Britney Spears Watch

As we mentioned previously, Britney’s estate has filed for a restraining order against Osama Lutfi and Adnan Ghalib, as well as their lawyer. On Tuesday, February 3, Lutfi filed lawsuit against the Spears, apparently in retaliation, for Defamation and Breech of Contract according to the LA Court documents. He is also claiming libel, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress, saying that “Jamie and Lynne launched a campaign of lies and intimidation designed o destroy Lutfi and drive him out of Britney’s life,” that “provided Jamie with the opportunity he needed to obtain an appointment as Britney’s conservator.”

Awwww, poor Sammy-boy… his widdle feelings was hurt!

The papers further claim that despite Jamie and Lynne accomplishing their objectives, they continue the smear campaign, and so he’s forced to act to defend himself against their “persistent attacks”.

His main claim of defamation is that the book “Through he Storm” by Lynne Spears had damaged his reputation, because of he allegations that she makes about Lutfi’s control over Britney, allegations he calls “lies and fabrication”. It’s caused him to suffere an “unfathomable amount” of ridicule and scorn, and he claims o have received numerous death threats from Britney fans - oh, and he can “no longer ind work as a counselor of at-risk teens”. Awww.

Oh, and those Battery allegations? Apparently Sam says that Jamie burst into Britney’s house and punched him in the chest, causing “unjury to his nervous system and person” while Jamie screamed about a comment made to Lynne the night before. Oh, and he hasn’t gotten paid for being Britney’s manager either - an agreement he says was verbal, yet confirmed by a text message on Oct. 13, 2007. His lawyer, Bryan J. Freedman made statement that there was overwhelming evidence from independent witnesses that will prove his case, too.

Sounds like a bunch of sour grapes to me -how ’bout you?

The jury selection began on Wednesday for Britney Spears’ misdemeanor driving without a license trial, stemming from her 07 fender bender. By Thursday, they had a jury seated of those who claimed they could be impartial, and supposedly sympathized with Britney’s plight as a celeb hounded by the photogs. Opening statements began directly afterward, with the bulk of the arguments happening today.

In the opening statement, Michale Amerian called the case straight forward, she was driving without a CA license and thus is guilty. Britney’s attorney, Michael Flanagan argued that she was in possession of a Louisiana state license and not required to get a CA license until she becomes a permenant resident, that her primary residence is in Louisiana - but that she’s here for the kids and the custody agreements. He declared that she had hopes to return to LA as soon as the custody situation is straightened out, and she pays income tazes in Louisiana, is registered to vote there, and never applied for a homeowners exemption for a tax break on her Los Angeles home.

The closing arguments were today, Friday, and the jury has begun it’s deliberation. The prosecution argued that every significant occurence of Britney’s life happened in CA - her marriage, her sons, her divorce, and thus she’s a CA resident. He mentioned she applied for a CA license 4 months prior to the accident as well, and thus is guilty.

Called for her defense was Papa Spears, who testified that she had a Louisiana license and wants to return to Louisiana as soon as possible. In closing arguments, Flanagan declared that she doesn’t want to be in California, and that they have gotten a glimpse of whatit’s like to be here for her. She wants to go home. Amerian countered by pointing out the lack of hard evidence that she had a Louisiana license on that day, other then the testimony of her dad. (…can’t they look that shit up?)

No word yet on if the Jury has come back with a verdict. Britney could face up to 6 months in jail and a $1000 fine if convicted.

Since her presence is not required at the trial, as it’s a misdemeanor, Britney chose to spend the time with her boys, picking them up at school this afternoon, Nanny and Dad in tow. She looked content, relaxed and happy - as well she should be, as today is also the relaunch of her official webiste, britneyspears.com! Here’s her welcome message, and hints of what we can look forward too from Britney and her team!

Check it out! And be sure to watch the Womanizer Dance off - there’s some fun stuff there!

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.

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…)

Sources at UCLA Medical Center tell TMZ Britney Spears has been classified as “G.D.” - Greatly Disabled. That is a huge and dangerous deal. That means the patient is unable to take care of basic needs, such as the acquisition of food, clothing or shelter. Being G.D. is one of the criteria for involuntary commitment.

Several health care professionals tell us Britney has fallen into a “manic state” due to her bipolar disorder. We’re also told, she arrived at the hospital this morning at around 2:15 AM but wasn’t admitted until 4:15 AM, because she was causing such a scene in the hospital. (more…)

In case you’re having a hard time keeping track of all these reports about Britney, whether she’s in the hospital or not, you’ve happened upon the right site. Here’s a summary:

In the wee hours of the morning today (just after midnight), Britney’s new psychiatrist went to her home and felt she was a danger to herself and others — partly because of her reckless driving and partly because of her “downhill behavior.” As a result, the shrink launched a plan (days in the making) to have Britney committed to UCLA Medical Center by calling the cops.

Sources tell us the cops knew it was coming. In fact, the plan was for cops and paramedics to take Britney away the night before, but it was scrubbed. Last night, it all went down according to plan. Cops even used code to minimize craziness in transporting Britney to the hospital. Over the police radio, Britney was referred to as “The Package.”

