After having spent two days in seclusion with her kids over the christmas holiday, Britney Spears makes another starbucks run.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Britney Spears
Some pictures of Britney Spears at Starbucks in Hollywood.
Some pictures of Britney Spears out & about in LA.
Some pictures of Britney Spears buying toys for her kids in Hollywood.Zoey 101 Show Will Go On
Jamie Lynn Spears’ shocking pregnancy will not affect her Nickelodeon show Zoey 101. The show finished production on next year’s fourth and final season, set to debut in September, according to the Hollywood Reporter. New episodes will continue to air until the third season wraps up next month.
The network issued a statement Wednesday: “We respect Jamie Lynn’s decision to take responsibility in this sensitive and personal situation. We know this is a very difficult time for her and her family, and our primary concern right now is for Jamie Lynn’s well being.”
It is unclear, however, what repercussions her pregnancy will have on the show’s fanbase of impressionable kids. Barry Garron, chief TV critic for The Hollywood Reporter, tells Usmagazine.com: “If I’m Jamie Lynn Spears, I would start to think that my future is no longer with Nickelodeon, that I may have a future in acting, but it would be for a different audience, one that is not made up of little kids who hold her up as a role model.”
The network issued a statement Wednesday: “We respect Jamie Lynn’s decision to take responsibility in this sensitive and personal situation. We know this is a very difficult time for her and her family, and our primary concern right now is for Jamie Lynn’s well being.”
It is unclear, however, what repercussions her pregnancy will have on the show’s fanbase of impressionable kids. Barry Garron, chief TV critic for The Hollywood Reporter, tells Usmagazine.com: “If I’m Jamie Lynn Spears, I would start to think that my future is no longer with Nickelodeon, that I may have a future in acting, but it would be for a different audience, one that is not made up of little kids who hold her up as a role model.”
Who is Casey Aldridge?
For those of you who don’t know who the father of Jamie Lynn Spears child is, this is a picture of Jamie Lynn and Casey together.
Jamie Lynn Spears is pregnant
Britney Spears’s 16-year-old sister Jamie Lynn Spears is pregnant. Nickelodeon, which carries her TV show Zoey 101, said in a statement: “We respect Jamie Lynn’s decision to take responsibility in this sensitive and personal situation. We know this is a very difficult time for her and her family, and our primary concern right now is for Jamie Lynn’s well being.”
Spears and her mother confirmed the pregnancy, saying she was 12 weeks along and the father is Jamie Lynn’s longtime boyfriend Casey Aldridge. Aldridge’s mother confirmed the news: “It was a shock for both of us, so unexpected,” Jamie Lynn told OK!, according to the Associated Press. “I was in complete and total shock and so was he.”
Spears told the magazine that after confirming the pregnancy with a home test and a subsequent doctor’s visit, she told only one friend – then waited two weeks before telling anybody else, including her parents. “I needed to work out what I would do for myself before I let anyone’s opinion affect my decision,” she told the magazine. “Then I told my parents and my friends. I was scared, but I had to do what was right for me.”
She told her parents just before Thanksgiving. “I didn’t believe it because Jamie Lynn’s always been so conscientious,” her mother, Lynne Spears, told OK!. “She’s never late for her curfew. I was in shock. I mean, this is my 16-year-old baby.” Aldridge’s mother, Joyce Aldridge, told TMZ she was “aware of the recent interview regarding her and being pregnant” and that “we are in agreement with everything that was said by Jamie Lynn.”
“Everything is fine,” Joyce Aldridge added. Spears, a high school junior who is 10 years younger than Britney, had until now escaped much of the attention about her personal life that has surrounded her sister. Jamie Lynn stars as a schoolgirl at the fictitious Pacific Coast Academy in Zoey 101, finishing its third season next month as one of Nickelodeon’s highest-rated shows.
Spears and her mother confirmed the pregnancy, saying she was 12 weeks along and the father is Jamie Lynn’s longtime boyfriend Casey Aldridge. Aldridge’s mother confirmed the news: “It was a shock for both of us, so unexpected,” Jamie Lynn told OK!, according to the Associated Press. “I was in complete and total shock and so was he.”
