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Britney Spears Has One Major Thing In Common With Angelina Jolie And Kevin Costner When It Comes To Her Divorce

There was sad news out of the Britney Spears camp last week, as it was learned that she and Sam Asghari were headed for divorce after six years together and just over a year of marriage. Rumors of trouble between the two had circulated for months beforehand, particularly after they were both pictured without their wedding rings . As the couple begins to officially part ways, fans can be assured that the embattled pop star is in good hands, as she has one thing in common with Angelina Jolie, Kevin Costner and several other celebrities who have been through the process of ending their marriages.  Britney Spears has retained the services of famed divorce lawyer Laura Wasser, Variety reports, who, along with currently assisting Kevin Costner with his split from Christine Baumgartner, was the Mr. and Mrs. Smith star's lawyer in the early years of her proceedings with Brad Pitt . Wasser has also litigated the end of marriages f or many other celebrities, including Kim Kard...

Britney Spears Speaks Out Amid Divorce, Everything You Missed at KCON LA 2023 & More | Billboard News

Britney Spears speaks out on social media following the news of her divorce from Sam Asghari. Travis Scott stays on top of the Billboard 200 with his latest album 'Utopia' for the third week in a row, while Oliver Anthony Music's viral song "Rich Men of Richmond" goes to No. 1. Everything you missed this weekend at KCON LA 20223. We learn five things about Jon Batiste. Get to know Pedro Capó a little more through a game of Never Have I Ever. And more! Tetris KellyBritney's bouncing back after divorce drama. We've got a new leader on top of the charts. Billboard takes you inside KCON LA. We learned five things about Jon Batiste, and Pedro Capó plays Never Have I Ever. Things are drying up here in LA, and we've got a brand-new episode of Billboard News. I'm Tetris Kelly, it's Monday, August 21st, and let's get things started with a Britney update. Britney Spears hears you talking and she doesn't care. Almost divorced Britney is liv...

Britney Spears musical to close on Broadway next month: ‘The fairytale is coming to an end’

A Broadway musical inspired by the songs of Britney Spears has announced it will be closing next month. The production called Once Upon A One More Time officially began running on 22 June this year. It will stage its final show on 3 September. "The fairy-tale is coming to an end," organisers said in a statement shared to social media. "Final performance [is on] 3 September... come party with us one more time!" Once Upon A One More Time follows a group of fairy tale princesses, including Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel, who push back against their traditional "happily ever after" narratives. It f eatures tracks from Spears' back catalogue including "Toxic", "Work Bitch", "Oops I Did It Again", and "Baby One More Time". The deal to feature Spears's music was reportedly one of the first signed by the pop star following the end of her conservatorship in November 2021. News of the music...

Sam Asghari was seen sans wedding ring less than a month before Britney Spears breakup rumors

Sam Asghari seemingly dropped a major clue that his marriage to Britney Spears was on the rocks in the weeks leading up to their split . The "Family Business" actor, 29, posted a slideshow on Instagram on July 31 and he was noticeably not wearing his wedding band. "I'm so Grateful for the love and support you guys had during Mama Asghari's recovery after the accident," he captioned the pictures, without sharing too many details about what led to his mom's hospitalization. "Sending a huge thank you to the amazing medical staff at Cedars-Sinai ER. Moments like these remind us of life's preciousness. Taking a social media break to prioritize what truly matters. See you very soon." Lynne Spears commented under the post, "❤️ love this" and no mention was made about the missing ring. However, Asghari – and even Britney herself – had both not been wearing their wedding band...

Britney Spears Musical ‘Once Upon a One More Time’ to Close on Broadway

Once Upon a One More Time will play its final Broadway performance Sept. 3. The musical, which features the songs of Britney Spears and a storyline about fairytale princesses in search of enlightenment, began preview performances at the Marquis Theatre on May 13 and opened June 22. Spears approved the musical and suggested its initial themes. She also signed an underlying rights agreement with the show, which was notably one of the first deals Spears signed since a judge terminated her conservatorship. The closing notice comes as the musical failed to catch on with critics and with Broadway audiences, with the show reporting capacities in the 50 percent range for the past seven weeks. In the last publicly reported week of grosses, ended Aug. 13, the musical grossed its lowest eight-performance week yet, bringing in $512,008. Producers James. L Nederlander and Hunter Arnold said there are currently plans underway for a national tour and international productions of ...

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari Are Posting Through It

The fallout from Britney Spears and Sam Asghari's divorce announcement continued over the weekend with missives from each. As two people who cover the elder-to-young-millennial divide, they've both chosen Instagram, the likeliest medium, for posting through the dissolution of their marriage. Ultimately, their public-facing takes are similar: They are sad it's over and are trying their best. Also, the paparazzi are relentless. "As everyone knows, Hesam and I are no longer together … 6 years is a long time to be with someone so, I'm a little shocked but … I'm not here to explain why because its honestly nobody's business !!! But, I couldn't take the pain anymore honestly !!!" Spears captioned a video of herself dancing on Instagram on Saturday. "In some sort of telepathic way I have been receiving so many messages that melt my heart from friends and I thank you !!!"  The post continued, "I've been playing it strong for w...

