Paris Hilton paid homage to a photo that blew up the Internet 11 years ago today. Back in the day it was all about Britney Spears, Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan … Kim Kardashian was just a supporting player. Paris posted the…
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Monday, November 27, 2017
Monday, October 16, 2017
Britney Spears: Look at My Awesome Painting!
Britney Spears is one of the most popular artists on the planet. With countless infectious hits under her belt, the superstar has turned her attention to something new of late.
That brand new hobby is painting, and we have to admit, she looks like a flawless painter, and no, we"re not just saying that because she"s painting along to the soothing sound of Mozart.
The 35-year-old looks as relaxed as ever as she stands on the balcony of her beautiful house. Wearing a bra, it"s like she does not have a care in the world.
Britney shared the video on Friday, along with the following caption: "Sometimes you just gotta play!"
The empowering line was accompanied by a lot of emoticons. We get it, Britney, you like to spend your downtime on your balcony with some classical music, and you"re not ashamed to tell the world about it.
Britney has staged a rare comeback after years in a downward spiral. Just when it looked like her career was over, she got the help she needed and had a recent hit album that proved the hitmaker was back and better than ever.
On top of that, she has that lucrative Vegas residency, so all is right in the world of Britney.
She"s also been dating Sam Asghari, so she has a solid career, love and a beautiful family.
Recent reports have suggested she is ready to pop the question to Sam and ask him to marry her. It sounds like she knows this relationship is one with legs.
Who would have thought Spears would be oozing positivity after it seemed like a genuine possibility she was going to disappear from the public eye forever?
Have a look at the full video below and join us in the comments with your thoughts on her technique.
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Britney Spears: Canceling Her Las Vegas Show After Terrorist Shooting?
We know that Britney Spears isn’t afraid of crowds or public appearances. She just took her sons to Disneyland for their birthdays, right there among countless other visitors.
Massive tragedies have a way of frightening us to our core, however. The Las Vegas terrorist shooting, which claimed 59 lives and wounded 527, had to be especially rattling to a singer and performer who performs there.
But … is Britney going to end her residency in Vegas?
When that monster Stephen Paddock opened fire on a crowd at a Jason Aldean concert, he ended dozens of lives, changed hundreds of lives forever, and destroyed his own family.
But following any terrorist shooting, there’s a culture of fear that endures. That’s part of the point of terrorism.
Do you all remember your first trip to a movie theater after the Aurora shooting?
I’ll be honest — I still quickly scan the room for anyone who seems like they might be concealing something. I’ve yet to see someone carrying a large package into the theater, and I don’t know what I’d do if I did, but … it changes you.
The point is to still go, despite the fear — to fly (yeah, I remember what it was like to fly after 9/11, too) and see movies and go to school and take public transportation and do all of the things that you normally do.
Otherwise, the terrorists literally win. To a degree, anyway.
Stephen Paddock was a jerk who demeaned his girlfriend in public, gambled for a living (he may have had an alternative revenue stream — some speculate that he was either a card-counter or did some sort of smuggling on top of his better known fondness for poker), and stockpiled deadly weapons.
But we don’t know what motivated to commit this evil act or what beliefs he holds that were behind it.
Maybe we’ll find out and maybe we won’t, but the impact that this massacre has had upon people is very real.
And it also impacts celebrities.
According to RadarOnline, their source close to Britney Spears says that she is terrified that another shooting might take place.
“Britney is heartbroken, but she is also legitimately scared to go to Las Vegas to finish her show.”
That’s her Piece Of Me residency, which has been running for ages and is actually nearing its end.
“As of right now, she wishes she could get out of the remainder of her contract because she does not feel safe at all going back there and doing a show in front of a large crowd.”
Britney’s not one for stage fright, so it sounds like she’s terrified that her audience members — her fans — could become an appealing target for the next monster.
“In fact, she has been really freaking out about it. She is already a slightly paranoid person, but this whole thing has gotten her and her family extremely concerned for her safety.”
Remember that Britney is also a mother. Jayden and Sean Preston don’t want to lose their mom.
“Several of Britney’s dancers are just ready to quit now. No one on her show really feels that secure about resuming the residency after what happened.”
That kind of thinking is normal after a tragedy.
“She is in talks right now with the casino to see if there is a solution. If she doesn’t postpone the show then she is going to require quadruple the security, at least.”
More security never hurts. You can’t plan for everything, but you can do your best.
That is so sad to hear.
If true, Britney isn’t the only one who feels that way.
Jason Aldean has canceled shows following the massacre.
And so has Jennifer Lopez.
While Jason Aldean’s audience was the target, Jennifer Lopez is clearly concerned about what many people are concerned about right now:
Copycats.
