Celebrity handbag designer sentenced to 18 months in prison for smuggling crocodile handbags
A leading fashion designer whose accessories were used by celebrities from Britney Spears to the cast of the โSex and the Cityโ TV series was sentenced Monday to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty in Miami federal court to charges of smuggling crocodile handbags from her native Colombia.
Video shows Britney Spears inadvertently hit herself in the face in encounter with Victor Wembanyama
Police say no charges will be filed following a brief investigation of the altercation involving pop star Britney Spears, San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama and a member of the playerโs security team.
Britney Spears says Wembanyamaโs security struck her in Las Vegas, Spurs rookie says he was grabbed
San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama says he believes Britney Spears grabbed him from behind as he was walking into a restaurant at a Las Vegas casino, and that the security detail he was with pushed the pop star away.
Britney Spears says Wembanyamaโs security struck her in Las Vegas, Spurs rookie says he was grabbed
San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama says he believes Britney Spears grabbed him from behind as he was walking into a restaurant at a Las Vegas casino, and that the security detail he was with pushed the pop star away.
Mariah Carey, Neptunes, Lennox in Songwriters Hall of Fame
After a glittering career stuffed with No. 1 hits โ not to mention a two-year pandemic delay โ Mariah Carey was finally inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday, but not before challenging her new fellow members to do better by women.
Spears case spotlights state efforts to rein in conservators
Britney Spearsโ fight to end the conservatorship that controlled vast aspects of her life is putting the spotlight on ongoing efforts in the states to reform laws that advocates say too often harm the very people they were meant to protect.
5 things that happened this summer that you probably already forgot about
Somehow, summer 2021 has come to a close (hello, sad girl fall!), so weโre going to take a look back at all the major things that happened this summer that you probably already forgot about, because this summer went by way too fast.
Still divisive, Dr. Luke resurges at Grammys โ as Tyson Trax
Dr. Luke appeared as Tyson Trax on the Grammy ballot for Doja Cat's Say So," which he produced and co-wrote. But not all of the academy members may have been aware they were voting for Dr. Luke when they completed their ballots this year. AdโI didnโt know that Tyson Trax was Dr. Luke. AdTogether, Martin and Dr. Luke crafted hits for Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Pink and Kesha, who he signed in 2005. Eventually Dr. Luke stepped into the forefront, helming successes for Miley Cyrus, Pitbull, Nicki Minaj and Flo Rida, logging 17 No.
Timberlake apologizes to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson
This combination photo shows, from left, Janet Jackson performing at the Essence Festival in New Orleans on July 8, 2018, from left, Justin Timberlake performing during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game in Minneapolis on Feb. 4, 2018 and Britney Spears performing during her concert in Taipei, Taiwan on June 13, 2017. (AP Photo)NEW YORK โ In a lengthy social media post, Justin Timberlake says that he wants to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson โbecause I care for and respect these women and I know I failed.โโIโve seen the messages, tags, comments, and concerns and I want to respond. AdFans called out Timberlake for contributing to Spears' very public breakdown and controlling the narrative about the end of their relationship. More backlash hit Timberlake as social media began to recall the wardrobe malfunction with Jackson that caused a national controversy at the 2004 Super Bowl. I want to take accountability for my own missteps in all of this as well as be part of a world that uplifts and supports,โ Timberlake wrote.
Attorneys spar over powers held by Britney Spearsโ father
In this combination photo, Jamie Spears, father of singer Britney Spears, leaves the Stanley Mosk Courthouse on Oct. 24, 2012, in Los Angeles, and Britney Spears arrives at the premiere of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" on July 22, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo)(AP) โ Attorneys for Britney Spears and her father sparred Thursday over how he should share power with a financial company newly appointed as his partner in the conservatorship that controls her money. Thoreen had argued that the proposed order Britney Spears' court-appointed attorney Samuel Ingham III drafted to appoint the new co-conservator was โunclear and ambiguous by designโ as he seeks to take authority away from Jamie Spears. Miley Cyrus shouted โWe love Britney!โ during her pre-Super Bowl performance Sunday. Spears reflected in court papers that she wanted her father to be the sole conservator of her estate,โ Thoreen said.
New this week: Foo Fighters, 'Malcolm & Marie' and Snoopy
Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Directed by Goro Miyazaki (Hayao Miyazakiโs son), โEarwigโ follows a 10-year-old orphan girl who gets some unconventional adoptive parents. โ AP Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSICโ Foo Fightersโ 10th album was originally supposed to be released last year but was one of many projects delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Felaโs son and grandson, Femi Kuti and Made Kuti, will release a double album called โLegacy +โ on Friday. Adโ โPeanutsโ puppy Snoopy gets top billing in โThe Snoopy Show,โ an Apple TV+ animated series debuting Friday on the streaming service.
