[Saph]

Britney Tweeted fans regarding the latest buzz about her upcoming album:

I’m seeing so much chatter about new music out there. Glad to see you’re all paying attention Lot of work to do in 2013! LETS GO!

Britney may be referring to the Will.I.Am executive producer drama, or possibly Elijah Blake’s confirmation he’s on board.

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[Saph]

Britney’s manager, Adam Leber, Tweeted fans an update about where our girl’s at in the recording process for Album 8.

Though she’s only had a few sessions in the studio, he confirmed she’s working with Hit-Boy, who expressed very publicly during a recent interview he wanted to team up with Brit. Will.I.Am also confirmed Hit-Boy’s crafting an upcoming “Scream & Shout” remix.

Leber also says she’s working with Ester Dean (“Selfish,” “Drop Dead Beautiful”).

Youtube video

good news

[Saph]

Was Britney working in the studio with Danja Tuesday night?
Adam Leber Tweeted fans confirming Brit’s worked with Hit-Boy and Ester Dean in the recording studio, and followed the news up saying:

“Going back to work. Night all….”
Danja (“Gimme More,” “Kill The Lights”) Tweeted Wednesday morning about his long night in the studio:

“Damn.. Jus Wakin up.. All G tho.. Amazing studio nite!”

Hope so! Danja did most of her Blackout album.

[Saph]

Britney’s upcoming studio album landed at #8 on Rolling Stone’s Most Anticipated Albums of 2013 list.

With widespread reports that Britney is leaving The X Factor after just one season, there’s presumably plenty of time for her to wrap up the follow-up to 2011′s Femme Fatale. That album was a big success, landing “Hold It Against Me,” “Till the World Ends” and “I Wanna Go” all over the radio. Britney’s 2007 meltdown is now a distant memory, and she’s once again one of the most reliable hit-makers in the industry. Not much is known about the new album, but we’d be shocked if she didn’t work with Max Martin and Dr. Luke again. Why mess with a winning formula?

The only other popstar who made the cut was Lady Gaga (#10).

obviously should #1 but hey..

[Saph]

Britney’s upcoming studio album landed at #8 on Rolling Stone’s Most Anticipated Albums of 2013 list.

With widespread reports that Britney is leaving The X Factor after just one season, there’s presumably plenty of time for her to wrap up the follow-up to 2011′s Femme Fatale. That album was a big success, landing “Hold It Against Me,” “Till the World Ends” and “I Wanna Go” all over the radio. Britney’s 2007 meltdown is now a distant memory, and she’s once again one of the most reliable hit-makers in the industry. Not much is known about the new album, but we’d be shocked if she didn’t work with Max Martin and Dr. Luke again. Why mess with a winning formula?

The only other popstar who made the cut was Lady Gaga (#10).

obviously should #1 but hey..

[Saph]

Britney and Jason have split up

"Jason and I have decided to call off our engagement," Britney says in the statement to PEOPLE. "I'll always adore him and we will remain great friends."

Adds Jason: "As this chapter ends for us a new one begins. I love and cherish her and her boys and we will be close forever."

"Jason didn't want to make the announcement until he was taken off the conservatorship. Interestingly, lawyers for the conservatorship are in court right now, along with Britney's dad, Jamie Spears, so it's possible Jason will be removed today."

Sources say it was a "friendly breakup" because the two simply "grew apart."

Britney also switched to CAA, an agency Trawick is not involved with.

UPDATE: 4:17PM PST: Jason Trawick has just been removed as Britney's co-conservator ... TMZ has learned. Jamie Spears is now her sole conservator.

"Britney Spears and Jason Trawick have mutually agreed to end their one-year engagement," her rep Jeff Raymond tells People exclusively. "As two mature adults, they came to the difficult decision to go their separate ways while continuing to remain friends."

Shame.. but its best for her. He tried to make her settle down and wanted more kids and she wanted to make new music.

[Saph]

Hannah is dying

Amidst an emotional breakup from fiance Jason Trawick, Britney's teacup Yorkshire Terrier, Hannah, is critically ill, reports RadarOnline.com.

Britney's rushed the pup to the vet three times in less than two months.

"Britney found Hannah listless, eyes half shut, not responding to voices, not eating, and having trouble breathing," said a source.

“Her condition remains unstable and if it were not for Britney’s money and ability to pay the vet bills, Hannah would be dead by now,” the source adds.

aw hope she doesn't die.

[Saph]

Rumors of Britney moving to Las Vegas to perform a string of shows at Caesar’s Palace are heating up.

It’s claimed she’ll receive $120 million over two years, and is expected to start in the spring.

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[Harry!]

I do not like the idea of a Las Vegas deal. Normally performing there on the strip is for hasbeens and Britney still has many years of success. This will effect promotions and she will not be able to travel around the world to perform. Luckily I saw her on her last tour, I would not go to Las Vegas.

