Britney Spears Network: June 2023

Friday, June 30, 2023

Britney Spears’ Dad Demands Whistleblower, Who Accused Him of Wiretapping Pop Star’s Bedroom, Turn Over Alleged Evidence

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Jun. 30 2023, Published 1:00 p.m. ET

Britney Spears' estranged father Jamie is demanding the whistleblower who accused him of installing surveillance devices in his daughter's bedroom be sanctioned in court, RadarOnline.com has learned.

According to court documents obtained by RadarOnline.com, Jamie said Britney has repeatedly accused him of wrongdoing in public court filings and on social media.

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He said the accusations are supported by an ex-FBI agent named Sherine Ebadi and the whistleblower named Alex Vlasov.

Vlasov worked for the security company Black Box that was hired by Jamie. In the New York Times documentary, Controlling Britney Spears, Vlasov accused Jamie of hiring Black Box to spy, specifically, on her phone calls and texts.

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Jamie said he has demanded documents from Vlasov to back up his claims but has yet to receive a single document supporting his bombshell allegations.

"Jamie is entitled to discovery regarding Britney's allegations, the documents Britney claims support those allegations, and the documents Britney represents will be relied on at trial," the motion read.

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Britney Spears Posts About Her Kids Making Up Stories About Her: 'It Makes Me Sad'

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Britney Spears addressed the allegations made by journalist Daphne Barak in a June 10th Daily Mail article, which claimed that her family feared she was on crystal meth and could end up like British singer Amy Winehouse, who tragically passed away at the age of 27 after a long struggle with drug addiction.

Interestingly, Barak, who is currently making a documentary about the 41-year-old "Gimme More" singer with producer Erbil Gunasti and has spoken to those closest to her, claimed that Britney's ex Kevin Federline, 45, and their two sons Sean Preston, 17, and Jayden James, 16, spoke to her about their fears for Britney's future. However, since her Daily Mail interview was published, Kevin denied ever saying those things. (Some people even think that Kevin may have released a statement refuting the claims because he gets $40K a month from Britney, but nobody can say for sure.)

Journalist Claims Britney Spears' Family Fear She Is Addicted To Crystal Meth

Before we get onto Britney and Kevin's statements, let's remind ourselves what Barak actually alleged. According to the Daily Mail article, Barak said: "Kevin Federline told me: 'I fear she's on meth – I've been praying someone would make it public and that she wakes up. It's terrifying. She is the mother of my boys.'" Barak also quoted Kevin as saying: "Every time the telephone rings, I fear that there will be devastating news. I don't want the boys to wake up one morning and find their mother has taken an overdose."

Barak mentioned Britney's relationship with her sons, and recalled one particularly terrifying moment that allegedly happened when the boys, who were around 11 and 12 at the time, stayed over at her house. "They say they found her standing near the door of Jayden's bedroom in the middle of the night – with a kitchen blade in her hand," Barak wrote, adding, "'She was standing there with a knife,' Jayden told his dad."

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Also in the article, Barak recalled the moment that Britney's friends and family rented a 'safe house' in Los Angeles and hired interventionist Matt Brown to help her, but their plans for an intervention fell through. "During filming for an upcoming documentary I have made on the Spears family, I watched on, horrified, as their carefully hatched plan unraveled," she said, adding, "As Kevin, who was waiting nervously for an update, told me: 'I don't want the boys to wake up one morning and find their mother has taken an overdose.'" Barak spoke about her original claims in an interview with Jeremy Kyle on TalkTV after Kevin and Britney refuted the claims, and still seemed to stand by them.

Kevin Federline Refutes Barak's Claims

Following the article, Kevin released a statement that suggested that Barak "decided to fabricate lies" about the "Toxic" singer. "It saddens our family that Daphne Barak and Erbil Gunasti have decided to fabricate lies and publish the heartache our family has endured, along with the trauma of our minor children in the Daily Mail and The Sun," he told TMZ, in reference to a similar report in The Sun which Barak also wrote.

"We did allow Daphne & Bill into our home because we trusted them, but that trust was lost and we severed ties back in March for many reasons we choose not to go into here. It is very distressing that she continues to harass our family when we have repeatedly asked her to leave us alone."

Britney's Lawyer Addresses 'False And Defamatory Fabrications'

According to People, Britney's lawyer Mathew Rosengart sent a legal letter to The Daily Mail, saying: "The Daily Mail, through Daphne Barak, posted a story yesterday containing numerous false and defamatory fabrications concerning my client Britney Spears that are attributed to Kevin Federline and his children, in particular regarding 'crystal meth.'"

Rosengart noted that Federline "acknowledged the falsity of Ms. Barak's story" and added: "I have separately learnt that on several occasions, Ms. Barak sought to contact Britney under false pretenses, again using her minor children, which is exploitative, harassing, and outrageous. And moreover, Britney's representatives were never contacted prior to the publication of the story, further demonstrating actual malice and reckless disregard for the truth." He finished off: "Britney is indeed a public figure, but this conduct is beyond the pale and completely unacceptable. It is shoddy even by today's standards of 'journalism' and the unfair scrutiny she has faced."

The 'Mail On Sunday' Says It 'Stands By' Barak's Article

According to People, The Mail on Sunday released a statement that stands by Barak's story, saying: "Daphne Barak and her team spent months working with Kevin, his wife and family, including Britney's boys, Jayden and Preston, for a new documentary. They spent 12 days filming together. Daphne Barak has assured us that the quotes attributed to Kevin and the family are accurate and fairly reflect the interviews conducted, in which Kevin expressed his fears that Britney might be using crystal meth to Daphne and to her producer Erbil Gunasti and members of the film crew. He did so clearly and repeatedly."

