Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Paris Hilton Marks 18th Anniversary of the Day She and Britney Spears 'Invented the Selfie': '#IconsOnly'


Some people are trailblazers.

Paris Hilton shared some sweet photos of her and friend Britney Spears from 2006, and the reality star wanted everyone to know these were no ordinary selfies. The 43-year-old shared the three cheerful photos and wrote in the caption, "18 years ago today @BritneySpears and I invented the Selfie." She added, "#IconsOnly."

In the pictures, Hilton is wearing a black headband and gray tank top, while Spears, 42, is wearing a white button-down shirt. In two of the pictures, the duo smiles like normal, but in the last, the two indulge in a little duck face moment.

This is not the first time Hilton has claimed she and Spears "invented the selfie." She posted about it last November as well. She also posted on X (formerly Twitter), "In the 2000s, I invented the selfie. What have you done with my invention since then?!"

Hilton explained her reasons for claiming ownership of the selfie in a  2017 interview with W Magazine. "If a beeper had a camera, I would have taken a selfie with it," she joked in the interview. "I think I have a selfie from when I was a little kid, like on a disposable camera."

However, according to the Library of Congress, the "first selfie" is believed to have been taken by Robert Cornelius in his front yard in 1839. "Taking a portrait is astounding in 1839," Rachel Wetzel of the Library's Conservation Division said. "Taking a self-portrait is a whole next level up from that. That portrait is incredibly significant." 

Paris Hilton (left) and Britney Spears in 2008.

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The word "selfie" itself was first used in the early 2000s, according to The Oxford Dictionary, which officially added the word in 2013. And before the word was coined, a Japanese company created the first selfie stick, per Kotaku

Nonetheless, the Hilton-Spears photos remain an early instance of the phenomenon that would ultimately take over social media feeds worldwide, thanks in part to the proliferation of front-facing camera phones. They're also the perfect memento of the duo's decades-long friendship.

In her 2023 memoir The Woman in Me, Spears reflected on her friendship with Hilton, writing, "It was never as wild as the press made it out to be" and she thanked the heiress for her years of friendship.

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Hilton told PEOPLE in October 2023 that she was "so proud" of Spears "for telling her story" in her memoir, adding, "I know how hard it can be doing a memoir because you have to really dive in and think about so many moments in your life that I'm sure you don't even want to think about," she explained. "But it is truly such a healing experience, and writing my book, [Paris: The Memoir], has changed my life in so many ways,"

"I am just proud of what a strong woman she is," she said.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Barmy Britney Spears 'Being Supported Through Meltdowns and Battle to See Her Boys' by Loyal Ex Sam Asghari


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Spears is being supported by ex Sam Asghari through meltdowns.

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Spears' marriage to third hubby crumbled into yet another divorce.

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An insider said: "Sam still cares deeply about Britney's welfare. He's been through a lot with her and saw firsthand the pressure she's under, so it's heartbreaking for him to see her going through another rough patch."

According to the source, Asghari has reached out to Spears' inner circle to let them know he's available to offer support in any way possible.

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Spears' unhinged behavior on social media has apparently reeled him back into her chaotic world.

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The insider said: "He knows he can't control what's happening with her, but he wants her to know he's still someone she can count on."

Sources said Asghari was mortified to hear that Spears let Soliz, her former housekeeper, move into her L.A. mansion.

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A source said Asghari is very concerned about the new guy Spears is dating.

Britney Spears shares cryptic post after Kevin Federline responds to reunion with son Jayden


Britney Spears made the cryptic post after Kevin Federline's statement

Britney Spears shared a cryptic post with her fans after her ex-husband Kevin Federline spoke out about her reunion with her son Jayden.

The singer wore a pale pink satin dress in her post teamed with black block-heeled shoes as she spun and danced flipping up the dress to expose her knickers. Britney wore her hair in her trademark mermaid waves and had heavy black eyeliner on as she performed to the camera.

Dancing to the sound of Love Story by Indila she also wore red beaded bracelets around her wrist as she appeared to enjoy herself. However, she captioned the post with several dagger emojis leaving fans wondering what she was alluding to with the upload.

