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Displaying all articles tagged:
Britney Spears
it’s britney bitch
Sept. 7, 2021
Britney Spears’s Father Jamie Petitions to End Conservatorship
After 13 years.
By
Charu Sinha
the law
Sept. 1, 2021
Britney Spears Will Not Be Charged for Alleged Battery Against Employee
A female employee told deputies last month that Spears struck her on during an alleged dispute over her dog.
By
Claudia Rosenbaum
the law
Sept. 1, 2021
Jamie Spears Accused of Trying to Extort Britney to Leave Conservatorship
“Britney Spears will not be bullied or extorted by her father,” her lawyer tells Vulture.
By
Claudia Rosenbaum
explainers
Aug. 20, 2021
What’s Up With Those Britney Spears–Jason Trawick Secret-Marriage Rumors?
It’s probably not what it looks like.
By
Claudia Rosenbaum
#freebritney
Aug. 13, 2021
Jamie Spears to Finally Step Down as Britney’s Conservator
Her lawyer praised the move as “vindication for Britney” after she formally requested his removal.
By
Justin Curto
the law
Aug. 13, 2021
How Free Is Britney Spears Now?
Her father, Jamie Spears, is not stepping down from Britney’s conservatorship without a fight.
By
Claudia Rosenbaum
true crime podcasts
Aug. 6, 2021
This Week in True-Crime Podcasts: Let’s Talk About Britney
Plus, a second season of
Unraveled
.
By
Vulture Editors
free britney
Aug. 5, 2021
Britney Spears’s Lawyer Is Taking Steps to Remove Jamie As Conservator ASAP
Her lawyer wants the hearing that determines Jamie’s status moved up from September to August.
By
Bethy Squires
the law
July 27, 2021
Lynne Spears Joins Britney in Demanding Jamie’s Removal From Conservatorship
In new court documents, both Lynne and Britney’s new team detail Jamie’s alleged reign of “fear and hatred” over her conservatorship.
By
Claudia Rosenbaum
the law
July 26, 2021
Britney Spears Inches Closer to Ousting Her Father From Conservatorship
Her new lawyer has filed documents requesting to appoint professional fiduciary Jason Rubin to run her estate instead of her estranged dad.
By
Claudia Rosenbaum
#freebritney
July 20, 2021
#FreeBritney Reaches Congress, Prompting Bipartisan Conservatorship Bill
“Under the FREE Act, we would Free Britney,” a co-sponsor of the bill said.
By
Justin Curto
#freebritney
July 19, 2021
Britney Spears Calls Out Her Father, Sister in Instagram Posts
“How dare you make it public that NOW you CARE … did you put your hand out when I was drowning?”
By
Charu Sinha
free britney
July 14, 2021
Britney Spears Actually Captioned an Instagram Post With #FreeBritney
“New with real representation today … I feel GRATITUDE and BLESSED !!!!”
By
Bethy Squires
the law
July 14, 2021
Britney Spears Finally Gets Big Win in Conservatorship Case
She has been approved to hire her own lawyer and will now be represented by former federal prosecutor Mathew Rosengart.
By
Claudia Rosenbaum
the law
July 14, 2021
What Everyone’s Fighting for at Britney Spears’s Conservatorship Hearing Today
Following her explosive testimony, the entire conservatorship could go up in smoke at today’s hearing.
By
Claudia Rosenbaum
the law
July 8, 2021
Britney Spears’s Mom Asks Judge to Let Her Daughter Choose Her New Lawyer
Meanwhile Britney’s co-conservator Jodi Montgomery has filed a petition asking for a different means to the same end.
By
Claudia Rosenbaum
#freebritney
July 6, 2021
Britney Spears’s Court-Appointed Lawyer Resigns Amid Conservatorship Criticism
The pop star’s landmark testimony raised questions over Samuel D. Ingham III’s role in the case.
By
Justin Curto
#freebritney
July 6, 2021
Now Britney Spears’s Conservators Are Turning on Each Other
In a new statement, Jodi Montgomery says she’s staying put unless Spears says otherwise.
By
Claudia Rosenbaum
#freebritney
July 6, 2021
Britney Spears’s Manager, Larry Rudolph, Resigns After 25 Years
He wrote that Spears intends to retire.
By
Charu Sinha
free britney
July 4, 2021
Courtney Love Declares Allegiance to Britney Spears by Covering ‘Lucky’
“I’m actually crying…I f***ing hate this when it happens to me.”
By
Bethy Squires
free britney
July 3, 2021
Britney Spears Called 911 to Report ‘Conservatorship Abuse’ Before Her Hearing
A new investigation by Ronan Farrow and Jia Tolentino includes accounts of Jamie Spears’ emotional abuse toward Britney.
By
Rebecca Alter
#freebritney
July 2, 2021
Firm Acting As Britney Spears’s Co-Conservator Asks to Resign ‘Immediately’
Attorneys for Bessemer Trust say until Spears’s June 23 testimony, the firm believed the singer’s conservatorship was “voluntary.”
By
Claudia Rosenbaum
#freebritney
July 1, 2021
Iggy Azalea Backs Up Britney Spears’s Claims About Her Father’s Abuse
“I personally witnessed the same behavior Britney detailed in regards to her father last week.”
By
Anne Victoria Clark
so angry it’s insane
July 1, 2021
Welcome to Mad Girl Summer
Heroines both onscreen and in real life are meeting the back-to-normal-ish moment by airing grievances like it’s Festivus in July.