"Kevin also made it clear to Daphne that he hoped someone would expose the situation, as he saw it, because that would be the way to get help for Britney," the statement continued. "The allegation about crystal meth was put to Britney's representatives by the Sun on Sunday, with whom we were collaborating, to which there was no response."

Britney Speaks Out Following Barak's Article

On June 11th, Britney addressed the allegations on Instagram in the caption of a picture of a little girl crying, seemingly being bullied by three other kids.

"The fact that people are claiming things that are not true is so sad," Britney's post began, before she started questioning whether her sons really did say those things in the first place! "This may not even be them saying such things because it doesn't make any sense to me for them to be saying that," she continued. "With Preston saying 'she needs to listen to us before it's too late'… Do you remember every visit you came to my home, you went into your room and locked the door? I never saw you guys… Jayden played the piano and we made music together… But the day I told him I wanted to see you guys more, I never saw you again."

"It makes me sad because I tried so hard to make things nice for you and it was never good enough," she continued. "So you guys go behind my back and talk about me. It breaks my heart and the news is so low. l've always felt like the news bullies me…"

She finished off by saying: "It's sad because everyone sits back as if that's ok to make up lies to that extent… Why am I told I have to sit back and rise above? When they all go so low? Hopefully it is just the news being hateful and Kevin nor Preston said any of those things either way I will be fine working out to Throb."

Britney Spears Gives Herself ‘Bigger Lips’ & Shows Off Her ‘Beautiful New Look’ In Cabo With Sam Asghari

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Britney Spears, 41, shared memories from her and her husband Sam Asghari's trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in her latest Instagram post. The singer included photos and video clips, including one of her and the 29-year-old hunk happily walking while she playfully put "bunny ears" over his head with her hands. She also admitted she put tequila on her lips to make them "bigger," in the caption, and said it resulted in a "beautiful new look."

"It looked like cologne 👀😳 😂 !!!! Also look at my frozen flower 🌸 sugar drink …. I was so excited !!!!" she wrote, referring to a photo of a delicious-looking beverage. "I didn't drink the tequila though … I put it on my lips thinking it would give me bigger lips 👄 and a better pour … Hesam said "Stop, it will just make them dry" but he was wrong … I left that place with a beautiful new look 😜 !!!"

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Before Britney shared moments from her Cabo trip, she made headlines for frolicking on a beach in an orange halter bikini. She splashed in water and walked on sand, in a video she shared, and also wore a sun hat and sunglasses with her look. The beauty captioned the post with three red heel emojis.

Britney and Sam at a beach. (SplashNews.com)

Before that, Britney also shared moments of her and Sam posing and smiling on a private jet before their trip. The letter showed off his new buzzcut and looked thrilled to be embarking on the fun journey with his wife. They both wore sunglasses once they were in the jet and at one point, Britney held up a peace sign to the camera.

Britney and Sam just celebrated their first wedding anniversary on June 9. Although there were recent rumors that they were having trouble in their marriage after they were spotted not wearing their wedding rings at certain times, they now seem to be thriving. On the anniversary, Sam even took to social media to share a loving message to his spouse. "Happy 1 year to me & my better half," he wrote over some video clips of the two of them. "One year married to the woman of my dreams. Happy anniversary my love."

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Review: ‘Once Upon a One More Time’ on Broadway: Britney Spears songs in an ill-shaped musical

NEW YORK — To use the Britney Spears catalog as the material for a musical preaching feminist enlightenment is, to put it mildly, a stretch. The now reclusive pop star's heavily sexualized and self-objectifying body of work includes such fodder as "Baby One More Time," ("hit me baby ..."), "Make Me" ("I just want you to make me move ...") and, of course, the inimitable "Oops! I Did It Again," wherein the singer declared she was "not that innocent."

To no one's surprise.

Sure, there has been the more recent #FreeBritney movement on social media and the long-troubled star, who is in her 40s, now is reasonably viewed as a victim of exploitation by family, the music industry and the entire aughts decade. Most things Spears, though, remain shrouded in mystery. The ideal jukebox Britney Spears show would imagine a star, or a fictional surrogate thereof, who came with great talent, neediness, complexity and vulnerability, riding on a knife ed ge of victimhood and ironic power, influencing the millions of impressionable teenagers who followed her music from around the globe for good and ill and defining her moment.

The truly awful "Once Upon a One More Time," which opened on Broadway last week at the Marquis Theatre with direction and choreography by Keone and Mari Madrid and David Leveaux as creative consultant, is not that musical.

Instead, it tries to cash in on the repetitive fashion of the moralistic musical moment and use Spears' songs as a way to critique and deconstruct "problematic" fairy tales. The show, written by Jon Hartmere, has a plot very, very much akin to "Bad Cinderella," another disaster that trashed a belo ved fairy tale, and to the current multi-artist jukebox show "& Juliette," which looks like "Sweeney Todd" in comparison to the other two attractions. "Once Upon a One More Time" takes an apparent cue from #FreeBritney except that we're watching a show about the emancipation of Snow White, the Little Mermaid and Sleeping Beauty, as led by that dangerous radical Cinderella.

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The antagonist here is the Narrator, who comes with an authoritarian British accent, now a Broadway signal for evil. He's played by the typically brilliant Adam Godley, last seen on Broadway in "The Lehman Trilogy" and who here just has to stand and bark commands like some Orwellian interloper ruining tea parties at the American Girl store. It goes on for two acts, god help us, and it is painful to watch.