Her post came after People reported that one of Britney's estranged sons, Jayden James, had visited his mother at her Los Angeles home. A source told the outlet: "Spending time together has made her happy."

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PageSix also reported about the reunion, with a source telling them: "[Britney and Jayden James] have been spending a lot of time together." And a further source told them: “Britney is thrilled to have her baby back. Everything is moving in the right direction.”

The updates come almost two years after Kevin sought permission to move his sons to Hawaii with him, his wife Victoria Prince, and their two children â€" Peyton, 8, and Jordan, 11. The family members jetted off for a new life on the American island in May 2023 - with a source telling People at the time: "Britney has always faithfully supported her children and wants them to be happy."

But TMZ has offered a different take on events - with a lawyer speaking out creating a question mark over the happiness of Kevin to see his son reuniting with his mother. The dancer's lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan, told the outlet: "If there has been a reconciliation it’s news to Kevin."

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The outlet also stated: "Kevin speaks to Jayden frequently and hasn’t been told about any kind of reconciliation between the 18-year-old and his mom."

The 42-year-old chart-topping icon is the mum to Jayden James, 18, and Sean Preston, 19, who she shares with 46-year-old ex-husband Kevin. News reports in September this year uncovered details of the original child support agreement that existed between Britney and Kevin.

It was reported that the singer agreed: "Child support payments would cease on the 18th birthday of Jayden, the youngest son, or when he graduates high school, whichever is later." It was then reported that Jayden James is expected to graduate from the high school he attends in Hawaii in November this year after he turned 18 in September.

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Monday, November 18, 2024

Britney Spears' Friends Allegedly 'Concerned' With Son Jayden's Career Aspirations


Pop star Britney Spears is currently working on repairing her relationship with her son, Jayden James, 18.

The "Oops!... I Did It Again" singer shares two children - Jayden and Sean Preston, 19, with her ex-husband, Kevin Federline.

Jayden has reportedly reached out to his famous mother to repair their relationship, but friends of the pop star are concerned that he might have another "motivation" for reaching out.

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Is Britney Spears' Son Jayden About To Follow Her Into A Music Career?

In her 2023 memoir, "The Woman In Me," Britney Spears hinted that she was ready to retire from music after what she went through during her controversial 13-year conservatorship that she was subject to from February 2008 to November 2021.

She has only released two songs since that time: "Hold Me Closer" with Sir Elton John and "Mind Your Business" with will.i.am. However, it seems that her son, Jayden, is interested in a music career, and has reached out to his mother for help getting his foot in the door.

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Britney's Friends Question Her Son's Motivation For Reaching Out

In mid-November, a source spoke to the Daily Mail about Jayden's recent visit, hinting that those closest to the "Toxic" singer are worried that she might be taken advantage of.

"Jayden just turned 18 two months ago, and not long after, he reached out to Britney, saying he missed her and felt she had shown she was doing better," a source told the publication. "Everyone around her is cautiously optimistic."

They noted how the "Crossroads" actress was left "devastated" during a 2022 interview with U.K. broadcaster ITV, in which he criticized her behavior on social media and claimed that he had suffered "emotional trauma" from his peers due to her posts.

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Britney Spears Reportedly Takes 'Full Credit' For Her Son's Musical Talent

A source went on to tell the publication that the estranged mother and son are bonding over their love of music. "She believes he's incredibly talented, and she takes full credit for his musical abilities," the insider said. "Jayden is determined to break into the music industry, and Britney is ready to give him every advantage."

Although her friends might be concerned that he is just using her name to break into the music industry, it seems that the "Circus" singer just wants to repair her fractured relationship with her son. "Whatever the motivation, Britney knows there's nothing she wouldn't do for her boys, and she's confident in that," the insider said.

They went on to add, "Jayden now has the key to the music industry, with the money and connections to make his dreams come true."

