Britney Spears ‘lost eyebrows’ after ‘dangerous’ fireplace accident

Singer Britney Spears claimed that a fire blew up in her face (Picture: Rex)

Britney Spears has revealed an accident with her bedroom fireplace singed off her eyebrows and eyelashes.

Taking to Instagram to recall the incident from earlier this year, the star admitted that it was a 'really, really dangerous' situation.

'I was in my room and I turned the fire on and all of a sudden it blew up in my face,' the 42-year-old chart-topper told her followers in a new video posted on Monday night.

She also admitted that, as it has happened before, she usually asks her security team to handle lighting the fire.

Talking in her self-described British accent, the Toxic star laughed as she recalled that the blaze 'took all of my eyelashes off' as well as her eyebrows.

She also pointed to her 'baby bangs' at the top of her head, claiming the shorter hairs were from the incident six months ago too.

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The star recalled the 'dangerous' incident on Instagram (Picture: Instagram/@britneyspears) As well as saying she lost her eyebrows, the star worried over possible burn injuries as well (Picture: Instagram/@britneyspears)

Although it's the first she's revealing of the incident, the singer claims she was convinced she might have done herself serious injury with burns as well.

'The person I was with would just not wake up and I thought I was going to have to go to the emergency room cos all my face was like on fire. I was like, "Wait, third-degree, second-degree burns? What can happen?",' Britney revealed of the 3am incident.

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She also said that 'it hurt to even touch my phone' or put ice on her face, which she did, with the discomfort lasting 'six or seven hours'.

The pop icon said that she took three painkillers – which is a 'really, really big deal for her' – and was eventually able to get to sleep though.

Britney has previously had an accident with fire in her home (Picture: Instagram/@britneyspears)

It's not Britney's first brush with flames though, as back in 2020 she accidentally started a fire with some candles in her home gym.

She claimed at the time that the accident left her with just two pieces of gym equipment, but luckily the alarm went off and 'nobody got hurt'.

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Ryan Gosling’s Plastic Surgery Rumors for His New Film “The Fall Guy”

Sometimes, we love our favorite actors so much that we wish they stay the same forever. However, that's an unrealistic expectation, as stars too, change with age, appearance, expertise, exposure, etc. When an actor's appearance changes due to such lifestyle factors, most people overlook those realistic explanations and jump to conclusions about them getting cosmetic surgery. Ryan Gosling's plastic surgery rumors are not an exception to this! 

It appears that the higher the 43-year-old actor climbs up the career ladder, given his incredible talent, the more rumors about him and his appearance get stronger. While some make groundless assumptions about his fitness, others accuse him of getting facial surgery or dermal fillers. 

Considering it is Hollywood, people find it hard to flag these rumors as untrue. But did Ryan Gosling indeed get a facial rejuvenation surgery or fillers of any sort? We've stated facts about the same in this article, but first, let's roll our eyes over to learn a bit more about the actor.

Who Is Ryan Gosling?

Born on 12th November 1980, Ryan Thomas Gosling is a famous actor of Canadian origin, who distinguished himself in Hollywood and gained much stardom. Very few people know that before Gosling made his name in Hollywood with The Notebook, he started his career as a child artist on Mickey Mouse Club (1989-1996) alongside other popular names such as Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. He also starred in the popular 90s children's horror show Are You Afraid of the Dark (1995) and on Goosebumps (1996) in its ever-popular episode Say Cheese And Die. 

Gosling made his breakthrough in films with the 2001 American drama film The Believer, followed by The Notebook (2004) starring Rachel McAdams — the film that became a major milestone in his acting career. The fantastic actor that he was (and is), he took up niche and independent films at the beginning of his career to explore different characters and become more versatile in his craft. These included critically acclaimed films like Half Nelson (2006), Lars And the Real Girl (2007), and Blue Valentine (2010) — his performance in the latter has a wide fan base to date.

Of course, his career shot up with massive commercial hits like Crazy, Stupid, Love, The Ides of March, Drive, The Big Short, The Nice Guys, First Man — and to top them all up — La La Land. These films won him several accolades and gave the audience an opportunity to see Gosling across genres like romance, action, political drama, etc. 

After The Notebook, First Man, and La La Land, the blockbuster that made Gosling's career reach yet another milestone was 2023's Barbie (opposite Margot Robbie), which gained a massive fanbase worldwide. This year, Gosling's action comedy The Fall Guy (opposite Emily Blunt) somehow earned much critical acclaim and appreciation from fans while somehow also underperforming at the box office. It is his role in this film that sparked several rumors about his cosmetic transformation. Let's learn a bit more about that. 

Did Ryan Gosling Have a Cosmetic Surgery?

There is no evidence confirming that Ryan Gosling indeed had cosmetic surgery. Most rumors around it are grounded in the very subtle changes in his appearance, which could be attributed to numerous reasons other than plastic surgery, such as aging, makeup, lack of sleep, lifestyle changes, etc. 

That said, the lack of evidence has not stopped critics and netizens from jumping to conclusions about him getting plastic surgery or dermal fillers, some even pointing out that his "purported" may have been influenced by his partner Eva Mendes. 

Public Opinion About Ryan Gosling's Facial Fillers And Plastic Surgery for Upcoming Film "The Fall Guy"

For his 2023 blockbuster hit Barbie, Gosling was nominated for the Oscar alongside the Oppenheimer star Emily Blunt. Both co-stars of The Fall Guy had a funny moment during the awards, battling about the successes of their respective films. During the event, many fans observed some changes in Gosling's physical appearance, which ignited cosmetic surgery rumors. 

One critical netizen commented, "Filler is all I see," while the other noted how both Blunt and Gosling looked "unreasonable" with "too much filler." A nasty comment read, "I am begging these two to stop messing with their faces."

A common assumption that Ryan Gosling's speculated fillers were influenced by his Eva Mendes spurred more discussion on this matter online. Mendes had turned to Instagram sharing a post with seven needles inserted at her jaw for a mono-threading procedure. 

Mono-threading is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure that helps improve the skin's tone and texture by boosting collagen (1), (2). Mendes had also claimed that when the time comes, she's willing to nip and tuck it (the imperfections in her face) all away (in reference to cosmetic surgeries)!

However, due to a lack of knowledge, fans have linked this to plastic surgery and Botox, thereby claiming that Ryan Gosling may have taken the bait too. Now, Ryan Gosling may too, have engaged in facial rejuvenation procedures that didn't comprise any surgery. "There's no doubt her interest in this has rubbed off on him, plus it's Hollywood, everyone's doing it," commented a critic. However, we don't have sufficient evidence to claim this either.

Like the Oscar, Gosling's appearance was also scrutinized when he attended SXSW for the premiere of The Fall Guy. Deviating the focus from what the 44-year-old actor said about his upcoming film, netizens started making assumptions about his changing appearance. One commenter expressed their disbelief saying, "What's going on with Ryan Gosling's face?" while another concluded, "He got old." 