They say that the safest time to fly is right after a well-publicized plane crash.
This is when pilots and everyone responsible for plane safety are at their most alert.
In some ways, people are at their most alert for a shooting after a mass shooting.
But that additional caution also comes with the risk of a copycat trying to enact something similar, having been “inspired” by an existing massacre.
We understand Britney’s fears.
Her shows are legendary and incredible, but it’s always smart to put safety first.
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Britney Spears Treats Sons to Disneyland Birthay Trip!
Just in case you needed a reminder, Britney Spears isn’t just good at singing, dancing, and performing.
She’s also just a really great mom.
In her latest display of maternal excellence, Britney treated her sons to a trip to Disneyland for their birthdays. And Sam Asghari was there, too!
It’s no secret that Britney Spears’ career as a celebrity and a musical icon has had its ups and downs.
From the rumors of lipsyncing and plastic surgery that dogged her in the early days of her musical stardom, when she was just a teenager …
To her big breakdown a decade ago that allowed her to return, stronger than ever.
But, these days, Britney is living a much better life.
Her best life.
She has her hunky and unnecessarily attractive boyfriend, Sam Asghari.
Her career is still going strong while giving her plenty of time to be with her family.
And she can be a truly wonderful mom to her boys, celebrating their interests and treating them for their birthdays.
(There she is with Sam Asghari!)
Britney took her sons and several of their friends (it looks like three friends each) to Disneyland over the weekend.
Her boys aren’t twins, but Sean’s birthday is in just two days, when he will turn 12.
Jayden’s birthday is actually today.
He’s 11!
Usually, it kind of sucks having your birthday close to a close relative’s birthday — or, worse, close to a major and expensive holiday like Christmas.
Obviously, expense isn’t an issue when you’re Britney’s kid, but the timing can still be a sore point.
Like, how are you going to celebrate your birthday week if someone else is always hogging the glory?
Well, being amazing and perfect in every way, Britney found a way to make their combined birthday celebration into an even bigger event.
Like a day trip to Disneyland with three friends each.
Awww, look at them!
Britney Spears captioned this photo:
“So much fun celebrating the boys’ birthdays at @disneyland yesterday!!!”
Britney isn’t shy about posting on Instagram, but you’re more likely to see her or her boyfriend appear on her social media accounts than you are her children.
You’ll see photos of Britney and Sam cuddling, videos of Britney’s workouts, or even Britney showing off minimal makeup.
This isn’t out of a lack of interest, but because her boys deserve their privacy.
Up to a point, Sean and Jayden are and always will be public figures.
Sharing a few snapshots of them at birthday parties and similar events is precious, along with the occasional video of them scaring her around the house or a photo of them kissing her cheeks.
Sharing pics of them every day? At this age?
It could open them to ridicule from classmates (if anyone would dare make fun of Britney’s kids … we hope not) and would generally just be an invasion of their privacy.
Leave it to Britney to find the perfect balance.
Privacy, of course, is a big issue for Britney.
Anecdotal reports from people who were at Disneyland that day shared that Britney couldn’t go anywhere without people screaming her name.
Like … we get it. Britney is a blessing and she’s amazing.
But you don’t need to give her a hard time over it.
Let her go about her life when she’s out and about.
Especially when she’s with her kids.
Britney Spears Drops a Ton of Money on Massages and Groceries
Britney Spears spent millions in 2016, but dropped most of it in the same stores where you probably shop — of course, you probably didn’t make over $ 15 million last year. TMZ obtained new docs filed in Britney’s conservatorship, which show she…
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Britney Spears Takes Sons to Disneyland to Celebrate Birthdays with Boyfriend Sam Asghari
Britney Spears was having all of it Saturday at Disneyland with her Bf and his kids. Britney took Sean and Jayden to the Anaheim theme park to celebrate their birthdays, both of which hit next week. Sean turns 12 and Jayden turns 11. Brit’s…
Britney Spears Takes Sons to Disneyland to Celebrate Birthdays with Boyfriend Sam Asghari
Britney Spears was having all of it Saturday at Disneyland with her Bf and his kids. Britney took Sean and Jayden to the Anaheim theme park to celebrate their birthdays, both of which hit next week. Sean turns 12 and Jayden turns 11. Brit’s…
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Britney Spears: Did She Undergo a SECOND Boob Job?!
Having survived child stardom, one of the most famous celebrity meltdowns in recent memory, and even Kevin Federline, Britney Spears has officially attained the status of immortal pop goddess.
But while she exists on a different plane than her fellow "90s songstresses (Sorry, Christina and Jessica. Hey, you"re still doing alright for yourselves!), Britney is still subjected to the same tabloid rumors and social media speculation that"s plagued her from day one.
