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Britney Spears and the generational shift in celebrity coverage

May 29, 2024, 9 a.m. "There was just this nastiness that emerged in the way celebrities were covered in the 2000s." Britney Spears became famous in the late 1990s and underwent a major — and very public — mental health crisis in the early aughts that drew headlines not just in tabloids and gossip magazines like US Weekly but also publications like The Atlantic and The New York Times — and a universal punchline for jokes about "crazy" women. Spears' story goes beyond tabloid fodder. In 2008, she was placed under a legal conservatorship that gave her father, Jamie Spears, complete control over her personal affairs and her finances. This also meant that he also had control over Spears's performance and recording schedule and the millions of dollars that she earned. There's a larger story here, about conservatorship abuse and the rights of people with mental health issues. But as Joanna Arcieri , a PhD candidate at Columbia Journalism School who i...

Rihanna Channels a Young Britney Spears in Shanghai

There's a reason Rihanna is a billionaire. Not only has she dominated the music industry with eight hit studio albums and major movie soundtrack contributions, but she's also revolutionized the beauty world with her highly successful brand, Fenty Beauty . This weekend she made a trip to China to attend a Fenty Beauty pop-up at the Shanghai Photography Museum, staging a series of fashion moments while there. Instagram content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. One look featured a dramatic black Mugler leather trench from the brand's pre-fall 2024 collection. Another combined a preppy Dries van Noten skirt and jacket set, while yet another paired a Balenciaga bustier with Mark Gong baggy jeans and a leather blazer. But it was Rihanna's bold red polo-neck dress that truly stood out. This striking ensemble boasted a shiny top and a long bubble skirt made of individual loops of red fabric. The skirt wrapped around her right leg,...

Britney Spears claims she suffers from ‘serious nerve damage’: I ‘can’t even think sometimes’

Britney Spears is getting candid about her health issues once again. The “Toxic” singer, 42, said in a since-deleted Instagram post on Wednesday she wants to forgive the people who allegedly gave her “serious nerve damage” she’s experiencing on the right side of her body that’s so bad she “can’t even think sometimes.” “There was a time when I was held in a spot against my will for a very long time,” she wrote, potentially referencing her time under her conservatorship which was terminated in November 2021. Britney Spears revealed via Instagram she has some “serious nerve damage” that’s so bad she “can’t think straight sometimes.” Britney Spears/Instagram In a lengthy since-deleted post, the singer admitted she hasn’t “been the same” since she was forced to stay “in a spot against [her] will for a very long time.” Britney Spears/Instagram “I haven’t been the same since,” Spears continued. She also posted a photo b...

Oops, she did it again! Inside Britney Spears' wild history of cheating and running off with taken men - from Kevin Federline and Adnan Ghalib to her new felon boyfriend who ...

By J. Peterson For Dailymail.Com Published: 13:36 EDT, 19 May 2024 | Updated: 17:37 EDT, 19 May 2024 Britney Spears is currently making headlines for her new romance with felon and father-of-nine Paul Soliz.  According to Soliz's ex-partner Nicole Mancilla - who is also a mother to five of his children - the handyman cheated on her with the pop star .  The 42-year-old has quite the history of flings with married and taken men, most notably with her second husband Kevin Federline . When she met Federline back in 2004, he already had a pregnant fiancée at home, as well as a two-year-old daughter. The pair hooked up the first night they met and were married within three months.  Britney Spears' dating history shows that she's not that innocent when it comes to her romantic relationships  The 42-year-old has quite the history of flings with married and taken men, most notably with her second husband Kevin Federline Britney denied knowing that ...

Britney Spears Claims She Was Robbed

The singer says she was robbed of her jewels. Britney Spears says she's the victim of jewelry theft. The "Slave 4 U" singer took to Instagram to show her millions of followers empty jewelry drawers she says were taken from her. "So you can see for real all my jewelry was stolen … it's hard to buy new now because I'm scared it will go missing. So I buy it cheap and fake, but it's hard because some of my pieces were originally made for me … and my baby cross that I wore since I was 4 is gone … it's so thin," she captioned the post. TMZ reports the pop princess hasn't reported the alleged crime. Law enforcement sources told the media outlet that she has yet to file a report. The alleged robbery comes amid sources telling media outlets that Spears is in grave danger and needs immediate intervention. Insiders claim she's been on a downward spiral since her 13-year conservatorship ended. According to those close to her, Spear...