One troll made an obscene, sexist comment saying, "Look what a plastic surgeon did to Ryan Gosling's face. Men...don't do this." "Cheek filler overload," "Fillers ruined him," etc. were some other nasty comments that followed. 

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Have There Been Any Specific Changes in Ryan Gosling's Appearance?

Chicago-based plastic surgeon, Dr. Otto Placik (the founder of bodysculptor.com) — who did not treat Gosling — made very public speculation about changes in Ryan Gosling's appearance. He mentioned that Gosling's cheeks appear significantly larger and fuller, which hints at fillers, fat, or implants. He also mentioned that the outer corner of Gosling's eyes looks a bit odd, while the crow's feet area indicates a Botox. 

The following are the subtle changes that have been observed in The Fall Guy star's appearance:

1. Eye Area:

Including Dr. Placik, some have observed changes around Ryan Gosling's eye area. They suggest that his eyelids look a bit thicker and that the area around the crow's feet has become plumper, hinting at fillers. However, the difference is quite subtle, and the speculations seem highly subjective. 

Lifestyle factors such as sleep may contribute to puffiness around the eyes too. Besides, some of his recent pictures around the release of The Fall Guy do show some crow's feet, which looks rather natural with this smile, raising questions on the speculations.

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2. Nose:

Speculations about Ryan Gosling's rhinoplasty or nose job are quite common too. However, this surmise seems quite baseless as the actor's face and nose shape have always been symmetrical. Any slight changes in its appearance can easily be attributed to aging and lifestyle — after all, no one's face stays exactly the same!

3. Cheeks:

Among all the changes in Ryan Gosling's appearance that have been talked about, this one indeed seems apparent when comparing his past and present pictures. The La La Land star has always had a slim, chiseled face. 

However, in his recent pictures at the Oscar 2024 as well as during the promotions and premiere of The Fall Guy, his cheeks look strikingly plumper. Much of his facial skin looks a lot fuller and smoother than before. This could be attributed to makeup, improved lifestyle, or non-invasive skin rejuvenation conducted by a dermatologist. Even so, critics are firm on their ground that this is a result of aesthetic surgery or cheek fillers.

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4. Jaw:

Ryan Gosling's face has always been symmetrical, with a sharp jawline. Of all his facial features, the jaw has been discussed the least as it looks about the same as before. However, the slight puffy appearance that people have noticed on his face has taken the edge off his jawline just a little bit. 

5. Forehead:

Too many people speculate that Ryan Gosling indeed got Botox done to reduce the appearance of wrinkles on his face. The 43-year-old actor looks significantly healthy and young for his age, spurring conversations about Botox and facelifts that Gosling may have tried out. 

That said, Ryan Gosling still looks super attractive and dashing according to us, and the slight changes that have been noticed on his face can be attributed to several other reasons. Besides, the subtle deviations in Ryan Gosling's appearance can be caused by numerous factors other than surgery.

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It isn't surprising that Ryan Gosling's plastic surgery rumors became common during a phase when his career was blossoming. Alongside increasing appreciation for actors' performances and talent, rumors about their cosmetic surgery procedures, criticism of his classic pillow-face appearance, use of weight loss drugs, relationship status, etc. gain momentum too. However, it is only an indicator that the actor is making progress in their career, and the sky's the limit for how much they can achieve.

Sources:

1. Procedure for Treatment of Cheeks with Mono Threads 

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-36468-6_20 

2. Thread Lifts: A Critical Analysis of Treatment Modalities - JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology 

https://jddonline.com/articles/thread-lifts-a-critical-analysis-of-treatment-modalities-S1545961620P0413X 

Emma Roberts Has Been Ready to Play Britney Spears All Her Life

Emma Roberts says she's been preparing for the role of Britney Spears her whole life after a virtual fan asks her if she's in talks to play the pop star in a biopic in the midst of casting rumors. Emma says she's honored to know that Britney's former assistant said she'd like to see her as the Baby One More Time singer. Also, Emma says she plays Toxic for her son when she's giving him a bath.

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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Partners Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko Are ‘Hooking Up’: Source

Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko have quickstepped into a tryst.

The season 33 Dancing With the Stars partners are "hooking up," a source exclusively tells Us Weekly, adding, "It's casual for now, and they're both just having fun."

Nader, a model best known for her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and Savchenko, now in his 11th season on the dance competition show, have stirred speculation about their relationship status given their increasingly flirty behavior with one another.

Gleb Savchenko and Brooks Nader.

Fuel was added to the fire when a TikTok of the pair kissing backstage at the show started circulating earlier this week.

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"Brooks and Gleb have been very flirtatious from the beginning of rehearsals," the source explains. "They aren't dating, but they're enjoying spending time together and getting to know each other."

After the duo performed a tango to Britney Spears' "Piece of Me" during the first week of competition on September 17, Nader, 28, exclusively told Us Weekly that their palpable chemistry was the real deal.

Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko on 'Dancing with the Stars.'

"I think that when you have that energy in real life, it's easy to bring it to the dance floor every week," Nader said.

She added, "That will be a theme throughout the season. But it's a huge bonus to actually really be into your partner. You have to be with this person sweaty and on top of them all day for five hours. Every day — not just show day. So it's kind of nice that you like each other."

Savchenko, 41, told Us that he and Nader bonded "over TikToks," which the pair routinely share on Nader's account to her nearly 100,000 followers.

"We started doing a lot of TikToks," Savchenko said. "We were like, 'Why don't we just do it?' And then we were killing it so hard."

Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko on 'Dancing with the Stars.'

During the second week of competition, judge Carrie Ann Inaba made note of a steamy near-kiss during the couple's rehearsal before they performed a quickstep to Dolly Parton's "9 to 5."

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"I kiss everyone I know," Nader exclusively told Us Weekly after the fact. "All my friends. I love to kiss, so, like, don't take it to heart. Don't take offense. It's just a peck."

Savchenko agreed, saying, "She loves to kiss."

Nader was previously married to Billy Haire before the couple announced their divorce in May after four years of marriage.

Savchenko was married to professional dancer Elena Samodanova for 14 years before they announced their divorce in 2020. The couple share daughters Olivia, 13, and Zlata, 7.

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's Divorce Lawyer Has Also Worked With Kim Kardashian, Britney Spears, and Angelina Jolie

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's divorce lawyer is Hollywood's finest, as you might very well expect.

As reported by TMZ, the now-exes were spotted meeting with "disso queen" Laura Wasser at their office in West Hollywood on Monday, leading the publication to believe the family attorney will be representing both spouses as they dissolve their marriage.

TMZ further explains that J.Lo and Affleck's lack of a prenup complicates matters, especially when it comes to the production company the father of three founded with his pal Matt Damon while he was already married to Lopez in 2022.

