Lynn Spears
Is Britney Spears Finally Playing for Keeps?
Slowly but surely, wayward popstar Britney Spears seems to be reclaiming--or perhaps establishing--some dignity.
Last night, Ms. Spears appeared onstage at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles with Madonna, walking out in a fitted tuxedo shirt and a pair of not unreasonable, shiny wide-leg trousers to sing the last verse of "Human Nature." Though she was not joined by ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake (he sang later in the performance), Ms. Spears was treated to a hand-kiss from Madonna, who also took it upon herself to tell the audience, "She's not your bitch!"
Morning Memo: Michael Lohan Lashes Out (Again); Jamie Lynn "Crucified"; Anna Wintour Takes Out the Trash
Michael Lohan has written a scare quote-heavy email to gossipy X17 calling Samantha Ronson "dark, hideous and a disgusting representation of humanity." Mr. Lohan adds, "What's with this 'person?' Look at the way she 'dresses?'" [P6]
Meanwhile, Ms. Lohan confirmed yeserday that she and Ronson have been together for "a very long time." [Us Weekly]
In other stage-parent news, Lynn Spears is jealous—er, indignant—that Sarah Palin "became celebrated" for her teen daughter's pregnancy, while her pregnant teen, Jamie Lynn, was "crucified." [US Weekly] read more »
Morning Memo: Lindsay Lohan Won't Be in Playboy; Lynne Spears Tells All; The Hills, Manhattan-Style
harmonious times.
Lindsay Lohan turned down an offer of $700,000 to do an eight-page spread in Playboy's 55th anniversary issue. [P6]
Comedian and host Russell Brand isn't giving details on Britney Spears's plans for opening the 25th MTV VIdeo Music Awards, saying only that she will not be "serving canapés or doing a bizarre haircut on herself." [US Weekly] Ms. Spears's mother Lynne is being less discreet—her tell-all book, Through the Storm: A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World," is coming out next week and salacious details have already been leaked. " [NYDN]
The reality show starring social people Devorah Rose, Teddy John, Kristian Laliberte, Annabel Vartanian, Brianna Swanson, Kerry Cassidy, and Timo Weiland will be called Social Heights and is being described as "Like The Hills but in Manhattan . read more »
The Expert: 'How I Would Save Britney Spears' Through Hypnosis
As Britney Spears was preparing to leave Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after her 72-hour lockdown yesterday, Phil McGraw (a.k.a. Dr. Phil) reportedly “blindsided” the pop star, who then rejected Mr. McGraw’s offer to help her. Since Mr. McGraw was unable to penetrate Ms. Spears’ protective shell, we called celebrity life coach Patrick Wanis, Ph.D., to find out what measures he would take to help the fallen idol. read more »
