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Britney Spears' 'paparazzi-proof' home hits the market, singer is ready to leave Beverly Hills behind

Britney Spears at the 29th annual GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, CaliforniaLAPRESSE Britney Spears' former Beverly Hills mansion has hit the market for just under $8 million, offering a glimpse into her past. Recently, the singer has been living in another residence in Thousand Oaks. Jennifer Lopez gets emotional on stage after officially becoming single Spears' old Beverly Hills retreat back on the market The pop icon originally purchased the property that is for sale in 2007, following her divorce from Kevin Federline , and later sold it in 2012 for $2.1 million. Now, the newly renovated estate is listed at $7,999,995, featuring luxury amenities such as murals by renowned artist Maria Trimbell, a soundproof screening room and music studio, and a saltwater pool with a jacuzzi. Located within a gated community at the end of a cul-de-sac, the nearly 7,500-square-foot property is designed for maximum privacy. Listing agent Ben Salem of Compass descr...

Britney Spears paid millions to break free from dad Jamie's conservatorship

Britney Spears has reportedly covered more than $2 million in legal fees for her father, Jamie Spears, as part of their conservatorship settlement. In court documents recently obtained by People magazine, the Princess of Pop, 43, paid the outstanding amount in full within 60 days, bringing an end to their long-running legal battle. Britney's controversial 13-year conservatorship, which put Jamie in control of her personal and financial affairs, was officially terminated in 2021. However, disputes over legal costs dragged on; Britney's former attorney Matthew S. Rosengart — with whom she reunited last week — previously opposing the idea of her funding her father's legal expenses. Despite this, both sides ultimately reached an agreement. A source close to the case told People that the settlement was a positive outcome for Britney, as it allowed her to avoid testifying in court and prevented a media frenzy. Meanwhile, Jamie's attorneys stated he wa...

The amount Britney Spears had to pay to end the legal mess with her father Jamie is revealed

Britney Spears has officially settled a long-standing legal dispute with her father, Jamie Spears, over her 13-year conservatorship. As part of the agreement, the pop icon, 43, paid $2.12 million to cover her father's legal fees, according to court documents obtained by People. The settlement was finalized in February 2024 at the Los Angeles Superior Court, bringing an end to years of contentious legal battles. The conservatorship, which began in 2008 following Britney's highly publicized mental health struggles, initially started as a temporary arrangement but was later made permanent. Under this arrangement, Jamie Spears, now 71, controlled his daughter's finances and personal life. Britney Spears makes weird dance moves during Mexico vacation Britney described the conservatorship as deeply restrictive, revealing in court that she was forced to take medication and use birth control against her will. She also stated that her life was micromanaged to the e...

How much did Britney Spears for her dad's conservatorship legal bills?

The legal settlement between pop icon Britney Spears and her father, Jamie Spears was a costly affair as new details have now emerged from their settlement.Britney reached the legal settlement with her father last year over a dispute regarding her conservatorship, reports 'People' magazine.In November 2021, an Los Angeles County judge terminated Britney's 13-year-long conservatorship, which had given her estranged father Jamie control of his pop star daughter's personal and financial affairs. At the time, Britney's former attorney Matthew S. Rosengart had objected to her paying any of her father's legal fees.As per 'People', in court documents filed by Rosengart on January 14, 2022, Jamie was acc used of paying himself over $6 million throughout the conservatorship, surveilling his daughter and committing financial misconduct while he was a conservator. (Jamie has denied any wrongdoing). The 'Work B****' singer, 43, and her father, 72,...

Britney Spears Reportedly Paid Over $2 Million for Father Jamie Spears’ Legal Bills

Getty Images (2) New details from Britney Spears and her father Jamie Spears ' conservatorship settlement have been revealed. In court documents recently obtained by People , Britney, 43, reportedly agreed to cover Jamie's outstanding legal bills totaling $2.12 million. The outlet also claimed that the pop star paid her dad's fees in full within 60 days, as stipulated in the agreement. According to the settlement filing, Britney and Jamie, 72, agreed that the payments resolved any lingering disputes regarding the status of the since-terminated conservatorship. Britney has not publicly addressed the settlement, while Jamie's attorneys noted in a statement that the patriarch "is thrilled that the case was settled." Britney Spears' and her father, Jamie Spears, have been at odds throughout the singer's life. Growing up, Britney and her mother, Lynne Spears, were close as the matriarch took her eldest daughter to auditions and pe...