So is most of the show, which stars Briga Heelan as Cinderella and Justin Guarini as a Prince Charming with a lot to learn. The plot, frankly, is nearly i mpossible to understand, which is absurd given the facile nature of the musical's themes. There seems to be a semblance of an outer frame, wherein a little girl is reading a fairy tale, but that comes and goes and arrives again without cohesion. It's never clear how all these fictional characters know each other (they seem to have a club) nor in what world they operate and under what rules. It's not even clear why The Little Mermaid is losing and finding her voice. There are people with weird clutches of authority: the Narrator can trap princesses in not so happy ever after, apparently, and a hipster Original Fairy Godmother (Brooke Dillman) is powered by Betty Friedan's "The Feminine Mystique" (she may even be Betty Friedan).

It's all utterly bereft of any requisite grounding reality or narrative cohesion and there is nothing in the plot to make you even remotely look forward to Act 2. The only actor on the stage whose work makes even the remotest sense is Jenni fer Simard, who is often funny as Cinderella's sardonic Stepmother, the humor flowing entirely from the performer's top-drawer comedic skills, not the book.

When you are trapped in one of these shows, the mind and heart usually go to the possibility of just enjoying the big musical numbers. Alas, if Spears comes to this show, she will not find her formidable vocal skills honored as she surely would wish. The singing is mediocre and often strained. It's only in the number "Circus" that the show really delivers a worthy snapshot of a Spears concert, or at least the wild spectacle I remember seeing years ago. Buyer beware.

The rest of this summer dud is just a pale and pandering whitewash. The most inventive idea at the Marquis Theatre is the little photo booths available in the lobby that allows fans to put themselves in their own Britney story. Any of them surely would be better than this one.

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Britney Spears Risks Wardrobe Malfunction Rolling In The Grass ‘Doggy Style’

Singer Britney Spears had a lot of new material to share with her Instagram followers on Tuesday night!

The 41-year-old grabbed her chest while showing off her new outfit in a low-cut top before rolling around in the grass "doggy style" with her dog, Sawyer! Of course, the singer had to stop to adjust her dress, which did not conceal much of the lacy green bra she was wearing underneath.

Britney Spears Cups Her Chest In A Revealing Low-Cut Top

On Tuesday night, the "Hold Me Closer" singer took to Instagram to share a video that featured her flaunting her assets. She begins the video by walking up to the camera, holding her hands on either side of her chest as she shows off her assets. She is wearing a white crop top with puffy sleeves and a deep, plunging neckline.

She accessorized her look with white shorts and brown open-toe heels, as well as a wide-brimmed brown hat similar to the one she was wearing on her latest vacation. Fans were quick to notice that she wasn't wearing her looping necklaces with a large pendant for this video. Instead, she accessorized with a thin gold chain around her neck and dangling earrings.

Britney Spears cups her chest in a low cut white top

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In the caption, Britney only left a few emojis and did not write anything. In fact, she did not write anything in the captions of any of the three videos that she shared Tuesday night. And, like with most videos that she has shared over the past six months, the comments on her Instagram posts have been disabled.

Fortunately, she also decided to give fans a look at her dog, Sawyer, who she previously adopted in Maui in February 2022. Sawyer had definitely gotten a lot bigger since that time, but the Australian Shepherd's blue eyes have remained the same!

Britney Rolls Around With Sawyer 'Doggy Style'

In a follow-up Instagram video, the "Gimme More" singer wore a different dress as she headed out to the backyard to play around with Sawyer in the grass. She is wearing a sleeveless maxi dress that ties around the back of her neck. The white material looks like it is covered with small flowers and does nothing to conceal the green lacy bra that Britney is wearing underneath.

The only elements of her outfit that remained consistent from one video to the next were her wide-brimmed brown hat and her open-toe brown heels. At one point in the video, Britney lies on her stomach as she rubs her dog's stomach before she quickly tries to adjust the front of her dress, which keeps slipping down.

Britney Spears plays in the grass with her dog Sawyer

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The back of her dress, though, does nothing to conceal her bra as she continues to play with her dog, who clearly looks more than comfortable getting belly rub after belly rub. At the end of the video, fans can see Britney walking her dog home, as she walks up the driveway up to her Thousand Oaks home.

Sawyer is walking on a leash in front of her, although it looks like he is looking to catch up to her husband, Sam Asghari, who seems to be walking just in front of the frame. Comments were disabled on this Instagram post, which also did not have anything written in the caption.

Sam, Sawyer, and Porsha All Make An Appearance In Britney's New Video!

In the very first Instagram post of the night, set to Enigma's "Return To Innocence," Britney ditched her hat but kept her lacy green bra and open-toe brown sandals. She also wore her white shorts but traded out her white crop top for a lime green one with long, puffy sheer sheers sleeves.

She moved back and forth in front of the camera in her living room, tugging down her shorts and adjusting her top as she swayed back and forth in front of the camera. At one point, Sam even steps into the frame, wearing a blue short-sleeve shirt, dark shorts, red sandals, and a brown baseball hat.

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Even Sawyer makes an appearance in this video as Britney picks up her furry friend. Sawyer doesn't seem to mind being held at all. Fans can also see the family's other dog, Porsha, at the bottom of the frame. Sam bought Porsha, a Doberman puppy, for Britney in October 2021.

Just like with her other Instagram posts on Tuesday night, the pop star wrote nothing in the caption and disabled comments on the post.

Kevin Federline Slams Rumors He’s Trying To Get More Child Support From Britney Spears

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On Monday, Kevin Federline shut down rumors that he is trying to get more child support from his ex-wife, Britney Spears. The couple was married from 2004 to 2007 and shares two children together: Sean Preston Federline, 17, and Jayden James Federline, 16.

