Britney Spears Watch

The Circus tour hits London, and while some of the reviews aren’t proclaiming their undying love, the fans are still flocking to the spectacle, and loving every minute of it!

Especially when we’re peppered with the fun behind the scenes videos like this one - where we are treated to Sean Preston and Jayden James - who will be 4 and 3 in September, channeling their mama and papa’s moves as they flail around, dancing to Toxic, with the cast and crew cheering them on! Check it out!

How cute are the little tater tots?!

The reviews are mixed, with CBS news London reporting that the show could have “Put Marcel Marceau to shame with her endless miming.” While they loved the set list, the remixed and current versions, they felt Britney was missing - looking bored - and didn’t interact with the audience. Maybe she’d gotten so much grief from her random comments here in the US she wasn’t risking it? Who knows - besides, reviewers are paid to pick things apart - what do they know?

Britney spent some time in the Bahamas with her family, soaking up the fun and sun with her boys and the rest of her family as she took a short break from the Circus Tour before it heads to Europe. And, as you can see, that body be bangin’! All the dancing she’s doing is certainly keeping the Pop Princess Perky!

She’s back in front of the camera as well, first in a promotional spoof for Logo, who’s going to honor Britney with their “Always Next, Forever Now Award” at the New Now Next awards on June 13. It’s a spoof off her fragrances, this one entitled “Mo” for all her gay fans. I don’t know bout you, but this spot makes me giggle…. Check it out!

She’s also on the set now for to film her new video for “Radar” - they were filming at a polo field in LA yesterday, and were said to have planned to get it filmed and to the editors in just two days - as she’s about to hit Europe to continue her Circus Tour on Wednesday. The video is directed by Daniel Meeyers, and Britney looks ladylike and proper on the polo field!

In legal news - Britney’s legal team have amended their paperwork that demands Sam Lutfi and Adnan Ghalib pay the court costs for the recent trips to get those pesky restraining orders extended. They’ve decided to give them a break in the cost - that is if you call a mere $8,590 off an $114,555 bill a “break” for Sam Lutfi, and $65,552 (down from $72,292) for Adnan. Seems to me that stalking our Britney is an EXPENSIVE mistake!

I know, I took an unexpected couple of weeks off, but rest assured that I will be back on the Britney news train for the new year! We’ve the Tour coming up, and likely more drama than we can shake a stick at! After all - it’s reported that tonight, Britney’s brother, is supposedly getting married TONIGHT, with all the family in attendance. To who? it seems that Bryan is set to marry Jamie Lynn’s manager, Graciella Sanchez in New Orleans, where even Britney is said to be attending.

Still no wedding bells for Jamie Lynn and her baby daddy, Casey Aldridge though, but there’s no shortage of rumors for who Britney’s hooking up with lately! In fact, it seems that every man within 30 yards is suddenly her new fling. The latest wild reports have her jetting off to India with a new choreographer, bollywood instructor Sandip Soparrkar the firing of her old one, and all of this without Papa Spears knowing anything about it…

Yeah, I know, right?

According to the source over at Gossip Girls, though, they had a romantic date together for Christmas, where “Sandy” gave Britney a traditional Indian sari that she wore during their dinner by candlelight, giggling and whispering throughout their traditional dishes like Chicken tikka and Cottage Cheese Curry.

E! online, however, is on the scene with some pesky facts straight from more sources closer to Brit, and they say the UK’s babblings about the relationship and the trip to India were a complete fabrication. Which is good, considering she’s supposed to be at a wedding tonight, right? Right!

What we do know is that it’s been an awesome 2008 for Britney and we can’t wait for 2009 and all that is to come!

Happy New Year, ya’ll!

After the smashing success of her appearance on Good Morning America, Britney - and her boobs - celebrated her birthday at the trendy Tejune night club in style! We know it was stylish, as Project Runway’s Heidi Klum showed up, and quite possibly told her that her bewbs were either in, or they were out. (Yes, I know, I’d be a SMASH at these parties, wouldn’t I?) Rumor has it that Heidi asked Britney to be a guest judge on the upcoming season, wherever and whenever it may air. Score!

After the GMA Performance boy bander and Star Dancer, Lance Bass had nothing but praise for the popstar. He told People that this will be “the biggest comeback of all time!” and that Britney is doing an amazing job and he’s proud of her. Awww.

Lance isn’t the only one talking to People, either. Baby-daddy, Kevin Federline opened up recently about his relationship with Britney, and their boys. He remembers the first time he met Briney, and how they hit it off right away, and the day of their wedding was the happiest moment of his life. As for what went wrong, he focused so much on their children, and it was simply hard. She filed for divorce and blindsided him, but he wants everyone to know tht he fought for his kids, not for money. The kids are the most important thing to him, and he’s pleased that things are finally getting better. “There’s nothing more that I want than for her to be in the best health and doing what she loves to do.”

