Britney Spears Watch

While we were all stuffing ourselves full of Turkey dinners with all the trimmings, Britney was in Germany, then Paris, getting her stage legs back under her. Her first performance was a little stiff, and you could tell Britney was feeling a bit unsure about the performance. She managed to loosen up, and started to relax for the last 35-45 seconds of the performance - check it out!

She also took home a Bambi herself, winning the award for the Best International Pop Star!

The next night saw Britney in Paris, for her much anticipated appearance on France’s version of Idol, Star Academy. She smiled and waved from the hotel balcony to the paparazzi, looking content and glad to be there - happier than ever! Her performance went a little better - it was a very similar routine, with a lot of walking around and posing, with dancing and singing tossed about. This time, however, you can tell that she’s starting to relax, falling into the performance groove right away - despite having to pull up her dress a couple of times to avoid a wardrobe malfunction. ha!

Britney’s looking good and everything seems to be falling into place for her big day - her 27th Birthday as well as the official debut of Circus! Even her mother has made sure that everyone knows how proud she is of Britney and how far she’s come in the past months, telling the press that she’s on the right track “with a lot of love and care and help.” She continued to say there are a lot of people who care for Britney, and sometimes you just have to stop, and think and settle down, and how now - especially with the kids - at home “where there’s nobody around, she’s very normal.”

Here’s hoping the good things continue! Enjoy the pictures of Britney’s performance and acceptance of the Bambi award in Germany!

Thursday, the paparazzi were surprised to see the flipflop in Papa Spears and Britney’s relationship, if only briefly, as Britney accompanied Jamie to a doctor’s appointment in Hollywood. As they were there, the buzz mounted with the excited speculation that Britney might be hitting the stage next to Madonna that night! Word was that Justin and Britney would be making cameo’s at Madonna’s Sticky and Sweet tour at Dodger Stadium.

The rumors were true!

During the fourth song, Britney appeared on stage behind Madonna, looking fantastic as they collaborated on “Human Nature”. One of the concert goers told the press that it was a completely different Britney then we saw a year ago. “She was glowing! It looked like she actually wanted to be on the stage!” Ex-boyfriend Justin made his appearance as promised as well, joining Madonna for their song “4 Minutes” which got the high profile crowd singing along.

Check out Britney’s appearance below!

Also on Thursday, news came that Britney was not going to star as the Virgin Mary after all.
(Um, scuse me while I giggle a moment, because really? REALLY people? HAHAAHAHAH!)

According to FOX Pop Tarts, the role was right but the timing is wrong. Britney loved the script, and is aided by the fact that she’s not nearly as scandalous in Europe, but in the end, the producers of the film “Sweet Baby Jesus” decided in agreement with Britney that now is not the right time.

That seemed to be the only low spot in the weekend though, as after the big night at Dodger’s Stadium, Britney was allowed to take the boys home to Louisiana for the the first time since giving up full custody to ex-hubby K-Fed! Britney, Sean Preston and Jayden James were seen arriving in Kentwood Louisiana early Friday morning. Papa Spears and brother Bryan were along, as Mama Spears greeted the family at the airport excitedly. Insiders say they will spend a whole week back home, letting the boys get to know their cousin Maddie Briann and reconnect with Aunt Jamie Lynn!

Thinks keep getting better and better for Britney - and we couldn’t be happier for her!

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.

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?!

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…)

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!!

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Sixteen-year-old Jamie Lynn Spears is pregnant. Twelve weeks pregnant.

(Let the shock set in. Give yourself time to come to terms with this news. Compose yourself. Continue reading.)