Although initial reports alleged that K-Fed wanted to move his family to Hawaii because his wife, former volleyball player Victoria Prince, had been offered a job there, some Britney fans have speculated that he is only trying to make the move because child support can last up until age 23 in Hawaii, as long as the child is enrolled in an accredited college, university, vocational school, or trade school.

A few weeks after the 41-year-old pop star consented to the move, K-Fed slammed online speculation that he was only moving to Hawaii in order to try to get more child support out of the singer and dismissed it as "stupid."

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On Monday, Kevin Federline spoke to paparazzi who asked him about the allegations outside of a McDonald's in a video obtained by Page Six. Although fans believe that K-Fed is just trying to get more child support out of the singer, K-Fed responded by saying, "A lot of people say a lot of stupid things."

Kevin also did not answer questions about a lawsuit from a private school that two of his younger children attend. The Blast obtained exclusive court documents that show that the school is suing the couple for $15,593.00 for alleged nonpayment of tuition.

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According to the legal filing, on or about May 16, 2019, the private school claims that the couple "breached the agreement by failing to pay for services which had been provided on credit at their special instance and request."

Britney's Lawyer Slams K-Fed For Making Their Move To Hawaii So Public

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In the last week of May, K-Fed's attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, released a statement saying that Britney had until the end of the month to give her formal consent and allow her two sons to move to Hawaii before they got a judge involved. It was likely that a judge would consent to the move since K-Fed has physical custody of the two boys and it has been reported that Britney hasn't even seen them in over a year.

On May 31, Britney's attorney Mathew Rosengart confirmed that Britney had given her formal approval for the boys to move to Hawaii. In a letter sent to Kaplan and obtained by Page Six, Kaplan noted that Sean will "no longer be a minor" when he turns 18 in September. He also noted that Jayden, at 16, was "nearing the age of maturity."

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According to the letter, Rosengart wrote, "To her credit, Britney Spears will not interfere with and consents to the relocation." He went on to say that he "did not anticipate a dispute" when they were first contacted about the move back in April, over a month before it started making headlines. Rosengart claimed he had urged Kaplan to keep the possibility of a move "private for the sake and dignity of all parties involved, including the children."

"I was particularly concerned because your client previously — and appallingly — violated their privacy, while egregiously violating Britney's privacy, by releasing a private video of Britney with her children, which was preceded by a tabloid television interview," Rosengart wrote, referring to three videos that Kevin posted and then quickly deleted on Instagram. These videos were seemingly filmed by Britney's children without her knowledge.

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"It was more than disappointing that you nevertheless chose to publicize this matter, creating unnecessary drama and a false 'dispute' by publicly discussing the issue and your letter," Rosengart continued, adding, "When I called you yesterday to express my dismay that you had done so, you denied doing so. Apparently, you did not realize that [TMZ's] May 30 story itself literally quotes you as the story's source."

Rosengart praised the pop star as "an icon, loved and respected by millions throughout the world." He called Britney a "loving and supportive mother" who is still "faithfully supporting" her children despite their estrangement. The "Hold Me Closer" singer did not respond directly to the reports on Instagram, but she did share several photos of her children when they were younger.

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Dolly Parton, Britney Spears and Taylor Swift tribute acts stage protest over Meta 'ban'

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George Michael, Britney Spears and Dolly Parton impersonators held placards with slogans based on the stars' lyrics

By Paul Glynn

Entertainment reporter

Tribute acts have staged a protest outside Meta's London HQ after having Facebook and Instagram profiles deleted because of rules banning people from impersonating others.

Dolly Parton, Freddie Mercury and Adele impersonators were among those fighting the "unfair" moves, which they said were putting their livelihoods at risk.

"They are banning us," said one act.

Meta told the BBC such performers were allowed but are required to make it clear they are not the actual star.

Britney Spears, Taylor Swift and George Michael also joined the supergroup of tribute acts outside the UK offices of the social media platforms' parent company on Tuesday.

Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears and George Michael impersonators, with the Taylor Swift tribute holding a sign reading "I knew your policies were trouble"

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A Taylor Swift tribute act adapted her hit I Knew You Were Trouble

Kelly O'Brien, who performs as Dolly as a nine-to-five job, told BBC Breakfast they were going to go straight to Meta "because we've had enough."

"We started a campaign three months ago," she explained. "We had a little bit of interest from Meta, promising that they would take care of all of our accounts.

"Some of us got our accounts back, but yet again we've been banned. It just keeps happening over and over and over."

O'Brien said her act, The Dolly Show, had thousands of followers across Facebook and Instagram, but that her accounts were closed down last year.

She added: "It's happening internationally, globally. And I get contacted daily from tribute acts all over the world saying, 'Please help me. What can we do? This is my livelihood. This is my business. We want to spend money on this platform but Meta aren't letting us. They're banning us'."

A line of eight tribute artists outside the Meta office, with Dolly Parton centre holding a megaphone

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"Should I give up or should I just keep chasing Meta?" asked the Adele impersonator (right)

Meta told the BBC it does allow tribute act Facebook pages and Instagram accounts, and it had not changed its policy to ban them, but some had been "wrongly removed".

However, artists are required to make it clear in their bios that they are not the authentic individual or "speaking in the voice of" their chosen entertainer, it said.

A spokeswoman told BBC News: "We've always allowed tribute acts on Facebook and Instagram, and we know our platforms play an important role in helping these communities connect with fans.

"Our technology sometimes makes mistakes and we've reinstated a number of pages and accounts that were wrongly removed for impersonation."

She added: "We understand how frustrating this can be, which is why we encourage tribute acts to make it clear in their bio or profile that they're not the real individual."

Madeleine Roberts, aka Shania Twain, has not been impressed much by what has been going on.