[KingBilly]

She is God.

[Saph]

Forbes published an article regarding the conservatorship Britney's under for five years.

"The Britney Spears conservatorship saga has nearly reached its fifth year anniversary. We all remember her shaved head, public meltdowns, and wild paparazzi photographs. Her career, her relationship with her children, and even her life were all spinning dangerously out of control.

Compare that to her life now, five years later. Thirty-one-year-old Britney looks a great deal different from twenty-six-year-old Britney. She was just paid $15 million for one season’s work as a judge on the X Factor. Was she the best judge around? That’s debatable. There were reports that Simon Cowell wouldn’t have her back for another season, but it was Britney’s decision to leave X-Factor.

Either way, there’s no debate that Britney seemed … well, very normal. She was mature, composed, even graceful at times. She mentored teenage singers. She held herself together and gave constructive feedback. Britney was reportedly re-energized by the experience and is ready to start releasing new music and touring again.

What thirty-one-year-old Britney doesn’t look like is someone who is legally incompetent, unable to make decisions about her own life.

Conservatorships (and guardianships, as they are called in most states), are among the most drastic court proceedings around. People under conservatorship or guardianship lose the right to make even the most basic decisions for themselves. Getting married, spending money, choosing where to live, visiting doctors … people like Britney Spears can make none of those decisions for themselves.

These are legal proceedings normally saved for elderly individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, or people with severe developmental disabilities. They are necessary to help those who are unable to protect themselves. They weren’t created as a legal means to protect valuable careers.

Britney’s situation was supposed to improve when she became engaged to her agent, Jason Trawick. He became her co-conservator for non-financial decisions, along with Britney’s father, James Spears. James and an attorney remain in control of all of her financial matters.

This past Friday, Jason Trawick was permitted to resign as her co-conservator and the engagement was called off. The former couple released statements touting how much they still care for each other, but they mutually decided to end it. Britney’s publicist called it a “difficult decision made by two mature adults.” But, only one of those adults is considered mature enough to make his own decisions in life.

Perez Hilton blogged that the reason for the break-up was that Britney resented Trawick controlling her life and acting as a babysitter rather than a romantic partner. There have been many reports before that Spears was fed up with the conservatorship and being treated like a child with no rights over her own life.

However, Britney is said to have a psychological condition, such as bipolar disorder, that justifies the continued need for conservatorship. Obviously, there is a great deal about her situation that the general public doesn’t know. But many people have psychological disorders without having their most basic rights stripped away from them. The question is, for how long does her condition and past meltdowns continue to justify this extreme remedy?

There is no question that Britney’s father, James Spears, did the right thing filing for conservatorship to protect her. He likely saved her life, and certainly saved her career. Under his management, her assets grew to $27.5 million by the end of 2010, according to accounting records filed in the conservatorship. Surely that figure has grown significantly through 2012.

But, does that justify the conservatorship indefinitely? Shouldn’t Britney be given a second chance to live her life as an adult at some point? Will it take another five years? Longer?

We’ve written before that the biggest reason the conservatorship would continue was due to a number of lawsuits against Britney. The conservatorship shielded Britney from having to testify in those lawsuits.

That no longer appears to be an issue. The last, and most troubling, of the lawsuits was dismissed a couple months ago. Britney’s former manager, Sam Lufti, launched an ugly suit against Britney and her parents. When the trial started, Lufti’s lawyers focused on Britney’s crazy behavior from 2008, trying to make the case about her chaotic past rather than what the case should have turned on — did Lufti have a valid legal contract with team Spears that was breached?

The Judge was not impressed with Lufti’s case and threw it out midway through trial. Lufti wasn’t able to subpoena Britney into court to testify, as he tried to do. The conservatorship was a big reason why Britney was protected from testifying.

There is some continued concern because Lufti has the right to appeal the Judge’s decision to dismiss his lawsuit. In fact, Lufti vowed to do exactly that. James Spears and his lawyers likely worry that if the conservatorship ends right after the Lufti lawsuit was dismissed, and while the case is on appeal, it would appear as if the conservatorship was merely a cover to protect Britney from the lawsuit.

At some point, however, enough time will pass where that excuse won’t be justified. At some point, Britney — whether she does or doesn’t have a psychological disorder — should be allowed to try to function as an adult. She can still have advisers, managers, and representatives to help her. But she should be allowed to make her own decisions for a change.

If she can be trusted to mentor children who want to be superstars, judge performers for millions of dollars, record albums and go on tours, her rights to be treated as an adult in her own personal life should be restored. It can be done over time, and in stages, starting with her basic personal decisions and onto her financial and career decisions down the road."