Britney Spears says all her jewelry has been stolen

(Gray News) - (TMX) - Britney Spears says all her jewelry has been stolen. The "Toxic" singer, 42, shared a video on Instagram on Sunday that showed her opening the nearly empty drawers of a jewelry box. "You guys, for real, all my jewelry was stolen," Spears alleged in the video. "See? There's nothing. Well, there's a Mother Mary. … I'm scared. It's all gone. All my jewelry is gone." "So you can see for real all my jewelry was stolen," she wrote alongside the video. "And my baby cross that I wore since I was 4 is gone … it's so thin." Spears said that much of the jewelry was fake, precisely because she was afraid it would be stolen, but that some of it was custom-made for her. "It's hard to buy new now because I'm scared it will go missing. So, I buy it cheap and fake, but it's hard because some of my pieces were originally made for me," she wrote. It's unclear whether S...

Britney Spears Shares Rare Video With Brother Bryan from the Spa

Britney Spears shares a rare video of her brother Bryan as the two enjoy a spa day in Las Vegas. Above, Spears arrives for the premiere of Sony Pictures' "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California on July 22, 2019. Britney Spears' older brother made a rare appearance with his sister in a recent video the Princess of Pop shared with fans on Tues., May 28. In the Instagram video , Bryan Spears , 47, was seen walking into the lobby of a spa with his younger sister trailing behind him. Dressed in a pink button-down T-shirt and dark sunglasses, Bryan chuckled and briefly turned back to look at Britney, 42, as she joked about them being "lost." "My brother, we're in Vegas, and we're going to the spa and we're lost," the "Toxic" singer could be heard saying. Britney continued filming as they checked in and waited to be taken back to their separate rooms. She panned her camera ...

Rihanna channels Britney Spears' iconic look from Oops!...I Did It Again music video in stunning photoshoot

Rihanna has shown off a stunning new look that was reminiscent of one of Britney Spears ' most iconic styles. The Fenty founder, 36, modelled a string of designer looks including a black Mugler leather coat from the brand's pre-fall 2024 collection, a Dries van Noten skirt and jacket combo and a Balenciaga bustier with Mark Gong baggy jeans and a leather blazer. But it was the singer's striking red polo-neck dress that got everyone's attention. The outfit featured a shiny top and a maxi skirt made of drapes of red fabric with a daring thigh-high slit. She paired the look with long leather gloves and matching high heels. Rihanna's high-fashion take on Spears' iconic catsuit (instagram) Fashionistas and fans were quick to point out that the star, who also donned a blonde wig, was showing off her version of Spears' early 2000s red Latex catsuit from her Oops!… I Did It Again music video. The seeming nod to Spears' now legendary ensembl...

Britney Spears relies on boyfriend Paul Richard Soliz after Chateau Marmont incident

Britney Spears still defends her boyfriend Paul Richard Soliz amid feud criticism Britney Spears and her boyfriend Paul Richard Soliz have recently been relying on each other after the Chateau Marmont incident earlier this month. A source spilled to the Star magazine, "Britney and Paul have been together nonstop since the incident at the Chateau Marmont," as they were seen in the singer's $200,000 Mercedes. The source revealed, "Paul has gotten so much criticism and blame for that and she's jumped to protect him, so it's actually made them closer — they've got this 'us against the world' vibe going on." Even though Paul had been accused of failing to pay child support to the mom of several of his children, Britney had no issue with him and his behaviour. "She insists he's a great guy and a great dad to his nine kids," remarked an insider. However, the source added, "Fact is, Brit does not want to...

Britney Spears Claims Jewelry Was Stolen in New Instagram Post

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Britney Spears connects with Wade Robson’s message on trauma and healing

Britney Spears supports Wade Robson's healing journey while reflecting on her own struggles Britney Spears recently expressed her support for Wade Robson, her ex-fling and longtime choreographer, who shared insights on overcoming trauma. Spears, who has faced challenges, particularly during her 13-year conservatorship, found resonance in Robson's message of healing without dwelling on the past. Robson, known for his allegations against Michael Jackson, has focused on helping others through his "From Trauma to Triumph" podcast. Spears, touched by Robson's latest episode, shared her thoughts on the importance of moving forward despite painful memories. "For 13 years I was forced to see doctors and talk about my personal life against my will," Spears disclosed, highlighting her struggle for autonomy. "It was a state of mind of desperation and fear and loss of all people I loved," she added, emphasizing her desire to heal and grow bey...