"You build up this following and it's all just gone," she told BBC Breakfast. "You can't promote your shows, people can't get in touch with you [who] come to see you."

The entertainer, who has performed as Shania for 24 years on and off, explained: "I've actually got two pages at the minute because one just came back [online] out of nowhere. So now I've used one for the bands that I work with as well as solo Shania."

Monday, June 26, 2023

Britney Spears no-show to Elton John concert brings angry reactions

At the Glastonbury Festival, fans waited for Britney Spears to arrive on stage. But they kept waiting. With the announcement of Elton John headlining the concert, there was some speculation that Spears might join him as a special guest — especially with their 2022 collaboration Hold Me Closer. Sadly, she didn't show, per TMZ.

As time and the show went on, it became more obvious that Britney Spears wasn't going to be joining for the evening. It was even more heartbreaking for fans when Brandon Flowers joined Elton John for Tiny Dancer. Some fans expressed their discontent that Flowers was chosen over the pop star; although, where people got it into their heads in the first place is interesting.

There haven't been any reports that Spears would join John at Glastonbury. Spears just got back from Mexico recently anyway, posting content to Instagram, with no indication she was going to perform in the first place. Spears has no real interest in stepping back into the spotlight for now. She's not even making public appearances as much.

Another sign that Britney wasn't going to perform at Glastonbury is the fact that she's barely audible on Hold Me Closer to begin with. Her vocals are faint and nearly imperceptible.

Good news for John though. He gathered the largest ever overnight audience for Glastonbury. His last concert had a peak overnight audience of 7.6 million and an average of 7.3 million with a 48.9% share. "Overall, 200,000 festival goers attended the concerts across different stages on Worthy Farm. On the BBC, a record 21.6 million people — 7% more than last year across linear TV — watched, with over 40 hours of linear programming available to audiences," Variety reported.

Britney Spears Dances In A Bikini Instead Of Performing In Glastonbury

Singer Britney Spears did not perform in Glastonbury with Sir Elton John on Sunday night as many fans expected.

"Britney" started trending on Sunday afternoon after it was rumored that the 41-year-old pop star was going to perform "Hold Me Closer" with the "Rocket Man" singer; however, nothing was ever confirmed and fans found themselves disappointed when she did not appear.

It's unclear if Britney herself was actually aware of rumors that she was going to perform. She was pretty active on Instagram, sharing a video of Justin Bieber, a diamond peach, and a video that featured her dancing in a bikini.

Britney Spears Dances In A Bikini Instead Of Performing 'Hold Me Closer' With Elton John In Glastonbury

On Sunday night, the "Gimme More" singer shared a video on Instagram that featured her dancing in a short-sleeve brown crop top that was tied in the back.

She also had a thin scarf that was tied around her neck.

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She wore bright green bikini bottoms along with pointed black boots as she danced around in her living room, flaunting her sun-kissed tan.

Britney wrote her caption in Spanish: "Edición diferente a la de ayer !!! PS SONIDO !!!" which can be translated as "Different edition to yesterday !!! PS SOUND !!!"

She later shared a video of Justin Bieber's "Honest" featuring Don Toliver. The video shows the Canadian pop star shirtless by the pool.

In the caption, Britney outed herself as a fan of the singer, writing, "I like his song !!! 🙄🙄🙄."

Earlier on Sunday, she shared a photo of a Diamond Peach, although fans aren't sure what it was supposed to mean.

That being said, Britney does like to share art that she's fond of on Instagram.

Britney Fans Are Disappointed That She Did Not Perform In Glastonbury

Can't believe I let myself believe for 24 hours Britney Spears was going to come out pic.twitter.com/Hps5L6Gfci

— Harrison Brocklehurst (@harrisonjbrock) June 25, 2023

Fans were extremely disappointed that Britney was not performing in Glastonbury as they had hoped.

"Can't believe I let myself believe for 24 hours Britney Spears was going to come out," one fan tweeted alongside a GIF of a frustrated contestant walking out of a failed audition.

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Britney Spears has been seen at Wigan train station ahead of her rumoured appearance at Glastonbury with Elton John tonight! pic.twitter.com/mloprffTNT

— Ryan ✌️ (@RyanS_UK) June 25, 2023

Some fans turned to photoshop to joke about the incident. "BREAKING: Britney Spears has been seen at Wigan train station ahead of her rumoured appearance at Glastonbury with Elton John tonight!" another fan tweeted alongside a photoshopped photo of the singer.

Omg Britney Spears' stage comeback at Glastonbury looks amazing! 😍 pic.twitter.com/c1krn1ShWe

— Jeremy 🌹🚀 (@JeremysRevival) June 25, 2023

Another follower shared a photoshopped video of Britney on stage, writing, "Omg Britney Spears' stage comeback at Glastonbury looks amazing!"

Elton performing Tiny Dancer and Britney Spears not being his special guest pic.twitter.com/usaxBdEtuE

— Craxg (@craigwakka) June 25, 2023

Some fans were extremely disappointed that Britney never actually showed up, despite their hopes.

Another fan posted a GIF of a crying woman alongside a caption that read "Elton performing Tiny Dancer and Britney Spears not being his special guest."

All of us Britney Spears fans right now who have endured over 2 hours of Elton John to hopefully see britney perform but it didn't happen. #Glastonbury #Glasto #Britney #BritneySpears #britneyarmy pic.twitter.com/V3ur61q5PF

— Josh (@Joshlovesit87) June 25, 2023

They weren't the only one that was upset. Another fan shared a GIF of Britney crying, adding, "All of us Britney Spears fans right now who have endured over 2 hours of Elton John to hopefully see Britney perform but it didn't happen."