Spears told the magazine that after confirming the pregnancy with a home test and a subsequent doctor’s visit, she told only one friend – then waited two weeks before telling anybody else, including her parents. “I needed to work out what I would do for myself before I let anyone’s opinion affect my decision,” she told the magazine. “Then I told my parents and my friends. I was scared, but I had to do what was right for me.”
She told her parents just before Thanksgiving. “I didn’t believe it because Jamie Lynn’s always been so conscientious,” her mother, Lynne Spears, told OK!. “She’s never late for her curfew. I was in shock. I mean, this is my 16-year-old baby.” Aldridge’s mother, Joyce Aldridge, told TMZ she was “aware of the recent interview regarding her and being pregnant” and that “we are in agreement with everything that was said by Jamie Lynn.”
“Everything is fine,” Joyce Aldridge added. Spears, a high school junior who is 10 years younger than Britney, had until now escaped much of the attention about her personal life that has surrounded her sister. Jamie Lynn stars as a schoolgirl at the fictitious Pacific Coast Academy in Zoey 101, finishing its third season next month as one of Nickelodeon’s highest-rated shows.
Spears Ordered to Undergo Drug Tests
Spears Ordered to Undergo Random Drug, Alcohol Testing in Custody Battle With Kevin Federline
Britney Spears has been ordered to undergo random drug and alcohol testing twice a week, according to court documents in her custody dispute with ex-husband Kevin Federline.
The order was issued Monday by a judge who required both parents to refrain from drinking and using drugs around their two young children and 12 hours before either cares for them. Only Spears was ordered to submit to testing.
The order was issued Monday by a judge who required both parents to refrain from drinking and using drugs around their two young children and 12 hours before either cares for them. Only Spears was ordered to submit to testing.
"Based on the evidence presented, the court finds that there is a habitual, frequent and continuous use of controlled substances and alcohol" by Spears, Superior Court Judge Scott M. Gordon said in court documents.
Messages left with attorneys for Spears and Federline were not immediately returned.
The singer married Federline in October 2004. She filed for divorce last November, and the divorce became official July 30. The two have joint custody of their sons Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 1 but Federline is seeking a greater share of custody.
The judge also said Spears must meet for eight hours a week with a "parenting coach" who will observe and report back to the court about her parenting skills.
Both parents are prohibited from "making derogatory remarks" about each other in their children's presence, and from "using corporal punishment" to discipline them. Each must complete the court's "Parenting Without Conflict" class.
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Messages left with attorneys for Spears and Federline were not immediately returned.
The singer married Federline in October 2004. She filed for divorce last November, and the divorce became official July 30. The two have joint custody of their sons Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 1 but Federline is seeking a greater share of custody.
The judge also said Spears must meet for eight hours a week with a "parenting coach" who will observe and report back to the court about her parenting skills.
Both parents are prohibited from "making derogatory remarks" about each other in their children's presence, and from "using corporal punishment" to discipline them. Each must complete the court's "Parenting Without Conflict" class.
Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Spears: Schoolgirl to Parenting School
Spears Will Now Take Weekly Drug Tests and Meet Regularly With a Parenting Coach
By any measure, Britney Spears has had a very difficult year: a public breakdown, rehab and just last week a widely ridiculed performance at an MTV awards show.
Now her parenting skills are under scrutiny, and not for the first time. A new court ruling made clear that, whether you are famous or not, what you do in front of your children can be held against you.
Now her parenting skills are under scrutiny, and not for the first time. A new court ruling made clear that, whether you are famous or not, what you do in front of your children can be held against you.
Spears has been warned: When she's watching her two young sons, the court will be watching her.
After she was labeled a "habitual and frequent" drug abuser, the court ordered her to undergo mandatory random twice-weekly drug tests.
Also, neither she nor ex-husband Kevin Federline can "consume alcohol or other nonprescription controlled substances" within 12 hours of taking care of their children, according to court documents.
"It is meant to protect the children," said family law attorney Stacy Phillips.
After she was labeled a "habitual and frequent" drug abuser, the court ordered her to undergo mandatory random twice-weekly drug tests.
Also, neither she nor ex-husband Kevin Federline can "consume alcohol or other nonprescription controlled substances" within 12 hours of taking care of their children, according to court documents.
"It is meant to protect the children," said family law attorney Stacy Phillips.
