BRITNEY Spears is set to break her silence on her conservatorship and speak in court about it for the first time.
The superstar singer's dad currently controls huge amounts of his daughter's life and Britney isn't even allowed to manage her own finances.
The conservatorship was introduced more than a decade ago during Britney's well-publicised mental health battles – but she is long considered to be functioning at a level that allows her to retake control of her life.
But as the recent Framing Britney documentary explained, a person living under a conservatorship cannot declare themselves fit – it is down to those placed in charge of their life to relinquish the control.
In Britney's case, fans have accused her dad Jamie Spears of refusing to do that in order to essentially keep her under his control and use her starpower as his own personal cash cow.
The claims have led to the #FreeBritney movement, which has grown around the world, although Britney herself has always been reluctant to discuss the matter in public.
Now that's changed with Britney reportedly requesting to address a court directly to discuss reclaiming control of her life,
According to CNN, the singer's attorney Samuel D. Ingham III told a Los Angeles Superior Court yesterday "Britney wants to address the court directly," adding she would like it to happen within the next month.
Follow our Britney Spears live blog below for the very latest updates…
- Aliki Kraterou
BRITNEY SPEARS: PRINCESS OF POP
Released in 2013 by Maureen Goldthrope, this documentary gives a long-view of Britney's life.
Its official description reads: "A pop phenomenon in every sense of the word, her catchy singles and sexy videos, plus a very public private life have made her a worldwide household name."
It continues: "Featuring rarely seen performance footage of Britney and exclusive interviews with Justin Timberlake, Kevin Federline, Tony Barretto (Britney’s personal bodyguard for many years) and of course, the lady herself. Follow the amazing story of a pop phenomenon!"
It is available to rent for UK and US viewers on Amazon Prime, and is also available to watch on YouTube.
- Aliki Kraterou
THE BATTLE FOR BRITNEY
In April 2021, the BBC confirmed the release date for an explosive new Britney Spears documentary about her conservatorship war.
The Battle For Britney: Fans, Cash And A Conservatorship will see Bafta-winning journalist Mobeen Azhar seek to uncover the truth behind the conservatorship.
He will visit Britney's hometown in Louisiana and make his way to Los Angeles.
For UK viewers, the documentary will be released on BBC iPlayer on Saturday, May 1, 2021, later followed by a showing on BBC Two at 9pm on Wednesday, May 5.
- Aliki Kraterou
BRITNEY SPEARS: FOR THE RECORD
Britney Spears: For The Record is a 2008 documentary made by the popstar herself and it follows Britney's return to the recording studio following her much-publicised 2007 breakdown.
It documents the release of Circus her sixth studio album, and delves into her own feelings towards her controversial conservatorship.
In one candid moment, she tells the cameras: "There's no excitement, there's no passion… I have really good days, and then I have bad days.
"Even when you go to jail, you know there's the time when you're gonna get out. But in this situation, it's never ending. It's just like Groundhog Day every day."
Unfortunately, the documentary isn't currently available to stream, but clips from the docu-movie can be found on sites like Vimeo or YouTube for viewers in both the UK and US.
- Aliki Kraterou
BRITNEY SPEARS DOCUMENTARIES
Framing Britney Spears is an exclusive documentary that looks at her rise to fame and why she ended up in court with her dad.
The official synopsis of the film reads: "People close to Britney Spears and lawyers tied to her conservatorship now reassess her phenomenal career and brutal downfall, as she battles her father in court over who should control her life."
For UK viewers, the 2021 film is available to stream through NowTV. The Entertainment Pass will cost you £9.99 a month.
- Aliki Kraterou
BRITNEY WANTS TO MOVE ON
Britney appears to want to move on with her life as the legal drama continues.
She reportedly hopes to marry her longtime boyfriend, Sam Asghari, have more children and return to singing.
Britney was previously married to Kevin Federline, 43, from 2004-2007.
The former couple share sons Sean, 15, and Jayden, 14, together.