The fact everyone thought Britney Spears was going to show up pic.twitter.com/a17KyOEghq

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However, some individuals were incredulous that they thought Britney was even going to show up at all.

"The fact everyone thought Britney Spears was going to show up," another follower wrote alongside a GIF of an incredulous Judge Judy.

Although fans didn't get to see Britney perform, those in New York City can still enjoy a play based on her music called "Once Upon A One More Time" on Broadway!

Britney Spears teases surprise performance in Elton John’s next show

Britney Spears appears to have hinted at a possible performance with Elton John at this weekend's Glastonbury festival. Elton, the 76-year-old music icon, is scheduled to headline the Pyramid Stage on Sunday, and his husband David Furnish hinted at four surprise guests appearing with him.

Britney, who has been rumored to be joining Elton, posted a teasing message on her Instagram account, suggesting that she might be heading to the festival at Worthy Farm.

On Thursday, the 41-year-old pop star, famous for her hit Baby One More Time, shared an image on her social media account of an apple carved into what appears to be the St. George's flag. Moreover, she captioned the post with three Union Jack emojis, likely fueling further speculation and rumors.

The artist also posted an image of a McDonald's meal with additional Union Jack flags, further teasing their potential collaboration. Britney had previously collaborated with Elton on their 2022 song Hold Me Closer, marking her first release since her 13-year conservatorship ended.

During an interview in September of last year, Elton expressed his desire to "boost Britney's confidence" and expressed hope that their duet would serve as a catalyst for her to create new music.

He added that he was "so happy for her, because it's got her back to what she's famous for, being a singer and an artist."

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Britney Spears Dances to Michael Jackson's 1995 Hit 'Scream' in New Video

Britney Spears threw it back to the '90s for her latest dance routine.

The pop star shared a video of herself grooving to "Scream" by Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson on Instagram Friday.

"Today dancing to Scream!!!" Spears, 41, captioned the post.

The "Toxic" singer — who regularly shares clips of her impromptu dance sessions in her home — performed to the 1995 hit in a black crop top, a bright green thong and black leather knee-high boots.

It seems that the Grammy winner was waxing nostalgic, as she later posted side-by-side photos of her rehearsal and onstage looks for her 2001 performance with the King of Pop, who died in 2009 at the age of 50. Michael and Spears sang a duet of his 1987 classic "The Way You Make Me Feel" at his show in Madison Square Garden in New York City.

"Rehearsals with Micheal versus performance 🙄🤓🤔," she wrote alongside the split image.

On the left, Spears is pictured in a white long-sleeved crop top and low-rise jeans with a tan hat and round glasses for the rehearsal. In the right-hand photo, she's dressed in her concert attire, consisting of a glittery green dress with black straps and detailing around her bust and waist.

Shortly after posting her "Scream" dance, the "Stronger" singer also paid tribute to Michael's 57-year-old sister Janet by dancing to her 1993 single "Throb."

In this video, which she posted on Instagram on Friday, she wore two different outfits.

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In the first part of the clip, Spears danced in a coral long-sleeved crop top, a red bikini bottom with pink flowers and a pair of white knee-high boots.

Her followers were then treated to a costume change when Spears was later seen barefoot while wearing a similar white top and blue patterned string bikini bottoms.

She wrote in her caption: "Re-edit … second half is without my white boots !!! I went barefoot … but can you guess the part where I accidentally stepped on a piece of glass and cut my foot ??? I played it off but blood was everywhere !!! Hint: I go ouch 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🙄🙄 !!!

Remember when Paris Hilton wore a Barbie-branded handbag to a Britney Spears concert?

Editorâ€™s Note: Delving into the archives of pop culture history, â€œRemember When?â€ is a CNN Style series offering a nostalgic look at the celebrity outfits that defined their eras.

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More than two decades before anyone knew the term â€œBarbiecore,â€ there was one celebrity who epitomized the hot-pink-drenched fashion trend that has dominated runways, red carpets, the street style scene and social media feeds for the past year: Paris Hilton.

Director Greta Gerwig may have cast Margot Robbie in the title role for Julyâ€™s hotly-anticipated â€œBarbieâ€ movie, but, in the early 2000s, Hilton was already the physical embodiment of a real-life Barbie. And in November 2001, the hotel heiress made a fashion statement that etched itself in the annals of noughties style.

For a night out with then-bestie Nicole Richie â€" the pair made their way to watch Britney Spears perform in Las Vegas â€" Hiltonâ€™s outfit included a fuchsia-pink deep V-neck mini dress, pink sweatbands, arm cuffs as well as heels of the same color palette. To top it off, she wore a tiara, applied a glossy pink lip and pink eyeshadow and clutched onto a furry Barbie-branded handbag. As if thrown together in a too-cool-to-care way, the look as a whole worked perfectly.

As the new millennium dawned, Hiltonâ€™s fame was kicking into high gear. While her and Richieâ€™s groundbreaking reality TV show â€œThe Simple Lifeâ€ wouldnâ€™t grace television screens until 2003, Hiltonâ€™s glamorous lifestyle and reign over the New York and Los Angeles socialite circles had already attracted much paparazzi attention.

It was perhaps just a coincidence that â€œLegally Blonde,â€ a film that shared a fondness for abundant, frothy pink â€" and one that Hilton has expressed her love of â€" was released that same month Paris wore her pink concert outfit. But Hiltonâ€™s head-to-toe Barbie-inspired outfit offered an early glimpse at what was to come, for her and fashion itself.