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Britney Spears Also Wants To Reconnect With Her Son Sean

Both Sean Preston and Jayden James are over 18, which means that the child support payments are coming to an end. The Daily Mail reported that the pop star has been paying child support to her ex for approximately 17 years, with the payments totaling around $5 million dollars.

Given that K-Fed had physical custody of the boys for most of that time, Britney knows that she needs to take things "step by step" with both of her sons in order to mend their relationship.

"She is looking to get things back to some normalcy and would love to see if Sean wants to visit soon as well," the source explained. "She is taking it step by step though and just enjoying the simple things with Jayden, just hanging out, eating, talking, just getting some good mom time."

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"Day by day is the process as their bond has been broken for so long that she wants to repair what is most important to her, and Jayden seems all for it," they added.

Britney Has Been Working On Her Relationship With Her Sons 'For Months'

Even though both boys left California in order to live with their father and stepmother in Hawaii, it seems that Britney has not given up on repairing their relationship. In June, another source told the Daily Mail that her brother, Bryan Spears, has been helping the singer repair her relationship with her children.

"Britney has been speaking to, and working on, her relationship with Sean Preston and Jayden for months now," the insider said at the time. "The boys have so much love for their mother, as she does for them."

They went on to say, "Things are fully back on track and they are looking forward to the future together."

Sunday, November 17, 2024

Britney Spears escapes to tropical retreat after child support settlement


Britney Spears is more than 'blessed' to go on a holiday-spree after making the final child support payment to her ex.

The 42-year-old took to her Instagram on Saturday, November 16, to share details from her latest holiday trip with her 41.8 million followers.

Posting a great deal of photos and videos from her getaway, the Princess of Pop couldn't contain the excitement within, just days after she made her final child support payment to her former husband Kevin Federline.

The happy-soul wrote in the caption as she showcased herself in bikini with a brand-new tattoo at the sea, "Sums it up!!! That's the church and foot picture that kept popping up in my phone for a week before I left!!!

"I was like seems like I'm supposed to go to church to heal my foot!!! And I did!!! It's literally night and day with me there versus LA!!!

"Anyways the tattoo on my neck is in Hebrew it means healing!!! Jumping in the ocean saltwater and loving nature!!!

"I feel blessed and I'm so excited about B Tiny!!! I'm trying to act so cool about it and not spaz out but oh well!!! God bless !!!"

The Toxic hitmaker has been making bi-monthly payments to the father of her two children, providing financial support for their younger son.

According to several U.S. media reports, Britney finally paid the last $10,000 (£7,925) she owed him this week.

The former couple, who tied the knot back in September 2004 only to call it off three years later, share sons Sean Preston and Jayden.

Britney Spears feels 'blessed' as she heads on holiday after final child support payment to her ex


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Britney Spears has admitted she feels "blessed" as she shared details of her latest holiday with her fans on social media.

The Princess of Pop posted videos and photos on Instagram this weekend to give her followers an insight on her getaway, days after she made her final child support payment to her ex-husband Kevin Federline. The former couple, who tied the knot in September 2004 and were married for nearly three years, share sons Sean Preston, 19, and Jayden, 18.

Britney had been making bi-monthly payments to her ex to help their youngest son, but US media reports have claimed that she paid the last $10,000 (£7,925) she owed him this week. And over the weekend, the "Baby One More Time" hitmaker shared details of her trip - including photos and videos of herself in bikini, a new tattoo, the sea, and a yacht.

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Britney also shared a photo of a church and one of her swollen foot - and she admitted it feels like "night and day" when she is on holiday compared to when she is home in Los Angeles. The pop star, 42, also revealed the new tattoo on her neck is in Hebrew and means "healing".

She then told her 41.8 million fans on Instagram that she has been "loving nature" and "jumping into the ocean" before declaring: "I feel blessed." Britney said she also feels excited about B Tiny, her new jewellery line which she announced at the beginning of November, months after declaring she would not be returning to the music industry.

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The singer wrote on Instagram: "Sums it up !!! That's the church and foot picture that kept popping up in my phone for a week before I left !!! I was like seems like I'm supposed to go to church to heal my foot !!! And I did !!!

