial could have been, had Spears accepted prosecutors' plea deal earlier this month.

Rose, who's not involved in the case, doesn't expect much of a penalty even if the singer is found guilty.

"No one gets sentenced jail time" in these kind of cases, says Rose. "She would probably only
have to pay a fine of few hundred dollars and be on one to three years of summary probation."

Three witnesses, including Spears' father Jamie, testified before Friday morning's closing statements.

For his part, Jamie did his best to justify her out-of-state license and play down the fact that his daughter had tied the knot and twice given birth in the Golden State, saying her real home was and will again be Louisiana.

Source: E! Online

Britney Court Update: Verdict Most Likely Delayed Until Monday

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

The jury in Britney's driving without a license trial began their deliberations just about twenty minutes ago (at 2pm PT), and at least one person believes we won't get a quick verdict: her attorney.

In fact, J. Michael Flanagan has left the proceedings in the hands of an associate...to go golfing.

The session will break at 4:15pm regardless of whether or not they reach a verdict, so it seems that we may have to wait until Monday.

But we're staying for the long haul, so if we get any new updates, we'll be sure to pass them on...

Oh, the dramz!

Source: X17

Jury Begins Deliberations in Britney Spears Traffic Trial

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

After hearing closing arguments, a jury began deliberations Friday in Britney Spears's driving-without-a-license trial.

In a half-hour closing argument, prosecutor Michael Amerian told jurors that Spears, 26, should be convicted of the misdemeanor charge because she did not have a California driver's license at the time of a August 2007 fender bender.

"Every significant occurrence of Britney Spears's life has occurred in Los Angeles," he said, referring to her marriage, the birth of her two sons, and divorce. "She is a California resident."

He added that the fact that the singer applied for (but did not receive) a California license four months prior to the accident "shows her intent to stay here."

"If you follow the law and use common sense, you'll find the defendant is guilty," Amerian told the panel.

Spears's defense called her father to testify that Britney considers Louisiana home. The pop star says she had a Louisiana license at the time of the accident (though she since has gotten a California one).

Her lawyer, Michael Flanagan, told jurors that Spears "doesn't want to be here (in California). She's a Louisiana girl. She's only here because of her custody case. She keeps thinking, maybe next month I can go home."

He pointed out that a dozen paparazzi vehicles follow the singer's every move daily. "You got a glimpse of what it's like for her to be here. No doubt that's why she's been driven crazy, why there's a conservatorship, why she was hospitalized," he said. "Do you blame the girl for wanting to go home (to Louisiana)?"

But prosecutor Amerian said there was no hard evidence presented that Spears even had a Louisiana license on the day in question, other than Jamie's testimony.

If convicted, Spears faces up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

Source: People

Britney Spears Picks Up The Kids From School Again

Last Friday we saw pics of Britney Spears, with her father and conservator Jamie Spears in tow, picking up her children from their preschool in Encino, CA and today we get to see a couple more pics of Britney, once again, pickin’ up Sean Preston and Jayden James from school:
Wee! It looks to me like this may become a weekly occurrence. I love the sight of Britney with her kids. I think it is a very stabilizing thing for her young sons to enjoy regular quality time with their mother. I really hope that Britney’s weekly pick-up run at the boys’ school (leading into weekend visits with her) become the routine because I really think it will benefit both mother and children alike. It’s a great sight to see.

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

Spears Is Friends Again With Husband Of 55 Hours

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

BRITNEY SPEARS has reignited a friendship with her ex-husband JASON ALEXANDER - the man she married and ditched after a controversial Las Vegas ceremony.

The pair tied the knot in a Sin City chapel on 3 January 2004 - a union that was annulled just 55 hours later.

The brief marriage appeared to have ended Spears and Alexander's romance and longterm friendship, but the 27-year-old clothing entrepreneur's manager Susan Ferris insists they are pals again, four years on from the headline-grabbing wedding.

Ferris tells Us Weekly, "They are friends again and have been for six or eight months."

Source: Contact Music

Britney Spears Scoops Up the Kiddies

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

Enjoying another visit with her two young sons, Britney Spears Britney Spears was out picking Jayden James and Sean Preston up from their school in Encino on Friday (October 17).

Accompanied by her father, Jamie Spears, and one of her nannies, the “Gimme More” singer looked to be in a pleasant mood, sporting a sleeveless summery top with jeans.

See more pics here!

Source: Celebrity Gossip

Christina Roots For Brit

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

The pop stars have been out in force this week in merry old England! First pop diva Christina Aguilera gave a shout out to her reformed former Mouseketeer buddy Britney Spears during her concert at London’s world famous Royal Albert Hall. Aguilera said she was “rooting for” her pal and that “its great she is back on track.”