- Aliki Kraterou
CONTINUED
Britney's mother previously talked about the singer's public 2007 meltdown – in which she shaved her head and attacked photographers – in her book Through the Storm: A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World.
Earlier in April, Lynne took issue with the almost $900,000 her ex spent with H&K – which was racked up while Britney attempted to remove him as co-conservator of her estate.
She claimed they are "utterly excessive" and "serve no benefit" to Britney, asking that at least $224,000 be repaid to the singer's estate.
- Aliki Kraterou
BRITNEY'S MUM IS ALSO ANGRY
Britney is not the only member of her family that's angry with Jamie, as her mother Lynne recently objected to the "excessive" $890,000 attorney fees he was requesting in Britney's conservatorship case.
Jamie's law firm Holland & Knight hit back at Lynne in court documents obtained by People this week, writing: "While the Conservator and his counsel have been very cautious, limited, and thoughtful in dealing with the media (a far cry from any 'national media tour').
"Lynne Spears is the one who exploited her daughter's pain and trauma for personal profit by publishing a book about the Conservatee."
- Aliki Kraterou
CONSERVATORSHIP 'SAVED' BRITNEY'S LIFE
Under the terms of the long-running conservatorship, the Toxic singer isn't allowed to drive, go out by herself or make any significant personal or financial decisions.
While sources have said Britney's life "would drastically change for the better" if Jamie is removed, the father's lawyer Vivian Thoreen previously claimed the conservatorship "saved" the singer's life.
"I understand that every story needs a villain," the attorney previously said. "But people have it so wrong here."
"This is a story about a fiercely loving, dedicated and loyal father who rescued his daughter from a life threatening situation."
- Aliki Kraterou
BRITNEY'S 'FRUSTRATION'
An insider spoke to TMZ about Britney's "frustration" over having to live under Jamie's guardianship for nearly 13 years, stating: "A lot of this stems from her days growing up when Jamie was not present in her life."
Last month, Britney asked a judge to permanently end Jamie's control over her $60m fortune and personal life.
The singer's attorney filed for Jodi Montgomery to officially replace Jamie as the permanent conservator over Britney's personal matters.
She also asked her estranged father to resign from his role overseeing her personal life.
- Aliki Kraterou
BRITNEY WILL TELL THE JUDGE SHE IS 'ANGRY AT DAD'
Britney Spears will reportedly "tell the judge she's angry at dad Jamie and they have no contact as he wasn't present for the star growing up."
The 39-year-old is set to appear in front of a judge amid her conservatorship legal battle on June 23.
The singer is reportedly planning to disclose why she filed an official petition to have her father Jamie removed as her conservator in March to a judge.
- Eve Wagstaff
BRITNEY SPEARS – PRINCESS OF POP
Released in 2013 by Maureen Goldthrope, this documentary gives a long-view of Britney’s life.
Its official description reads: “A pop phenomenon in every sense of the word, her catchy singles and sexy videos, plus a very public private life have made her a worldwide household name.”
It continues: “Featuring rarely seen performance footage of Britney and exclusive interviews with Justin Timberlake, Kevin Federline, Tony Barretto (Britney’s personal bodyguard for many years) and of course, the lady herself. Follow the amazing story of a pop phenomenon!”
It is available to rent for UK and US viewers on Amazon Prime, and is also available to watch on YouTube.
- Eve Wagstaff
WHAT CAN’T BRITNEY DO?
Under the terms of the long-running conservatorship, the Toxic singer isn’t allowed to drive, go out by herself or make any significant personal or financial decisions.
While sources have said Britney’s life “would drastically change for the better” if Jamie is removed, the father’s lawyer Vivian Thoreen previously claimed the conservatorship “saved” the singer’s life.
“I understand that every story needs a villain,” the attorney previously said. “But people have it so wrong here.”
“This is a story about a fiercely loving, dedicated and loyal father who rescued his daughter from a life threatening situation.
“People were harming her and they were exploiting her. Jamie saved Britney’s life,” she told Good Morning America‘s Amy Robach.
- Eve Wagstaff
BRITNEY: I FEEL STRONGER
The pop princess posted a cute reel to her Instagram showing off her fantastic figure in a couple of bikinis.