The singer filed for divorce from the actor on Aug. 20 alone, i.e. without a lawyer. While this made a strong statement, it looks like the rest of the proceedings require a little additional help.

So, who is Laura Wasser, exactly? Well, she's earned her title as the "disso queen" after working on some of the most high-profile divorces of the last 25 years.

According to The New Yorker, Wasser represented Britney Spears in her 2007 divorce from Kevin Federline, Angelina Jolie in her 2016 separation from Brad Pitt, Kim Kardashian in her 2022 divorce from Kanye West, and Johnny Depp in his 2017 divorce from Amber Heard.

You thought I was done? No, no. Wasser's former clients also include: Kevin Costner, Ariana Grande, Spike Jonze, Kiefer Sutherland, Denise Richards, Travis Barker, Patricia Arquette, Ashlee Simpson, Nick Lachey, Kelis, Ryan Reynolds, Ashton Kutcher, Mariah Carey, Gwen Stefani, Hilary Duff...

Oh, and also? Wasser repped Affleck's ex-wife Jennifer Garner following their 2015 separation.

Speaking to People in 2018, the lawyer—unsurprisingly given her line of work—confirmed that she doesn't believe in monogamy.

"Look I have two kids with two different dads. I was married once for about five minutes. I'm not the best person to ask about relationship advice," she said at the time.

"I also think, frankly, for most people, human beings were not meant to mate for life. If you've found someone and you're with that person and you guys are together until death do you part, you're blessed and that's fantastic. But a lot of people do not find that to be the case.

"So I think it's better for children and people in general to be in a happy house, to be in a happy relationship. If you're not in a happy relationship, don't let your kids grow up seeing two miserable people that dislike each other. Move on."

And a couple final tidbits for you: Wasser reportedly charges some $1,000 an hour for her services, and was rumored to be the inspiration for Laura Dern's character in the 2019 movie Marriage Story.

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Why Tate McRae’s Choreographer Sean Bankhead Considers Her to Be in Her Britney Spears ‘Darkchild’ Era (Exclusive)

Tate McRae is in her Britney Spears "Darkchild" era, according to her renowned choreographer Sean Bankhead. 

On Friday, Sept. 12, the 21-year-old pop artist released her latest music video "it's ok i'm ok" featuring moves choreographed by Bankhead. Following its release, he tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview why the Calgary, Canada, native's current dance movement is reminiscent to that of the pop veteran in the early 2000s.

"I think the 'Darkchild' era, when she was doing 'Boys "Co-Ed (Remix),' " Bankhead says, when asked about McRae's current Spears era. "I think that's [it] for me, movement-wise, the sass and the badassery is where I feel like I was channeling some of the choreography."

Spears worked with producer Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins following the release of her 2001 self-titled album, Britney. One of the most notable remixes that the two joined forces on was "Overprotected." The 2002 visual showcased Spears stripping away any codependency and performing intense, ferocious dance moves. 

Tate McRae in August 2024.

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Speaking more about "it's ok i'm ok" choreography, Bankhead said he knew it would be an instant success after hearing the different accents in the song and the infectious beat. He made it a point to highlight McRae's strengths, including her pristine dance technique and undeniable hair-ography. 

When Bankhead first heard the single, he immediately thought the track was "a banger."

"It felt good to dance to," he recalled. "I knew I wanted to have a lot of hair-ography and just feel really sexy and confident and strong. Bankhead came up with the choreography before she performed it at Madison Square Garden. "I was like, 'There's going to be a lot of cameras, they're going to post this, it's going to go viral,'" he said.

On Aug. 22, the "You Broke Me First" singer performed at the New York City venue and teased her latest single, alongside the moves that were featured in the music video. As intricate as the routine is, it didn't take long for McRae and her team to learn it from Bankhead. In fact, they learned it within two hours.

Before McRae blossomed into the pop star that she is today, she was a prodigy in the dance world, having won several awards including the prestigious Junior Female Best Dancer title at the New York Dance Awards in 2015. The next year, she was a finalist on So You Think You Can Dance.

"It does make it challenging because I really have to push and step outside the box and be creative," Bankhead says of choreographing for McRae's dance level. 

He continues, "But also, sometimes, it's a challenge because I still like artists to look like artists. I don't want them to look like dancers all the time. So there's a fine line between giving [McRae] too much and not giving her enough. I like for my artists to still look like artists. I'll let the dancers do all the extensive stuff."

"But Tate sings live and she wants to be known as a full, all-around artist, not just a dancer. So it is an interesting fine line between, 'Do I give a lot, do I give less?' And I'm always like, 'Let's cut it in half. Let's take two moves out, Tate, so that you still stand out and you look like the artist instead of just blending in with the dancers,'" said Bankhead.

Sean Bankhead in September 2024.

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In December 2023, McRae revealed in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE that Spears inspired her song "Exes," which was written in only 30 minutes. Since her debut, the rising pop star has received several comparisons to Spears, which McRae sees as an absolute honor.

"I mean, Britney's the queen," McRae said at the time. "People are going to compare newer artists to things that have happened in the past, so obviously it's very cool to hear comments like that."

Bankhead, on the other hand, has mixed feelings about the comparisons.

"I love it and I hate it," Bankhead says of McRae's comparisons to Spears. "Unfortunately the internet is using it as something to drag her with now and it's a sad part of stan and Twitter culture. However, Britney Spears was — and still is — a huge inspiration to me as far as artistry, choreography and all the amazing choreographers that have worked with Britney. But we're making Tate McRae, Tate McRae." 

In addition to "it's ok i'm ok," Bankhead has also choreographed McRae's "Exes" and the visual to "Greedy," which received a nomination for best choreography at the 2024 MTV VMAs. He is also the mastermind behind Cardi B's "Up," Victoria Monét's "On My Mama," Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow's "Industry Baby" and more. 

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Why Britney Spears Will Likely Still Pay Child Support to Ex Kevin Federline After Jayden's 18th Birthday

Why Britney Spears Could Still Pay Child Support to Ex Kevin Federline After Jayden Turns 18

Britney Spears is not quite done with her child support payments. 

The "…Baby One More Time" singer is expected to continue sending the payments to ex-husband Kevin Federline, despite the fact that the couple's children are no longer minors: son Sean Preston Federline turns 19 on Sept. 14 and son Jayden James Federline turned 18 on Sept. 12.

She's likely to provide financial support until Jayden graduates high school. As Kevin's lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan explained, the reason for the continued payments has to do with California laws.

"Child support jurisdiction continues until the minor child reaches the age of 18, or if upon their 18th birthday they have not yet graduated high school, it continues until they graduate high school," he told People in Sept. 13 statement, "but in no event later than their 19th birthday."

As he explained, "The child support in this case for Jayden is being paid consistent with that law. His graduation for high school will be in November."

E! News has reached out to Britney's rep, but has not received a comment.