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Roseanne has become vocal about Britney Spears, and her words aren’t limited to Britney’s parenting skills. Rather, she is quite opinionated about the disservice Lynn Spears has done for her daughter. The open letter was published on Roseanne’s blog and calls for Britney to get clean, get sober, and for Lynn to get her daughter [Britney] “straightened out.” I have to wonder: does Roseanne write and publish this blog, or do assistants do it? Does Roseanne even know what is written here? In any case, here’s what she had to say:

“The judge is trying to teach you a lesson, shut your mouth and learn it! You are a bad mother, and so is your mother! Get your shit together and take care of your kids!! Your mom needs to lock your spoiled ass in the basement or wherever it is that you cannot get anymore drugs. Stop drinking immediately too! If you are too weak to do that, then you are no better than a crack whore on the street, and your mom should stop pimping your ass and do what mom’s do…lock up your kid, and sit there with her for as long as it takes to get her right!!! Get guards around her to sober her up! SIT WITH YOUR KID, MOM! AFTER YOU AND HER DAD PIMPED HER OUT LIKE JON BENET, SIT THERE WITH HER AND STRAIGHTEN HER OUT…THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT!!!! (not even hers, but yours, put pimpng out your other daughter on hold til you make your grown one better).” (more…)

Yesterday was a whirlwind for Britney, and I’m going to attempt to sum it all up here, nice and pretty:

• As she headed into court, Britney said, “I’m doing good.” For court, Britney was dressed in blue jeans, a long black sweater and aviator sunglasses. She sipped from a Coca-Cola can as she approached the courtroom. An attorney took it from her and placed it on a bench as she entered.
• As Britney was sworn in, she allegedly played nervously with her jeans pocket. I’m not sure if this was rehearsed or not, but I think her nervousness, coupled with her reported “soft and respectful” voice, played to her advantage. It’s becoming obvious that Britney understands the seriousness of these court hearings and this custody battle.

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According to the highly reputable Star Magazine, the battle between Britney Spears and her mother, Lynne, is getting more heated by the minute – fueled by what sources claim is Brit’s shocking new accusation that her mom slept with her ex-husband Kevin Federline.

“In a fit of rage, Britney accused her mom of sleeping with Kevin!�? a friend tells Star. “Britney doesn’t know up from down right now. She’s so confused and angry, she told Lynne that she was so backstabbing, that she was probably sleeping with Kevin just to hurt her feelings. Lynne, on the other hand, is deeply hurt that her own daughter would so viciously accuse her of doing something so terrible.�?

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Britney Spears allegedly got into a “shocking slapfest” with her mom last month that “left Lynne shaken and Britney more determined than ever to cut her mother out of her life for good.�? Star reports via The Scoop:

“Lynne barged into the house and insisted on taking the kids out to spend some private time with them,�? an insider told the tab. “She didn’t ask or suggest, she demanded!�? says the insider. “Then she began denigrating Britney’s mothering skills and losing her temper at the same time!�? It was because of the cat fight that Spears served the legal papers against her mother, but the buzz is that Lynne Spears is mulling a countersuit. But she doesn’t completely blame her daughter — she believes the Toxic star is suffering from depression. “Despite their problems, Lynne cares deeply for Britney and wants to find a way to help her,�? a “friend�? told Star. “She thinks antidepressant drugs may be the answer. Lynne feels Britney has severe depression issues, and they are in large part the cause of her apparent manic behavior and past problems with alcohol.�?

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Britney Spears claims that she was forced into rehab by her mom, manager and soon-to-be ex husband. She says she never had a drug or alcohol problem and she never should have gone to rehab. She did admit she had an emotional problem after the birth of her second child.

Apparently, Kevin Federline forced Britney into rehab by threatening to battle her in court over the custody of their two children if she did not check herself into rehab.

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According to Britney Spears, it’s her mother that needs help.

Cameras snapped the crazy spears after chowing down at Shu Sushi in Beverly Hills yesterday, where she said, “I hope my mom gets the help she needs,” she told photogs outside the restaurant, adding, “I’m praying for her right now.”

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Britney Spears has reportedly changed the terms of her will\ in a bid to make sure her mother, Lynn, never gets custody of her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James.

The National Enquirer has discovered bitter Britney has also changed her will, leaving her estate and her boys in teenage sister Jamie Lynn’s hands upon her death.

According to the Enquirer, Spears’ new will stipulates that her cousin Alli Sims will be responsible for Sean Preston and Jayden James if Jamie Lynn, 16, is under 21 when the pop superstar passes.

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