Britney Spears Says ‘All My Jewelry Was Stolen’

Britney Spears. Steve Granitz/WireImage Britney Spears has taken to social media to reveal that her jewelry was stolen. "I'll show you guys, for real, all my jewelry was stolen," Spears, 42, can be heard saying in a new video shared via Instagram on Sunday, May 26. In the clip, the "Toxic" singer narrates as she opens the drawers of a jewelry box that only has a few items in it. "It's all gone," Spears says. "All my jewelry is gone." "So you can see for real all my jewelry was stolen … it's hard to buy new now because I'm scared it will go missing," the Grammy winner captioned the post. "So I buy it cheap and fake, but it's hard because some of my pieces were originally made for me … and my baby cross that I wore since I was 4 is gone … it's so thin." The latest headlines surrounding Britney Spears have raised further questions about her boyfriend, Paul Richard Soliz...

Britney Spears gives life update and talks about recent health issues

Britney Spears recently took to Instagram to update her fans on her life. The 42-year-old pop star shared what she's been up to and commented on the recent call to paramedics. Britney revealed that she's been battling a persistent cold for two months. "I've been sick for two months with a stupid cold," she wrote. She explained that the cold had cleared up briefly but returned. Top Picks For You Britney Spears blames her mother for hotel drama, reveals swollen foot Jamie Lynn Spears expresses gratitude for mother amid Britney's hotel incident drama The illness has left her feeling constantly tired and fuzzy-headed. To combat this, she started drinking coffee, which helps a bit.Despite not feeling her best, Britney has been keeping busy. She discovered a new love for Burger King, which she disliked when she was younger. One of her current favorite activities is cleaning out drawers. She has also been decorating her home, using stencils to cr...

Britney Spears has been 'very sick' for two months

Britney Spears has been "very sick" for the past two months and is trying to fight off a cold with various methods to little avail. Britney Spears has been "very sick" for the past two months. The 42-year-old pop superstar took to social media late on Sunday (26.05.24) night to explain that she has been battling a cold and she has tried combatting the illness by drinking coffee and taking antibiotic medication. She wrote on Instagram: "I've been sick for two months with a stupid cold … I had it before Mexico and I'm very nasally and congested in my nose, it sucks. It went away when I first got back home, but came back yesterday … I got a Z-Pak and I'm hoping it goes away. I constantly feel a little tired like I want to go to sleep and things are fuzzy … so I started drinking coffee and it helps a bit but not much. " Earlier this month, the '...Baby One More Time' hitmaker - who regained control of her multimilli...

Justin Timberlake wows fans and critics with sold-out tour following years of brutal backlash and bad press - as ex Britney Spears spirals following end of conservatorship

By J. Peterson For Dailymail.Com Published: 11:17 EDT, 26 May 2024 | Updated: 14:08 EDT, 26 May 2024 Justin Timberlake has spent the last several years as one of the most hated figures in pop culture. His recent music has underwhelmed both critics and the general public alike, while his image has taken a battering thanks to the continued fallout from decades-old scandals with Janet Jackson and ex-girlfriend Britney Spears . Various attempts to return the 43-year-old to his once lofty position as pop's leading man have failed. His latest album, Everything I Thought It Was, was his first record since his 2002 debut Justified to miss the top spot on the Billboard 200, and also his first not to yield a top ten single. Despite the album's commercial failure and public sentiment towards Timberlake reaching an all-time low in the wake of Spears' dubious memoir The Woman in Me , the Sexyback singer has found a career lifeline through his new tour. Justin Timber...

Britney Spears Praises Michael Jackson accuser Wade Robson for sharing ‘trauma’

Britney Spears has publicly shown her support for her former choreographer and fling, Wade Robson, after he shared a video discussing his journey of healing from trauma. On Friday, May 24, Spears took to her Instagram to re-post a video of Robson, who had previously accused the late Michael Jackson of sexual abuse in 2013, speaking out about his trauma. The Baby One More Time crooner expressed in her since-deleted post featuring a black-and-white video of Robson promoting his podcast, From Trauma to Triumph and sharing his personal struggles towards healing and recovery. She noted, "It warms my heart to see an older man take his time to even speak on such a subject !!!" In a heartfelt long paragraph, Britney further opened up about the painful experiences she had during her 13-year conservatorship. She penned, "For 13 years I was forced to see doctors and talk about my personal life against my will and I was right the whole time. I don't want to re...