Lately the scrutiny has been focused mainly on perceived changes in Brit"s famous physique.
Yes, just as they were in the early days of her career, Britney Spears boob job rumors are everywhere these days.
The latest source of this breast obsession is the workout videos that Ms. Spears has been posting to her Instagram page in recent months.
In a video uploaded yesterday, Brit hoists kettlebells while listening to her own music (a display of hubris that onle she and Mariah could get away with) and the clip has fans convinced that she recently went under the knife.
“Britneyyy girl you look so hot! Did you get a boob job?” commented one follower.
“OMG LITERALLY SHOOK. Britney is working out to her own music AND got another boob job???” wrote another.
A third officially made it weird, asking, “But who is your surgeon? I need to know because I wanna look just like u.”
Insiders claim Spear"s first plastic surgery experience was a boob job with her mother"s consent when she was 17.
Now, fans believe she"s gone under the knife for a little maintenance.
Hey, we all have to take extra steps as we get older, right?
And whatever she"s doing, Brit obviously looks fantastic.
Check out her buzzed-about workout video below.
Monday, August 21, 2017
Britney Spears Stuns with Raw Vocals, Covers "Something to Talk About" Live!
Over the weekend, did you notice some folks on Twitter talking about how 2017 had been saved? Or at least just tweeting excitedly about Britney Spears?
No, Britney didn"t drop a new album — but she did wow crowds and blow minds with her raw vocals on stage, covering Bonnie Raitt"s "(Let"s Give Them) Something to Talk About." Because she"s Britney and she"s amazing.
And we of course have the video for you below. We"re not monsters.
We"ve heard Britney"s raw vocals for "Toxic" before, but we"re always here for Britney"s amazing voice.
Before Britney sings the cover, however, she addresses her adoring audience.
Microphone in hand instead of wearing a headset, she speaks:
"The press and the media my whole life, because one minute they tear you down, they"re really horrible, and the next minute, you"re on top of the world."
Unfortunately, highs and lows like that that sometime describes life.
But it sucks to be described that way, as a celebrity.
Especially as a celebrity who became famous as a teen minor.
Rumors have long accused her of lipsyncing everything.
Britney quashed the lipsyncing rumors, pretty aggressively, this summer.
Britney has also long battled boob job rumors, though expert surgeons have agreed that she looks very natural.
(Sometimes, outfits are just really flattering to your boobs, folks)
"But, I"ve never really spoke about, you know?"
She"s absolutely communicated about it.
(Like, the song "Piece of Me" was very blatantly about her and her relationship with critics and the tabloid press, folks)
If you"re expecting Britney to go on a rant about unfair coverage … that"s not really her style.
She"s totally just segueing into her song.
Which she"s about to make abundantly clear.
"I"m a Southern girl, I"m from Louisiana. I"m from the South, and I like to keep it real."
A lot of people forget Britney"s roots. But this is just more segue.
"And I just want to make sure I keep having you mother f–kers something to talk about, OK?"
To be clear, she"s not insulting her audience, who cheers basically every moment when she isn"t talking or singing.
She"s not even really insulting people who write about her.
This is just an introduction to her cover of Blues musician Bonnie Raitt"s "Something to Talk About."
Essentially, this was just a longer version of saying "This is a story about a girl named Lucky."
To be clear, though, Britney has absolutely given us all something to talk about.
Her raw vocals are totally on point.
Personally, we prefer Britney"s original music — from "Crazy" to "Womanizer" to "Make Me," Britney"s been wowing us for longer than some of her younger fans have been alive.
(Feel old, yet?)
Anyway, here"s the video, so please enjoy:
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Britney Spears is Drafting a New Will to Protect Her Kids
Britney Spears is going back to the drawing board and redrafting her will … all for the benefit of her 2 boys. Britney’s longtime conservators have filed legal docs asking for permission to change her will, which was drafted before she gave birth…
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Britney Spears Bum-Rushed Onstage at Vegas Concert, Fears Gun
Britney Spears got bum-rushed by a guy who is probably hurting this morning, because her dancers and bodyguards annihilated him. It went down Wednesday night in Vegas at Britney’s Piece of Me show at Planet Hollywood. As Britney sang “Till the…
Monday, July 31, 2017
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari Cuddle Up in Intimate Video!
Britney shares more with Instagram than workout videos and stunning selfies — she also gives fans and followers little peeks into her life.
And you know who"s part of her life now? Her needlessly handsome boyfriend, Sam Asghari.
This new video has the two of them sharing a very cuddly moment while some very telling music plays, as you can see below:
We are grateful every day for Britney, and it looks like Sam Asghari agrees.
This unreasonably good-looking couple formed when Britney Spears and Sam Asghari started dating last year, though the world had to wait a little while before we got confirmation of the relationship.