By
Jen Chaney
#freebritney
June 30, 2021
Jamie Spears Will Stay on Britney Spears’s Conservatorship
For now.
By
Bethy Squires
free britney
June 30, 2021
Jamie Spears Claims He’s Not the One Setting Restrictions on Britney’s Life
The singer’s father says he has not made decisions on his daughter’s behalf for two years.
By
Rebecca Alter
the law
June 30, 2021
What Happens to Britney Spears Now?
The wheels of justice to end her conservatorship might not move as quickly as Spears and her fans want.
By
Claudia Rosenbaum
#freebritney
June 28, 2021
Christina Aguilera Speaks Out in Support of Britney Spears
Mouseketeers solidarity.
By
Charu Sinha
#freebritney
June 28, 2021
Jamie Lynn Voices Support for Britney, ‘Not That I Owe the Public Anything’
“I can assure you that I’ve supported my sister long before there was a hashtag, and I’ll support her long after.”
By
Devon Ivie
#freebritney
June 25, 2021
Britney Spears Apologizes to Fans for ‘Pretending I’m Ok’ on Instagram
“I did it because of my pride and I was embarrassed to share what happened to me …”
By
Zoe Haylock
#freebritney
June 24, 2021
Celebrities Share Messages of Support for Britney Spears
Justin Timberlake and Chris Crocker add their voices to #FreeBritney.
By
Bethy Squires
the law
June 24, 2021
Read Britney Spears’s Full, Harrowing Conservatorship Testimony in Her Own Words
“I have lied and told the whole world, I am okay and I’m happy. It’s a lie.”
By
Claudia Rosenbaum
the law
June 23, 2021
Britney Spears Takes No Prisoners, Asks Court to Finally End Conservatorship
In a brave, damning testimony the pop star made multiple allegations of abuse, including being forced to have an IUD.
By
Claudia Rosenbaum
the law
June 23, 2021
The Stakes at Britney Spears’s Latest Conservatorship Hearing Couldn’t Be Higher
Everything to expect from today’s hearing, where she has requested to speak publicly for the first time.
By
Claudia Rosenbaum
mental health
June 23, 2021
A Guide to Conservatorships (and Why Everyone Is Talking About Them)
From #FreeBritney to Kanye West, here’s what you need to know.
By
Zoe Haylock
superlatives
June 23, 2021
Sheryl Crow on the Defining Songs and Favorite Mistakes of Her Career
“One of the things that keeps me going is that I feel like I have not written my best song yet.”
By
Shannon Carlin
#freebritney
June 22, 2021
Britney Spears Alleges She Was Forced to Perform While Sick, Wants Jamie Out
She called it one of the scariest moments of her life.
By
Rebecca Alter
nature is healing
May 29, 2021
Perfectly Named Britney Spears Musical Will Have Its World Premiere in D.C.
It’s called
Once Upon a One More Time
and it’s being put on by the Shakespeare Theatre Company.
By
Rebecca Alter
celebrity
May 3, 2021
Britney Criticizes All These ‘Hypocritical’ Documentaries About Britney
“Why highlight the most negative and traumatizing times in my life from forever ago????”
By
Halle Kiefer
the law
Apr. 27, 2021
Britney Spears Wants to Speak at Upcoming Conservatorship Hearing
Will Britney #FreeBritney?
By
Victoria Bekiempis
rebecca is a food critic now
Apr. 27, 2021
Britney Spears’s Tiny Sandwich Tutorial Is So Haunted
“It looks like fish, but it’s not.”
By
Rebecca Alter
#freebritney
Mar. 31, 2021
Sharon Stone Says Britney Spears Wrote Her a Letter in 2007 Asking for Help
“There’s a huge breaking point, and there’s a point where you get broken.”
By
Jennifer Zhan
#freebritney
Mar. 30, 2021
Britney Spears Says She Felt ‘Embarrassed’ by
NYT
Documentary
She shared her thoughts on Instagram.
By
Charu Sinha
gimme more
Mar. 17, 2021
The BBC Is Working On a #FreeBritney Documentary of Its Own
BAFTA-winning journalist Mobeen Azhar will travel the U.S., speaking to fans behind the movement.
By
Zoe Haylock
snl
Feb. 21, 2021
Aidy Bryant’s Ted Cruz Has Vacation Braids, No Shame in
SNL
Cold Open
“I’m pretty bad at human stuff.”
By
Charu Sinha
she’s so lucky she’s a star
Feb. 17, 2021
Failing Britney Spears
It shouldn’t have taken ten years to realize the discourse about her had been a hurtful, unhealthy constant.
By
Craig Jenkins
apologies
Feb. 12, 2021
Justin Timberlake Apologizes to Britney and Janet in the Year of Our Lord 2021
Better late than never?
By
Charu Sinha
#freebritney
Feb. 11, 2021
Jamie Spears’ Objections Overruled in Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Hearing
Try as he might, the “total dick” no longer has total control over Britney Spears’ estate.
By
Chris Murphy
close reads
Feb. 10, 2021
Framing Britney
and the Empathy of a Simple Timeline
What now stands out as a central, fundamental event in Britney’s life might’ve remained a footnote if not for the doc’s chronology.
By
Kathryn VanArendonk
#freebritney
Feb. 9, 2021
Britney Spears Indirectly Addresses Recent Documentary on Twitter
With a clip from a performance of “Toxic.”
By
Charu Sinha
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