Spears isn't the first celebrity to get into custodial hot water over drug abuse. Courtney Love lost custody of her daughter for more than a year after overdosing in front of her. And actress Kim Delaney lost custody of her son after he testified about her drunk driving.
There is no celebrity standard here. Any parent with a substance-abuse problem risks facing the same harsh penalties, according to Phillips.
"Most courts in this land are going to do whatever it takes to protect those children," Phillips said.
The court has also ordered Spears "to meet with a parenting coach for a minimum of eight hours each week, in at least two sessions per week."
There is no celebrity standard here. Any parent with a substance-abuse problem risks facing the same harsh penalties, according to Phillips.
"Most courts in this land are going to do whatever it takes to protect those children," Phillips said.
The court has also ordered Spears "to meet with a parenting coach for a minimum of eight hours each week, in at least two sessions per week."
Parenting coach Jennifer Mangan said that a coach will likely look at her behavior when dealing with her children.
Spears is also alleged to have been nude in front of her two little boys, ages 1 and 2. While that's not illegal, it raises the question: At what age is that no longer appropriate?
"If you are a woman and you have a 16-year-old son that it is not appropriate to walk around naked in front of your 16-year-old son," Phillips said.
Parenting experts say it's best to listen to your children's cues on this, but when a child reaches 5 or 6 and becomes more aware of different body parts and maybe becomes modest, that's when parents should start keeping their robes on.
Spears is also alleged to have been nude in front of her two little boys, ages 1 and 2. While that's not illegal, it raises the question: At what age is that no longer appropriate?
"If you are a woman and you have a 16-year-old son that it is not appropriate to walk around naked in front of your 16-year-old son," Phillips said.
Parenting experts say it's best to listen to your children's cues on this, but when a child reaches 5 or 6 and becomes more aware of different body parts and maybe becomes modest, that's when parents should start keeping their robes on.
Mangan said it's important to remember that parenting young children is never easy, regardless of the circumstances.
"I cannot imagine being under that much scrutiny. As parents or as people, we all make mistakes," Mangan said.
"I cannot imagine being under that much scrutiny. As parents or as people, we all make mistakes," Mangan said.
Spears' parenting struggles are all the more poignant because of what she said during a 2003 interview with Diane Sawyer.
"I would love to have a family. That would be when I'm the most content. My kids and just, I mean, that's … they become your life. It's not all about you anymore," she said.
"I would love to have a family. That would be when I'm the most content. My kids and just, I mean, that's … they become your life. It's not all about you anymore," she said.
Spears Ordered to Give Kids to Federline
Britney Spears Ordered to Relinquish Custody of Her 2 Sons to Ex-Husband Kevin Federline Britney Spears hit another personal low, being ordered to relinquish her children by a judge who had cited her drug-and-alcohol-fueled lifestyle.
Ex-husband Kevin Federline will take Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 1, beginning Wednesday "until further order of the court," Los Angeles County Court Commissioner Scott M. Gordon ruled Monday.
Ex-husband Kevin Federline will take Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 1, beginning Wednesday "until further order of the court," Los Angeles County Court Commissioner Scott M. Gordon ruled Monday.
Phone messages left for representatives of Spears and Federline were not immediately returned.
This is the latest problem to plague Spears, whose fortunes have taken a very public turn for the worse since splitting from Federline, 29, last year. The two were married in October 2004. Spears filed for divorce last November and it became official in July.
Since becoming single, Spears has appeared increasingly erratic and out-of-control. First, she was photographed at various Hollywood hotspots partying hard with Paris Hilton, with some photos capturing the pop star without panties. Then Spears shaved her head as paparazzi looked on, beat a car with an umbrella and ended up spending a month in rehab.
Last month, Gordon said Spears engaged in "habitual, frequent and continuous use of controlled substances and alcohol" and ordered her to undergo random drug and alcohol testing twice a week as part of her ongoing custody dispute with Federline.
This is the latest problem to plague Spears, whose fortunes have taken a very public turn for the worse since splitting from Federline, 29, last year. The two were married in October 2004. Spears filed for divorce last November and it became official in July.
Since becoming single, Spears has appeared increasingly erratic and out-of-control. First, she was photographed at various Hollywood hotspots partying hard with Paris Hilton, with some photos capturing the pop star without panties. Then Spears shaved her head as paparazzi looked on, beat a car with an umbrella and ended up spending a month in rehab.