Since they started dating, we"ve seen snapshots of their sushi dates and some adorable PDA.
We"ve also seen Britney dive off of his shoulders into a pool.
(If you"ve ever had someone dive off of your shoulders, you know that it"s not comfortable — it"s good that he does it anyway)
This new video is the couple"s cuddliest yet.
In this new video, we see Britney cuddling up to Sam Asghari through a very colorful and somewhat trippy filter.
The song playing is "Mi Gente" by J Balvin and Willy William.
Unless we"ve really forgotten everything since Spanish class, that song title just means "My Man," which is pretty on-the-nose, right?
During the video, Britney points affectionately to Sam and appears to be overwhelmed with something — perhaps embarrassment, which she should never feel for any reason.
Britney captioned the video:
"Me and my boyfriend."
Awwwww.
She tagged Sam Asghari at the same time. You know, just in case there was some question.
Sam Asghari shared the video at the same time, which is super cute.
His caption was a little more personal:
"Her smile makes me crazy."
(That"s universal, right?)
He followed that with a heart emoji and then he tagged Britney.
That"s all kinds of cute.
They aren"t just a cute couple — they"re also a hot couple.
Britney may be a 35-year-old mother, but she still has an incredible body, thanks to a dedicated fitness habits during her off season and her absolutely legendary performances on stage.
In case the world has somehow forgotten, she uploads workout photos from time to time to make sure that we remember.
Speaking of workouts, Sam Asghari is a model but also a fitness model and personal trainer.
He appeared in Fifth Harmony"s "Work From Home" music video and, of course, in Britney"s "Slumber Party" video, because he"s a beautiful man and music videos by gorgeous women need a little gender balance.
Sam Asghari is exactly the sort of hunk that Britney deserves after all of the ups and downs of her life, you know?
While we all want to congratulate her, it does seem like she has genuine feelings for her younger boyfriend.
We can"t even tease her for catching feelings with a guy who could easily have just been a boy toy, because it"s so sweet and also because she absolutely deserves to be happy and to live her best life.
You can"t help but root for this couple.
Look at their endearing video and try to tell us otherwise:
Friday, July 28, 2017
Britney Spears: Latest Pics Spark Boob Job Rumors
At this point in her career, Britney Spears has demonstrated the sort of resilience and longevity that most pop stars only dream of.
The singer has been dismissed and counted out on a number of occasions, and each time she’s stunned the music world by bouncing back.
Naturally, Brit’s also been the subject of countless rumors over the years, many of them having to do with her youthful good looks.
Yesterday, Spears posted a workout video for the enjoyment of her 17 million Instagram followers, and some fans remarked that the 35-year-old appeared to have had some work done/
Not content to engage in wild speculation Life & Style did one of those pieces where they bring in a plastic surgeon and have him examine photos of Britney so that they can engage in educated speculation.
“First of all, loss of baby fat goes a long way to making the face look different,” Dr. Andrew Miller explained to the tabloid.
“As to procedures she may have done, Britney always had a slight asymmetry between her eyes that appears improved in her later photos. Also, the lips look a bit fuller and the nose is a little thinner.”
Curiously, Miller failed to remark on whether or not Spears has had breast implants, which seemed to be the number one topic of interest for fans commenting on her video.
He did say that if Brit’s working with a plastic surgeon, she clearly shelled out for onw of the best:
“Everything does look natural so whatever she has done, it appears to have been done well.”
High praise coming from a guy who certainly knows his stuff.
Somewhat disappointingly, the question of whether or not Spears has had plastic surgery will likely remain unanswered until her inevitable late career memoir is uploaded directly to your brain, or however people read books by then.
The important thing is that whether she’s gone under the knife or not, Brit’s taken great pains to ensure both peak physical fitness and continued pop cultural relevance.
Spears’ Vegas residency remains wildly popular, and she continues to turn in remarkably physical performances for packed houses.
The whole thing is damn impressive no matter what sort of work she’s had done.
Here’s hoping this pop queen will continue to slay for many years to come.
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Britney Spears: Wanna Watch Me Work Out? Of Course You Do!
Have you ever wondered how Britney keeps her absolutely legendary figure? Because there"s more to it than genetics and her incomparable performances.
Britney"s had a couple of weeks off, and she shared a video of exactly how she keeps hot and healthy when she"s not on tour. We"ve seen workout pics before, but they don"t measure up to this video.
Her exercise video, complete with music, contains of her workouts at multiple venues during her time off. And it"s really, really worth watching.
First of all, before you watch the video, just a little warning:
In a few frames, Britney"s workout clothes look like they"re having a little trouble containing her boobs.
She doesn"t pop out of her top or have a nip-slip or anything.