Britney Spears Paid $2.12 Million in Dad's Conservatorship Legal Bills: Breaking Down the Settlement 1 Year Later (Exclusive)

VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images; Image Group LA/Disney Channel via Getty Images New details are emerging from the settlement Britney Spears reached with her father, Jamie Spears , last year over a legal dispute regarding her conservatorship . In November 2021, an L.A. County judge terminated Britney's 13-year-long conservatorship, which had given her estranged father Jamie control of his pop star daughter's personal and financial affairs. At the time, Britney's former attorney Matthew S. Rosengart had objected to her paying any of her father's legal fees . In court documents filed by Rosengart on Jan. 14, 2022 — and obtained by PEOPLE — Jamie was accused of paying himself over $6 million throughout the conservatorship, surveilling his daughter and committing financial misconduct while he was a conservator. (Jamie has denied any wrongdoing.) The "Work Bitch" singer, 43, and her father, 72, eventually settled the legal battle on April 25, 2...

Britney Spears talks about 'abuse' after reuniting with ex-felon boyfriend Paul Soliz

By SONIA HORON FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 23:23 EST, 18 February 2025 | Updated: 03:25 EST, 19 February 2025 Britney Spears spoke about emotional 'abuse' in a recent Instagram post. The Princess of Pop, 43 â€Â" who recently reunited with her ex-felon boyfriend Paul Soliz, 37  â€Â" shared a clip of herself in a white dress with a vulnerable caption.  'Being ignored or silenced and never acknowledged is ab use. It can be worse than physical abuse ... Serve it back ... If I’m a white owl, they might get serious damage!!! Be kind,' she wrote. In the accompanying video, Britney was pictured showing off the white silk mini dress she was wearing. The mom-of-two walked towards and away from the camera as she gave fans a look at her outfit.  She completed the ensemble with black heels and a white lace shawl, and was seen applying lipstick at a few points.  Her post comes fives days after she and Soliz spent Valentine's Da...

Coco Jones Shows Off Her ‘Taste’ With A Homage To Britney Spears’ ‘Toxic’

In the video for Coco Jones' new single "Taste," the singer dons a Swarovski-studded nude bodysuit in a clear homage to pop icon Britney Spears. It's a fitting look, as the song itself interpolates Britney Spears' 2003 hit " Toxic ," in the video for which Spears was dipped in costume crystals (as it happens, in the original "Toxic" video, Britney was actually not wearing a bodysuit; the crystals were glued onto her skin). Jones also sports a fire engine-red ensemble (right down to the nails!) and sits in a ring swing suspended from the ceiling. The single is the R&B star's first solo song of 2025, following the Leon Thomas-featuring remix of her May 2024 single " Here We Go (Uh Oh) ." Between the two songs, the Bel-Air star also put out a holiday album, which included the single, " Santa Is Me ," so it seems like she may be working on a new album for release this year. The singer continues to look to the p...

Music Review: Tate McRae's 'So Close to What' entices with post-Britney Spears, dirty, breathy pop

This cover image released by RCA Records shows "So Close to What" by Tate McRae. Credit: AP She can sing. She can dance. She's mastered a sultry gaze. She can write a smutty phrase. Is Tate McRae the new princess of dirty, breathy pop? (Sorry, Britney Spears. A new Gen Z star approaches.) The "hardest working Canadian recording artist" award must surely go to McRae in 2025, who at age 21 has released her third studio album, "So Close to What," and is gearing up for a world tour. A trained dancer, McRae first garnered attention in 2016 when she was one of the finalists on the 13th season of "So You Think You Can Dance." She's added songwriting and singing to her resume since then, hoping to become a full-blown pop star. And on "So Close to What," she makes a convincing effort. She just needs to find the tune that will propel her to higher echelons. The generous, 15-track album offers an array of serviceably sexy pop ...

Music Review: Tate McRae’s ‘So Close to What’ entices with post-Britney Spears, dirty, breathy pop

By  Cristina Jaleru Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]   Share She can sing. She can dance. She's mastered a sultry gaze. She can write a smutty phrase. Is Tate McRae the new princess of dirty, breathy pop? (Sorry, Britney Spears. A new Gen Z star approaches.) The "hardest working Canadian recording artist" award must surely go to McRae in 2025, who at age 21 has released her third studio album, "So Close to What," and is gearing up for a world tour. A trained dancer, McRae first garnered attention in 2016 when she was one of the finalists on the 13th season of "So You Think You Can Dance." She's added songwriting and singing to her resume since then, hoping to become a full-blown pop star. And on "So Close to What," she makes a convincing effort. She just needs to find the tune that will propel her to higher echelons. The generous, 15-track album offers an array of serviceabl...