Sharing the fun with her 4m followers, the 39-year-old opened up about body image and how she's been feeling.
She wrote: "In the past two weeks I've said that's it … I have got to get in shape considering my boyfriend's body is hotter than hot 🔥🔥🔥 !!!!
"I was like SHIT where the hell am I supposed to start 😂 … so I run a lot and try to eat clean and be mindful with my food unless I cheat, like last night when I ate a container of peanuts!!!!
"And then it hit me … I might look better but I felt too vulnerable in my skin being this small !!!! I didn't like it so I started boxing so now I feel stronger too!!!!
"We all have our own ways to work on our bodies and I respect that cause we all should … I just hope I don't see an @innout burger any time soon 🍔🍔🍔😂😂😂 !!!!"
Fans rushed to support the pop royalty.
One wrote: "Perfect queen at any size."
"Your boyfriend might be hot.. But YOU ARE BRITNEY SPEARS 🙌🙌," a second told her.
While a third gushed: "You look amazing!! 🔥🔥🔥😍"
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- Eve Wagstaff
BRITNEY: “I CRIED FOR TWO WEEKS”
Britney Spears said she was ’embarrassed by the light’ that she was cast in documentary Framing Britney Spears.
The pop star said she “cried for two weeks” after the documentary was released.
She wrote on Instagram at the time: “I didn’t watch the documentary” but what she has seen of it left her “embarrassed by the light they put me in”.
“I cried for two weeks,” adding, “and well …. I still cry sometimes !!
- Eve Wagstaff
WHAT HAS BRITNEY’S LAWYER SAID?
At the most recent hearing into Britney’s case, her lawyer Samuel D Ingham III told a judge in Los Angeles he would file a petition to make the appointment permanent.
The key legal papers HAVE NOW been filed and obtained by the PA news agency.
Popstar Britney has also requested that she address the court herself at her next hearing.
According to the New York Times, Mr Ingham said: “The conservatee has requested that I seek from the court a status hearing at which she can address the court directly.”
- Eve Wagstaff
HOW TO WATCH THE BATTLE FOR BRITNEY
In April 2021. BBC confirmed the release date for an explosive new Britney Spears documentary about her conservatorship war.
The Battle for Britney: Fans, Cash and a Conservatorship will see BAFTA-winning journalist Mobeen Azhar seek to uncover the truth behind the conservatorship.
He will visit Britney’s hometown in Louisiana make his way to Los Angeles.
For UK viewers, the documentary will be released on BBC iPlayer on Saturday, May 1 2021, later followed by a showing on BBC Two at 9pm on Wednesday, May 5.
- Eve Wagstaff
BRITNEY IS A NO SHOW
Any hopes fans had of seeing their beloved Britney back on stage are slowly slipping away.
The 38-year-old has already said that she will not perform while her dad Jamie is still part of the conservatorship.
However, she also hasn't explicitly said that if is booted out she will definitely perform again.
TMZ have said sources close to Britney reckon the pop princess hasn't talked to anyone in her camp about wanting to get back on stage.
Thinking about a future without another performance from Britney would be a musical travesty for generations old and new.
- Eve Wagstaff
BRITNEY READY TO SPILL
Britney is ready to tell all to the judge covering her conservator case, sources close to the action have told TMZ.
The pop princess is reportedly angry with her dad Jamie and has virtually no interaction with him anymore.
While the 68-year-old is still part of the team that looks after his daughter's finances and business affairs, he is no longer her personal conservator.
Insiders say that Britney, 39, hasn't been specific on what she wants to talk about to the judge but they reckon it's going to be that she no longer wants Jamie to have any kind of legal control over her, her estate and any future choices.
Go, Britney!
- Hana Carter
BRITNEY SPEARS- PRINCESS OF POP
Released in 2013 by Maureen Goldthrope, this documentary gives a long-view of Britney's life.
Its official description reads: "A pop phenomenon in every sense of the word, her catchy singles and sexy videos, plus a very public private life have made her a worldwide household name."