Last month, Gordon said Spears engaged in "habitual, frequent and continuous use of controlled substances and alcohol" and ordered her to undergo random drug and alcohol testing twice a week as part of her ongoing custody dispute with Federline.
Spears also was previously ordered to meet weekly with a "parenting coach" who was to observe and report back to the court about her parenting skills. Both Spears and Federline must complete the court's "Parenting Without Conflict" class.
Spears was set to redeem herself and return to the pop throne with a much-hyped performance at the MTV Video Music Awards last month. But it was universally panned, with Spears appearing spaced-out and lethargic and, in some eyes, less than buff. The following week, her management firm dropped her and her divorce lawyer resigned.
Spears was then charged with misdemeanor counts of hit-and-run and driving without a valid license for allegedly crashing into a parked car in August.
Spears was then charged with misdemeanor counts of hit-and-run and driving without a valid license for allegedly crashing into a parked car in August.
Phone messages left for representatives of Spears and Federline were not immediately returned.
This is the latest problem to plague Spears, whose fortunes have taken a very public turn for the worse since splitting from Federline, 29, last year. The two were married in October 2004. Spears filed for divorce last November and it became official in July.
Since becoming single, Spears has appeared increasingly erratic and out-of-control. First, she was photographed at various Hollywood hotspots partying hard with Paris Hilton, with some photos capturing the pop star without panties. Then Spears shaved her head as paparazzi looked on, beat a car with an umbrella and ended up spending a month in rehab.
Last month, Gordon said Spears engaged in "habitual, frequent and continuous use of controlled substances and alcohol" and ordered her to undergo random drug and alcohol testing twice a week as part of her ongoing custody dispute with Federline.
Spears also was previously ordered to meet weekly with a "parenting coach" who was to observe and report back to the court about her parenting skills. Both Spears and Federline must complete the court's "Parenting Without Conflict" class.
Spears was set to redeem herself and return to the pop throne with a much-hyped performance at the MTV Video Music Awards last month. But it was universally panned, with Spears appearing spaced-out and lethargic and, in some eyes, less than buff. The following week, her management firm dropped her and her divorce lawyer resigned.
Spears was then charged with misdemeanor counts of hit-and-run and driving without a valid license for allegedly crashing into a parked car in August.
This is the latest problem to plague Spears, whose fortunes have taken a very public turn for the worse since splitting from Federline, 29, last year. The two were married in October 2004. Spears filed for divorce last November and it became official in July.
Since becoming single, Spears has appeared increasingly erratic and out-of-control. First, she was photographed at various Hollywood hotspots partying hard with Paris Hilton, with some photos capturing the pop star without panties. Then Spears shaved her head as paparazzi looked on, beat a car with an umbrella and ended up spending a month in rehab.
Last month, Gordon said Spears engaged in "habitual, frequent and continuous use of controlled substances and alcohol" and ordered her to undergo random drug and alcohol testing twice a week as part of her ongoing custody dispute with Federline.
Spears also was previously ordered to meet weekly with a "parenting coach" who was to observe and report back to the court about her parenting skills. Both Spears and Federline must complete the court's "Parenting Without Conflict" class.
Spears was set to redeem herself and return to the pop throne with a much-hyped performance at the MTV Video Music Awards last month. But it was universally panned, with Spears appearing spaced-out and lethargic and, in some eyes, less than buff. The following week, her management firm dropped her and her divorce lawyer resigned.
Spears was then charged with misdemeanor counts of hit-and-run and driving without a valid license for allegedly crashing into a parked car in August.
"She was driving without a license with a child in the car," Felder said. "You can put aside the in and out of rehab, the shaving her head. But this? When a judge went out on a limb for her? There's no going back."
Though Spears must relinquish physical custody of the children until further ruling from the court, she and Federline still share legal custody.
Los Angeles divorce lawyer Connolly Oyler said he's surprised the children weren't taken from Spears sooner. Judges typically remove youngsters from households where parents are ordered to undergo drug testing, he said.
But, he added, all is not lost for Spears.
"If she picks a good counselor and gets a different set of friends, there's a good chance she can turn things around," he said, noting "she's only 25."
The couple is due back in court Oct. 3. Spears' new album is set to be released Nov. 13.