Britney Spears’s memoir ‘will not be edited to reflect Sam Asghari divorce’

Britney Spears 's forthcoming memoir has not been edited to include her split from husband Sam Asghari , according to reports. On Wednesday (16 August), actor and model Asghari, 29, filed for divorce from the "Stronger" singer , 41, after 14 months of marriage. The divorce filing, which was submitted to the Los Angeles Superior Court, cites irreconcilable differences. News of the impending divorce arrived just months ahead of the release of Spears's memoir The Woman In Me, which is scheduled for release in October. While the book will see Spears look back at her career and life, including her years in her conservatorship, it allegedly will not feature her split from Asghari. Citing sources "with direct knowledge", TMZ reports that the book will be released as it. The publication claims that Spears g ave her final sign-off to publishers Simon and Schuster two weeks ago, meaning she has "no right to demand any further changes". The Independ...

Rumors Claim Sam Asghari Cheated On Britney Spears Amid Divorce

The Internet is finding irony in allegations that Britney Spears cheated on Sam Asghari with a house employee, which led to their divorce. It's unclear how much truth there is to the rumors, as the 41-year-old pop star has not even addressed reports of their divorce. Instead, she took to Instagram to tell her followers that she planned on buying two horses that she named Roar and Sophie. Morgan Osman Posted A Photo Kissing Sam Asghari AFTER He Started Dating Britney Spears! MEGA Sam and Britney started dating on the set of her "Slumber Party" music video in 2016. They became engaged in September 2021, shortly before her conservatorship ended in November 2021, and tied the knot in June 2022 at her Thousand Oaks estate. However, all the way back in January 2017, a "Bad Girls Club" alum alleged that she was having an affair with the "Special Ops: Lioness" actor. Even though it was many years ago, fans still can't forget how Femme X ...

Sam Asghari Breaks Silence After Filing for Divorce from Britney Spears: 'Decided to End Our Journey Together'

Sam Asghari  has spoken out for the first time since filing for divorce from wife  Britney Spears . On Thursday, the model and fitness trainer, 29, posted on Instagram Stories to address the pair's recent split. "AFTER 6 YEARS OF LOVE AND COMMITMENT TO EACH OTHER MY WIFE AND I HAVE DECIDED TO END OUR JOURNEY TOGETHER," he said, alluding to their split. "WE WILL HOLD ONTO THE LOVE AND RESPECT WE HAVE FOR EACH OTHER AND I WISH HER THE BEST ALWAYS." "S--- HAPPENS," he continued. Aaron Poole/getty images Asghari also requested privacy. He added, "ASKING FOR PRIVACY SEEMS [RIDICULOUS] SO I WILL JUST ASK FOR EVERYONE ... TO BE KIND AND THOUGHTFUL." Sam Asghari's Instagram. Sam Asghari/Instagram Asghari's rep, Brandon Cohen from BAC Talent, also addressed rumors about the split in a statement to PEOPLE. "There are many claims that Sam is challenging the prenup and threatening to exploit his ex-wif...

Britney Spears Breaks Silence On Her Divorce From Sam Asghari: ‘I’ve Been Playing It Strong For Way Too Long'

This past week, the public was hit with the news that Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are heading for divorce after a year of marriage. A number of follow-up reports have surfaced in the aftermath, many of which regard alleged details pertaining to the legal ramifications of the situation. At the same time, Asghari himself spoke out about the split, essentially confirming it and getting real about the end of this chapter of his life. Now, Spears has broken her silence, and she was quite candid while sharing her thoughts. She used the time to be open with her followers, saying that she's been "playing it strong for way too long."  Known for being quite active on social media, Britney Spears took to Instagram to discuss the dissolution of her marriage to Sam Asghari . Her post included a lengthy caption that began with her pointing out the obvious before she thanked her fans for their support. She also got candid about her life not being as glamorous as some peop...

Britney Spears comments on split from Sam Asghari. Why did he file for divorce?

Britney Spears' husband, Sam Asghari, cited irreconcilable differences in his divorce petition against her. The 29-year-old Iranian model and fitness trainer is also seeking spousal support and to end Spears' ability to receive support, according to documents filed to Los Angeles Superior Court that NBC News obtained. Spears broke her silence about the divorce on Instagram Aug. 18. "As everyone knows, Hesam and I are no longer together," she said. "6 years is a long time to be with someone so, I'm a little shocked but … I'm not here to explain why because its honestly nobody's business !!! But, I couldn't take the pain anymore honestly !!!" On Aug. 17, after news broke of his petition for divorce, Asghari posted a statement to his Instagram story addressing the split. "After 6 years of love and commitment to each other my wife and I have decided to end our journey together. We will hold onto the love and respect we have for each o...