"It's literally night and day with me there versus LA !!! Anyways the tattoo on my neck is in Hebrew it means healing !!! Jumping in the ocean saltwater and loving nature !!! I feel blessed and I'm so excited about B Tiny !!! I'm trying to act so cool about it and not spaz out but oh well !!! God bless !!!"

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It comes after Britney's son Jayden reportedly reached out to her amid their strained relationship. A source told US Weekly that Jayden, who lives with his brother, father, stepmother Victoria Prince and his half-siblings in Hawaii, made contact with Britney while spending time in his home state of California.

The source said: "Jayden is spending time back in California but does not live with Britney. All of his friends are still in California and he wanted to come back after graduating high school. Jayden reached out to Britney and initiated conversation."

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They added: "He is open to mending the relationship with his mom and seeing where things go. It's going to take time and will not be an immediate reconciliation. They have seen each other twice and [it] was very brief."

Page Six also reported about the reunion, with a source telling them: "[Britney and Jayden James] have been spending a lot of time together." Another source said: "Britney is thrilled to have her baby back. Everything is moving in the right direction."

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Saturday, November 16, 2024

Britney Spears and Son Jayden, 18, Reunite at Her Home in L.A. After His Move to Hawaii: 'Made Her Happy' (Exclusive)


Britney Spears is spending some time with her younger son.

On Monday, Nov. 11, a source tells PEOPLE that the pop star, 42, recently reunited with her and ex Kevin Federline's son Jayden James, 18. The teen has been visiting his mom in Los Angeles and the mother-son duo hung out in her home, the source shares.

"Spending time together has made her happy," the insider adds.

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Page Six was first to report the reunion.

Spears and Federline also share son Sean Preston, 19. In May 2023, the singer "consented" to both their children moving to Hawaii with their father, Federline's attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan told PEOPLE at the time.

"It's an opportunity for Kevin and his wife, and the boys are ready to get away from the L.A. microscope," he said.

Another source confirmed to PEOPLE that the former dancer first reached out to his ex-wife earlier that month for permission to move. "Britney has always faithfully supported her children and wants them to be happy," the insider said.

The boys now reside with their dad, wife Victoria Prince, and their two children — Peyton, 8, and Jordan, 11. Federline cited additional professional opportunities for himself as a result of the move and a job offer for Prince from a Hawaiian university.

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While appearing on the cover of PEOPLE in October 2023 to promote her memoir The Woman in Me, the pop star called motherhood a "dream." She said of raising her sons, "Starting a family was my dream come true. Being a mom was my dream come true." 

Growing up, Preston and Jayden often accompanied their mom on tour and visited during her Las Vegas residency. In 2021, Spears explained on Instagram, "I had my babies very young … at all the pools we went to on tours, all the babies flocked to me because I always brought the most toys 🧸🪁🪀. I really am a baby mamma 😜😜😜 !!!!"

Federline and Spears co-parent their boys, which the former backup dancer admitted can be complicated. "When you are co-parenting, you have to be willing to give up some of the things you would really like to do," he told Bravo's Personal Space in 2017.

Britney Spears’ Son Jayden ‘Reached Out’ About ‘Mending’ Relationship, Won’t Be ‘Immediate’: Source (Exclusive)


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Britney Spears' son Jayden, 18, has reportedly reached out to his famous mom amid their strained relationship.

Jayden, whom Spears, 42, shares with her ex-husband, Kevin Federline, 46, made contact with the singer while spending time in his home state of California, a source told Us Weekly on Thursday, November 14. (Jayden and his brother Preston, 17, moved to Hawaii with their father and his wife, Victoria Prince, along with their half-siblings, in 2023.)

"Jayden is spending time back in California but does not live with Britney," a source tells Us Weekly. "All of his friends are still in California and he wanted to come back after graduating high school. Jayden reached out to Britney and initiated conversation."

The source adds, "He is open to mending the relationship with his mom and seeing where things go. It's going to take time and will not be an immediate reconciliation. They have seen each other twice and [it] was very brief."