On her birthday, Britney also taped a segment for Wednesday’s Tree lighting ceremony in New York City, spent the next day showering her boys with love at famed FAO Shwartz, and most recently was seen lighting up LA last night, as well. She took part in the Light of the Angels Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at the LA Live entertainment complex and with a flip of the candy cane swich, joined the Mayor and councilwoman in turning on the lights. It’s been a big week for our girl!

Late last night, the entire Spears clan in Louisiana sped out of their home in an emergency trip to the hospital in two big SUVs, one driven by Britney, with her boys and her parents in the car, the other driven by her sister, with her brother and others. Jamie Lynn kept her wits about her, and drove slowly next to other cars side by side on the highway, to allow her sister to pull away and get a head start on the 25 mile drive to the nearest hospital. It worked - by the time the paparazzi arrived, the entire family was already inside, seeing to the health of Jayden.

It was reported today that Jayden had had an adverse reaction to something he ate, leaving him in a “vague and unresponsive” state. He was admitted to the Southwest Mssissippi Regional Medical Centre, where the 2 year old little boy was admitted for overnight observation while they attempted to determine exactly what had happened.

Sources say that it was chaos, shortly after Jayden suffered a suspected seizure out of the blue. “One minute Britney andher sons were relaxing, and the next minute Jayden had fallen ill”. Britney called for an ambulance, but when they told her it would take half an hour to arrive, the entire family mobilized in minutes to drive there themselves.

The most recent reports say that Jayden James has bene released, though they’re not sure what caused the aleregic reaction just yet. Britney, after spending the night at the hospital and refusing to leave little Jayden’s side, was seen taking her son home once more where hopefully they’ll be able to enjoy the rest of their week’s stay in Louisiana with her family. Get well soon, lil guy!

While Britney was looking intense in the studio, keeping up with her rehearsal for her next video, and rumored appearances that will promote the new album, Jamie Spears was in court once again to discuss the conservatorship of Britney’s affairs. In a move that was not unexpected, Jamie was declared the permanent co-conservator of Britney’s estate, sharing the duties with her attorney, Andrew Wallet.

(Her attorney’s last name is “Wallet”?! Am I the only one amused by this?!)

Samuel Ingham, the court appointed lawyer in the case, told People that he’d met several times with Britney and she requested that he not object to the ruling at all, and commissioner Reva Goetz agreed saying that the permanent conservatorship was necessary and appropriate.

Don’t get all worried about the ‘permanent’ status though, as it simply means that they won’t have to continue meeting to renew the temporary status of Jamie’s running of Britney’s estate. It’s just a formality, and a source close to Britney reportedly said that it’s not going to last forever, it just is there to ensure increased time with the boys, and provide her with support for her music and work goals.

Terry Wasserman, a mental health lawyer who is not involved with the case added that “Ms. Spears can regain control of her life anytime, as long as her doctors feel she’s able to manage her own affairs.”

For right now, though, Britney seems to be content letting Daddy handle the day to day issues, allowing her to focus on her comeback trail. Womanizer is still doing great, and after a weekend in palm springs for Team Britney, they’re back hard at work, preparing for the albums December 2nd release date. And with Britney looking as good as she is? We’re content with that too!

The past couple of days have seen Britney out and about in LAW as usual. Yesterday, she tried to pull a fast one on the Paparazzi, though, sneaking into the car with her neighborhood gardener out of her gated community. Her plan was foiled, however, when the paps realized that her body guard was following the truck. She met her mother at the Chinois Beaute Bar, in San Fernando Valley for a spa day. Britney didn’t mind her ruse being foiled, laughing as she got out of the truck as she headed inside to meet her mom.

Speaking of mom - you know that book Lynne Spears has been shoving at us every moment of every day? The latest gossp there is that she thinks we want to see it turned into a movie! The tell-all, Through the Storm, recounts Britney’s problems with alcohol, drugs and sex as a teenager, her rise and fall leading to the current comeback. Reportedly she’s been shopping the idea, and wants Anna Faris to play Britney. Here’s the kicker though - who does she want to play herself? Julia Roberts.

Yeah. That’ll happen.

The driving without a valid license trial started today, since Britney turned down the deal offered last week. They expect the jury selection to begin today, and last for a few days, while the lawyers have already declared that they would appeal any conviction that could come of the trial.