(Thankfully, or Instagram would have pulled the video immediately)
But she looks stunning in every shot.
Mostly, she"s not pushing herself with a rapid run or taking her body to its limits with weight training.
Sensibly, Britney is just keeping active and fit and flexible.
Instead of acting like she has something to prove, she"s just showing how she maintains her flawless figure.
Because apparently being one of the greatest singers in the world just isn"t enough.
We also see Britney doing yoga.
From a distance, we see her holding Cobra pose.
We then see her transition into Pose of a Child.
Yoga can be an incredible contributor to wellness.
(Some people irritatingly think that it can be a substitute for prescription medication and try to push it on, like, people who are depressed. Please don"t do that. Let your depressed or bipolar or whatever family members take their medicine.)
Yoga isn"t just relaxing, though.
Some say that yoga helps you to resist aging — we don"t know how true that is, but Britney seems ageless enough.
It can help with flexibility — and, as you"ll see in the video and in one of our photos below, it"s really paying off for Britney.
It can also really help with strength, particularly with core strength.
That"s how you get to be able to do something like this:
Britney"s hotness clearly transcends time.
And her music continues to amaze.
If you"re ever feeling down or miserable or angry at your existence, think of things this way:
Humanity"s been around for thousands of generations.
But you were born at such a time that you could exist on this Earth at the same time as Britney Spears.
That"s a blessed existence.
Thinking that way can really change your perspective on things.
So, as you"ll see in the video, Britney just … repeatedly kicks her foot over her head.
Like it"s a normal thing that people can just do.
For the record, it isn"t.
(I just checked — I can kick my foot about as high as my shoulder at the very highest. I"m 6-foot-4, so that"s pretty high relative to other people, but for me to get my foot above my head, you"d have to just cut my hamstrings entirely. Please do not cut my hamstrings)
Britney is intensely flexible, of course.
Between her extravagant dancing while on stage and her personal fitness routines that she"s showing to us now, it"s pretty clear why.
If you"re looking for a late start on working on your summer bod, you might want to follow this video"s example.
Like, don"t get us wrong — there"s no wrong way to have a summer body.
We"re major fans of that birdsrightsactivist tweet: "I been working on my summer bod: it the same as my regular body, but this time more popsackles in it."
That"s the right attitude to have.
But if you want to tone your flesh prison while it"s still summer and you still have the opportunity to bare some of your skin-meat to show off, Britney may be showing you the way.
Through Britney, all things are possible.
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Britney Spears" Infamous Attack Umbrella Hitting Auction Block
The green umbrella Britney Spears unleashed on a paparazzo after shaving her head in 2007 is hitting the auction block … and at a decent price, if you’ve got thousands of dollars laying around. Daniel Ramos, the pap whose car Britney…
Monday, July 24, 2017
Britney Spears Totally Rejected DeMario Jackson in 2008: Watch!
Did you guys know that DeMario Jackson once met Britney Spears? He even got a hug.
If you"re wondering why he doesn"t lead with that fact in literally every conversation and television appearance … the video will make that clear.
There"s a little secondhand embarrassment here, but it"s worth watching the video. To see how gracious Britney Spears is and always has been, but also to see just how far DeMario would go to chase a little fame. Watch the video below!
Awww, remember Myspace?
(No, Myspace isn"t relevant again — but it"s mentioned in this video. Though, let"s be real, it was barely clinging to relevance even in 2008)
See, in a video — believed to have been taken by a fan of Britney — DeMario Jackson tries to get a date with Britney by sharing some information about himself.
He starts by getting her attention — and a laugh:
"You need a black dude!"
Mind you, this is 2008 Britney.
This is after Britney"s epic breakdown that fit perfectly with the archetypal hero"s journey to the underworld (before rising like a phoenix, stronger than ever).
So this was when Britney"s life was still in flux.
These days, of course, she"s happily dating the unnecessarily handsome Sam Ashgari and focusing on being a mom while still having epic global performances because she rules the world of music.
But before she was living the life that she deserves, Britney was unlucky in love … to say the least.
We think, though, that she"s perfectly happy with how her life"s worked out at this point, so we don"t think that she"s looking back and wondering if she should have dated DeMario Jackson.
Seeing his opening after Britney laughs, DeMario follows up by saying more.
"My mom loves you!"
Smart mom, right?
"Call me right now! I’m dead serious. My name is DeMario Jackson. I’m an up-and-coming actor."
We wonder if he had any idea where his career would go at that time.
We can"t imagine that he imagined himself as being known for his role in the Bachelor Nation, you know?
"I want to be like you."
So does literally everyone, DeMario.
"I want everybody to see me on TV."
On that account, he"s gotten his wish.