Britney Spears’ ex Sam Asghari reveals ‘most difficult and weird’ aspect of their marriage

Sam Asghari is reflecting on the toxic part of his marriage to Britney Spears . "One day I start learning about what the conservatorship is, and that's when I was like, 'Wait a minute. I thought I'm in America. What do you mean someone over the age of 18 needs permission from their parents?' " Asghari said on Sunday's episode of Kate and Oliver Hudson's  "Sibling Revelry" podcast . Britney Spears and Sam Asghari at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in 2018. Getty Images for GLAAD The "Traitors" star, 30, added, "That was the most difficult and weird spiral thing that I've witnessed in my life." Asghari, who was married to Spears from 2022 to 2024 , said at the time, all he could do was be there for the pop star, 43. "I think the best thing to do is to provide support in that moment and that's what I did, I provided as much as I could," he told Kate and Oliver. Spears and Asghari. samasghar...

How Backstreet Boys Ended Up Collaborating with Britney Spears on the Glory Track 'Matches' (Exclusive)

Back in 2020, Backstreet Boys  and Britney Spears gave music fans the ultimate dose of pop nostalgia. The band — made up of  Nick Carter ,  AJ McLean ,  Kevin Richardson ,  Brian Littrell  and  Howie Dorough — and the pop megastar, 43, teamed up for the dramatic electro-pop number "Matches," which was featured on the deluxe version of her album Glory. As the "I Want It That Way" group recalls it, both Backstreet Boys and Spears had recorded versions of "Matches" — their first-ever collaboration — in the past, but neither of them wanted to release it. Britney Spears in Las Vegas in May 2016. Kevin Winter/Getty "It was during COVID [and] the label came and said, 'What about us doing a mashup with the two of you guys on this record?'" Dorough, 51, recalls in a hotel room in New York City. He added: "And we were like, 'Why not?' We grew up with Britney, on the same label with Jive Records." ...

Britney Spears' reason behind 'incredible' reunion with lawyer Mathew Rosengart after 7 months revealed

Britney Spears reunited with Mathew Rosengart for the first time in seven months after their legal victory (Getty Images) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Britney Spears reunited with her former lawyer, Mathew Rosengart, seven months after they parted ways professionally. The pop star shared a video on Instagram on Tuesday, February 17, capturing the moment, showing them posing for photos together. Britney Spears says it has been 'way too long' since she met Mathew Rosengart Britney Spears asked Mathew Rosengart to meet for lunch and catch up. They met at his Los Angeles office where they took pictures which Spears later posted on social media. Spears expressed her excitement over the meeting, writing on Instagram, "It's been way too long since I've seen him !!! OMG OMG OMG !!! It was such an incredible day !!! I am blessed." Britney Spears attends the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 12, 2018, in...

Britney Spears pens cryptic note on 'abuse' after ex-felon boyfriend reunion

Britney Spears has penned a cryptic note about emotional abuse after reuniting with ex-felon Paul Soliz. The 43-year-old pop star took to her Instagram account on Wednesday to share a multiple creepy clips of herself dancing in a white dress. However, it was her cryptic caption that caught the eyes of her fans. "Being ignored or silenced and never acknowledged is abuse. It can be worse than physical abuse ... Serve it back ... If I'm a white owl, they might get serious damage!!! Be kind," she wrote in caption while keeping the comment section off. Meanwhile, in the accompanying video, Spears could be seen showing off her white silk mini dress as she walked towards and away from the camera. She paired her outfit with black heels and a white lace shawl as she was seen applying lipstick at a few points. Spears post comes days after she spent Valentine's Day with Soliz and his children as they rekindled their romance. The couple parted ways seve...

Britney Spears shares 'cryptic' post about emotional 'abuse' amid personal crisis

Britney Spears reflects on the power of kindness, citing silence as a form of emotional abuse in her latest social media update. The 43-year-old pop superstar, who has reportedly reunited with her former boyfriend Paul Soliz after they were spotted together on Valentine's Day, seemingly had a change of heart as she urged her followers to be kind. She took to Instagram on Wednesday, February 19, with a surprise announcement that caught followers off guard. Showcasing herself in an off-white ensemble, the Toxic hitmaker wrote in the caption, "Being ignored or silenced and never acknowledged is abuse. It can be worse than physical abuse...Serve it back...If I'm a white owl, they might get serious damage!!! Be kind!" This comes on the heels of her recent travels, as she shared a random carousel of photos from her 'much-needed' getaway. The mom-of-two wrote at the time, "Crazy recap of my favorite place!!! Not sure if I like NY or Mexico...