Tour news! Billboard via People reported today that Britney is going to hit the road next spring, which would be her first tour since 2004 and her breakdown. It’s said that it will include dates in the US and abroad, and include material from the new album, Circus, which will be released on December 2, which is also Brit’s 27 birthday.

And of course, since she is looking forward to getting back on stage - Britney wants to be in tiptop shape (and she was certainly shapely in the new video!) and headed back to the dance studio today to work it all out on the dance floor. She’s looking good and feeling good - here’s to hoping it lasts!

And also, that a tour date is in Alaska. I know. Wishful thinking.

The past few days have seen Britney out and about in LA, as usual. It’s so good to see her so content, happy - even when she’s irritating people in the ice cream shop as she is shown to the front of the line ahead of others and their tasty treats. Ha! With a bodyguard and a friend at her side, Thursday saw Britney grabbing an ice cream cookie sandwich in Westwood.

Then Friday, the Womanizer singer was spotted picking up her boys from school for some mommy time. With her conservator and fatther, Jamie Spears - dressed in some questionable attire fashion wise, two body guards and of course, the Nanny, Britney slipped outside and to the car with Jayden James in her arms, and Sean Preston not far behind with the Nanny. Grandpa carried juice cups and lunch boxes, as the boys finished off their snack on the way to the car - they look so cute, and Britney looked comfortable and happy as she bundled her family into the car. A quick stop at McDonalds for some treats, and they headed home.

Last but not least, Earlier today, Britney was roaming around Studio City, California with her Starbucks frappuccino in hand.

It was recently announced too, that MTV will be airing a 90-minute documentary on Spears, called “Britney Spears: For the Record.” It will debut on November 30th, two days before the new album Circus is released.

Britney talks about everything over the past year or so, saying about her meltdown “I sit there and I look back and I’m like, ‘I’m a smart person. What the hell was I thinking?” She continues by reminding us that she’s “been through a lot in the past two or three years, and there’s a lot that people don’t know.”

I’ll be sure to catch the documentary when it airs - and with the success of Womanizer, I’m thrilled that the album’s release isn’t that far away!

A ton of pictures of the Pop Star out and about, after the cut!

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Or did she? That all depends on which tabloid magazine cover you believe this week!

First up, we have OK Magazine, where Jamie Lynn’s baby daddy speaks up to talk about the rumors about his cheating while Jamie Lynn was pregnant. They claim exclusive photos and interviews of their first thee months, and how thrilled they are to be together and that they want Baby Maddie to be part of their wedding day. AWwwwww!!

Then there’s the National Enquirer. Sure, they’re almost always wrong, but when they’re right? They’re RIGHT. We’ve yet to discover which camp this one is in, but today’s cover sports this gloriously trashy report: “Jamie Lynn Pregnant AGAIN! She’s in tears as pals beg her to abort!” And they take it one step farther too with a little bubble hovering under Jamie Lynn’s armpit: “Guess who’s the daddy this time!”

Aww. Ain’t that sweet! The Enquirer further goes on to say she’s 8 weeks along (which puts the conception date at just one month after Baby Maddie’s birth!) it happened because Jamie Lynn thought she couldn’t get pregnant while breast feeding, and she and Mama Lynne are completely distraught about it. Of course, Jamie Lynn is convinced that Casey is the father, but hasn’t been telling him because of the problems in their relationship.

As always, the source is questionable, so who are we supposed to believe? Of course there’s been a rep that released a statement to OK magazine today, saying the story is 100% false and that Jamie Lynne is not pregnant. The Magazine went straight to Jamie Lynn, who added “You’re way ahead of yourself on that one! We are really happy with where we are right now, there’s no rush for anything.”

So let the baby bump watch begin! Is she, or isn’t she? And are we really surprised that she follows Britney’s footsteps so closely?!

Britney Spears has apparently reunited with her old manager, Larry Rudolph! Jamie Spears has been helping turn Britney’s life around, and if the latest rumors are true, this is another big step in the right direction. Larry, who is credited with discovering Brit, first parted ways with her when she married Kevin, only to reunite when they divorced. Most recently, she fired Larry last April after he played a part in sending her to rehab. It’s unknown how long he has been back working with her now.

Jamie Spears always supported Larry’s decision to send Britney to rehab, so it’s not surprising that he reached out to her old manager to help get Britney’s career back on track. Larry has been a huge part of Britney’s professional life, so hopefully this is a sign of more good things to come.

For the last six weeks, Britney Spears has essentially been grounded by her daddy, Jamie Spears, in a desperate measure to save her life. Of course, there are worse places to be holed up than her $7.2 million, 7,400-square-foot Mediterranean-style villa in Studio City.