The 42-year-old has been candid about how much she cares for her sons, despite the family's difficult relationship.

In June 2023, she posted a throwback photo to Instagram of herself holding son Jayden, captioned with two tulip emojis. The post came shortly after it was revealed that Jayden and Sean would be relocating to Hawaii with their father and his family, including stepmother Victoria Prince and the couple's two young daughters.

Kevin's attorney told People at the time that the move was "an opportunity for Kevin and his wife and the boys are ready to get away from the L.A. microscope."

As for Sean and Jayden, the brothers have stayed mostly out of the spotlight throughout their childhood, although they did share more about their relationship with their mother in a 2022 ITV documentary.

As Jayden stressed, he and his big bro have "no hate" toward their mom, but explained that it would "take a lot of time and effort" to mend their relationship.

"I 100 percent think this can be fixed," he said. "It's just going to take a lot of time and effort. I just want her to get better mentally. When she gets better I really want to see her again."

Britney responded to Jayden's remarks, writing on Instagram in September 2022, "I've tried to my best at being the best person I can be…to be basically held hostage in homes under nurses and bulls--t."

"I hope my kids one day understand my reasoning," she added. "I send all the love in the world to you every day for the rest of my life!!!

To see more of Britney and her boys over the years, keep reading.

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Watching Them Grow

"It's so crazy how time flies .... My boys are so big now!!!!" Britney wrote in a March 2021 Instagram post. "I know … I know … it's very hard for any mama especially a mama with boys seeing them grow up so fast !!!! Talk about enough to make you go to your knees ... GEEZ  !!!! I'm extremely lucky because my two babies are such gentleman and so kind that I must have done something right !!!! I haven't posted pictures of them for some time cause they're at the age where they want to express their own identities and I totally get it."

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Visiting Disney

"Great time at Disneyland today .... but I don't remember ever getting that wet on splash mountain!!!" the "Stronger" star captioned an August 2019 Instagram photo series. "Geeez .... anyhow my boys are older now, so they don't like their picture taken ever... so I was thrilled today when they said SURE!!!!! Such a great place!!!!!"

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Doing a Little Painting

Spears shared a video of arts and crafts time with her sons in 2018.

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Sharing a Laugh

"Getting silly with my kids on our day off from tour!" the artist captioed the 2018 post.

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Granting Your Wish

"This was from our lil trip to see Aladdin," Spears captioned the 2018 photo. "What a great show!!!!"

 

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Spending Sundays With Mom

"Love when we go to our favorite spot on Sundays," she wrote on Instagram in 2018. "The boys are bigger than me now!!!!!"

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Traveling Abroad

The family enjoyed a trip to London during Spears' Piece of Me Tour. 

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Catching Some Waves

The boys and their mom did a little surfing during their 2017 trip to Hawaii.

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Playing With Their Pup

"Going for a walk with my son and the dog always does wonders for my mood..." she wrote in 2017.

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Exploring Life Under the Sea

The dynamic duo saw some aquatic creatures in Las Vegas in 2016.

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Getting Ready for the Holidays

Spears and her boys celebrated Thanksgiving with their family members, including her sister Jamie Lynn Spears.

"Happy gobble gobble!" the Grammy winner writes in 2015.

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Riding the Rides

The "Oops...I Did It Again" star celebrated July 4, 2015 at the Happiest Place on Earth. 

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Soaking Up the Sun

The "Toxic" singer shared a picture of her enjoying "the mermaid life" in 2015.

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Looking So Grown-Up

Spears' boys are all grown up.

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Walking the Red Carpet

The artist's sons helped her hold up her surfboard at the 2015 Teen Choice Awards.

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Posing for the Camera

The terrific trio shared a sweet smile in this 2015 pic.

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Perfecting the Pout

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Wearing Some Spooktacular Costumes

The singer and her two boys went all out for Halloween 2014.

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Celebrating Mother's Day

"I've got the two cutest boys in the world!" she captioned the 2013 pic. "I hope y'all are having as nice of a #mothersday as I am!"

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Enjoying a Movie Night

The proud mama took her boys to see the Los Angeles premiere of Smurfs 2 in 2013.

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Having a Ball

The boys enjoyed a sweet treat with their mom at this 2013 game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres.

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Taking in a Show

The singer took her sons to the Broadway production of The Lion King in 2011.

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Britney Spears’ Comeback Single Goes Platinum

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 24: (L-R) Recording Artist Britney Spears and Sir Elton John attend ... [+] the 21st Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party at West Hollywood Park on February 24, 2013 in West Hollywood, California. Britney Spears and Elton John's "Hold Me Closer" earns its first gold and platinum certifications from the RIAA two years after it was released. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for EJAF)

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After years of quiet—at least when it came to releasing new music—Britney Spears returned to the medium that made her a superstar in 2022 with a high-profile collaboration. The singer celebrated becoming a free woman once again with "Hold Me Closer," a duet with none other than Elton John. The tune was a quick win, and it showed that the world still loved her.

More than two years after it was released, "Hold Me Closer" earns its first certifications from the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). The organization hands out honors when tunes and albums hit certain consumption thresholds, such as gold (500,000 equivalent units) and platinum (one million units).

"Hold Me Closer" is now a platinum-certified smash in the U.S. The single collects both a gold plaque and a platinum one at the same time, going from no awards to two in a heartbeat.

Spears earns her first new RIAA-certified single in nearly a year. The last time she saw any of her releases collect any wins from the music industry organization was back in October 2023. That month turned out to be perhaps the biggest in the decades that Spears has been a household name, when it came to these honors.

On October 24, 2023, more than two dozen of Spears' songs earned some kind of recognition from the RIAA. That's most of her well-known hits. Some of her singles collected their first honor, like "Do Somethin'," "Sometimes," and "Overprotected," which all went gold. Other smashes advanced much higher, such as "Womanizer" (six-times platinum) and "Circus" (five-times platinum).

John, meanwhile, hasn't scored a new RIAA singles award in more than two years. He last collected any honor from the organization in May 2022 when "Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)," another superstar collaboration with Dua Lipa, went from nothing to double platinum at once.

"Hold Me Closer" saw John mashing up his past hits "Tiny Dancer," "The One," and "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" to create something fresh and new. He paired those lyrics with electronic pop production, which ensured the tune appealed to younger listeners. He tried the same thing with "Cold Heart," and that turned out to be a huge global smash, so it made sense that he'd try it again.

John and Spears sent "Hold Me Closer" into the top 10 on the Hot 100, and it still stands as the latest major win for both musicians. While the track wasn't a longstanding win, its lofty debut made it an important win, and it showed that there was still an appetite for pop smashes from Spears—though she has yet to follow the tune up with another big single.

Who Is Charles Ling On ‘The Golden Bachelorette’?