Britney Spears urges others to 'be kind' as she warns that 'being silenced' is a form of abuse

BANG Showbiz - Feb 19, 2025 / 7:35 am | Story: 534124 Photo: © Britney Spears/Instagram Britney Spears has warned that "being silenced" is a form of abuse. The 43-year-old pop superstar - who regained control of her multimillion-dollar fortune and various aspects of her life when a conservatorship that had been governed by her family was terminated in 2021 - took to social media on Wednesday morning to urge others to "be kind" to one another. She wrote on Instagram: "Being ignored or silenced and never acknowledged is abuse. It can be worse than physical abuse ... Serve it back ... If I'm a white owl, they might get serious damage!!! Be kind!" Meanwhile, the '...Baby One More Time' hitmaker has spent much of her time travelling in recent months and also decided to share a recap of her trips as she admitted that she prefers to keep things natural with her looks by going makeup-free. In a separate post, she said: "Crazy reca...

A Beverly Hills Home Once Owned by Britney Spears Is Up for Grabs at $8 Million

Back in early 2007, shortly after she filed for divorce from Kevin Federline after three years of marriage, Britney Spears doled out nearly $6.8 million for a Mediterranean-style villa high in the mountains above Beverly Hills . For the next few weeks or so, the residence served as ground zero for many headline-making moments in the pop superstar's life, from shaving her head to attacking a paparazzo's car with an umbrella. Though she owned it for a number of years, she reportedly only lived there a short time before flipping it back on the market and permanently decamping to the San Fernando Valley in 2009. The 2001-built estate has since changed hands a few times, first in 2012 when Australian venture capitalist Jeff Friedmann picked it up for just under $4.3 million, a nearly $2.5 million loss for Spears, and most recently in spring 2022 for roughly $6.6 million. Now the 90210 spread in the exclusive guard-gated enclave of The Summit has just popped up for sale ag...

Britney Spears stuns fans with heartfelt Valentine's Day gift

Britney Spears has reportedly reunited with her former boyfriend Paul Soliz after the lovebirds were photographed together on Valentine's Day. The Princess of Pop, who first crossed paths with Soliz back in 2023 after her divorce from former husband Sam Asghari, offered an inside glimpse into her bond with her current boyfriend. According to The Daily Mail, the 43-year-old pop star was spotted getting cozy with her 37-year-old boyfriend as she sat casually in the passenger seat of a black Mercedes SUV. Britney appeared to be all glammed up on the big occasion, celebrating with the ultimate love of her life. Although the lovebirds are adamant about keeping their relationship out of the public eye, their latest meetup sparked news surrounding their reunion. This comes on the heels of Sam's statement about his relationship with Spears during an exclusive interview on Kate and Oliver Hudson's Sibling Rivalry podcast. He said at the time, "That was th...

Inside Britney Spears' Rare Outing With New Boyfriend

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Britney Spears didn't spend Valentine's Day alone — she celebrated the day of love with her on-again-off-again boyfriend Paul Soliz. On Friday, February 14, the 43-year-old pop princess was seen driving around Los Angeles with the 37-year-old father of nine per photos obtained by TMZ . The "Oops!... I did it again" singer was wearing a white shirt and black choker necklace as she sat in the passenger seat of a black Mercedes-Benz. Soliz was in the driver seat and donned a black sweatshirt and San Francisco Giants baseball cap. Britney Spears attends Sony Pictures' "Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood" Los Angeles Premiere on July 22, 2019 in Hollywood, California Britney Spears attends Sony Pictures' "Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood" Los Angeles Premiere on July 22, 2019 in Hollywood, California Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images According to the outlet, ...

What Happened to the YouTuber Behind the 'Leave Britney Alone' Video? All About Cara Cunningham's Continued Career Online

Cara Cunningham left a lasting impression on the internet in 2007, when she posted an emotional vlog defending Britney Spears on YouTube , famously begging viewers to "leave Britney alone." In the video that made her an online icon, then-19-year-old Cunningham addressed invasive media coverage of Spears and sobbed through a list of hardships the singer had recently endured. The original upload racked up millions of YouTube views before it was eventually deleted from YouTube. In 2021, Rolling Stone reported that the creator sold the video as a non-fungible token for about $44,000. Though Cunningham doesn't regularly post on YouTube anymore, closing her account in September 2015, she still creates content online today. Here's a look back at her early career beginnings and where she is today. What is the 'Leave Britney Alone' video? "Leave Britney Alone" is a 4-minute rant Cunningham posted on YouTube in 2007. In the vi...