As part of her dad’s restrictions, the 26-year-old is no longer allowed to hit the night clubs in L.A., hang out with her paparazzi pals or make frequent, erratic stops at gas stations, fast-food joints and public bathrooms. A friend of the the singer tells OK! that Brit recently snuck a text message to them saying, “I’m so bored. I hate my life.”

Now, a typical day with Britney includes spending hours alone in her bedroom, which a frequent visitor to the home tells OK! is “like a princess’ room with several walk-in closets and a spa tub, plus a long counter where she used to keep all her wigs.”

Jamie, who stays in a room downstairs, leaves his daughter alone when she’s in her private suite. And since she’s no longer allowed to go out, the pop star now spends hours in front of the mirror trying on different outfits. (more…)

Less than 24 hours after it was discovered that a deal had been hammered out between the lawyers in the Britney Spears vs. Kevin Federline custody case that would allow the pop star supervised visits with her children, the little Federline lads came to pay mom a visit at her L.A. home.

Around 9am PT today, a Dodge truck carrying Sean Preston, 2, and one-year-old Jayden James entered Britney’s gated community, The Summit. According to sources, the visit is scheduled to end at noon PT.

Also inside the house are Brit’s father Jamie, a pyschologist, one of Kevin’s bodyguards, the court-ordered monitor, and a lawyer.

This is the first time the boys have seen their mother since the Jan. 3 standoff with authorities that landed Britney in the hospital for several nights. Until today, she had only been allowed to speak with her children during short phone conversations.

Many people were surprised then Adnan was forced to turn around and was refused entry to Britney’s neighborhood on Wednesday night, but what many people don’t know is that Adnan may have moved on to another women since Britney’s release from the psych ward.

According to an eyewitness, just prior to showing up at Brit’s house, Adnan was videotaped leaving Bossa Nova Restaurant in West Hollywood with a mystery girl on his arm. When Adnan spotted photographers, he quickly bolted, leaving the girl behind. The girl claimed she was a “business associate.�? (more…)

From the NY Post:

Britney Spears’ new bodyguards are on strict orders from her dad, Jamie: Don’t let her go to a bar or a bathroom alone!

The popwreck went to Jeffrey Chodorow’s new LA restaurant Citrus at Social on Saturday night with her father, a few friends and a woman described as “her chaperone.�? The group sat at a table to eat, but Spears hardly touched her lobster burger, preferring butter-fried frites and Tater Tots. (more…)

A restraining order against the man who’s been at Britney Spears’ side during her downward spiral portrays him as a Svengali figure who held her a virtual hostage in her home, drugged her, took over her finances and controlled the ravenous paparazzi “like a general.”

The order against 33-year-old Sam Lutfi was based on a lengthy declaration from Spears’ mother, Lynne, who says they met in October 2007, when he “essentially moved into Britney’s home and has purported to take control of her life, home and finances.”

Lynne Spears’ account of a long, chaotic night at Britney’s home depicted a drugged and confused pop star being led around by Lutfi, who was setting up pictures for the paparazzi even as she was spinning out of control.

The documents released by the court Tuesday ordered Lutfi to stay away from Spears, her homes, her parents and siblings’ homes and the hospital where she is confined for psychiatric evaluation.

On Monday, Lutfi told The Associated Press in a text message: “I have no problems with anyone writing anything negative against me. My image is not of concern, hers is.” He has not responded to further inquiry.

Lynne Spears said in the order that Lutfi “drugged Britney, he has cut Britney’s home phone lines and removed her cell phone chargers. He yells at her. He claims to control everything — Britney’s business manager, her attorneys and the security guards at the gate.”

Much of the 6-page declaration centers on the night of Jan. 28, just a few days before Spears was whisked by police and ambulance to a hospital psychiatric ward, where she remained Tuesday night. Her mother outlined increasingly bizarre behavior through the night, and said her daughter asked at one point, “When do I get to see my babies?” to which Lutfi answered, “Wednesday.”

Spears has been in court with ex-husband Kevin Federline over custody of their two small children, 1-year-old Jayden James and 2-year-old Sean Preston. She lost visitation rights last month after refusing to hand them back over to their father.

Lynne Spears described a harrowing night that stretched into the wee hours when she, her husband and a friend went to Britney’s home because they’d heard Britney was crying after a fight with Lutfi. Once inside, Lynne Spears said she was told by Lutfi that her daughter didn’t want anyone but her in the house and she was afraid to see her father.

Lynne Spears also said there were several photoggraphers present, who deferred to Lutfi. “The paparazzi reported to Sam and addressed him with great respect,” she said. “They treated him like a general.” (more…)