Lawyer: Britney Spears fears father, wants him out of career
LOS ANGELES โ Britney Spears fears her father and will not resume her career so long as he has power over it, her attorney said in court Tuesday. "My client has informed me that she is afraid of her father,โ Ingham told the judge. Most of the attorneys involved, along with Britney Spears' parents, took part in the hearing via phone and videoconference. For most of the conservatorship James Spears also served as conservator over not just his daughter's finances but her person, giving him great control over her life decisions. He stepped down temporarily from that role last year, citing health reasons, and Britney Spears has requested that his temporary replacement, Jodi Montgomery, be made permanent.
CBS News rebuilds MTV's old 'TRL' studio for election night
FILE - The ViacomCBS headquarters is shown in New York's Times Square on Aug. 5, 2020. CBS News is rebuilding MTV's old "Total Request Live" studio as its headquarters for election night. The network is installing giant touchscreens and "augmented reality" displays for the big political night and says the studio provides extra roominess to put on a television show in the COVID-19 era. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
CBS News rebuilds MTV's old 'TRL' studio for election night
CBS News is rebuilding MTV's old "Total Request Live" studio as its headquarters for election night. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)NEW YORK โ Watch out for Britney Spears and the Jonas Bros.: CBS News is building a new high-tech election night set in the Times Square studio where MTV's โTotal Request Liveโ ruled the music world two decades ago. Norah O'Donnell will anchor her first presidential election night, joined on the set by Gayle King, Margaret Brennan, John Dickerson and Ed O'Keefe. Shades will be drawn on the windows for the serious business of election night. On television, CBS will have Major Garrett reporting on voter integrity, Jeff Pegues on misinformation and Nancy Cordes on congressional races.
Britney Spears shows love for #FreeBritney in court filing
LOS ANGELES Britney Spears is welcoming public scrutiny of the court conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 12 years as she seeks to push her father out of power, according to a Thursday court filing. James Spears and the conservatorship's attorneys who work for him have constantly sought to have courtrooms closed and filings sealed in the case. But Britney Spears objects to the sealing of her father's motion to have attorney Andrew Wallet returned to his role of co-conservator along with James Spears. Recent filings showed that Britney Spears' assets, which the conservatorship controls, totaled about $50 million at the start of 2020. The dueling motions set up a showdown between James and Britney Spears that will be the subject of an October hearing and could stretch into a longer court fight.
Britney Spears asks court to curb father's power over her
That briefly left James Spears with sole power over Britney Spears' life, money and career, a situation she says she very much wants to avoid repeating. An email seeking comment from James Spears' attorney was not immediately returned. The documents also reveal that Britney Spears has no plans to perform again anytime soon. The filing gave a rare glimpse at Britney Spears' own wishes in the conservatorship that has had vast power over her for over a decade. Britney Spears' attorney said that he expects James Spears will aggressively contest being marginalized, and said that Britney Spears has suggested they retain a lawyer with expertise in complex financial court fights.
Dr. Luke rebounds, thanks to Saweetie, Doja Cat, Juice WRLD
This combination photo shows, clockwise from left, music producer Dr. Luke, and performers, Lil Wayne, Juice WRLD, Doja Cat and Saweetie. Heโs returned to the charts in 2020, working on songs for rising and established rap stars, including Lil Wayne, Juice WRLD, Saweetie and Doja Cat. Dr. Luke marked a major comeback this year with the success of the Billboard Hot 100 No. Label representatives for Saweetie, Juice WRLD, Lil Wayne and Cat didnโt immediately reply to emails seeking comment. Months later, Kesha accused him of sexual assault during their yearslong partnership (Dr. Luke has vigorously denied the allegations.)
Britney Spears and Boyfriend Sam Asghari Enjoy Beach Day With Masks
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are having some fun in the sun! The couple took to Instagram on Monday to share pics from their day at the beach. In one of the sweet shots, Spears, 38, and Asghari, 26, hold hands as they walk in the sand. However, Asghari told ET in September that he does see wedding bells in his future. Britney Spears Wishes Boyfriend Sam Asghari a Happy Birthday With Sexy Couple PhotosBritney Spears and Boyfriend Sam Asghari Share a Sweet Kiss in Throwback Video
Britney Spears Shares Her Y2K Playlist -- Featuring *NSYNC
Britney Spears is sharing her personal music playlist -- and we are here for it! Spears chose "It's Gonna Be Me," from her ex-boyfriend, Justin Timberlake's, famous boy band to add to her list. "I cant believe its been 20 years since a lot of these songs came out," Spears told Apple Music. Dancing along to "Filthy," Spears praised his "genius" songs while also reflecting on their headline-making split. RELATED CONTENT:Hear Britney Spears' Rare Rereleased Song You Probably Haven't HeardBritney Spears Recalls Feeling Like an 'Ugly Duckling' When She Was a KidBritney Spears Thanks Fans for 'Sticking With Me' on 20th Anniversary of 'Oops!