BritneySpearsWatch.com wants to know: Do you think this was planned to upstage Britney’s former flame’s birthday? Today Justin Timberlake turned 27!!

WAIT … THERE’S A LOT MORE! (more…)

Britney Spears was nowhere to be seen today as a court hearing convened in her child custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline.

Responsibly, and continuing to prove himself in the court’s eyes as the better parent, Kevin and his lawyer were on hand as Superior Court Commissioner Scott Gordon began the hearing, which was scheduled after Gordon suspended Britney’s right to visit her sons.

Gordon allowed reporters into the courtroom for about one minute before he announced that the hearing was being closed.

The commissioner granted a motion from Britney’s attorneys to quash a subpoena, but there was no information given about what the subpoena involved or to whom it had been issued.

A throng of photographers and reporters waited outside the downtown courthouse to see if Britney would come to what one attorney described as “the most significant hearing in the case so far.” Law enforcement officers watched over the scene.

Britney, 26, has had trouble making recent legal dates: On Dec. 12, she called in sick for a court-ordered deposition, then arrived nearly two hours late at an attorney’s office on its rescheduled date, Jan. 3.

Kevin Federline’s attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, told The Associated Press on Sunday that he didn’t know if Britney would come to Monday’s hearing, and he indicated that it would be important for her to be there to take the opportunity to try to persuade the court restore visitation.

“You can’t phone this one in,” he said. (more…)

451 Press received a press release from NBC Universal, which included a transcript of NBC News’ “Today” show exclusive with Meredith Vieira and a Spears Family Spokesperson. The spokesperson, Ms. Lou Taylor, stated that Dr. Phil Betrayed the trust of the Spears family, acted inappropriately and took advantage of them. Ms. Taylor also claimed that Britney never planned to appear on the show, and that Dr. Phil acted “self-serving” and that he “compromised” their relationship with Britney.

The Interview aired live yesterday morning on NBC News’ “Today” show - a full transcript follows. (more…)

Even after I bothered to get up from the couch and set the DVR yesterday (Okay, fine, it didn’t actually involve getting up from the couch. That’s what we have remote controls for.), Dr. Phil has pulled the plug on airing his Britney Spears exclusive, originally set for Tuesday, January 8th. (more…)

Britney Spears was released from her “medical hold” at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center yesterday, but still needs psychological help. (As if that weren’t obvious already.) And guess who’s helping her? (This shouldn’t be that hard of a guess, if you read the headline above.)

Yes, that’s right. It’s Dr. Phil McGraw, who was thrown into fame after several appearances as Oprah Winfrey’s go-to psychological expert.

A press release quotes Dr. Phil making a statement about his meeting with Britney:

“My meeting with Britney and some family members this morning in her room at Cedars leaves me convinced more than ever that she is in dire need of both medical and psychological intervention.”

“She was released moments before my arrival and was packing when I entered the room. We visited for about an hour before I walked with her to her car. I am very concerned for her.” (more…)

TMZ was there as Britney Spears was wheeled out of her home last night on a gurney by paramedics. Look at that shot of her inside the ambulance — she’s smiling! What in the world is the problem here?

The short story:
The incident occured after a three-hour custdy standoff with Kevin Federline - Britney REFUSED to give back her kids. The police were called, Britney went crazy, she was hauled off for mental evaluation, PRAISE GOD.

Want the long story? Keep reading.
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Britney was finally deposed today, after rescheduling twice due to a “breakdown” in communication, in relation to her ongoing child custody case against Kevin Federline.

The deposition was scheduled to take place from 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. However, the depo did not begin until 11:32 a.m. for undisclosed reasons. Speaking from personal experience, I can tell you that not a lot can be discovered in 14 minutes.

Read on for the full Yahoo! News story.
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Yahoo! News just reported regarding Britney’s court-ordered deposition today:

Britney Spears was apparently too under the weather to go under oath. The pop star was a no-show at a court-ordered deposition Wednesday morning in her ongoing child custody dispute with ex-husband Kevin Federline. (more…)

Yahoo! News just reported:

Child welfare investigators are looking into “multiple child abuse and neglect” allegations in the custody battle between Britney Spears and ex-husband Kevin Federline, according to court documents released Tuesday.

In a request to unseal parts of the case file, an attorney for the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services wrote that there are concerns about the safety and welfare of the two toddlers, Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 1, if they are left in their mother’s care. (more…)

Troubled pop star Britney Spears will be allowed to spend Christmas with her two sons, according to US reports.

While ex husband Kevin Federline continues to maintain full custody, a judge granted the Toxic singer access to Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 1, on the upcoming holiday.

Britney currently has three weekly visits with her sons, including one overnight stay, all supervised by a court-appointed parenting monitor.

Britney and Kevin were not present at the hearing, leaving their lawyers to thrash out a deal at the The Superior Court in LA.
It’s a minor win for Britney, who has struggled to prove to the court that she is a responsible mother after regularly failing to turn up for mandatory drug tests. (more…)