Source: FOX News

Britney's Back On the Cover of Rolling Stone!

Well, this obviously isn't the cover, of course! Props to X17 for the report yesterday on Britney's Rolling Stone cover with the old photo -- but this is a shot from inside the shoot! We can't show you the sets and the outfits because they have been deemed TOP SECRET! It was a super fun shoot and Brit was dancing around the set having a great time. :)

More details coming soon!

Source: BritneySpears.com

BritneySpears.com Open For Biznazz

After much hype and even more delay, BritneySpears.com has finally launched and is live right now. You may recall that at the start of this month we were told that Britney’s new official website would be launching “soon” but that registration for the site was underway at CircusVIP.com. Then, around the time that the Womanizer music video was to debut, BritneySpears.com started counting down … to something. Many folks believed the countdown was to the site’s official launch but the number reached zero — and nothing happened. Now, about a week later, the site is finally live and functional:
This is the first message posted to visitors of the site: Hey everyone!! Team Britney here! Brit’s sent us some awesome videos she shot recently and we’re so excited to show them to you! Brit was in Los Angeles doing some fun interviews for the site and the whole crew from Entertainment Tonight were outside the door in the next room waiting to talk to her! But Brit took some time out of her busy schedule to record a message for you guys! Hope you enjoy the vid! More later… bye!

The site offers a blog, videos, music, photos and “more coming soon”. The site is pretty bare as is it stands but I can see the potential for more to come … especially as the release date for her new album Circus nears.

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

Britney Spears Will Rule Again, Says Taio Cruz

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

Britney Spears will make a success of her comeback, according to Taio Cruz.

The RnB star exclusively told Mirror.co.uk he thinks her new material is “cool” and she’s beaten her demons, despite her not choosing any tracks he wrote for her new album.

“She should have taken my songs,” he told us on the red carpet at the Mobo Awards.

“But she’s an icon, a pop icon. She’s definitely gonna do big things again.”

And it looks like he's spot on. Spears' single Womanizer, the first from her comeback album Circus, jumped straight to the top of the US Billboard charts yesterday, setting a new record for digital downloads.

Source: Mirror

Britney Leaving Quixote Studios In Los Angeles

Britney was at Quixote Studios all day on Stage 4, when she finally left she made sure her face was completely covered by her purse.

Quixote Studios - Stage 4

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Britney Spears' 'Womanizer' Director Joseph Khan Talks 'Toxic' Comparisons

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

Joseph Khan, the director of Britney Spears' steamy "Womanizer" video, is no stranger to working with the pop star. And having directed her in "Stronger" and "Toxic," he decided to make the clip for her new #1 single a nod to the latter.

"I didn't see it as a direct sequel but a 2008 answer to ['Toxic']," he told MTV News. " 'Toxic' was a crystallization of her career at that time, and the tough part was that we knew there were going to be comparisons."

As in "Toxic," "Womanizer" shows Spears playing a handful of strong, hyper-stylized characters seeking revenge against a guy who has done them wrong.

"There are elements and moments of 'Toxic' that I felt could be improved," he added. "This one is a bit more fashion-forward. The only big difference is that she's been through a lot, and the big curiosity for me was how much she can give me on set."

And Khan said Britney was determined to prove to everyone that she still loves being a pop star. "When I see her on set, she's extremely professional, and it's a job," he said. "There's really literally no messing around. ... Whatever accolades she gets, she deserves."

According to Khan, the video was a completely collaborative effort. She came to him with a clear idea and a strong-enough song that made directing a piece of cake. "Any director could come on," he said, "because with that fierceness and determination she has, they would look like they knew what they were doing.

"I think that it's funny she didn't have to say much, and the song spoke volumes about the visual," he added.

The video's male eye candy, Brandon Stoughton, got in on the collaboration as well. "They both took it very seriously. They're inventive. He would come up with ideas."

Khan said he noticed one major change between his last project with Britney and this one: "It's a much more mature sound and much more mature lyrics, and she always has the greatest ideas," he said. "The initial kernel of the idea always came from her. She's hyper-aware of pop culture.

"She's a mom now," Khan added, "and one of the concerns was that she wants to work hard, and she wants to see her kids. I had to know exactly what I wanted."

After everything that Spears has been through in the last couple years, Khan said he wanted to make the best possible video for her. "I love working with her, and I do care about doing the best that I can for her. I don't want to be the guy that failed. I don't want to be the guy. I want to be a help, not a hindrance."

Source: MTV