The Golden Bachelorette‘s Charles Ling may not have gotten Joan Vassos’ first impression rose on Night 1 of the debut season, but he did steal the hearts of Bachelor Nation members, and that’s no easy feat.

From the moment the retired financial analyst from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania exited the limo, told Joan how beautiful she was, and said, “I’m 66 years old, but I look like 36,” we could tell he was totally precious.

In the premiere, Charles shared that he’s a Girl Dad to two daughters, and that over the course of the past six years he’s gotten very lonely because his wife of 36 years died suddenly. Charles described his late wife as his “first and only love,” but said that his daughters want to see him happy, so he’s putting himself out there again. Though Charles is starting to regain control of his life, he made it clear to Joan on Night 1 that “Charles not in charge,” which had Bachelor Nation swooning.

During The Golden Bachelorette premiere, we also got to meet Charles’ daughter over video and saw him exploring the Bachelor Mansion, marveling over all the meat in the freezer, slapping the counter tops in approval, and “wow”ing over the stove and fireplace. “It’s just magnificent,” Charles told cameras. “I think it’s the perfect place to find love with Joan.” BRB, sobbing!

So who is Charles Ling from The Golden Bachelorette? And how long he’s expected to stay on the show? We’ve got answers.

Here’s everything we know about Joan Vassos’ National Treasure, Charles L., including his age, official Golden Bachelorette bio, Instagram account, Reality Steve spoilers, and more.

Who Is Charles Ling On The Golden Bachelorette?

Per Charles L.’s official Golden Bachelorette bio, the 66-year-old retired financial analyst from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is “really someone special.”

“The retired data analyst and father of two is ready for a second chance at true love and excited to put himself out there. Charles L. is no stranger to taking risks. He grew up in rural China and moved to the United States with only $20 in his pocket,” the bio continues. “Now, he’s ready to risk it all for love and is hoping Joan can match his kind heart, hilarious sense of humor, and sweet soul. Charles L. is hoping to meet someone intelligent and kind, and we know he’s coming to the right place. If Charles L. could see anyone in concert during his golden years, he’d love to see Britney Spears perform one day. Let’s see if Charles L. can find love ‘Baby One More Time’ with Joan!”

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It’s clear that Charles knows how to have fun, but in case you need more proof, here are his fun facts:

Charles L. dreams of going to the moon. 

Charles L. loves to fish and grew up making his own fishing nets. 

Charles L.’s favorite TV show is the NBA Finals every year.

If you want to stay up-to-date with Charles L. outside of The Golden Bachelorette, you can follow him on Instagram at @charles__ling where he had 4,229 followers ahead of Episode 2. As for how long Charles will stick around on Vassos’ season, here’s what we know.

How Far Does Charles Ling Make It On The Golden Bachelorette? Reality Steve Spoilers

Want to avoid major Golden Bachelorette spoilers? This is your chance to stop reading. But if you’re curious to know how long Charles Ling might stick around, we’ve got some Reality Steve rumors below.

In an August 27 Instagram post, Reality Steve revealed who he believes to be Joan Vassos’ final four contestants and shortly before The Golden Bachelorette premiere date Reality Steve posted updated spoilers. Sadly for Charles stans, he’s not predicted to make Hometown Week, but as always, Reality Steve rumors are only rumors until we watch the season play out for ourselves. (Whatever happens, protect this man at all costs!)

Bachelor Nation’s go-to spoiler has been wrong before. Remember when we all thought Daisy won The Bachelor Season 28?! I don’t think a single soul saw the ending of Jenn Tran’s Bachelorette season coming. And he already changed his prediction for this season!

You’ll have to tune in Wednesdays from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET on ABC or watch next-day on Hulu to find out what really goes down on Joan’s journey. In the meantime, be sure to read Decider’s interview with Joan Vassos and our extensive Golden Bachelorette coverage for more behind-the-scenes insights.

The Shady Firm Behind Britney Spears and Diddy’s Legal Woes

Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group has been named once again in a web of damning celebrity accusations.

On the heels of its alleged involvement in Britney Spears' conservatorship, at least one company representative has also been accused of helping Sean "Diddy" Combs run what authorities have called his "criminal enterprise."

The company was first linked to Diddy's accusations in producer Lil Rod's lawsuit against Combs earlier this year, which claimed Tri Star "accountant" Robin Greenhill "would ensure the wiring, funds transfer, or cash payments to sex workers" for Diddy. Combs' lawyers called the accusations of "constant" sexual harassment in the suit "pure fiction," but then, of course, former mogul was indicted for racketeering, sex trafficking by force and transportation to engage in prostitution by authorities this month.

Neither Greenhill or Tri Star were indicated in Diddy's criminal charges, but both names would be familiar to anyone who followed Spears' conservatorship case. Spears accused the company and its founder, her former manager Lou Taylor, of helping to create—and benefiting from—the conservatorship agreement put in place by her father Jamie Spears in 2008, which she described as "abusive" and "traumatizing" in her court statements. Spears claimed that Tri Star had received $18 million in the conservatorship arrangement, even as Spears didn't have access to her own earnings.

The New York Times reported that Greenhill had been an important agent in the company's interest in the conservatorship by controlling her credit cards and medications—well beyond what one would expect a pop star's management company to do. A lot of the company's inner workings for how it manages its accounts are kept under lock and key, the paper reported, with two former employees saying they weren't allowed to access basic information like income statements or balance sheets.

Tri Star first tried to deny it helped originate Spears' conservatorship, which Spears' attorney challenged by presenting the court with emails that showed its reps discussing the arrangement at its origination. The New York Times documentary about Spears' case included allegations that Tri Star, and Greenhill specifically, had operated an elaborate surveillance apparatus to spy on the pop star. In 2022, Greenhill obtained her own lawyer to address those allegations.

Now, as Combs waits behind bars to plead his case, Greenhill stands accused of wrongdoing once again.

Britney Spears ‘Needs to Be Realistic’ About Her Biopic Timeline, but She ‘Needs Money’

Britney Spears is desperate to get her biopic off the ground, but a source exclusively tells Life & Style it's being delayed deep into 2025, which is a major blow to the pop star's ego — as well as her finances!

"The Britney biopic is not on a fast track, and that is a reflection of the risks involved here and nothing more," reveals a source. The biopic will be based on Britney's 2023 memoir The Woman in Me, which revealed major bombshells, including how Justin Timberlake allegedly treated the singer, 42, during their time together and what went on behind the scenes at her toxic household growing up.

Still, the source says, "There's a level of demand for the Britney movie that only increases every day and every week that she personally stays away from the music business and live performing."

According to the insider, fans of the "…Baby One More Time" singer "miss the music, and they miss her."

However, these kinds of movies "are usually a coin flip," says the source.

While there have been a handful of highly successful films based on the lives of legendary musicians, there have also been a ton of flops and stalled movies, including the Madonna biopic that was reportedly paused in January 2023.