[Shaun]

ah Vegas, the popstar's retirement home

[Saph]

Album 8 will not be a dance album

A writer who chose to remain anonymous for now, tells MartianTV the dance songs he pitched for Album 8 were turned down by Team Britney.

"We're staying away from dance this time," they replied.

i cant handle another circus/femme fetale

in the zone/blackout 2.0 please!

[KingBilly]

IDC what genre she chooses. She is God.

[Saph]

vegas want her to sing live

Is Britney performing in Las Vegas or not? Reports claim the deal is close to being finalized for residency at Planet Hollywood, but a source connected to the major hotel tells BreatheHeavy.com the bidding war is about her singing live.

"The hotels fear that people outside of Britney's fanbase would be disappointed by a lipsynched show," says the insider.

Many tourists in town who see shows are an older audience; hotels fear Britney may not attract a big enough crowd.

"The hotels are afraid to take her on because they feel people will demand refunds if the show is lackluster and lipsynched."

go on Britney honey your a friggin millionaire just get up there and sing your butt off! good or bad..

[Smithy]

[KingBilly]

Britney doesn't need to prove herself anymore, but she still continues to impress.
She is the performer ever lived (other than MJ).

[Saph]

Britney > MJ

Yep said it.

[Saph]

The iconic Onyx Hotel Tour has been uploaded to youtube this was her last tour before her knee injury ..shes never been the same performer since

Youtube video

[Harry!]

The Femme Fatale Tour was performed mostly live.

[Saph]

but the dancing sort of sucked on the FF tour :/

[Harry!]

It was like being at the theatre with all the dynamic sets and imagery. I found her dancing great. It was one of the best concerts I have ever gone to.

[Saph]

Producer Anthony Preston Tweeted he and Sandy Vee crafted a song for Album 8 and hope it makes the final cut.

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Just had another listen to a co-prod me and @sandyveeNYC are workin up for @britneyspears. I hope @iamwill likes this **** as much as I do!

Anthony Preston's worked closely with David Guetta, and produced songs for Christina Milian, Brian Lee, will.i.am, Nicole Scherzinger, LMFAO, Lil Wayne, FloRida, Cutfather, Paris Hilton, Natasha Bedingfeld and Jennifer Hudson. Sandy Vee co-produced Rihanna’s "Only Girl (In the World)", “Firework” by Katy Perry, and 8 songs on the David Guetta album One Love.

no.

will.u.not. should stay away.

[Saph]

Vegas industry producers doubt Britney has what it takes to hold her own.

"My gut tells me she doesn't have the goods to deliver on a consistent basis," said Adam Steck, who has five shows in town and the upcoming Boyz II Men, reports LVRJ.

Steck believes the Vegas rumors are a "a big PR ploy" to distract audiences from her X Factor exit.

Steck added the $200 million deal "could add up if sweetened with other things like club appearances and merchandising deals. There's a rumor that Hakkassan (the Angel Management Group's nightclub in the works at MGM Grand) may be involved."

"You're rolling the dice. This is not Celine Dion," said Joey Battig, who tried to sign Whitney Houston to a Planet Hollywood Resort deal in 2009.

Rumors blazed last week claiming Britney signed a $200 million deal at Caesar's Palace's Colosseum, but insiders told BreatheHeavy.com it's not the case. All fingers point to Planet Hollywood's 7,000 capacity stadium instead.

"The beauty of that (Planet Hollywood Resort) room," said Battig, "is that you can curtain it off to 4,000 seats and expand if you sell more. I would bet they are guaranteeing her maybe half if she goes over 4,000."

"But I would only book her for Friday and Saturday. I think she would do 2,000 to 2,500 on a Friday or a Sunday; 4,000 on a Saturday."

It is thought Britney could receive $450,000 a night if she performs.

"I wouldn't guarantee her more than $150,000 a night, but I'd say, 'Roll the dice with me on the back end,' " Battig said. "We were guaranteeing Whitney $450,000 a night, three nights a week for a year. That's $1.3 million a week, $43 million a year."

That means Britney performs five shows a week for 32 weeks a year at an average ticket price of $150 to make $100 million, Battig said.

Battig thinks "it's a crap shoot" when it comes to signing Britney. A producer "has his head on the chopping block every night. If someone doesn't show up, you can give the (refunds) back, but you can't recoup those numbers."

Other costs most likely include $25,000 a night in rental for the venue, and $100,000 a week in advertising.

"Then you've got stagehands, lighting, sets, catering, limos, handlers and entourages. Pre-production on the show would be $1 million," Battig said. "Planet Hollywood has never done a big headliner because the risks are so high."

Sources connected to Planet Hollywood tell BreatheHeavy another problem in the bidding war is getting Britney to agree to sing live.

"I wouldn't take that risk."

He wouldn't, but many would and are.

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[Saph]

shopping in LA today





looking lovely (and young)