It continues: "Featuring rarely seen performance footage of Britney and exclusive interviews with Justin Timberlake, Kevin Federline, Tony Barretto (Britney’s personal bodyguard for many years) and of course, the lady herself. Follow the amazing story of a pop phenomenon!"
It is available to rent for UK and US viewers on Amazon Prime, and is also available to watch on YouTube.
- Hana Carter
WHAT CAN’T BRITNEY DO?
Under the terms of the long-running conservatorship, the Toxic singer isn’t allowed to drive, go out by herself or make any significant personal or financial decisions.
While sources have said Britney’s life “would drastically change for the better” if Jamie is removed, the father’s lawyer Vivian Thoreen previously claimed the conservatorship “saved” the singer’s life.
“I understand that every story needs a villain,” the attorney previously said. “But people have it so wrong here.”
“This is a story about a fiercely loving, dedicated and loyal father who rescued his daughter from a life threatening situation.
“People were harming her and they were exploiting her. Jamie saved Britney’s life,” she told Good Morning America‘s Amy Robach.
- Hana Carter
PARENT WARS
Britney Spears' mom Lynne slammed her ex-husband Jamie's "excessive" $890k request of the star's money in her conservatorship case.
Lynne's lawyer made it clear how she feels about Jamie's request in a filing.
The mother's attorney, Gladstone N. Jones, III, filed papers on Monday objecting to legal fees spent by Jamie, as she claimed they are "utterly excessive" and "served no benefit to" the 39-year-old singer.
Lynne specifically took issue with the nearly $900,000 her ex spent with the law firm Holland & Knight, which was racked up as Britney attempted to remove him as co-conservator of her estate.
According to Yahoo, Lynne's objection calls for "fees and expenses charged for certain services provided by H&K" to be "examined" by the judge in private.
If the services "are determined to be improper or excessive," Lynne has asked for them to be stricken from the bill or reimbursed to Britney's estate if they had already been paid.
- Hana Carter
WHO ELSE HAS BRITNEY’S ATTORNEY REPRESENTED?
It is not clear which other high profile names Ingham has represented.
However, his LinkedIn page states how the lawyer “regularly represents banks and licensed professional fiduciaries as well as individuals.”
Ingham added: “Also I serve on the Appointed Counsel Panel for the Los Angeles Superior Court.
“The Court has appointed me to act as attorney, guardian ad litem, referee and master in cases as large as $500 million.”
- Hana Carter
WHO IS BRITNEY’S ATTORNEY
Samuel D. Ingham III is a lawyer based in Ojai, California.
He studied at the University of California School of Law and is now a State Bar Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust a Probate Law.
In addition, Ingham has been trained and qualified as a mediator by the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
A bio on the laywer’s LinkedIn page reads: “My practice is devoted to court proceedings involving conservatorships and trusts.
“These areas both involve the application of complex laws to challenging family situations.
“Over the years, I have developed a “problem solving” approach to these cases to avoid or minimise litigation and arrive at a cost-effective resolution.”
- Hana Carter
FREE BRITNEY, B****
The hour long documentary will focus on her conservatorship and the #FreeBritney movement which has over 104,000 followers.
BAFTA-winning journalist Mobeen Azha will lead the documentary, attending court hearings about her conservatorship and meet those involved in the #FreeBritney movement.
Azha travels to Britney's hometown in Louisiana making his way to Los Angeles.
- Hana Carter
BRITNEY'S FANS WORRIED ABOUT STAR
BRITNEY Spears' fans are worried about pop star once more as she posted a "creepy" photo of a Victorian woman holding a baby's skeleton.
Britney, 39, is known for sharing some rather odd Instagram posts which fans have taken as clues and secret messages.
However, her fans were left scratching their heads as the singer shared a picture of a Victorian woman holding the skeleton of a baby.
Along with the terrifying picture, she wrote: "Devil is in the details …. wouldn’t want this baby to hit me one more time !!!!"
Though this was a word play of her greatest hit, fans still rushed to the comments to check up on her.
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