Associated Press writer Raquel Maria Dillon in Los Angeles contributed to this report.
Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Though Spears must relinquish physical custody of the children until further ruling from the court, she and Federline still share legal custody.
Los Angeles divorce lawyer Connolly Oyler said he's surprised the children weren't taken from Spears sooner. Judges typically remove youngsters from households where parents are ordered to undergo drug testing, he said.
But, he added, all is not lost for Spears.
"If she picks a good counselor and gets a different set of friends, there's a good chance she can turn things around," he said, noting "she's only 25."
The couple is due back in court Oct. 3. Spears' new album is set to be released Nov. 13.
Associated Press writer Raquel Maria Dillon in Los Angeles contributed to this report.
Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Court Monitor Controls Brit's Access to Kids
Britney Spears Will Be Allowed to See Her Children Every Other DayBritney Spears can see her kids, but she'd better behave while doing so.
In a court order issued Thursday, Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Scott M. Gordon said Spears can visit her two sons, 2-year-old son Sean Preston and 1-year-old Jayden James, every other day, The Associated Press reported. A monitor must watch Spears and will be allowed to cut her visits short if "any behavior or action by Spears endangers the children."
In a court order issued Thursday, Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Scott M. Gordon said Spears can visit her two sons, 2-year-old son Sean Preston and 1-year-old Jayden James, every other day, The Associated Press reported. A monitor must watch Spears and will be allowed to cut her visits short if "any behavior or action by Spears endangers the children."
Gordon said monitoring was necessary because Spears has not been in "substantial compliance" with a previous court order, according to the AP.
Monday, Gordon ordered Spears to surrender custody of her sons to her ex-husband Kevin Federline until further order of the court. He retained custody of the children after a follow-up hearing Wednesday.
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Outside the courthouse, Federline's attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, voiced his support of Gordon's decision, telling reporters, "Kevin wants to maintain the custody that he has as long as he can."
While Federline attended Wednesday's hearing, Spears hit the town, according to entertainment news show "Extra."
"Extra" reported that Spears visited a Los Angeles gas station, vitamin store and Starbucks. She had a driver take her around and brought her Yorkie, London, along for the ride. She smiled at the paparazzi and seemed to be in a good mood.
Another hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 26. Though Spears was not present at Wednesday's hearing — neither she nor Federline were required to be in court — according to the AP, both will have to appear Oct. 26.
Monday, Gordon ordered Spears to surrender custody of her sons to her ex-husband Kevin Federline until further order of the court. He retained custody of the children after a follow-up hearing Wednesday.
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Outside the courthouse, Federline's attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, voiced his support of Gordon's decision, telling reporters, "Kevin wants to maintain the custody that he has as long as he can."
While Federline attended Wednesday's hearing, Spears hit the town, according to entertainment news show "Extra."
"Extra" reported that Spears visited a Los Angeles gas station, vitamin store and Starbucks. She had a driver take her around and brought her Yorkie, London, along for the ride. She smiled at the paparazzi and seemed to be in a good mood.
Another hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 26. Though Spears was not present at Wednesday's hearing — neither she nor Federline were required to be in court — according to the AP, both will have to appear Oct. 26.
Wake-Up Call
Lawyers agree that the court is trying to give Spears a wake-up call by taking away her children.
"This is a little shock treatment for Britney to get the treatment that she needs," attorney Gloria Allred, who represents Spears' former bodyguard, said on "Good Morning America" Tuesday.
According to Beverly Hills family law attorney Daniel Jaffe, the court has probably lost faith in Spears' ability to be a fit parent.
"The court must have felt that the kids are in danger with her," Jaffe said. "This would be an unusual order, but, as you can see in the tabloids, she hasn't been behaving properly."
Lawyers agree that the court is trying to give Spears a wake-up call by taking away her children.
"This is a little shock treatment for Britney to get the treatment that she needs," attorney Gloria Allred, who represents Spears' former bodyguard, said on "Good Morning America" Tuesday.
According to Beverly Hills family law attorney Daniel Jaffe, the court has probably lost faith in Spears' ability to be a fit parent.
"The court must have felt that the kids are in danger with her," Jaffe said. "This would be an unusual order, but, as you can see in the tabloids, she hasn't been behaving properly."
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