"For every Freddie Mercury and Elton John slam-dunk [2018's Bohemian Rhapsody and 2019's Rocketman, respectively] there are plenty of failures, most notably the recent Whitney Houston biopic," the source says. "Britney needs to be realistic about how much is at risk with one of these movies and how lofty her expectations should be."

The source points out that the surviving members of Queen "patiently waited for decades for the stars to align around getting the Bohemian Rhapsody movie made — and Oscar worthy, to boot!"

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"Their patience was rewarded," the insider adds, noting that the film took home four Academy Awards, including one for star Rami Malek.

As for Britney, the source says she and her team "need to take a long-term view of this process and not be so obsessed with the short-term payoff or following the music biopic trend."

Adds the insider, "I get that Britney needs money and is tired of performing live, but these things take time!"

In August, it was revealed that Universal Pictures — the studio behind the stalled Madonna, 66, biopic — landed the rights to Britney's best-selling memoir The Woman in Me. Wicked director Jon M. Chu is set to helm the film, which will be produced by major Hollywood producer Marc Platt.

Time will tell how long it takes for the film to actually get up and running, since Madonna has struggled with her own movie. A separate source told Life & Style earlier this month that the "Like a Virgin" singer is hoping to get the team behind Barbie on board to help move things along.

"If Madonna could make this happen, it's an instant green-light," the source said of the Queen of Pop meeting with producers Margot Robbie and her husband, Tom Ackerley, as well as director-writer Greta Gerwig and her husband, cowriter Noah Baumbach.

"Margot, Tom, Greta and Noah are literally the only qualified filmmaking team with the clout and juice to get the Madonna biopic made and at the scale Madonna wants," explained the source.

Britney Spears' surprising connection to Diddy saga REVEALED

By Carly Johnson For Dailymail.com

Published: 21:05 EDT, 25 September 2024 | Updated: 22:10 EDT, 25 September 2024

Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group â€Â" the celebrity management firm that previously came under fire for its alleged involvement in Britney Spears' conservatorship battle â€Â" has a connection to the Sean 'Diddy' Combs saga, THR has revealed.

The company's founder, president and CEO is none other than Spears' former business manager, Lou M. Taylor, who she accused of playing a key role in the conservatorship's implementation in 2008.

Taylor also managed Combs, who she proudly confirmed was among her A-list clientele in a 2019 interview.

Taylor revealed that her working relationship with Combs dates back to the early 1990s. It's unclear whether or not Combs is still being represented by Tri Star.

Spears has also previously called out Tri Star services director Robin Greenhill, who was recently mentioned in a civil lawsuit against Diddy by producer Rodney 'Lil Rod' Jones.

Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group â€Â" the celebrity management firm that previously came under fire for its alleged involvement in Britney Spears ' conservatorship battle â€Â" has a connection to the Sean ' Diddy ' Combs saga, THR has revealed; Spears and Combs seen in 2007

A bombshell 2021 report by The New York Times claimed that Greenhill was in control of Spears' credit cards, medications and that Tri Star had allegedly used Spears' own money to hire a security team to surveil her during her conservatorship.

Spears referred to Greenhill as Taylor's 'weird-a** lackey' in her 2023 memoir and accused the pair, along with her own father Jamie Spears, of ' bullying' her.

It was also previously reported by The Los Angeles Times that Spears' legal team was investigating the alleged $18million that Tri Star obtained from her estate over the span of the conservatorship, which was terminated by a judge in November 2021 after 13 years.

Tri Star, Taylor and Greenhill have all denied the allegations and have insisted that Spears' conservatorship was put forth by 'recommendation of legal counsel, not Tri Star, and approved by the Court for more than 12 years.'

Greenhill's name was back in the press this year after Rodney 'Lil Rod' Jones filed a $30million lawsuit against Diddy, who he accused of groping and possible drug-induced rape.

The suit was filed just weeks before two of Combs' homes were raided by federa l agents amid a sex trafficking probe and mounting sexual assault lawsuits.

In the court filing, Jones claimed he was ordered to recruit prostitutes and have sex with them for the star's pleasure, and has hundreds of hours of video documenting Combs's 'serious illegal activity.'

He then accused Greenhill of being one of several individuals who helped make Diddy's alleged misconduct possible, as per THR.

'Robin Greenhill, the accountant, [who] would ensure the wiring, funds transfer, or cash payments to sex workers,' he claimed in the court filing.

Combs denied all allegations of wrongdoing and filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit in August, calling it 'salacious' and an at tempt to 'exploit' the star for money.

Weeks later, Combs was arrested on sex trafficking charges and is currently awaiting trial at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center in New York City.

Tri Star was not named in the disgraced rapper's September 17 indictment.

Tri Star's founder, president and CEO is none other than Spears' former business manager, Lou M. Taylor; Taylor seen in 2018

Spears accused Taylor of playing a key role in her conservatorship's implementation in 2008; Spears seen in 2018 

Combs has been accused of arranging 'Freak Offs,' described as 'elaborate and produced sex performances' arranged and directed by Combs while he masturbated and often recorded them.

His indictment stated that some 'Freak Offs' would last for days, requiring Combs and victims to receive I V fluids to recover from the exertion and drug use.

He has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution.

On Wednesday, Combs' attorney Marc Agnifilio responded to claims by federal agents that they confiscated '1,000 bottles' of baby oil and lubricant from Combs' homes in Miami and Los Angeles, as part of a raid linked to a probe into his alleged sex trafficking empire.

'I don't think it was 1,000. I think it was a lot. I mean, there is a Costco right down the street. I think Americans buy in bulk, as we know,' Agnifilo told The New York Post. 

'And you know these are consensual adults doing what consensual adults do, you know, we can't get so puritanical in this country to think that somehow sex is a bad thing because if it was there would be no more people.'

The attorney had been visiting Combs, 54, at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center where he is incarcerated pending trial.

'And you know these are consensual adults doing what consensual adults do, you know, we can't get so puritanical in this country to think that somehow sex is a bad thing because if it was there would be no more people.'

The attorney had been visiting Combs, 54, at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center where he is incarcerated pending trial.

Taylor has also managed Combs, who she proudly confirmed was among her A-list clientele in a 2019 interview; Spears and Combs seen in 2007

Spears with Combs at The Hard Rock in Las Vegas in 2007 with rapper 50 Cent and Paris Hilton

Combs' arrest came 10 months after allegations of sexual and other abuse against the music mogul, and an a nnouncement from prosecutors that he was being investigated for sex trafficking.

The allegations began with a lawsuit by Combs' ex Cassie Ventura which claimed she was beaten and raped by the star.

The suit was settled the day after it became public, but Combs has since been dogged by other claims.

The indictment against him also alleges he coerced and abused women for years while using blackmail and shocking acts of violence to keep his victims in line.

It refers obliquely to an attack on his former girlfriend, Cassie, that was captured on video.