He also yelled out his Myspace URL, which gives us such a chuckle.
Britney didn"t seem totally taken in by the verbal barrage, but being the sweetest woman on the planet, she did pose with him for a hug.
Really, though, we don"t think that DeMario was really after a date.
Which is good, because he is not displaying healthy boundaries here in terms of seeking romance.
(Please, please do not go up to random strangers and try to chat them up — don"t try to date coworkers, either. Just naturally meet women in your life and let other people go about their lives)
He was putting his name out there, less for Britney"s benefit and more because she"s mega-famous and he knew that, through that interaction with her, he could get exposure and get noticed.
(Through Britney, all things are possible)
Of course, when DeMario Jackson talks about wanting to be famous, he can"t have meant the Bachelor in Paradise pool sex scandal.
(Be careful what you wish for, folks)
Britney was more gracious than anyone has a right to expect of her.
Like, a lot of celebrities get tired after a while and can"t put up with constant fan attention when they"re just going shopping or living their lives.
And then, when celebs finally decline to meet someone by putting up a firm boundary, the world looks at them and calls them out for being rude to their fans.
Fame can be vicious like that.
So, brace yourselves for a speck of secondhand embarrassment as DeMario really puts himself out there for Britney, but it"s a cute video.
It"s amazing to see things that the internet just digs up like this:
Awww, remember Myspace?
Monday, July 17, 2017
Britney Spears: Writing a Tell-All Book that SLAMS Other Stars?!
It’s no secret that Britney Spears, whose art brings joy to us all and whose mere existence makes the world a better place, has had her ups and downs. But it’s clear that the biggest low points in her life are in the past.
These days, she’s a first-rate mom who still has a thriving music career and also sometimes quotes Nietzsche on Instagram. She also has a super hot boyfriend.
And now we’re hearing that she could be writing a tell-all book … one that spill exactly what she thinks of some other celebrities she’s known.
Obviously, the news that Britney Spears is writing a tell-all book is really exciting if it’s true.
But hearing that she might be throwing a surprising amount of shade at other celebrities sounds like a godsend.
“She’s always kept journals, and Britney’s decided to write a tell-all book.”
Who wouldn’t love to read those if Britney decides to share just the journals themselves, you know?
“She’s tired of hearing all these half-truths about her and wants to set the record straight about who she really is.”
We’re here for that, sure.
And, according to this report, Britney Spears will be speaking about specific stars and sharing her exact thoughts about them.
Apparently, among those named will be Christina Aguilera, Katy Perry, and Taylor Swift.
“By the end of the book, everyone will know exactly how Britney feels about them.”
That sounds ominous, right?
Not for Britney or for the readers, but … for someone.
“This book is going to surprise a lot of people.”
That’s the thing, though — this would be surprising.
Not just because this news isn’t coming from Britney or her team themselves.
(Though you’d think that they’d want to float that directly, right?)
But also because Britney’s life is going so well.
Drama follows her because she’s famous, but Britney’s never really been one to seek it out.
Even in her wildest partying days — remember those? — Britney didn’t have anything like the kinds of feuding that we see with other celebrities.
And now that everything’s so perfect in her life, it’s hard to imagine that she’s stirring the pot, you know?
On the one hand, sure, she’s untouchable because she’s Britney Freaking Spears.
So she can do what she wants without taking issue with whatever, like, Katy Perry tweets about her or whatever.
But … why would she want to?
What would she have to gain?
Lately, Taylor Swift — who finds balance by being virtually synonymous with squads and with feuds — has been pretty quiet and reserved.
We’re sure that she has new music coming and that she’ll have a lot to say with it.
But at the moment, she’s backing off from fights and appearances because things got too heated and she knows how damaging overexposure can be.
Just last week, Taylor broke two months of silence on Instagram to congratulate Selena Gomez on her new song.
(That song is “Fetish” and it’s great, you guys)
Britney might not be a hardcore Slytherin like Taylor Swift (that’s not an insult), but she’s been at this game a long time.
(Even though Britney Spears is ageless so it’s difficult to forget)
If Taylor, who’s still young and relatively new to the world of pop stardom, is wise enough to know when to hold her tongue …
… It’s that much harder to picture Britney opening a big ol’ can of worms.
If she really is writing a book, we eagerly look forward to reading its every detail.
And, of course, sharing those details with you.
But we guess that we’ll hold out until she announces it herself.
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Britney Spears: Furious Over Lipsyncing Rumors!
Britney Spears can do anything.
No, really — she puts on the greatest performances in the world, but that doesn"t stop her from also putting on a great musical performance.
As you"ll hear in the video below, when people suggest that all of her singing is prerecorded and that she"s just lipsyncing for her life, she gets mightily peeved. …
Over the years, Britney has given us some of the most iconic musical performances of all time.