Britney Spears admits she 'couldn't take the pain anymore' in first statement on Sam Asghari divorce

Britney Spears is ready to speak her truth. Earlier this week, the world learned that the pop star was divorcing her husband of one year, Sam Asghari. Soon after, rumors began swirling about what had happened between the two and what would happen in the wake of the split. Now, Spears is revealing the first glimpse at her side of the story. The "… Baby One More Time" singer shared a video to Instagram late last night of herself dancing in minimal clothing, and along with it, she shared a lengthy message about her situation. BRITNEY SPEARS, SAM ASGHARI SPLIT: POP STAR'S ROCKY RELATIONSHIP HISTORY Britney Spears and Sam Asghari split after one year of marriage. (David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) "As everyone knows, Hesam and I are no longer together," she began. "6 years is a long time to be with someone so, I'm a little shocked but … I'm not here to explain why because its honestly nobody's busine...

Britney Spears Thanked Her Fans For Their Support Amid Her Split From Sam Asghari

This past week, it was reported that Britney Spears and Sam Asghari will be splitting up after six years together and 14 months of marriage. Since the news broke, their impending divorce has been plagued by several rumors, including rumors that Asghari is attempting to extort Spears , and reportedly claiming that Spears beat him while he was sleeping. But despite these reports, Asghari seemed to be at peace with the split when he took to his Instagram story to share the news. Spears herself took to Instagram last night, sharing a video of herself dancing, and thanking fans for their support. "In some sort of telepathic way, I have been receiving so many messages that melt my heart from friends and I thank you!!!," said Spears in the post's caption. "I've been playing it strong for way too long and my Instagram may seem perfect but it's far from reality and I think we all know that." You can see the full post and caption below. "A...

Britney Spears breaks silence on her ‘pain' amid Sam Asghari divorce

If U seek Britney Spears ' reaction to her divorce, here it is. One day after her estranged husband Sam Asghari —born Hesam Asghari— confirmed their breakup , the "Toxic" singer addressed the situation with her own message. "As everyone knows, Hesam and I are no longer together," she wrote on Instagram Aug. 18. "6 years is a long time to be with someone so, I'm a little shocked but … I'm not here to explain why because its honestly nobody's business !!! But, I couldn't take the pain anymore honestly !!!" The 41-year-old went on to share how she had been "playing it strong for way too long" in private and noted that what she posts on social media "may seem perfect but it's far from reality." "I would love to show my emotions and tears on how I really feel but some reason I've always had to hide my weaknesses !!!" she continued. "You're supposed to be loved unconditionally …...

Britney Spears says she ‘couldn’t take the pain anymore’ as she addresses divorce from Sam Asghari

CNN  â€"  Britney Spears has shared some thoughts about her split from Sam Asghari. The entertainer posted a dance video to her verified Instagram on Friday night, and in the caption, she wrote, “As everyone knows, Hesam and I are no longer together,” using her estranged husband’s birth name. Spears went on to write “6 years is a long time to be with someone so, I’m a little shocked but … I’m not here to explain why because its honestly nobody’s business!” “But, I couldn’t take the pain anymore honestly,” she continued, later adding, “I’ve been playing it strong for way too long and my Instagram may seem perfect but it’s far from reality and I think we all know that !!! I would love to show my emotions and tears on how I really feel but some reason I’ve always had to hide my weaknesses!” The “Everytime” singer also addressed her father â€" who held her in a conservatorship for over a decade until 2021 â€" in the po...

Sam Asghari recently shut down ‘disgusting’ rumors of Britney Spears marriage ‘trouble’

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Britney Spears ‘alone in her house,’ without support system after Sam Asghari alleges abuse, files for divorce: report

With her husband Sam Asghari moving out, filing for divorce and reportedly threatening to spill dirt about their marriage, Britney Spears' has been left alone in her house without anyone close to support her through her latest personal crisis, a report says. Before things got ugly between them, the 29-year-old Asghari was Spears' "strongest supporter" as she tried to rebuild her life after she was freed from a 13-year conservatorship, sources told TMZ. But now that the actor and personal trainer has alleged that she Spears, 41, frequently "got physical" with him and even gave him a black eye while he was sleeping, TMZ also reported . He now is "fully out of her life," Spears, 41, has no other family to lean on, with sources telling TMZ that "she just isn't capable of handling things on her own." HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JULY 22: Britney Spears (L) and Sam Asghari arrive at the premiere of Sony Pictures' "One Upon A...