Prosecutors wanted him jailed. His attorneys proposed that he be released on a $50 million bond to home detention with electronic monitoring. U.S. Magistrate Judge Robyn Tarnofsky sided with the government.

Like many aging hip-hop figures, Bad B oy Records founder Combs had established a gentler public image.

The father of seven was a respected businessman whose annual Hamptons 'White Party' was once a must-have invitation for the jet-setting elite.

But prosecutors said he facilitated his crimes using the same companies, people and methods that vaulted him to power.

Spears has also previously called out Tri Star services director Robin Greenhill, who was recently mentioned in a civil lawsuit against Diddy by producer Rodney 'Lil Rod' Jones; (L-R) Brian Kelley, Robin Greenhill, Tyler Hubbard and Lou Taylor seen in 2018

Greenhill's name was back in the press this year after Rodney 'Lil Rod' Jones filed a $30million lawsuit against Diddy, who he accused groping and possible drug-induced rape; seen in 2019 

Combs was arrested on sex trafficking charges and is currently a waiting trial at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center in New York City. Tri Star was not named in the disgraced rapper's September 17 indictment; seen in November 2023

They said they would prove the charges with financial and travel records, electronic communications and videos of the 'Freak Offs.'

In March, authorities raided Combs' Los Angeles and Florida homes, seizing drugs, videos and more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant, prosecutors said.

They said agents also seized guns and ammunition, including three AR-15s with defaced serial numbers.

A conviction on every charge would require a mandatory 15 years in prison with the possibility of a life sentence.

Zoë Kravitz Is the Second Celeb to Channel This Iconic Britney Spears Look in a Month

It’s a big year for the Britney Spearsâ€"inspired sheer black lace minidress. First, Tate McRae paid homage to the iconic look at the 2024 VMAs. Now, Zoë Kravitz has done the same at Paris Fashion Week.

Spears’s original dress, worn in 2001, was designed by Dolce & Gabbana, while McRae’s updated version was Roberto Cavalli. The black lace dress worn by Kravitz on September 24, with its mock turtleneck, long sleeves, and floral pattern, is Saint Laurent.

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Kravitz accessorized with delicate drop earrings, a slicked-back bun, and pointed-toe slingback pumps, also in black.

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But while Spears and McRae wore a bra and underwear under their sheer dresses, Kravitz took the look even bolder by opting to skip the bra altogether, allowing her breasts to remain partially exposed.

Britney Spears Perfume Lawsuit: Rival Blasts Revlon Accusations as ‘Vindictive’ and ‘Anticompetitive’

Did an upstart rival steal Britney Spears and her lucrative fragrance business from Revlon? Or is the cosmetics behemoth just upset that the star took her business elsewhere?

In a new legal filing last week, Give Back Beauty fired back at Revlon's recent federal lawsuit, which accused the smaller company of working with four ex-Revlon execs to "sabotage" the company's decades-old fragrance partnership with the Spears.

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Revlon's case called it a "carefully planned and executed" plot to steal the lucrative relationship. But in its response on Friday, Give Back said Revlon was selling that "false narrative" of espionage and corporate raiding simply because it was angry that it had been beaten by a competitor.

"Revlon asks the court to accept that tale as the only possible explanation for why Ms. Spears decided to reject Revlon in favor of GBB," the company's lawyers write. "Revlon's motion is more accurately an anticompetitive ruse to damage a competitor because Revlon, weakened in the market by its recent bankruptcy, cannot compete fairly with GBB, and seeks to frustrate GBB's transition of Britney Brands, at the same time, sending a warning about future competition from an international rival that poses a growing threat to Revlon's market share."

In 2004, at the peak of her powers, Spears signed a deal with Revlon's Elizabeth Arden to develop branded fragrances and other cosmetics. When she released "Curious" later that year, it quickly became the top selling perfume of the year and reportedly pulled in more than $100 million in sales. By 2013, "Curious" had reportedly sold more than 500 million bottles and the overall Spears-Arden partnership, featuring many other scents, was earning $30 million a year in sales.

Revlon sued last month, claiming its own staffers had destroyed that business by jumping ship to Give Back and taking the Britney account with them. Accusing them of stealing trade secrets and breaching their contracts, the case even claimed that one exec had "acted as a double-agent" – working with Give Back while ostensibly negotiating with Britney's team to renew her Revlon deal.

"Revlon and Elizabeth Arden were completely unaware that Revlon's own team was actively sabotaging one of their most valuable licensing relationships," the company's lawyers claimed at the time.

Though the case centers on the Spears account, she is not named as a defendant nor accused of any wrongdoing; at the time, a Revlon spokesman said the company wished her "all the best."A spokesperson for Britney did not return a request for comment on the dispute.

Earlier this month, Revlon asked for an immediate injunction that would sharply restrict Give Back and the ex-employees while the case plays out. It claimed the defendants were "continuing to misuse Revlon's trade secrets" and that "this wrongful conduct must stop."

With Friday's filing, Give Back responded to that motion — arguing there was no need for any kind of restraining order over Revlon's "baseless" accusations and that the rival can't show it will suffer the kind of "irreparable" harm required for such a drastic order.

"The court should not countenance plaintiffs' thinly-veiled attempt to prevent GBB from safeguarding Ms. Spears' valuable fragrance brand," the company's lawyers write. "Revlon's Motion should be denied in its entirety."

In making that argument, Give Back sharply denied many of the lawsuit's allegations. On the "double agent" claim, it said the ex-employee had been "unaware that GBB was negotiating a deal with Britney Brands and had no involvement in negotiating the agreement." It also denied that the staffers had stolen any proprietary information or that Give Back had used any such data.

The real purpose of Revlon's request for the injunction? Attorneys for the defendants says it's "entirely vindictive" – aimed at "thwarting Ms. Spears' decision to hire GBB" and "keeping the option for the public to buy Britney Spears-branded fragrances off of the market so long as Revlon is not the distributor."

A spokesperson for Revlon did not immediately return a request for comment.

In addition to Give Back itself, the lawsuit names the four employees — Vanessa Kidd, Dominick Romeo, Reid Mulvihill and Ashley Fass. They are all represented by the same legal team that filed Friday's motion.

Why Fans Think Camila Cabello Shaded Sabrina Carpenter During Concert

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Camila Cabello may not be in Sabrina Carpenter's good graces.

The Fifth Harmony alum's exclusion of a specific word while performing "Señorita" during her set at the 2024 iHeartRadio Festival has fans speculating that she was throwing shade at the "Espresso" singer.

In a clip shared to TikTok Sept. 21, Camila made a point to skip over the word "taste" while singing a line from her 2019 collaboration with former boyfriend Shawn Mendes (The pair ended their two-year romance in 2021.).

Leaving the last word out of the line, "You say we're just friends / But friends don't know the way you taste," the "Havana" singer placed a finger over her mouth and gave the crowd a cheeky grin.