That includes music videos, of course, with unforgettable scenes like "Baby One More Time" and often-joked about dated references in "Oops I Did It Again."
Even Britney"s raw vocals are truly extraordinary.
But in addition to Britney"s skills as a mother and as a singer who simply produces great music, she goes up on stage and puts on unparalleled performances.
The dancing, the costumes, the choreography, the effects — they all make an unforgettable, almost spiritually transformative experience for her fans.
That even goes for fellow celebrities — remember when Colton Haynes got to dance with Britney?
She loved his butt and he loved all of it.
Britney will tragically be too busy performing in Tel Aviv to accept Lindsay Lohan"s birthday invitation.
But that does mean that she"s given an interview in anticipation of her show, and she got asked about how much of her performance is live.
"I’m glad you’re addressing this question because it’s really funny — a lot of people think that I don’t sing live."
One day, we"re sure that there will be Britney performances that are just holographic projections of old performances, with old recordings of music.
But that day is far away.
"Because I’m dancing so much, I do have a little bit of playback, but there’s a mixture of my voice and the playback."
Honestly, dancing is super fun, but some people have trouble even just speaking afterwards.
Imagine having to sing.
Imagine having to sing well.
But Britney manages it because she"s unstoppable and transcendent.
"It really pisses me off because I am busting my ass out there and singing at the same time and nobody ever really gives me credit for it."
Yeah, that sounds super irksome.
Those of us who"ve ever suggested otherwise clearly need to scourge ourselves a little extra today in penance.
Britney has famously parodied these rumors in the past.
When hosting Saturday Night Live very early into her fame, she parodied the lipsyncing rumors by silently mouthing words while her voice continued to play over the loudspeakers during her opening monologue.
(She also parodied boob job rumors by having her breasts move robotically under her shirt while she lamented people calling them fake)
When you"re a celebrity, having a good sense of humor about your critics can work wonders.
But even celebrities like Britney — flawless beyond comprehension — can have some rumors get under their skin.
You can really hear the frustration in her voice in the video below.
And you know what?
If we"d been dogged by the same rumors for two decades, we probably wouldn"t be handling them nearly as gracefully.
Also, it"s a rare few who can have careers last as long as Britney"s without aging, but Britney"s still as hot as ever.
Anyway, listen to her speak her mind about exactly what she thinks of all of those lipsyncing rumors.
Let"s all make a pact to never question her talents again, okay?
Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears & Paris Hilton: Epic Reunion in the Works?!
Back in 2007 — which we’re told wasn’t 3 years ago but in fact 10, somehow — Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, and Lindsay Lohan had some outrageous misadventures that were impossible to ignore.
Well now it sounds like the dream team is coming back together!
Lindsay Lohan’s birthday party is coming up, and yesterday, she tweeted out this invite with some very recognizable Twitter handles:
“#nicegirls @britneyspears @parishilton come to #mykonos for my birthday this weekend @Beyonce you too”
Beyonce being thrown in there is adorable, but you know what? We’d invite Beyonce to our parties, too.
Keep in mind that this is the same wonderful, terrible trio that brought us Britney’s infamous crotch shot photo and so many more.
This was all, of course, before Britney shaved her head and went through the “descent to the underworld” portion of the archetypal hero’s journey, suffering for the world’s transgressions and then being reborn, more powerful than ever.
It was also before Lindsay Lohan started getting help for her issues. Since then she’s taken a lot of strides herself.
And we’re honestly so proud of her for that.
Paris is and always has been herself, though we’re not sure that she’s ever been truly out-of-control, you know?
The more that you read about Paris Hilton, the more carefully crafted her public image and persona begins to seem.
Plenty of us regular folks invite friends to events over Twitter.
Realistically, though, most celebrities — especially on the level of Britney, Beyonce, Lindsay, and Paris — aren’t going to be making serious plans over a very public social media platform.
Sincere invites are over text messaging or even through assistants, depending on a bunch of factors.
Maybe Lindsay decided to make some sincere invited public, we don’t know.
(Though the grim reality is that Beyonce is too busy with baby twins to go out partying)
(And we somehow don’t picture her calling Becky With The Good Hair to babysit)
So … it’s entirely possible that none of these ladies will show up.
(Tragic)
It’s entirely possible that Lindsay doesn’t expect any of them to.
Beyonce is busy being a mom.
Britney’s also a mom, and hey, isn’t she still touring in Asia?
(That’s rhetorical; Britney is absolutely still touring in Asia)
Though Paris Hilton might always attend. You know, for some reason.
That’s kind of her brand.
No, but for realsies, Paris HIlton has always had a great sense of humor and is way smarter than you might think.