Sam Asghari Says Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Was ‘Very Strange for Me to Deal With’

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways Sam Asghari's relationship with Britney Spears was never going to be normal, given the fact that Spears is one of the most famous women on the planet. But on top of all of that, the singer was famously under a conservatorship for about 13 years — something Asghari says was "strange" for him before their split in 2023. On the latest episode of The Viall Files posted Wednesday (Feb. 12), Asghari opened up about his relationship with Spears — whom he started dating in 2016 after co-starring in her "Slumber Party" music video — as well as the way her legal predicament affected him as her partner. "She was under the conservatorship, and that was very strange for me to deal with," he told host Nick Viall. "I got hit with that at the beginning...

New Britney Spears book promises to expose full truth of her stormy life

A new Britney Spears book promising to expose the full truth of her turbulent life story is being released. Cultural critic and former tabloid reporter Jeff Weiss is set to release a biography offering an apparently unfiltered look at the 'Toxic' singer's career and personal struggles. His 'Waiting for Britney Spears: A True Story, Allegedly' tome will be out 10 June, and promises to explore the pop star's "historic rise and equally tragic fall" through Gonzo journalism. Jeff, 42, is a Los Angeles-based writer who covered Britney's every move in the mid-2000s. His latest work, described as a "frenetic account" in the style of iconic Gonzo writer Hunter S Thompson, follows the singer through key moments of her life, from high-profile relationships and annulled marriages to legal battles and her widely criticised 2007 MTV Video Music Awards performance. The 400-page book aims to capture "a roaring Künstlerroman (a book...

Britney Spears is back with ex-boyfriend Paul Soliz on Valentine's Day

Britney Spears and her former boyfriend Paul Soliz reunited on Valentine's Day after an on-and-off relationship. The couple was spotted purchasing food from the Box drive-thru in Thousand Oaks, California, as they were seen in their black Mercedes truck on Friday, February 14th, 2025. Britney was photographed sitting on the passenger seat while Paul was holding the steering wheel. The 43-year-old singer was wearing a white blouse and black choker, which she paired with a brimmed hat. On the other hand, the musician's partner was in a black hoodie and matching pants. Paul's one son also joined the couple, as he was spotted sitting in the back seat of the luxury vehicle. This appearance came after a few reports suggested that the two had parted ways. In August 2024, TMZ magazine reported that Britney and Paul had decided to take a break from their relationship due to his father's duties. As of now, Britney and Paul have not commented on their spli...

Britney Spears and ex-felon Paul Soliz confirm they're back together after Valentine's day outing

The pop star and her criminal ex confirm their reunion, spending the holiday together with Soliz's children. Britney Spears and her ex-felon boyfriend, Paul Soliz, have confirmed they are back together after being spotted on Valentine's Day. The 43-year-old pop star and her 37-year-old beau were seen together in Thousand Oaks, California, as they drove up to a Jack in the Box drive-thru in Soliz's black Mercedes truck. Britney was sitting in the passenger seat, sporting a white blouse, black choker, and wide-brimmed hat, completing her look with dark eyeliner and red lipstick. A photo also showed one of Soliz's sons in the backseat, marking the first public glimpse of their rekindled relationship. Soliz, a father of nine, has custody of at least three of his children — Trystan, 10, Dylan, 8, and Nicholas, also known as 'Sonny,' 6. The couple later stopped by a street vendor to pick up flowers for the holiday. This reunion comes just days aft...

Revelations: Sam Asghari opens up about Britney romance

The real truth behind Hollywood's most watched relationship Sam Asghari is finally spilling the tea about his whirlwind romance with pop princess Britney Spears, and honestly? We're living for every detail. The fitness-turned-Hollywood heartthrob recently sat down for a super candid chat on "The Viall Files" podcast, and what he revealed about their seven-year relationship has us all in our feelings. A meet-cute straight out of a rom-com How it all began Let's rewind to that fateful day on the "Slumber Party" music video set, where our boy Sam first locked eyes with the legendary Ms. Spears. Talk about a workplace romance! The sparks were flying faster than you can say "Baby One More Time," and before we knew it, these two gorgeous humans were bonding over sushi and creating what would become a seven-year love story. The relationship milestones Flash forward through countless Instagram posts, adorable gym sessions, and suppor...