Figure-hugging dresses in bubblegum pink and vibrant purples appeared in Valentinoâ€™s Fall-Winter 1992 Haute Couture show as well as in both Chanelâ€™s and Thierry Muglerâ€™s Spring-Summer 1994 ready-to-wear collections. For his Spring-Summer 1996 collection, Herve Leger sent Cindy Crawford, Karen Mulder and Eva Herzigova down the catwalk in dreamy pastel-colored two-pieces and teased up-dos. (Moschinosâ€™s Barbie-themed Spring-Summer 2015 runway and Pierpaolo Piccioliâ€™s striking hot pink Valentino Fall-Winter 2022 collection are recent examples of high fashion taking inspiration from Mattelâ€™s plaything to the next level.)

And while celebrities have since adopted the trend, particularly after the 2010s, Hilton undoubtedly led the pack, embracing the Barbie aesthetic in look after look â€" perhaps an exercise in branding as much as it was about the fashion.

This January, she posted photos of herself visiting a property in the Bahamas that resembled a real-life Barbie dreamhouse. And in May, she attended Chanelâ€™s Resort 2024 show in Los Angeles channeling â€" you guessed it â€" more Barbiecore, in a light pink ensemble with a matching tweed bag and patent leather Mary Jane heels.

Hollywood has increasingly come to realize that pink is not just a color but a powerful fashion statement. As for Hilton? Sheâ€™s been living in a Barbie-colored world this whole time.

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari Have ‘Ups and Downs’ But Are ‘Determined to Make Their Marriage Work’

One year after tying the knot, Britney Spears and Sam Asghari have faced a few hiccups in their marriage — but they aren't giving up on their love.

"Britney and Sam have their ups and downs, but nobody can deny they love each other very much," a source exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.

The couple are "determined to make their marriage work" despite being the subject of split rumors, the insider says.

Sparks flew between Spears, 41, and Asghari, 29, after he appeared in the music video for her 2016 hit "Slumber Party." Nearly five years later, the Grammy winner announced the duo's engagement in September 2021.

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The relationship milestone came two months before Spears' 13-year conservatorship officially ended following a lengthy legal battle. Ahead of the landmark decision, legal expert Mina Sirkin exclusively told Us how the pop star's conservatorship — which was put in place in 2008 — would impact her future with Asghari.

"If they do get married, there will be a long process of forming a prenuptial agreement first," the Los Angeles-based attorney explained in September 2021, noting that the conservatorship wouldn't prevent Spears from getting married "unless the judge determines she does not have the capacity to do so."

As the "Toxic" singer fought for her freedom, Asghari was one of her most vocal supporters. The Iran native was among those who publicly celebrated Spears' legal victory in November 2021, writing via Instagram, "History was made today. Britney is Free! ❤️."

The twosome exchanged vows the following June in an intimate California ceremony. Spears wore a custom off-the-shoulder gown designed by Donatella Versace to walk down the aisle, accessorizing with jewels by Stephanie Gottlieb. (One month before their wedding, the couple announced that Spears experienced a pregnancy loss.)

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Despite their fairy-tale nuptials, fans have frequently wondered whether Spears and Asghari's marriage will stand the test of time. Earlier this year, the pair fueled split speculation when they were both spotted without their wedding bands — but a source assured Us at the time that the "Womanizer" artist and the Hacks alum are still going strong.

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"They couldn't be happier," the insider exclusively revealed in March. "They have an amazing marriage and love each other deeply."

Along with rumors about their marital status, the couple's relationship has been plagued with accusations about Spears' well-being. In February, the Crossroads star shut down widespread reports that her loved ones staged an intervention.

"It makes me sick to my stomach that it's even legal for people to make up stories that I almost died ... I mean at some point enough is enough !!!" she wrote via her Instagram Story at the time.

Spears argued that "there's obviously a lot of people who don't wish me well" — but Asghari continued to stand by her side. He asserted to Access Hollywood that his wife is "in full control of her life and will continue to make all decisions involving her care regardless of circumstances."

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Saturday, June 24, 2023

Britney Spears ‘drops multiple clues’ she’s en-route to Glastonbury

Britney Spears's Instagram activity has convinced some fans the American pop star is headed to Somerset for her Glastonbury Festival debut.

Rumour has it that Spears is one of Sir Elton John's four guest collaborators, who will perform with the singer during his debut headlining performance this weekend.

One of Britain's best-loved music festivals, Glastonbury opened its doors to attendees earlier this week, as musical performances began on Friday 25 June.

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While the Arctic Monkeys delivered a five -star closing show last night, Guns N' Roses and John are scheduled to take over the Pyramid Stage on Saturday (24 June) and Sunday (25 June) respectively.

Speaking about John's set, his husband David Furnish recently revealed the "Rocket Man" singer would bring on "four collaborators of his choosing".

Rumoured to be one of these guest acts, Spears recorded a new version of John's hit "Tiny Dancer" last year – her first song since a judge ruled to end the contentious conservatorship that controlled much of her personal and professional life.

If her recent Instagram posts are anything to go by, it seems the 41-year-old singer is getting ready to perform the "perfect tranquil late summer bop" for the first time at Glastonbury.

On Thursday 22 June, the Grammy-winner posted a picture of an apple that appears to be cut in the shape of St George's Flag, and left three emojis of the Union Jack.

Spears posted what appears to be an apple cut in the shape of St George's Flag (Instagram @britneyspears)

The next day, she shared artwork of what looks like a fish sandwich and chips al ongside the same caption.

The artist Noah Verrier has previously confirmed the oil painting depicts a McDonald's Filet-O-Fish with a strawberry shake and fries. The meal is placed next to a vase of roses, a flower commonly associated with Britain.

Spears has seemingly been dropping hints about a Glastonbury surprise performance on her Instagram (Instagram @britneyspears)

Fans will remember Spears's now-deleted post in which she revealed she was heading to London this week. The "Womanizer" singer reportedly claimed it was for a shopping trip at the time.