Britney Spears is getting closer to reconciling with her sons. Spears, 42, spoke to Sean Preston, 18, and Jayden James, 17, over the phone recently, and the boys are interested in repairing their relationship with the singer, according to an attorney for Spears' ex-husband, Kevin Federline. "Reconciliations and the reunification of relationships are difficult and […]

According to the insider, the "…Baby One More Time" singer sees Jayden extending the olive branch as a positive step, and is hoping her other son will follow his brother's lead.

"Britney was very excited to hear from him. She hopes they can continue to spend time together and hopes Preston also comes around," the source tells Us. "She has had a hole in her heart from not seeing her boys. Jayden reaching out means everything to her."

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"Jayden and Britney have a great relationship," adds a second source, who says that the teen will "likely be based in California long-term," with plans to attend college there.

Spears and her sons have endured a troubled relationship in the public eye – which most notably made headlines when Jayden spoke out against his mother in an interview with the Daily Mail in 2022.

"I think Mom has struggled giving us both attention and showing us equal love and I don't think she showed enough to Preston and I feel really bad for that," Jayden told the outlet. "We've both been through so much pressure in the past that this is our safe place now, to process all the emotional trauma we've been through to heal, heal our mental state. If I complained, she went after [my brother]. I feel guilty, so I am there for him. Mom has treated me better."

Spears, who was under conservatorship by her father, Jamie Spears, for much of her children's lives following her divorce from Federline in 2007, responded to Jayden's interview at the time via Instagram.

 "I say to my son Jayden that I send all the love in the world to you every day for the rest of my life," she stated. "My love for my children has no boundaries and it deeply saddens me to know his outcry of saying I wasn't up to his expectations of a mother …. and maybe one day we can meet face to face and talk about this openly!"

Britney Spears has been working on her relationship with sons Sean Preston and Jayden since their move to Hawaii. "The boys can be cold, but they respond occasionally," a source exclusively reveals in the latest issue of Us Weekly while noting that Spears, 42, reaches out to them "at least once a month." Last year, […]

Despite the frosty relationship between Spears and her boys, the Grammy winner has made repeated attempts to reach out to her sons after their move to Hawaii.

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"The boys can be cold, but they respond occasionally," a source exclusively told Us Weekly in May, while noting that Spears reaches out to them "at least once a month."

The insider further shared that Spears hadn't seen her sons since the relocation, explaining, "Sean Preston and Jayden are at the age where they're busy with school, friends and trying to adjust to their new life."

The source added, "[Plus] they haven't had a bond with their mom since they were very young."

Britney Spears reunites with son Jayden, 18, after kids moved in with dad Kevin Federline


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Britney Spears receives heartfelt gesture from son after years of estrangement


Britney Spears is happier than she has ever been!

The Toxic singer, 42, who has recently reunited with her son Jayden James Federline after years of estrangement and his relocation to Hawaii, was reported to be "thrilled" after the reunion.

On Friday, November 15, 2024, Page Six reported that the singer has received a heartfelt gesture from her son as he took the initiative to repair their strained relationship.

According to an insider, Spears' youngest son got in touch with his mom and initiated conversation with her.

"Jayden texted Britney to say he was back home. She was very happy to hear from and see him," told a source.

It was previously reported that the singer has been spending most of her time with son, Jayden, as he recently came back from Hawaii, a year after he relocated to the US state with his father, Kevin Federline, and brother, Sean Preston Federline, due to his step-mother's job in Hawaii.

Kevin holds full custody of both his and Britney Spears' kids since 2008 after the duo got divorced.

Mark Vincent Kaplan, Kevin's attorney, recently told the outlet that Spears' ex-husband was already aware of the fact that his son was planning to meet his mother.

"He is very close with all of his kids. If the boys feel comfortable improving their relationship with their mom, Kevin's all for that. Both these boys are adults. Kevin is supportive of them making their own decisions and what they feel is best for them," said Kaplan.

Meanwhile, Britney Spears recently launched a new jewelry line.