Remember in the 2008 election (remember when that seemed contentious?) when the McCain campaign ran an ad comparing Obama’s popularity with Britney and Paris?
Paris responded with a sarcastic video and then a full music video titled “Paris for President.”
It was kind of the best.
She also played herself — well, a shapeshifted deity that had assumed her form — on Supernatural, back when that show was watchable.
And as far as we know, she’s never raised any objections to the bag merchant NPC in World of Warcraft named Haris Pilton.
Accepting parodies and participating in self-parodies is a clear sign that someone has a great sense of humor and probably isn’t that uptight about people insulting their public persona.
So we super, super hope that she takes Lindsay up on her offer.
Come on, Paris. Do it.
For old times’ sake.
We’re sure that it’ll be a blast, even if we don’t know if Lindsay will have any alcohol on the premises for obvious reasons.
Oh, do you think that Paris will bring her dreamy boyfriend Chris Zylka?
The world’s been kind of obsessed ever since back when he was wearing V-necks on The Secret Circle (making them both CW stars in their own ways), but we wonder if he knows Paris’ old crew at all.
Honestly, you have to love these three ladies.
Through all of their ups and downs, they’ve never stopped being entertainers.
They’ve given us so much.
And they really have suffered for that.
Here’s hoping that, no matter the guest list, Lindsay’s party is a blast.
(But not in a way that threatens, um, anyone’s sobriety)
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Britney Spears Throwback Pic Shows Surprising Friendships, Eternal Youth
Britney Spears is famous for her songs, her performances, her life’s ups and downs, for being a mom, and for reigning over pop with benevolence and grace.
But Britney also starred in a movie, Crossroads. This throwback photo from the set really takes you back.
Actress Taryn Manning shared a major throwback photo of herself with Britney Spears from the set of the 2002 film, Crossroads.
Sharing the pic on Instagram, Manning captioned: “Thank you for this picture again. Someone took it off a disposable camera I had lol. Always makes me smile:) #crossroads.”
Most of us know Taryn Manning from Orange is the New Black.
Like, even if you don’t watch OITNB, you’ve probably seen a gif of her saying “that’s lesbian activity.”
That’s the power of memes.
And the third woman in the photograph shouldn’t need an introduction.
Even if you don’t think that the Star Trek reboot films properly embody the spirit of the franchise, Zoe Saldana’s naked body is hard to forget.
If you don’t remember Crossroads … let’s refresh your memory.
In the 2002 film, Britney plays a girl named Lucy who reunites with her former best friends, played by Saldana and Manning, and goes on a post-high school road trip that they’d planned when they were younger — before they drifted apart.
Britney’s character is academically driven and a bit of a nerd and also a virgin at that point … so it was something a little different for her image.
The most memorable moments in the film, for me, were:
-karaoke night
-Britney and Justin Long’s characters had made plans to bang but they didn’t, which was devastating to 2002-era me (it was something about having sex for the wrong reasons or something)
-Britney’s character ended up banging Anson Mount, the guy who’s going to play Black Bolt on Marvel’s Inhumans. (but he looked different at the time and is kind of a silver fox these days)
-her character’s dad was a Ghostbuster (well, played by one)
It’s worth noting that Britney and Anson were nominated for a Razzie for “Worst Screen Combo” but also for a Teen Choice Award for “Best Chemistry.”
So … the coming-of-age flick wasn’t exactly controversial, but opinions were clearly divided.
What we love about the throwback pic is that, even though Britney’s looking so young in it, she really doesn’t look that much older now.
And that photo was taken on the set of a movie that came out 15 years ago.
Sure, she’s a little less baby-faced these days, but not all 35-year-olds look so unmoved by the ravages of time.
But then, not all 35-year-olds are Britney.
Also … even though she doesn’t look it, Britney’s old enough to run for President.
Just putting that out there.
We’re glad that neither of Britney’s female costars have faded into obscurity.
Zoe Saldana has the Star Trek movies and Guardians of the Galaxy and is, you know, super well-known.
It was even Britney who told the world when Zoe Saldana was expecting twins.
Taryn Manning’s less, you know, headline-making famous, but she’s starring on one of the most popular shows on the world’s most popular streaming TV platform, so she’s doing pretty well for herself.
Neither of their careers hold a candle to Britney’s, but that’s not a fair comparison for literally anyone.
This wasn’t the only Britney throwback that we’ve come across lately… or did you forget the raw audio of Britney singing “Toxic” that recently leaked?
We sure as hell didn’t.
With everything going for her these days, right down to Britney’s unnecessarily hot boyfriend Sam Asghari, she’s probably happiest in the present.
But it’s always nice to be reminded of fun things from your past, you know?
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