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The Independent has contacted Spears's representatives for comment.

As excitement over John's set builds, some people are also theorising that Sir Paul McCartney will join him for his final UK show ever.

McCartney was spotted at Glastonbury on Friday, enjoying the Foo Fighters's set that may go down as the festival's worst-kept secret.

Other musicians that might be John's collaborators include Dua Lipa, who John brought on during his final US show last November, Lil Nas X, and Rina Sawayama.

Khloe Kardashian Channels Britney Spears With Blonde Hair & Head-To-Toe Denim: Photos

Khloe Kardashian was almost a mirror image of Britney Spears at the 2002 AMA's as she stepped out in head-to-toe denim and rocked long, platinum blonde hair! In new photos, which you can see below, the mom of two, 38, was seen walking with a pink suit clad Kris Jenner as the mother daughter duo stepped out to her Good American store in Santa Monica on Friday, June 23. Khloe rocked super long light blue denim pants with a few strategic rips, a denim-look sports bra, and a matching denim jacket. She wore her newly platinum mermaid waves loose around her shoulders, and accessorized with stylish shades and diamond jewelry.

Khloe and Kris were spotted outside Khloe's Santa Monica Good American location. (LAGOSSIPTV / BACKGRID)

The look drew inevitable comparisons to Britney Spears' unforgettable all denim strapless patchwork dress and matching handbag at the 2001 American Music Awards, which you can SEE HERE. Her most unforgettable accessory was her boyfriend at the time, Justin Timberlake, who matched her true-blue vibe with a denim jacket, pants, and of course, cowboy hat. In a pic you can see below, Britney also once wore a denim-on-denim outfit with a plunging crop top in denim, newsboy cap and blonde hair, matching Khloe's casual jeans look to a T.

The look, while controversial, left a lasting impression. "Unholy" singer Kim Petras recreated the iconic look at the 2022 American Music Awards on November 20, 2022. She accessorized with a massive crucifix necklace, and wore her platinum hair long and straight for the event. And Katy Perry also wore the memorable den im on denim look at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards with rapper Riff Raff. The duo added studs to their denim outfits, and Katie finished her look with a silver belt around the waist, just as Brit did.

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In a 2020 interview, Justin at least appeared to have affection for the all-denim ensemble — and he seemed totally aware that it could still be done, and done well. "I don't know man, you could kind of rock that today," Timberlake told former 'N Sync member Lance Bass during a 2020 appearance on The Daily Popcast. "Look, man, you do a lot of things when you're young and in love, man. That's what you do."

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Friday, June 23, 2023

Britney Spears Straddles Husband Sam Asghari In Sexy Photos After 1-Year Wedding Anniversary

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Britney Spears couldn't keep her hands off of Sam Asghari in a series of new Instagram photos she shared following their first wedding anniversary. The pop icon, 42, took to the 'gram on Thursday, June 22 to share snaps of her and her 29-year-old hubby posing together with huge smiles on their faces. In the third photo she posted, seen below, Sam held Britney up as she straddled her legs around him. He looked up at her with a huge grin on his face, while the "Toxic" singer smiled back.

Other photos from Thursday showed the sweet couple smiling together on a walkway that led to the water and posing with each other back to back. Britney captioned the string of pictures with a single high-heel emoji per photo. Sam shared the back-to-back photo on his own feed on June 11, captioning it, "Me & my baby lady".

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Sam and Britney celebrated their first wedding anniversary on June 9, and Sam paid tribute to his wife by sharing video and images from their wedding on his Instagram Story (seen HERE). "Happy 1 year to me & my better half," he wrote over the first photo from his post. "One year married to the woman of my dreams. Happy anniversary my love," he added later on in the post. Some video clips from the touching video showed Britney being pulled in her magical horse-drawn carriage, Sam getting emotional as he read his vows to Britney, them kissing on a balcony, and more.

The pair tied the knot on Thursday, June 9, 2022 in a surprise ceremony at Britney's Thousand Oaks, Calif. home in front of about 60 guests, which included Selena Gomez, Paris Hilton, Drew Barrymore, and the designer of Britney's wedding dress, Donatella Versace. They jetted off to a tropical getaway for their honeymoon a few weeks later.

About a year later, they jetted off once again to an undisclosed location, and Britney made sure to document their trip with two selfies taken from their plane. Sam pulled his wife close to his body as they smiled at the entrance to their cabin in the first photo, and in the second photo, they smiled wide together for a selfie. Sam also showed off his fresh buzz cut. The "Womanizer" hitmaker seemed ready for vacation and captioned the post, "Somebody give me a margarita right now".

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One year after tying the knot, Britney Spears and Sam Asghari have faced a few hiccups in their marriage — but they aren't giving up on their love.

"Britney and Sam have their ups and downs, but nobody can deny they love each other very much," a source exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.

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The couple are "determined to make their marriage work" despite being the subject of split rumors, the insider says.

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The twosome exchanged vows the following June in an intimate California ceremony. Spears wore a custom off-the-shoulder gown designed by Donatella Versace to walk down the aisle, accessorizing with jewels by Step hanie Gottlieb. (One month before their wedding, the couple announced that Spears experienced a pregnancy loss.)

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"They couldn't be happier," the insider exclusively revealed in March. "They have an amazing marriage and love each other deeply."

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"It makes me sick to my stomach that it's even legal for people to make up stories that I almost died … I mean at some point enough is enough !!!" she wrote via her Instagram Story at the time.

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Watch the video above — and pick up the latest issue of Us Weekly, on newsstands now — for more on Spears' life post-conservatorship.