Justin Timberlake avoids being cancelled and finally beats brutal Britney Spears backlash

Justin Timberlake has experienced the ultimate comeback as his latest tour has sold out across the US with further date sadded, and it's looking like he might extend it to Australia in 2025 Justin Timberlake overcomes Britney memoir backlash as he wows fans at sold-out tour Justin Timberlake has appeared to move past his recent years of bad press and backlash as his latest sold-out tour has wowed fans. The former NSYNC band member had a spectacular fall from grace following ex girlfriend Britney Spears' memoir being released, which detailed her relationship with Timberlake. In the best-selling book, Spears claimed that Timberlake had urged her to get an abortion, cheated on her, and used their breakup to launch his solo career. Yet with his new Forget Tomorrow World Tour which has seen him perform across the US at sold out venues in the 86 date tour, the star has seemed to win back fans and critics alike. The tour is doing so well, that there are rumours...

Britney Spears' dad Jamie 'concerned' for her after online clips

Britney Spears, who famously fought her parents in court to end her conservatorship in 2021, has sparked concern online. Now, her father Jamie and mother Lynne are reportedly looking to step into her life again. Despite their difficult relationship with the Grammy winner, the 71-year-old and 69-year-old are extremely concerned for their daughter, as a source told the US Sun. Britney's dad reportedly believes she is showing "similar signs" of instability that prompted him to put the conservatorship in place in 2008. Her father fears she is heading for a downward mental health spiral, which was well-documented by paparazzi at the time with her notorious head-shaving moment, and that the 42-year-old "could even die" as a result. Britney's parents are afraid her "despite to feel free and do as she pleases" will leave her in "problematic situations" either through her own choices or being persuaded by others. The source...

Charli XCX Did Write New Music for Britney Spears, But It Was Never Recorded

Earlier this year, Spears shut down rumors about "random people" prepping an album for her, but Charli XCX said the pop icon recording the songs she wrote for her would be a "dream come true" The rumors about Charli XCX writing songs during sessions for Britney Spears were initially dismissed by the pop icon at the beginning of the year. But during a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live, the musician clarified that the part about her writing music was true — what wasn't true, however, was the narrative that Spears had recorded any of them. "It leaked to the press. Britney then did this post where she was like, 'I don't have random people write for me.' And I was like, 'Oh. OK. Go off.' So I don't know that she was a part of the process," Charli explained about the Malibu writing camp. "The team were present… But she didn't record it. She obviously didn't." In addition to her own ca...

Britney Spears Claims She Has ‘Nerve Damage’ In Rambling Instagram Post

Getty Image The trials and tribulations of 42-year-old Britney Spears are seemingly never-ending. The mother of two, who hasn't performed since 2018, has pretty much spent the past five-and-a-half years not doing much more than chronicling her life on Instagram. Now, in her latest post, she claims she has nerve damage. Earlier this week, TMZ reported, "Britney's mental health has been in a tailspin since the conservatorship ended. They say she often is not taking the meds that stabilize her, and she is drinking and using various drugs which is especially dangerous, because she has substance abuse problems that sent her to rehab multiple times." The most recent incident involving Spears saw her barefoot in the parking lot of a hotel holding on to a pillow and blanket after police were called when she reportedly got into a loud altercation with her boyfriend Paul Soliz, a convicted felon. Britney Spears' most recent bizarre social media update ...

Fans concerned as Britney Spears posts x-rated fully nude video on her Instagram

Published 17:20 23 May 2024 GMT+1 Britney Spears fans are flooding to social media in concern for the singer after she uploaded a fully naked video to her social media. With the 42-year-old musician posting some alarming content to her Instagram account alongside navigating her way through a divorce , fans have become increasingly concerned for Spears' wellbeing and her latest social media post has done little to ease worries. Just six months ago, off the back of fans sharing their concern over several videos she uploaded, Spears took to her social media to admit something was 'going on' . She wrote: "They always a suspicion that something's going on !!!! Well guess what Britney nerds … you were 100 percent right !!!." However, Spears added that she didn't 'have time to speak about any of it' right then because it was 'beyond comprehension,' sharing a clip from her favorite movie instead. And the dance ...