And fans were quick to draw a connection between the omission and Sabrina's hit "Taste," which many have speculated references her rumored romance with Shawn, as well as his on-and-off relationship with Camila.

In that song, Sabrina—who sparked romance rumors with Shawn in March 2023, one month before he was snapped kissing Camila at Coachella—addresses the girlfriend her ex has chosen to get back together with, singing, "You're wonderin' why half his clothes went missin' / My body's where they're at."

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Some fans were all for the possibility that Camila's seemingly pointed rendition of "Señorita" was meant to clap back at Sabrina, with one TikTok user commenting on the video, "CAMILA. This is kinda iconic."

Another added, "They're so messy i love it."

Others didn't want to choose sides in their alleged feud, writing, "Is it bad I love both Sabrina and Camila?"

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And while there may be some tension between the two pop stars as of late, Camila—who split with Shawn again a few months after their April 2023 reconciliation—previously shared she has no regrets about giving her ex a second chance.

"I personally think it's helpful," the 27-year-old explained during a March 6 episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast. "I'm the kind of person—you can't forbid things from me because I will want to do it more."

Noting that she thinks it would have been worse to have the "what if" surrounding her past relationship "live in my mind," she added, "I would rather say it and see what happens and then wake up the next day and find out that it's been heavily documented. I opted for that route."

Camila added, "It was a fun route—it was a fun moment."

Read on for a full breakdown of Camila and Shawn's love story.

Making Music

Back in 2015, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello first made headlines together not as a couple, but as a musical duet on their joint hit single, "I Know What You Did Last Summer."

When You Call Me Señorita

Four years later, the performers' new steamy music video for their "Señorita" duet, released in June, raised eyebrows over whether there was a romance brewing behind the scenes.

Hand in Hand

The following month, the two were spotted holding hands while out together in West Hollywood. "They were telling people they were a couple," a source told E! News at the time. Soon after, the stars were seen getting close in San Francisco.

Miami Makeout

While the two had not publicly confirmed their relationship status, this steamy makeout in the Miami water did all the talking.

Birthday Boy

The rumored pair rang in Mendes' 21st birthday together in August 2019, including a big kiss for the birthday boy. Cabello also declared her love for her musical beau over on Instagram.

Steaming Up the Stage Courtside Cuties Miami Livin'

Shawn revealed that during the pandemic, he went to Miami to live with Camila. "Something really beautiful for me came out of it, which was you're not allowed to leave," he told Zane Lowe in 2020. "I went to Miami and I was living with Camila [Cabello] and her parents and her sister."

Puppy Love

Relationship milestone alert: They welcomed a new member of their family after picking up a puppy named Tarzan in November 2020.

Bumps in the Road

Shawn revealed he and Camila get into fights from time to time. "We definitely fight, and we get in like the worst little arguments," he said on SiriusXM's The Morning Mash Up in August. "But, like, I think that we definitely are pretty good at picking up on when it's just ego talking. And we like, usually like call each other out. We have a really honest and open relationship—but, yeah, no, we definitely fight."

Fairytale Premiere

Shawn was by Camila's side while she walked the red carpet for the premiere of Cinderella in September.

Met Gala Moment Halloween Hangout

The pair celebrated Halloween together in 2021, writing on social media, "Feliz día de los muertos."

Going Their Separate Ways

The couple announced their split on Nov. 17, 2021. As they wrote, "we've decided to end our romantic relationship but our love for on another as humans is stronger than ever." The pair added, "we started our relationship as best friends and will continue to be best friends."

Coachella 2023

The pair reunited at Coachella in April 2023 and were seen kissing during the festival.

Rekindling the Flame

After their Coachella moment, Shawn and Camila were spotted hanging out a few times during early summer 2023—including at a Taylor Swift concert—but ultimately called it quits once more in June.

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Why Britney Spears will continue paying child support for son Jayden after his 18th birthday

Britney Spears will continue paying child support to her ex Kevin Federline for their youngest son, Jayden James, even though he turned 18 Thursday.

Sources told TMZ that the "Womanizer" singer and the former backup dancer agreed in their divorce settlement that her child support payments for Jayden would cease when he turned 18 or when he graduated from high school — whichever is the later date.

Jayden turned 18 on Thursday, however, he is still enrolled in high school.

Britney Spears will continue paying child support to her ex Kevin Federline for their youngest son, Jayden James, although he turned 18 Thursday. Instagram Per TMZ, the "Womanizer" singer and the former backup dancer agreed she would pay child support until Jayden turned 18 or graduated from high school — whichever date comes second. Getty Images

The outlet reported that the teen is set to graduate early from high school in Hawaii in November, so the payments will continue until then.

Per TMZ, Spears — who also shares son Sean Preston, 18, with Federline — was originally supposed to pay her ex $20,000 a month in child support.

But in 2018, the amount was doubled to $40,000 a month because the teens were in the care of the "You Got Served" dancer, 46, most of the time.

Last month, the pop star, 42, decided to begin paying Federline only $20,000 again.

The outlet reported that the teen is set to graduate early from high school in Hawaii in November, so the first $20,000 monthly payments will continue until then. @emoofficial718/ Instagram Spears has had a strained relationship with her sons over the years. Gerardo Mora

Spears' fans celebrated the end of the "Toxic" singer's child support payment on social media by streaming her 2013 single "Work Bitch."

Spears has had a rocky relationship with her sons over the years.

In 2022, Jayden publicly criticized his mom's parenting skills.

"I think Mom has struggled giving us both attention and showing us equal love; I don't think she showed enough to Preston, and I feel really bad for that," he told the Daily Mail at the time.

In 2022, Jayden publicly criticized his mom's parenting skills, saying she didn't show them "equal love." Britney Spears/Instagram Federline claimed the teens didn't like their mom flaunting her naked body online. Want more celebrity and pop culture news?

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Federline claimed his sons had a disdain for Spears flaunting her naked body online.

"I try to explain to them, 'Look, maybe that's just another way she tries to express herself.' But that doesn't take away from the fact of what it does to them," he told the Daily Mail.

"It's tough. I can't imagine how it feels to be a teenager having to go to high school."

And in May 2023, it was reported that the "Crossroads" actress hadn't seen Preston and Jayden in over a year and the boys had stopped answering her texts.

In May 2023, it was reported that the "Crossroads" actress hadn't seen Preston and Jayden in over a year and they had stopped answering her texts. Britney Spears/ Instagram In June, Federline's attorney said the boys called their mom for Mother's Day. WireImage

Despite the boys' rocky relationship with Spears, things seemed to be taking a turn for the better.

In June, Federline's longtime attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan confirmed to Page Six that Preston and Jayden had spoken with the "Sometimes" songstress for Mother's Day, calling it a "step in the right direction."

The lawyer noted, however, "It's a process that takes more than just a phone call to accomplish."